Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[Itinkso]

And official word is out that Backlot Tour is closing next Saturday the 27th.

Wow! My thoughts are with all the Attractions CMs... they deserved much more notice than this. Hopefully they'll be able to stay in DHS.

Closing on the 27th to give time for Oaken's and the snow-play area to start up on the 29th?

 

[jtowntoflorida]

And official word is out that Backlot Tour is closing next Saturday the 27th.

Wow, that is fast. I wonder if this means that Disney will actually do...whatever it is they're doing with DHS...quickly. The speed of the Harry Potter expansion had to have been embarrassing for Disney, considering how long it took them to complete New Fantasyland.

Are they planning something with Marvel in that Backlot area?

Marvel licensed the Florida park use of pretty much its entire universe to Universal way back in the 1990s. While Disney owns Marvel, ironically, they have no right to use most of their characters in the Florida parks, with that right residing exclusively with their biggest competitor. There are some exceptions, but they're for lesser known Marvel properties like the Guardians of the Galaxy and Big Hero 6. I don't think the properties that Disney can work with have enough appeal to do anything major in the parks with.

 

[poison ivy]

Marvel licensed the Florida park use of pretty much its entire universe to Universal way back in the 1990s. While Disney owns Marvel, ironically, they have no right to use most of their characters in the Florida parks, with that right residing exclusively with their biggest competitor. There are some exceptions, but they're for lesser known Marvel properties like the Guardians of the Galaxy and Big Hero 6. I don't think the properties that Disney can work with have enough appeal to do anything major in the parks with.

right. thanks. Apparently Universal holds the rights for theme park use East of the Mississippi.
So Orlando is out.

 

[lovethattink]

Whoa. That's soon.

 

[yulilin3]

Wow! My thoughts are with all the Attractions CMs... they deserved much more notice than this. Hopefully they'll be able to stay in DHS.

Closing on the 27th to give time for Oaken's and the snow-play area to start up on the 29th?

Whoa. That's soon.

The full time and part time CM are being cross trained for other attractions at DHS the college program kids are being sent to MK
This is my last post on this subject since it has no real use on the SWW thread other than, if they close the entire area where will the meet and greets for SWW be?
But this little attraction has a very special place in my heart and even though I understand the clousure it'll be missed by my family for very special reasons, we will be there next Saturday saying goodbye...(using my Forrest Gump voice) and that's all I have to say about that

 

[Skywise]

Was just peeking at the resort prices for end of may/june for the same time I was there last year.



The prices are $150 more/night than last year!

 

[The Sunrise Student]

Was just peeking at the resort prices for end of may/june for the same time I was there last year.



The prices are $150 more/night than last year!

The discounts haven't come out yet, those are usually announced, IF there are any, for that time frame around January. Trust me I am hoping for discounts as well!

PS I already booked mine, and when the discounts come out I will get them applied... I did this last year as well and it worked out wonderfully!

 

[Skywise]

The discounts haven't come out yet, those are usually announced, IF there are any, for that time frame around January. Trust me I am hoping for discounts as well!

PS I already booked mine, and when the discounts come out I will get them applied... I did this last year as well and it worked out wonderfully!

Yeah I was able to do that last year too which helped immensely, especially as my parents could join me and they got the florida resident discount. But it's still an assumption that they'll offer the discount. Costs are bad across the entire trip though - I'm trying to get some friends to come out with me for next year and I thought I'd sweeten the pot by offering to cover the entire cost of our shared room - But with airfare plus ticket prices for 3 days the resort room ends up being the cheapest part of the entire trip! (Unless I stay at a deluxe resort. ) That doesn't even include dining.

 

[The Sunrise Student]

Yeah I was able to do that last year too which helped immensely, especially as my parents could join me and they got the florida resident discount. But it's still an assumption that they'll offer the discount. Costs are bad across the entire trip though - I'm trying to get some friends to come out with me for next year and I thought I'd sweeten the pot by offering to cover the entire cost of our shared room - But with airfare plus ticket prices for 3 days the resort room ends up being the cheapest part of the entire trip! (Unless I stay at a deluxe resort. ) That doesn't even include dining.

Yeah it's getting crazy, been tossing around the idea of becoming a DVC owner since I seem to be going out to WDW at least once a year. Almost seems silly at this point not to consider it.

 

[jillmc40]

Yeah it's getting crazy, been tossing around the idea of becoming a DVC owner since I seem to be going out to WDW at least once a year. Almost seems silly at this point not to consider it.

