Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[yulilin3]

No clue yet....they just told me that one wasn't enough last year, they felt weird wearing the same shirt every weekend.....so now we're going to have to design and make some new ones. We have a condo reserved for all 5 weekends, so I see some serious sewing coming up, lol. Thank goodness all I have to do is help with the designing....and buy the fabric....they do all the sewing.

My daughter really wants to learn to sew but she's taking a lot of higher level classes and has tons of homework everyday. It's great that all of you are so crafty

Does anyone know if the Blue Milk will be back?

I would bet on it

 

[Cluelyss]

So we have a H&V Fantasmic dinner booked, but am also interested in the Feel the Force package if they offer it again. So am I better off changing my ressie to a regular meal and doing Fantasmic another night? I read earlier in this thread that it was difficult to get to the SW fireworks after the 1st F! showing....not sure if the package would make that easier? TIA!!

 

[aribelle]

My daughter really wants to learn to sew but she's taking a lot of higher level classes and has tons of homework everyday. It's great that all of you are so crafty


I would bet on it

Yeah, the girls are taking college courses (online) so their time is limited, but we sew a lot instead of watching TV or going out much. Real homebodies, lol. But they've also been sewing since they were about 5 or 6 years old, so it's relaxing to them (us).

She might look into Craftsy.com They have a lot of beginning sewing online courses.....and since they're online you can do them whenever YOU have the time, no class to fit into a tight schedule or physically attend. The downside is that you also don't have an instructor standing there if you don't get something, but there is an online community to ask questions.

 

[yulilin3]

So we have a H&V Fantasmic dinner booked, but am also interested in the Feel the Force package if they offer it again. So am I better off changing my ressie to a regular meal and doing Fantasmic another night? I read earlier in this thread that it was difficult to get to the SW fireworks after the 1st F! showing....not sure if the package would make that easier? TIA!!

The F! won't make it easier getting to the show it just gives you guaranteed seats. During this years SWW they had 2 F! shows a night. If you watch the fireworks you can walk to the 2nd F! no problem and get seats without the need of the pkg.

Yeah, the girls are taking college courses (online) so their time is limited, but we sew a lot instead of watching TV or going out much. Real homebodies, lol. But they've also been sewing since they were about 5 or 6 years old, so it's relaxing to them (us).

She might look into Craftsy.com They have a lot of beginning sewing online courses.....and since they're online you can do them whenever YOU have the time, no class to fit into a tight schedule or physically attend. The downside is that you also don't have an instructor standing there if you don't get something, but there is an online community to ask questions.

Thanks I'll have her look into it

 

[jdmccon7]

We'll be there the last weekend...our first SWW, getting there Jun 11. I would think my chances of getting the Galactic breakfast are slim to none given the 180+10 for resort guests. Anyone care to tell me why I am wrong and make my day? TIA

 

[yulilin3]

We'll be there the last weekend...our first SWW, getting there Jun 11. I would think my chances of getting the Galactic breakfast are slim to none given the 180+10 for resort guests. Anyone care to tell me why I am wrong and make my day? TIA

I think you have a good chance to get in. Remember not everyone wants to do SWW or any of the meals. It's not as popular as the Princesses meals or BOG or Chef Mickey. Just be ready to book online as soon as your window opens....May the Force be With You

 

[jdmccon7]

Thanks, that makes me feel better. I just checked and there is availability May 31 which surprised me. I thought by noon they would be pretty much taken for the day. I see a Vader hug in my future...if I have the guts enough to do it!

 

[MakiraMarlena]

Vader is not allowed to touch guests apparently. So you likely won't get a hug.

 

[msmama]

We'll be there the last weekend...our first SWW, getting there Jun 11. I would think my chances of getting the Galactic breakfast are slim to none given the 180+10 for resort guests. Anyone care to tell me why I am wrong and make my day? TIA

I think you'll have a good chance if you make resides as soon as you're able. I changed my reservations four times yesterday.

Just FYI though the website was saying yesterday that there was no availability but then when you searched there were plenty.

 

[Cluelyss]

The F! won't make it easier getting to the show it just gives you guaranteed seats. During this years SWW they had 2 F! shows a night. If you watch the fireworks you can walk to the 2nd F! no problem and get seats without the need of the pkg. Thanks I'll have her look into it

Thanks for the response, but just to clarify, I was asking if the Feel the Force package would make it easier to get to / get a spot for the SW fireworks after exiting the 1st F! showing, as we will only have about a 15 minute window between the two, correct?

