Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[The Sunrise Student]

So assuming the first weekend is May 15th, 180 day ADRs can be made next weekish. I know that Sci-Fi doesn't usually do breakfast, so I'm guessing I'd need to wait until that is announced. But for the dinners, should I go ahead and book ADRs at those restaurants?

*Nods* yup I am already working on ADRs that I will book next week!

If you want ressies for May 15 the starting of the 180 days is Nov 16. I would do it if interested in the H&V one. You could even ask about the Sci Fi breakfast

Yulilin while working with the CL Itinerary Planning Office Staff for making reservations she was not sure when SWW would be yet, and is holding off on making my La Nouba reservations because those can't be changed once you buy the tickets.

So it's not being disseminated, or at least not yet. OR if it is, it's a small group with the knowledge.

You know the trends and can read it off the hours... but if CMs aren't paying attention (which is crazy for me to believe) then they might not realize how close they are to setting this in stone.

 

[The Sunrise Student]

I'm hoping they announce the dates next month like they did last year. That way people can properly start planning and making reservations without the worry

Question: Did they announce week 5 right off the bat last year, or did that not come about until like March? Trying to remember when they added week 5 in 2014.

 

[Skywise]

Question: Did they announce week 5 right off the bat last year, or did that not come about until like March? Trying to remember when they added week 5 in 2014.

Yeah - I seem to remember that happening around late winter (march-febuary-ish?)

 

[yulilin3]

Question: Did they announce week 5 right off the bat last year, or did that not come about until like March? Trying to remember when they added week 5 in 2014.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...ee-issued-by-the-evil-sith-emperor-palpatine/
It was added in February.

 

[The Sunrise Student]

That's what I thought... and I was wondering is that normal?!

I know talking to James Arnold Taylor he told me he was the one that convinced them to do 5 weeks and that week 5 was all voice actors.

When did they announce the hosts last year?

I am sure JAT didn't start the convincing process for week 5 until he was set as the host.

 

[yulilin3]

That's what I thought... and I was wondering is that normal?!

I know talking to James Arnold Taylor he told me he was the one that convinced them to do 5 weeks and that week 5 was all voice actors.

When did they announce the hosts last year?

I am sure JAT didn't start the convincing process for week 5 until he was set as the host.

JAT as host was announced on that same post in February. Adding a 5th weekend hasn't been unheard of, it has happened before. I'm sure JAT asking for a 5th weekend for the Clone Wars cast was in response to how unceremoniously and unexpected the series got cancelled.

 

[msmama]

Officially booked for what will hopefully be week(end) 1 and part of week(end) 2. May end up changing things around a bit when SW opens their flights on Monday.

CL at the Beach club so I don't have to deal with early morning busses.

Yay!!

 

[yulilin3]

Officially booked for what will hopefully be week(end) 1 and part of week(end) 2. May end up changing things around a bit when SW opens their flights on Monday.

CL at the Beach club so I don't have to deal with early morning busses.

Yay!!

 

[The Sunrise Student]

JAT as host was announced on that same post in February. Adding a 5th weekend hasn't been unheard of, it has happened before. I'm sure JAT asking for a 5th weekend for the Clone Wars cast was in response to how unceremoniously and unexpected the series got cancelled.

I know I have seen from some of the old schedules that there were more years with 5 weeks than I realized, I was just wondering if the announcement of the 5 week is normally delayed like it was this last time or does it normally get announced with the rest?

JAT + weekend 5 = SO true! I agree that is probably why he wanted that done because of the way they canceled clone wars, a very popular show out of no where!

Rebels > I have been watching, trying to figure out time frames... I saw how the holo was JAT as obi-wan but so far that is the only character I have noticed that was part of Clone Wars... however I haven't watched all of Clone Wars so I do not know if I am missing things anyone?

 

[yulilin3]

I know I have seen from some of the old schedules that there were more years with 5 weeks than I realized, I was just wondering if the announcement of the 5 week is normally delayed like it was this last time or does it normally get announced with the rest?

JAT + weekend 5 = SO true! I agree that is probably why he wanted that done because of the way they canceled clone wars, a very popular show out of no where!

Rebels > I have been watching, trying to figure out time frames... I saw how the holo was JAT as obi-wan but so far that is the only character I have noticed that was part of Clone Wars... however I haven't watched all of Clone Wars so I do not know if I am missing things anyone?

