Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[yulilin3]

How much was the FtF package last year?

I am on the fence...we did the Frozen package last year which was nice for the parade viewing and the fireworks pre-show on stage and the desserts (although it was sprinkling and it was outside), but my parents will be there for the fireworks too (most likely not the parade that day)...

last year it was $54 per adults $32 kids 3-9. But I'm sure the price will go up this year, maybe around $65 to $70 per adult?

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

last year it was $54 per adults $32 kids 3-9. But I'm sure the price will go up this year, maybe around $65 to $70 per adult?

Did these sell out basically immediately last year? I know how quickly some other ticketed events have gone...

 

[yulilin3]

Did these sell out basically immediately last year? I know how quickly some other ticketed events have gone...

I would say it sold out maybe within the first week of being announced

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I would say it sold out maybe within the first week of being announced

Yikes - ok - thanks!! Another one of these Disney things that it pays to be on top of! I keep checking here, and I monitor Twitter and FB some as well. Hurry up, Disney!!

 

[The Sunrise Student]

We are starting to work on Steph's cosplay this weekend, I'll probably reveal which character it is after we do some tests

I wanna see, let me see, come one

for helping with heat these are pretty good. http://www.amazon.com/Chill-Its-660...l+cloths&pebp=1422568696913&peasin=B001B5I57I

 

[yulilin3]

I wanna see, let me see, come one

for helping with heat these are pretty good. http://www.amazon.com/Chill-Its-660...l+cloths&pebp=1422568696913&peasin=B001B5I57I

I will probably post pics on Fb this weekend. We haven't really started just slowly gathering materials...we are trying to stay pretty close to the original but the pants will be different, but it'll still be her style

 

[The Sunrise Student]

http://laist.com/2014/08/05/disney_is_going_to_build_a_star_war.php

I will definitely make sure I post the news when I hear it!

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

http://laist.com/2014/08/05/disney_is_going_to_build_a_star_war.php I will definitely make sure I post the news when I hear it!

Fits with other comments he's made recently on these calls -- VERY COOL!!!

 

[lovingeire]

I know I know, right?! Yikes.

I found a really great review on FtF. I know I'd decided not to, but then I was thinking maybe I should. But I'm back to "not" again
http://www.mousesteps.com/dining-mainmenu-84/dining-reviews-mainmenu-89/park-dining-mainmenu-90/1310-review-feel-the-force-motorcade-dessert-party-event-at-star-wars-weekends-2014

I think I will join you all down at Gertie!

I agree with the review that the parade viewing is not the best but it beats being in the sun or having to wait 2 hours for a shady spot. As to the fireworks the spot will be better since the Hat won't be in the way, the dessert party I think is what made this package worth it, the party atmosphere with the Dj, not being cramped in an area, shoulder to shoulder, but able to enjoy desserts and unlimited drinks and chat with fellow SW fans.
If it were to come out today I would probably book it...

Book for the *maybe* Saturday as you'll have plenty of time to cancel. I'm pretty sure your group will want to go back a 2nd day and the package will give you fun and different experiences than your 1st day.

I am on the fence on the FtF package. I like the idea of the dessert party, but we also have two littles (almost 5 and 18 months when we travel) so I'm not sure if I want to commit to it. A shady spot for the parade sounds nice though too. We are doing both Star Wars meals though so is it really necessary? It will probably depend when it comes out. I'm going to Disney for PHM weekend so if it's before that I'm probably out as I want to save my spending money for that!

I think we have firmed up our plans a bit more as well that we will dedicate Sun, the 31st and Friday the 5th to SWW. I may have a Galactic breakfast to drop on the 30th if this plan sticks so I will check here before I drop it if anyone is interested. It's a better time than my one on the 5th that I booked as an after thought, but logistically I think it works better not to have to rush to get to Disney and out the door early for SWW on day 1. I don't know what I was thinking when originally planning!

 

[Koh1977]

I am on the fence on the FtF package. I like the idea of the dessert party, but we also have two littles (almost 5 and 18 months when we travel) so I'm not sure if I want to commit to it. A shady spot for the parade sounds nice though too. We are doing both Star Wars meals though so is it really necessary? It will probably depend when it comes out. I'm going to Disney for PHM weekend so if it's before that I'm probably out as I want to save my spending money for that! I think we have firmed up our plans a bit more as well that we will dedicate Sun, the 31st and Friday the 5th to SWW. I may have a Galactic breakfast to drop on the 30th if this plan sticks so I will check here before I drop it if anyone is interested. It's a better time than my one on the 5th that I booked as an after thought, but logistically I think it works better not to have to rush to get to Disney and out the door early for SWW on day 1. I don't know what I was thinking when originally planning!

We will be there the 31st too! I think we may actually head over on the 30th after we get in as well, just to see what it's all about if nothing else. was originally going to go to MK on the 30th since they have evening EMH, but we'd be completely exhausted for rope drop the next day at HS. We're leaving on the 5th, so not planning to go to a park that day...

 

[lovethattink]

Attractions magazine is showing an awesome R2-D2 hand bag for $80 at the gift shop at Mission Space.