I have not been a DVC owner for long, but I will say this...If it weren't for owning DVC I would not even consider making this extra trip and staying at BWV. I just couldn't afford it. So far, it has really been a good experience owning. We have multiple trips planned that I would have not been able to do if it were not for DVC. One being staying a night in Hawaii in a 2 bedroom. If this is a regular thing for you then I would suggest looking into it at least. Read the boards here, you will get waaaayyyy more info than a guide will tell you

I actually came on to ask a question about eating, but I basically answered myself while asking

But now DS wants to know: Is Plo-koon available for meeting? The knowledge this child has of characters blows me away

 

[yulilin3]

I have not been a DVC owner for long, but I will say this...If it weren't for owning DVC I would not even consider making this extra trip and staying at BWV. I just couldn't afford it. So far, it has really been a good experience owning. We have multiple trips planned that I would have not been able to do if it were not for DVC. One being staying a night in Hawaii in a 2 bedroom. If this is a regular thing for you then I would suggest looking into it at least. Read the boards here, you will get waaaayyyy more info than a guide will tell you

I actually came on to ask a question about eating, but I basically answered myself while asking

But now DS wants to know: Is Plo-koon available for meeting? The knowledge this child has of characters blows me away

The character: no
If James Arnold Taylor comes back next year (I think he will and he'll host again) then he can meet the voice of Plo Koon

 

[jillmc40]

The character: no
If James Arnold Taylor comes back next year (I think he will and he'll host again) then he can meet the voice of Plo Koon

Thank you! He is 6, so I am thinking the voice isn't going to cut it

When do the maps and details come out? I know they announce dates in December, but is that when all the details come out as well?

 

[yulilin3]

Thank you! He is 6, so I am thinking the voice isn't going to cut it

When do the maps and details come out? I know they announce dates in December, but is that when all the details come out as well?

All the info comes out at scattered times. Dates should be around Dec/Jan. celebs list anywhere from Feb to April. Shows and fp availability came out in May not sure if they will release this info earlier next year. You won't be able to get a map until the first week of the first weekend event

 

[The Sunrise Student]

I have not been a DVC owner for long, but I will say this...If it weren't for owning DVC I would not even consider making this extra trip and staying at BWV. I just couldn't afford it. So far, it has really been a good experience owning. We have multiple trips planned that I would have not been able to do if it were not for DVC. One being staying a night in Hawaii in a 2 bedroom. If this is a regular thing for you then I would suggest looking into it at least. Read the boards here, you will get waaaayyyy more info than a guide will tell you

I keep tossing the idea around, but one of the things that worries me is that I keep hearing alot of the DVCs are run down and don't get refreshed as often as the hotel sides do.

I have been reading the boards, the two locations I was BCV or BLT...

One minute I am ready buy right that second, the next I keep reading and start thinking maybe not... Cause I feel like if I am going to pay this much for a Disney experience I want the Disney experience, not some run down resort at extreme pricing.

BUT if they make a SW resort, I would flip kittens and buy

 

[The Sunrise Student]

The character: no
If James Arnold Taylor comes back next year (I think he will and he'll host again) then he can meet the voice of Plo Koon

Do you think he will?! I know that they having him hosting Star War Celebration in Anaheim in April, we (my BF and I) even talked to James about it when were met him. He was in fact meeting people from SWC during weekend 5 of SWW 2014 to iron out details he told us.

SWC is less than a month from SWW IF they start SWW May 15 2015. So poor James will be really busy if he pulls down those two events one right after the other.

 

[yulilin3]

Do you think he will?! I know that they having him hosting Star War Celebration in Anaheim in April, we (my BF and I) even talked to James about it when were met him. He was in fact meeting people from SWC during weekend 5 of SWW 2014 to iron out details he told us.

SWC is less than a month from SWW IF they start SWW May 15 2015. So poor James will be really busy if he pulls down those two events one right after the other.

I'm sure he can do it, when he comes to SWW he builds his own little voice over studio in the bathroom of his hotel room so he can continue working from here so he won't miss any work that needs to be done. Also he lives in L.A. so celebration won't be too far from home

 

[lovethattink]

A couple years ago he posted pictures of his makeshift studio in his room.

His wife was telling me they stayed in FL all 5 weekends this year and didn't travel back and forth.

 

[The Sunrise Student]

I'm sure he can do it, when he comes to SWW he builds his own little voice over studio in the bathroom of his hotel room so he can continue working from here so he won't miss any work that needs to be done. Also he lives in L.A. so celebration won't be too far from home

That would be cool, I think he does a super good job being Masters of Ceremonies, and his show is FUN!

Also I just noticed during another preview for SW Rebels that he at least has a cameo roll, and if you look the show up on IMDB he is listed for 1 show. Wonder if they will keep having him pop in from time to time.

 

[The Sunrise Student]

A couple years ago he posted pictures of his makeshift studio in his room.

His wife was telling me they stayed in FL all 5 weekends this year and didn't travel back and forth.

WOW... can't imagine getting to stay at Disney for 5 weeks.... huge sigh, sounds heavenly to me!

 

[yulilin3]

here's a video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcJ8L7U3rqI&list=UUv7KWGz2eGMH3cWorONKgwA