The only year I remember clearly was 2005 when they extended by 2 weekends during weekend 3 I remember clearly because my mom was working at Tattoine Traders and all the CM were acting crazy because they didn't have any extra merchandise, it was a mess to say the least.
As to Rebels we have been watching and the only character from Clone Wars has been Obi Wan, much older. Rebels is supposed to take place between III and IV. I expect all the voice actors from Rebels will be here next year for Behind the Force

 

[DisneyMama21]

So, if they don't announce week 5 at the beginning, I shouldn't panic? I was really hoping for June 12-14!

 

[The Sunrise Student]

The only year I remember clearly was 2005 when they extended by 2 weekends during weekend 3 I remember clearly because my mom was working at Tattoine Traders and all the CM were acting crazy because they didn't have any extra merchandise, it was a mess to say the least.
As to Rebels we have been watching and the only character from Clone Wars has been Obi Wan, much older. Rebels is supposed to take place between III and IV. I expect all the voice actors from Rebels will be here next year for Behind the Force

EEEEkkk 2005> poor CMs, heck this year they were running out of things by weekend 2 and 3 and they already knew they were going for 5 weeks prior to the start!

Rebels > That's the impression I got as well that it was, time frame, looking things up.... The Rebels book I bought (SPOILER) seeing Leia's step father was too cool...

 

[The Sunrise Student]

So, if they don't announce week 5 at the beginning, I shouldn't panic? I was really hoping for June 12-14!

hard to say, for me, I wouldn't count on a week 5 unless they announce it from the get go

But I will keep my fingers crossed for you

 

[yulilin3]

So, if they don't announce week 5 at the beginning, I shouldn't panic? I was really hoping for June 12-14!

They been pretty consistent on the 4 weekends since 2006, with the exception of this year. Like Sunshine said it was asked by JAT to do one weekend for the voice actors of Clone Wars.
I would expect to get the full dates when they announce. If it's 4 weekends again there might be a slight possibility of them adding another but I wouldn't make plans based on that

 

[jennab113]

Cool, thanks, ladies! I have ressies for Weekends 1 (5/14-17) and 3 (5/22-24) right now. I really would like to do the VIP thing if they do it again one of those weekends, but I don't want to count on that and then it be way too expensive, so I'll go ahead and make reservations for the other meals and ask about the breakfast.

I love Rebels! More than I expected to, honestly. It's great. The one character that I've noticed being a crossover from Clone Wars is Luminara Unduli from Rise of the Old Masters, though she was in the Prequel Trilogy and not just in Clone Wars.

eta: I bought the tie in book (Servants of the Empire: Edge of the Galaxy) but haven't read it yet. I've heard good things about it!

 

[Meech Loves Mickey]

If they do end up starting on May 15th, and only have 4 weekends, that means 3 weekends in May and only 1 in June.
I just find it odd that they would only have one weekend in June.

Has this ever happened in the past?

 

[DisneyMama21]

If they do end up starting on May 15th, and only have 4 weekends, that means 3 weekends in May and only 1 in June.
I just find it odd that they would only have one weekend in June.

Has this ever happened in the past?

That's what I was wondering...so I looked at the dates from the past years, it seems that the latest trend is 2 weekends in May, 2 in June (from 2008-13). Now back in 2003-4 there were 5 weekends...and the dates were pretty close to the 2014 dates. This is why I am hoping this year will also have 5 with the last weekend being the 12-14th. I guess we won't know until the official announcement

 

[Skywise]

What do you guys recommend for SWW? (Beach Club obviously) - I'm sketching out a trip with some first timers and they want to hit US too (may stay at DW and drive to US or vice versa or might do a split stay). How's value/moderate resort access to DHS during this time?

 

[yulilin3]

If they do end up starting on May 15th, and only have 4 weekends, that means 3 weekends in May and only 1 in June.
I just find it odd that they would only have one weekend in June.

Has this ever happened in the past?

That's what I was wondering...so I looked at the dates from the past years, it seems that the latest trend is 2 weekends in May, 2 in June (from 2008-13). Now back in 2003-4 there were 5 weekends...and the dates were pretty close to the 2014 dates. This is why I am hoping this year will also have 5 with the last weekend being the 12-14th. I guess we won't know until the official announcement

Here's good site to look around for some SWW history
http://sww.studioscentral.com/main/content/dates

 

[DisneyMama21]

Here's good site to look around for some SWW history
http://sww.studioscentral.com/main/content/dates

Thanks!