 

[yulilin3]

I am on the fence on the FtF package. I like the idea of the dessert party, but we also have two littles (almost 5 and 18 months when we travel) so I'm not sure if I want to commit to it. A shady spot for the parade sounds nice though too. We are doing both Star Wars meals though so is it really necessary? It will probably depend when it comes out. I'm going to Disney for PHM weekend so if it's before that I'm probably out as I want to save my spending money for that!

I think we have firmed up our plans a bit more as well that we will dedicate Sun, the 31st and Friday the 5th to SWW. I may have a Galactic breakfast to drop on the 30th if this plan sticks so I will check here before I drop it if anyone is interested. It's a better time than my one on the 5th that I booked as an after thought, but logistically I think it works better not to have to rush to get to Disney and out the door early for SWW on day 1. I don't know what I was thinking when originally planning!

Are you doing the Half? It's a great race. I did it in 2013. I'll be cheering this year from the Boardwalk

 

[yulilin3]

In case you haven't seen Cyrano's post here it is http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3374983
It looks like the boards will be down almost all day Sunday. I don't expect Disney to announce anything during the weekend since they rarely update the Parks Blog at all but keep an eye on it just in case, so you don't miss any announcement, if any are made.

 

[ConnieB]

http://laist.com/2014/08/05/disney_is_going_to_build_a_star_war.php

I will definitely make sure I post the news when I hear it!

I was relieved when the Norway to Arendale plans were revealed, because the worry was always that DHS could be either Star Wars or Frozen....and now if they're doing Frozen in EPCOT I feel a bit less worry about it at DHS, which leaves Star Wars as the main contender to take over a lot (if not all) of the parts of DHS that are closing up. Oh be still my heart. Let us pray.

 

[Cluelyss]

Koh1977 and lovingerie - we will be there all day on May 31 as well! Doing both meals, and hoping to do FTF, so maybe we'll see you there

 

[ConnieB]

Maybe she'll need to borrow JJ's cooling vest, lol.

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Do Tell! What is a cooling vest?

 

[lovethattink]

I was relieved when the Norway to Arendale plans were revealed, because the worry was always that DHS could be either Star Wars or Frozen....and now if they're doing Frozen in EPCOT I feel a bit less worry about it at DHS, which leaves Star Wars as the main contender to take over a lot (if not all) of the parts of DHS that are closing up. Oh be still my heart. Let us pray.

What about Pixar?

 

[ConnieB]

What about Pixar?

Pixar hasn't seemed to be a contender.....certainly not on the scale that Frozen and Star Wars are as far as "branding". Yes, Carsland has brought DCA back to life, and maybe it's just wishful hope, but I do hope they aren't going to just repeat what they have in California. If they keep doing that then they're shooting themselves in the foot, because if the parks become too similiar they'll start negating the reasons to travel across the country to the other park.

Having spent so much to buy Star Wars, and knowing how into "brand" they are, I just can't see them paying 4 billion for SW and then just doing the new movies. And if 7 is as good as we all hope, the demand for all things Star Wars will be as prevelant as it was in the 70's and 80's (for those of us old enough to have lived through that craze, lol). And if it's not, then a park full of SW will help boost it quite a bit...worked for the prequels.

 

[yulilin3]

I've always thought they could do both.
Pixar would be over by TSMM, taking that whole street all the way to streets of America
Star Wars would be the entire street starting with Superstar Television theater all the way down to ST and even using the area where Pizza Planet is and maybe some areas around Streets of America

 

[lovethattink]

Do Tell! What is a cooling vest?

My son can't control his body temperature and he easily overheats. There are so many different types of cooling vests. His is from Polar and it uses "ice" packs that freeze in the refrigerator instead of the freezer. I can have one set of packs in his vest and another set freezing in a cooler bag. In direct sun, he gets 10 to 20 minutes out of the vest. Indoors the ice packs last about 2 hours. Humidity affects most cooling vests in some way. They work better in drier climates.

http://www.polarproducts.com/polarshop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=1934&idcategory=0

Pixar hasn't seemed to be a contender.....certainly not on the scale that Frozen and Star Wars are as far as "branding". Yes, Carsland has brought DCA back to life, and maybe it's just wishful hope, but I do hope they aren't going to just repeat what they have in California. If they keep doing that then they're shooting themselves in the foot, because if the parks become too similiar they'll start negating the reasons to travel across the country to the other park.

Having spent so much to buy Star Wars, and knowing how into "brand" they are, I just can't see them paying 4 billion for SW and then just doing the new movies. And if 7 is as good as we all hope, the demand for all things Star Wars will be as prevelant as it was in the 70's and 80's (for those of us old enough to have lived through that craze, lol). And if it's not, then a park full of SW will help boost it quite a bit...worked for the prequels.

This is just rumor so take it with a grain of salt. But most rumors online seem to go along with these. http://www.wdwthemeparks.com/rumors/2014/09/25/pixar-place-expansion

And somewhere, but I can't find it, it was announced that the Star Wars attractions will be based on the new films. So they might be longer down the road? I could have sworn read something about 2018, but again can't find that link either.

ETA: Here is one of the links about Star Wars attractions http://variety.com/2014/biz/news/st...-to-be-based-on-new-films-not-old-1201376154/