Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[yulilin3]

We will be going all 3 days the weekend we're there (May 22-24).
We have H& V one night, Sci fi galactic breakfast one day and mama melrose F! Dining one night.

With three days devoted to just SWW- would it be feasible (in terms of not missing out on meet and greets and shows etc spread out over the weekend) to hop to Epcot to do quick service there a time or two?

DHS's quick service options aren't the best.. Planning on breakfast each day (except one) at POFQ but that leaves lunch all days and dinner one day. Thinking of ABC commissary one day and studios catering company another. That leaves two meals.

Additionally- any good quick service or counter service in the boardwalk area? We don't want to do any other table service meals (too much time!)

So do you think it is worth leaving HS to go to either EPCOT or Boardwalk for two meals (on two different days)? We normally don't eat more than one meal at DHS because of the limited options!!

Thanks!!

The Boardwalk bakery has a good selection. Remember the quick services along Sunset Blvd. I always think that park hopping or going to the resort not only spends more time but also energy. That's just my personal preference.

 

[CampbellzSoup]

It was actually your thread about the Christmas party that convinced me to try it out this year with my wife and it was pretty fun. So I can say now I'm right up there with you with all the events aside from Villains party :roll eyes:

Still haven't a clue which weekend I know I'll be for sure attending either the 1st or 2nd weekend.

Side note - I still want one of these:

http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/11f0/

Thank you so much for your kind words and I hope I see you at Star Wars weekend I you see me please say hi !

 

[Itinkso]

The Boardwalk bakery has a good selection. Remember the quick services along Sunset Blvd. I always think that park hopping or going to the resort not only spends more time but also energy. That's just my personal preference.

I agree with yulilin. If you are on the Dining Plan, you would be limited to Boardwalk Bakery which would be similar to Starring Rolls in DHS. Plus, it's only outdoor seating for Boardwalk Bakery and it's very hot mid-day on the Boardwalk.

Swan and Dolphin have some quick service places with indoor seating. The pool bar at the Dolphin is supposed to have great food.

If you do go to Epcot, the closest CS spots are the fish and chips in England and Les Halles in France. When I'm visiting DHS while DD is working, I'll hop to Epcot only because I need to get macarons and Creme brûlée in France!

 

[jtowntoflorida]

We're planning on leaving the park for most of our meals. We'll do each of the character meals once, but other than that, we'll probably head over to Epcot for many of our meals. DHS dining is just so limited.

 

[lovethattink]

Dining options aren't that many at DHS. We can only eat in air conditioning during SWW, so that limits it more. Cuts out Studio Catering and the food area back by ToT.

Between SWW and FSF, I'm so tired of the food at the Backlot Express. We will be on a limited budget for SWW 2015, so we'll probably eat in the room for breakfast and offsite for dinner. I doubt we'll leave the park for lunch. Takes up too much time for us to do that. And we don't want to lose our parking spot. I know we can use the buses, but I have a thing about using it with ds' heavy medical stroller. It's too big and bulky to fold up and lug around.

Though I'm hoping for SWW he won't have to use it as much as previous years. Fingers crossed.

 

[yulilin3]

I agree with yulilin. If you are on the Dining Plan, you would be limited to Boardwalk Bakery which would be similar to Starring Rolls in DHS. Plus, it's only outdoor seating for Boardwalk Bakery and it's very hot mid-day on the Boardwalk.

Swan and Dolphin have some quick service places with indoor seating. The pool bar at the Dolphin is supposed to have great food.

If you do go to Epcot, the closest CS spots are the fish and chips in England and Les Halles in France. When I'm visiting DHS while DD is working, I'll hop to Epcot only because I need to get macarons and Creme brûlée in France!

Great now I want macaroons and creme brulee

 

[hiroMYhero]

Great now I want macaroons and creme brulee

And, for some reason, so do I!

 

[Itinkso]

Great now I want macaroons and creme brulee

And, for some reason, so do I!

Sorry. I hadn't mentioned Sunshine Seasons' strawberry shortcake because it's too far to walk!

 

[Monykalyn]

Great now I want macaroons and creme brulee

Me too! And now I am really craving lefse in the Norway pavillion too...(childhood treat-the CM's were tickled that I was so excited to see real authentic lefse!)

