Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[yulilin3]

after extensive searching...not really just looking at this site (Matt seriously needs to manage this site back to it's former glory) http://sww.studioscentral.com/main/content/scheduled-celebrities-guests
It looks like SWW 2004 had similar dates as next years:
first weekend was May 14th last one was June 11th
with Memorial day weekend 3

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

after extensive searching...not really just looking at this site (Matt seriously needs to manage this site back to it's former glory) http://sww.studioscentral.com/main/content/scheduled-celebrities-guests
It looks like SWW 2004 had similar dates as next years:
first weekend was May 14th last one was June 11th
with Memorial day weekend 3

Awesome! So that seems like it makes May 20-22 a fairly safe bet... thanks @yulilin3!!!

 

[soniam]

so it should be
I: May 20th-May 22th
II May 27rh-May 29th
III June 3rd-June 5th
IV: June 10th-June 12th
V: June 17th-June 19th
Or they can go deeper into May and start May 13th-May 15th and last weekend would be June 10th-June 12th

DS last day of school next year is 6/2. I am hoping to hop on a plane that night and be at SWW for the III weekend, maybe IV too

 

[aggietwins03]

We'll be at SWW on June 6th. We're staying at the Yacht Club. Should we drive to Hollywood Studios or take the bus? We want to be there before rope drop so that we can sign up for Jedi Training.

 

[yulilin3]

Awesome! So that seems like it makes May 20-22 a fairly safe bet... thanks @yulilin3!!!

I wouldn't call it a safe bet but I really don't see them going that deep into summer

 

[pmaurer74]

Please excuse this newbie's questions. i have actually read the last 450 pages but discover some questions as my SWW day seems to be getting longer with more stuff.

1. Are the Chipwoks at Jedi Mickey's? If so, then I will skip their m&g.
2. I have FTF package and will be in that section during the parade, will I get to see the 501st march by or do they go a different way since they march on?
3. I just realized there is Darth's Mall and Darth at the Maul... thought they were the same thing. So I am there on June 7, I assume the show is at 5:15pm but where is it and is it worth going to? I have 4:15pm Jedi Mickey ADR, would I make it?
4. I want to see Chewbacca but I doubt I will get to unless he is at the rebel hangar and it sounds like he will not be. I want to see Luke, Leia, R2D2, C3PO (if he shows up), Queen Amidala, the Jedi Council and the crew from Rebels (do they have a scheduled meeting?). When would you "tuck" them into this schedule?

8am-8:30 - arrive
9:30 check in for FTF package
9:45-10 get in parade viewing spot
11:45 - TSM FP+
12:30 - Pizza planet
1:30 - Frozen Sing a Long FP+
3:15 - Stars of the Saga FP+
4:15 - Jedi Mickeys ADR
5:15 - Dart at the Maul?
6:15pm (maybe characterpalooza)
7:20 Rebel Hangar
8:30 - FTF fireworks area

I think I can fit something in before 9:30, maybe before or after lunch, after the Frozen and before the Stars of the Saga, after Darth at the Maul and before Rebel Hanger. Since I have never been during SWW which characters would you meet since I do not know how long the lines are for each.

June 8 I have the Sci Fi Galactic Breakfast, meeting Hiro and Baymax, Meeting Doc McStuffins, Sofia, Woody and Buzz.

Thanks!

 

[RookieLady]

We'll be at SWW on June 6th. We're staying at the Yacht Club. Should we drive to Hollywood Studios or take the bus? We want to be there before rope drop so that we can sign up for Jedi Training.

I would walk. It's about a mile. Pleasant. Cross the bridge and there is a path running beside the boardwalk.

 

[dugthetalkingdog]

DD and myself will be attending SWW III. Can anyone tell me when picking up FTF Premium Package if the whole party needs to be present to pickup the credentials or can just one person be present.

 

[soniam]

@pmaurer74
1) Chipwok's are at Jedi Mickey's
2) Don't know. I think they follow the normal parade route though.
3) Darth's Mall is the shopping area. Visit the Maul is Ray Park's show. It is in the Theater of the Stars (Beauty & Beast Theater), like all of the other shows. I haven't been, but it looks like a really cool show. He shows off his martial arts skills and has children participants. I am not sure about the timing; I think 4:15 Jedi Mickey's would be cutting it too close, thinking about time to wait in line for the show, time to get seated at dinner, etc.
4) Chewie is best done first thing in the morning. He apparently gets really busy. I think the schedule for the others is on the first page, but I am sure Yulilin will have a better response for this.

