Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[LiamsDISMom]

I did not know that! I will be changing my character ASAP

 

[leeholmes1]

Planning my first SWW. Will I be able to see Fantasmic and the Star Wars fireworks?

 

[leeholmes1]

Nevermind... Just read a previous post

 

[disneygrandma]

Just booked our air this morning. We will be there for the last week-end in May. This is the same time we went last year for our 1st ever SWW. Can't wait! Last year, thanks to camping out on this thread with all of the updates, I was able to book both SW meals, as well as the Premier Pkg for parade viewing & fireworks. (over 2 different days) I booked them the 1st day they opened up for booking. This year though, with more people savvy as to what's going on ahead of time, I'm worried there won't be any availability, and we'll be locked out. We took one group of grandchildren last year, and are taking the other group this year. We want them to experience the same wonderful SWW that we enjoyed last year.

I'm worried that these SWW opportunities will be as hard to get as BOG is now, or Anna & Elsa.

 

[lovethattink]

As soon as a Star Wars dining opportunity or package becomes available, it will be posted here. So be sure to check back frequently.

Here's hoping Disney announces everything soon. Break record Disney, announce in November!

 

[yulilin3]

Just booked our air this morning. We will be there for the last week-end in May. This is the same time we went last year for our 1st ever SWW. Can't wait! Last year, thanks to camping out on this thread with all of the updates, I was able to book both SW meals, as well as the Premier Pkg for parade viewing & fireworks. (over 2 different days) I booked them the 1st day they opened up for booking. This year though, with more people savvy as to what's going on ahead of time, I'm worried there won't be any availability, and we'll be locked out. We took one group of grandchildren last year, and are taking the other group this year. We want them to experience the same wonderful SWW that we enjoyed last year.

I'm worried that these SWW opportunities will be as hard to get as BOG is now, or Anna & Elsa.

Im checking the WDW site for any changes about twice a day, also checking Disney Parks Blog everyday. I have a feeling that the parade sitting area for the package will be slightly larger this year, with the removal of the Hat it should open up a bit more.
My priority is to get the package again, we are not doing any of the character meals.

 

[yulilin3]

not sure if this is news (I just noticed it) - in MDE you can now have a Star Wars character as your character. We had fun picking out our favorites (ones I saw - R2D2, C3PO, Darth Vader, Stormtrooper)

Thanks for the tip but seriously, no Chewbacca? maybe they'll add more later

 

[Bethie2015]

I know my nephew is so excited to be Darth Vader! Does anyone know when the H&V and Sci-Fi breakfasts for SW will start ?

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

Thanks for the tip but seriously, no Chewbacca? maybe they'll add more later

I know - we'd love to have Chewie! And some girls would be nice (DD really wants Ahsoka - not holding my breath on that one but Sabine or Hera would work too!)

 

[yulilin3]

I know my nephew is so excited to be Darth Vader! Does anyone know when the H&V and Sci-Fi breakfasts for SW will start ?

This year the character meals started May the 4th and ran until the las weekend of SWW. All indications is that next year will be the same.
Remember the H&V offers SW dinner and the Sci Fi Diner offers SW breakfast

 

[Bethie2015]

Great do you know when reservations will be available? I called but nothing yet!

 

[yulilin3]

Great do you know when reservations will be available? I called but nothing yet!

This year bookings began in March but I'm thinking they will announce the meals and open up reservation sooner. Keep an eye out on this thread and on the Disney Parks Blog

 

[Bethie2015]

I went to put Jedi training into my plans and the month of May us blocked off . Does this mean it won't be available? My nephew will be crushed.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

No. They always have Jedi training. They probably just don't have it on the schedule yet.

 

[yulilin3]

Bethie2015 also keep in mind that the hours that are shown now will likely change. The park will have an official opening time of 8am but will probably open around 7:30am. If you want to sign up for JTA during SWW days you have to be there when they open. Doing JTA during a non-SWW day will be less stresful.

 

[Laura C]

Can someone just confirm for me although I know we don't know for sure yet but will the Jedi mickeys character breakfast be at h&v or is it elsewhere? It will be our first sww and I want to try and book this for my husband, thanks guys xx

 

[msmama]

Can someone just confirm for me although I know we don't know for sure yet but will the Jedi mickeys character breakfast be at h&v or is it elsewhere? It will be our first sww and I want to try and book this for my husband, thanks guys xx

I think, last year the Jedi Mickey character meal was dinner, but it was at H&V.

The "regular SW characters" (all villains I think) were at breakfast at Sci-Fi. (Which doesn't normally have breakfast at all.

 

[msmama]

Last year, did they still have the regular morning Disney Jr breakfast at H&V during the time they were doing SW meals?

My son is in the fun age where he'd like to see Doc McStuffins and Jake just as much as Jedi, lol!!

 

[Itinkso]

Last year, did they still have the regular morning Disney Jr breakfast at H&V during the time they were doing SW meals? My son is in the fun age where he'd like to see Doc McStuffins and Jake just as much as Jedi, lol!!

Yes, the only change was at dinner for H&V. Jedi Mickey, Leia Minnie and friends came for dinner @ H&V.

 

[Laura C]

Thanks msmama, x
I hope they change and add a Jedi mickeys breakfast next year then as we'd much prefer a good american breakfast than dinner (both fussy eaters!) but if not dinner will have to do to see the characters, husband is desperate to see storm trooper Donald and ewok chip and dale, just hope they follow form with the sww dates too otherwise that will definitely throw a huge spanner in the works lol! X