 

[lovingeire]

since there is no news on the SWW front, what better way to pass the time than to shop

I may or may not have gotten the Darth Vader suitcase for my 4 year old. I did see an adult use the R2D2 one for a carry on!

 

[Cshel85]

The SWW Galactic Breakfast is everyday correct not just during the weekends of SWW

Do u get pictures with the characters?

 

[Itinkso]

The SWW Galactic Breakfast is everyday correct not just during the weekends of SWW

Do u get pictures with the characters?

Galactic Breakfast is daily from May 4 through June 14.

They take a photo of you with Vader and Boba Fett before you are seated. Characters roam/rotate inside the restaurant and you can meet them and take photos of them as you like.

yulilin has some links in the first post regarding the meals.

 

[Koh1977]

I may or may not have gotten the Darth Vader suitcase for my 4 year old. I did see an adult use the R2D2 one for a carry on!

I love it!!

 

[Koh1977]

Sorry. I hadn't mentioned Sunshine Seasons' strawberry shortcake because it's too far to walk!

How's the strawberry shortcake at Beaches & Cream?

 

[Itinkso]

How's the strawberry shortcake at Beaches & Cream?

I've never been to B&C because they never had ADRs until recently. It does look good; actually all of these look good:
http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2012/09/05/disney-strawberry-shortcake-desserts/

 

[msmama]

We will be going all 3 days the weekend we're there (May 22-24). We have H& V one night, Sci fi galactic breakfast one day and mama melrose F! Dining one night. With three days devoted to just SWW- would it be feasible (in terms of not missing out on meet and greets and shows etc spread out over the weekend) to hop to Epcot to do quick service there a time or two? DHS's quick service options aren't the best.. Planning on breakfast each day (except one) at POFQ but that leaves lunch all days and dinner one day. Thinking of ABC commissary one day and studios catering company another. That leaves two meals. Additionally- any good quick service or counter service in the boardwalk area? We don't want to do any other table service meals (too much time!) So do you think it is worth leaving HS to go to either EPCOT or Boardwalk for two meals (on two different days)? We normally don't eat more than one meal at DHS because of the limited options!! Thanks!!

That's what I was thinking too. I'm very un-excited about eating for 2 days at HS. We are staying at beach club so I was thinking we may take mid day breaks there, too

How long is the boat ride from HD to Epcot? About 30 minutes?

 

[Koh1977]

That's what I was thinking too. I'm very un-excited about eating for 2 days at HS. We are staying at beach club so I was thinking we may take mid day breaks there, too How long is the boat ride from HD to Epcot? About 30 minutes?

Sounds about right...I think the boat to BWI/BWV from HS is 20-25? So, maybe more like 35? I think they stop at each resort both coming from and going to HS/EP, including Swan/Dolphin, so 3 stops in between the 2 parks.

 

[yulilin3]

How's the strawberry shortcake at Beaches & Cream?

never had it either, we always go for the No Way Jose sundaue or, if there are a lot of us, the kitchen sink

That's what I was thinking too. I'm very un-excited about eating for 2 days at HS. We are staying at beach club so I was thinking we may take mid day breaks there, too

How long is the boat ride from HD to Epcot? About 30 minutes?

Sounds about right...I think the boat to BWI/BWV from HS is 20-25? So, maybe more like 35? I think they stop at each resort both coming from and going to HS/EP, including Swan/Dolphin, so 3 stops in between the 2 parks.

Yes, about 25 to 30 minutes. If you're being picked up at DHS they go to Swan/Dolphin, Yacht/Beach Club, Boardwalk then Epcot. We always walk it, to us it seems faster but in the heat of May/June it's not a good idea

 

[Koh1977]

Yes, about 25 to 30 minutes. If you're being picked up at DHS they go to Swan/Dolphin, Yacht/Beach Club, Boardwalk then Epcot. We always walk it, to us it seems faster but in the heat of May/June it's not a good idea

Does it follow the same order going from EP to HS? I thought there was only 1 stop in between BWI and HS (Swan/Dolphin).

 

[yulilin3]

Does it follow the same order going from EP to HS? I thought there was only 1 stop in between BWI and HS (Swan/Dolphin).

Epcot to DHS: Boardwalk then Yacht/Beach Club then Swan/Dolphin the DHS