EDIT: Rebels do not have a meet & greet, just show up in parade, Padawan Mind Challenge, and sometimes Rebel Hangar.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Please excuse this newbie's questions. i have actually read the last 450 pages but discover some questions as my SWW day seems to be getting longer with more stuff.

1. Are the Chipwoks at Jedi Mickey's? If so, then I will skip their m&g.

They are, but at least when we were there, they visited the tables separately. No issue to us, but if you wanted a pic with both of them together, I'd say that's at the very least not a guarantee at Jedi Mickey's.

 

[yulilin3]

Please excuse this newbie's questions. i have actually read the last 450 pages but discover some questions as my SWW day seems to be getting longer with more stuff.

1. Are the Chipwoks at Jedi Mickey's? If so, then I will skip their m&g.
2. I have FTF package and will be in that section during the parade, will I get to see the 501st march by or do they go a different way since they march on?
3. I just realized there is Darth's Mall and Darth at the Maul... thought they were the same thing. So I am there on June 7, I assume the show is at 5:15pm but where is it and is it worth going to? I have 4:15pm Jedi Mickey ADR, would I make it?
4. I want to see Chewbacca but I doubt I will get to unless he is at the rebel hangar and it sounds like he will not be. I want to see Luke, Leia, R2D2, C3PO (if he shows up), Queen Amidala, the Jedi Council and the crew from Rebels (do they have a scheduled meeting?). When would you "tuck" them into this schedule?

8am-8:30 - arrive
9:30 check in for FTF package
9:45-10 get in parade viewing spot
11:45 - TSM FP+
12:30 - Pizza planet
1:30 - Frozen Sing a Long FP+
3:15 - Stars of the Saga FP+
4:15 - Jedi Mickeys ADR
5:15 - Dart at the Maul?
6:15pm (maybe characterpalooza)
7:20 Rebel Hangar
8:30 - FTF fireworks area

I think I can fit something in before 9:30, maybe before or after lunch, after the Frozen and before the Stars of the Saga, after Darth at the Maul and before Rebel Hanger. Since I have never been during SWW which characters would you meet since I do not know how long the lines are for each.

June 8 I have the Sci Fi Galactic Breakfast, meeting Hiro and Baymax, Meeting Doc McStuffins, Sofia, Woody and Buzz.

Thanks!

1.- Yes but they meet separately
2.- You'll see the entire parade, including 501st and Rebel Legion
3.- There's Darth Maul (the character meet and greet) there's Darth's Mall (the merchandise location) and there's Visit to the Maul (the stage show at 5:15pm) first page has information on the show and you can also look for youtube videos
4.- Chewie arrive by 7am and do the Chewie Run (video of route posted on first page) go to Amidala next and then go to check in for PP
You can skip characterpalooza and do Jedi Council and then Luke and Leia (they come out after 4pm to their designated spot) the map with character locations is also on the first post
Rebels characters don't have a meet and greet location and you can only see them inside Rebel Hangar from around 5:30ish to 7ish

 

[yulilin3]

@MickeyMinnieMom and @soniam I feel like a proud parent...no need for me anymore, you guys got this

 

[mom2febgirls]

I think that so much seems to depend on reservation time or just generally how busy they are. We had the most character interaction at the Jedi Mickey dinner (4:15pm ADR), with most of them (if not all) coming by twice. Goofy came by and started turning our kids' BLUE paper lightsabers inside out to RED. Then Minnie noticed this, came over, and started changing them back! She shook her finger at him, and eventually led him away. Then Minnie came back and gave us a thumbs up, like "I won!" Very cute.

That is awesome! Ours ADR was at 6 so it was pretty busy. I'll keep it in mind and try to do earlier ones in the future.

glad you had a great time. For the vegan breakfast did you call them ahead of time or told them that morning?

When I made my ADRs I filled out the special dietary request section. At all of our meals our reservations were flagged and a chef came out. My dd has never eaten so good

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

@MickeyMinnieMom and @soniam I feel like a proud parent...no need for me anymore, you guys got this

NOT EVEN CLOSE!!! Speaking for myself, at least!

I just apparently can't let the weekend go! Must. Move. On.

It's not working...

 

[soniam]

@MickeyMinnieMom and @soniam I feel like a proud parent...no need for me anymore, you guys got this

No, don't leave us. There's still much to learn about the force

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

That is awesome! Ours ADR was at 6 so it was pretty busy. I'll keep it in mind and try to do earlier ones in the future.