 

[yulilin3]

Thanks, that makes me feel better. I just checked and there is availability May 31 which surprised me. I thought by noon they would be pretty much taken for the day. I see a Vader hug in my future...if I have the guts enough to do it!

the most you'll get from Vader is a force choke...all the characters stay in character even if it's in front of little kids
For example Vader won't sign an autograph book using a pink princess pen, he'll ask the handler to give him a regular pen

 

[yulilin3]

Thanks for the response, but just to clarify, I was asking if the Feel the Force package would make it easier to get to / get a spot for the SW fireworks after exiting the 1st F! showing, as we will only have about a 15 minute window between the two, correct?

Right...I'm sorry I misunderstood you.
If you are doing the first F! show you won't have enough time to enjoy the dessert party. You'll have time to get to the reserved spot but not much to enjoy the desserts and drinks. 2014 SWW F! was performed at 9pm meaning it's done around 9:30pm it'll take you all of 10 minutes to get to the package area. Not worth it to me
I would do the Feel he Force pkg and after go to the second F!

 

[Cluelyss]

Right...I'm sorry I misunderstood you. If you are doing the first F! show you won't have enough time to enjoy the dessert party. You'll have time to get to the reserved spot but not much to enjoy the desserts and drinks. 2014 SWW F! was performed at 9pm meaning it's done around 9:30pm it'll take you all of 10 minutes to get to the package area. Not worth it to me I would do the Feel he Force pkg and after go to the second F!

Perfect....thank you!!!

 

[itsthatdisneygirl]

Booked our Galatic Breakfast for the first Saturday...Second year in a row so super excited.

Hoping they bring back the Hoopla it just wasn't SWW without it

Also hoping they do something special for May the Fourth (Star Wars) day like they did 2 years ago

 

[jillmc40]

We'll be there the last weekend...our first SWW, getting there Jun 11. I would think my chances of getting the Galactic breakfast are slim to none given the 180+10 for resort guests. Anyone care to tell me why I am wrong and make my day? TIA

I don't think it will be a problem either! I used to never stay on site and I would always get Cinderellas castle (supposedly super hard adr) - I would just be on right at 180 days, first thing in the morning!


All my talk the other day about Memory Maker going up in price. I went on and bought one for April and then forgot to go on and buy another for MAY!!! Where is my head???

 

[BadgerGirl84]

I am new to this thread.

I am HOPING to go to SWW for the first time this year. We bought APs on our Sept trip with the intention of using them for a SWW trip, but now we are going in January as well. I think I will be able talk DH into still going to SWW.

I booked the Hollywood and Dine dinner for Friday 5/8 and the Sci Fi breakfast for Saturday 5/9. If we go, I doubt we will keep both, as they are so pricey, so I would at least be cancelling one. At least my DD would still be free as a 1 year old.

 

[yulilin3]

I am new to this thread.

I am HOPING to go to SWW for the first time this year. We bought APs on our Sept trip with the intention of using them for a SWW trip, but now we are going in January as well. I think I will be able talk DH into still going to SWW.

I booked the Hollywood and Dine dinner for Friday 5/8 and the Sci Fi breakfast for Saturday 5/9. If we go, I doubt we will keep both, as they are so pricey, so I would at least be cancelling one. At least my DD would still be free as a 1 year old.

welcome
Remember that SWW doesn't start until May 15th. The characters meal start on May 4 (may the 4th be with you) but the actual event doesn't start until the 15th. If you have any questions let us know

 

[Gemma95]

Got 2 reservations, one for breakfast and one for dinner! YAY!!

 

[AquaDame]

We're going to be around over the 4th... but that was going to be our Universal day. Would going just for the fireworks/dinner at hollywood and vine be impossible? These things don't reach capacity or anything, do they? In fact did they even say they were doing anything besides the dinner yet.. I might be getting ahead of myself based on last year...!

 

[yulilin3]

We're going to be around over the 4th... but that was going to be our Universal day. Would going just for the fireworks/dinner at hollywood and vine be impossible? These things don't reach capacity or anything, do they? In fact did they even say they were doing anything besides the dinner yet.. I might be getting ahead of myself based on last year...!

Nothing announced for May 4th. I don't think they did fireworks this year, just a couple of character meet and greets and some merchandise