We generally try to book ADRs a little early/late for lunch and dinner. Parks seem at least a little quieter around peak meal times.

 

[Teamanderson]

We are home from our awesome vacation and I just wanted to comment on the SW meals. We did all 3...Galactic Breakfast, Jedi Mickey and Rebel Hangar.

The breakfast was amazing. The characters came by our table 3 times each. My dd is vegan and the chef made her an amazing breakfast. Totally worth the money
The Rebel hangar was also amazing. Greedo and the Cantina band came and sat with us and played around with my Dh (he was thrilled ) and my 3 girls.
The Jedi Mickey dinner was probably our least favorite. Jedi Mickey was great but I didn't feel we had the time to really interact with the other characters beyond a picture.

For the money I'd probably skip Jedi Mickey's dinner if we plan another SWW.

I'm glad you posted this because we booked all 3 meals for weekend IV but have been highly considering dropping the Jedi mickey. None of us are really that excited to see Mickey dressed up, I can see Mickey anytime. I know some disagree and it just depends on what you like. Im nervous about the RH because ours is at 8:10 and I'm worried there will be no characters..if anyone goes that late let me know how it was. I'd prefer an earlier time if anyone drops one for weekend IV. I'm going to drop the Jedi meal if anyone wants it. June 5th at 7:50 for 4.

 

[yulilin3]

Please excuse this newbie's questions. i have actually read the last 450 pages but discover some questions as my SWW day seems to be getting longer with more stuff.

1. Are the Chipwoks at Jedi Mickey's? If so, then I will skip their m&g.
2. I have FTF package and will be in that section during the parade, will I get to see the 501st march by or do they go a different way since they march on?
3. I just realized there is Darth's Mall and Darth at the Maul... thought they were the same thing. So I am there on June 7, I assume the show is at 5:15pm but where is it and is it worth going to? I have 4:15pm Jedi Mickey ADR, would I make it?
4. I want to see Chewbacca but I doubt I will get to unless he is at the rebel hangar and it sounds like he will not be. I want to see Luke, Leia, R2D2, C3PO (if he shows up), Queen Amidala, the Jedi Council and the crew from Rebels (do they have a scheduled meeting?). When would you "tuck" them into this schedule?

8am-8:30 - arrive
9:30 check in for FTF package
9:45-10 get in parade viewing spot
11:45 - TSM FP+
12:30 - Pizza planet
1:30 - Frozen Sing a Long FP+
3:15 - Stars of the Saga FP+
4:15 - Jedi Mickeys ADR
5:15 - Dart at the Maul?
6:15pm (maybe characterpalooza)
7:20 Rebel Hangar
8:30 - FTF fireworks area

I think I can fit something in before 9:30, maybe before or after lunch, after the Frozen and before the Stars of the Saga, after Darth at the Maul and before Rebel Hanger. Since I have never been during SWW which characters would you meet since I do not know how long the lines are for each.

June 8 I have the Sci Fi Galactic Breakfast, meeting Hiro and Baymax, Meeting Doc McStuffins, Sofia, Woody and Buzz.

Thanks!

just a few heads up on your schedule:
Pizza planet at 12:30 will be a mess. Super crowded. Allow yourself at least an hour to order and eat your food.
If you are interested in Visit to the Maul show the standby line will be long, allow yourselves an hour for that.

 

[soniam]

just a few heads up on your schedule:
Pizza planet at 12:30 will be a mess. Super crowded. Allow yourself at least an hour to order and eat your food.
If you are interested in Visit to the Maul show the standby line will be long, allow yourselves an hour for that.

We have found that all of the QS at DHS get really crowded, like 20-30min to order food, after 11:30am.

 

[tigger1972]

We'll be at SWW on June 6th. We're staying at the Yacht Club. Should we drive to Hollywood Studios or take the bus? We want to be there before rope drop so that we can sign up for Jedi Training.

I would walk. It's about a mile. Pleasant. Cross the bridge and there is a path running beside the boardwalk.

Yes, definitely walk. From Yacht club, walk along the right side of the lake to the Boardwalk. Go through the courtyard behind the Boardwalk lobby and turn right, passing by the arcade and walking through the pool area. Then you'll hit the path and turn left, which takes you all the way to DHS.

The walk is pleasant as RookieLady says, but it also takes another variable or two out of the equation. You control your Destiny!