Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[Skywise]

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...!

The 4th? Do you mean June 5th, 6th and 7th? It's only on the weekends (although some aspects run all week)

If so - not impossible at all. If you're not interested in the parade or the actual Star Wars guest meets/shows you can easily hit Darth Mall and then the fireworks (It's probably what I would've done last year if not for the Feel the Force package - though I have to say I did enjoy the parade) It's crowded but not a zoo (and the crowds will also depend on which actors are there that weekend).

 

[AquaDame]

The 4th? Do you mean June 5th, 6th and 7th? It's only on the weekends (although some aspects run all week)

If so - not impossible at all. If you're not interested in the parade or the actual Star Wars guest meets/shows you can easily hit Darth Mall and then the fireworks (It's probably what I would've done last year if not for the Feel the Force package - though I have to say I did enjoy the parade) It's crowded but not a zoo (and the crowds will also depend on which actors are there that weekend).

No, May the 4th is what I mean, I am sorry for not clarifying. It sounded like last year they debuted the fireworks at that time.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...eys-hollywood-studios-for-limited-time-magic/

Since they are doing the dining starting that day I was thinking they might do the rest again as well since it was popular.

 

[Skywise]

No, May the 4th is what I mean, I am sorry for not clarifying. It sounded like last year they debuted the fireworks at that time.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...eys-hollywood-studios-for-limited-time-magic/

Since they are doing the dining starting that day I was thinking they might do the rest again as well since it was popular.

Ok - THAT might be a zoo.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

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?

Just for info - we did the Feel the Force pkg last year - actually wasn't all that happy with it - the fireworks location is just ok and the parade viewing was really limited - we've done lots better in the past. The desserts however were very good but too few tables for everyone. We also watched the fireworks the next night from the main street and thought that was a far better view. If you just come out from Fantasmic you'd be perfectly fine watching from several locations and not doing the package.

 

[AquaDame]

Ok - THAT might be a zoo.

Oh dear... thats my fear! Anyone in this thread go last year? Worth braving Sunday instead of Monday crowds at Universal to not have to worry about getting back in?!

 

[yulilin3]

No, May the 4th is what I mean, I am sorry for not clarifying. It sounded like last year they debuted the fireworks at that time.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...eys-hollywood-studios-for-limited-time-magic/

Since they are doing the dining starting that day I was thinking they might do the rest again as well since it was popular.

They only did the fireworks for Limited time magic in 2013 on May 4th

 

[lovethattink]

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

As Yulinlin3 said, 2013 there were fireworks, but none last year. There was a shirt sold for May the 4th and the 5th. The 4th's were sold out by the time we got there in 2014.

In fact, there were some really fun things May the 4th, 2013. They allowed adults to do JTA with kids. It was so entertaining to watch. There was a dance party with characters at night. Then the fireworks.

Parking lot was filled to capacity in 2013, but the park didn't reach capacity.

It would be great if they did something spectacular for 2015, but I'm not holding my breath. Though we will definitely be there whether it's big or small!

 

[itsthatdisneygirl]

I'm really hoping they do something bigger than last year for May the 4th. That was when we did our Galactic Breakfast last year and the was the ONLY SW thing they had going on I was disappointed especially after how great 2013 was. I'm holding out hope as the new SW movie is coming out that they might do a "celebration"

 

[shelbyf31]

I am hoping they do something for SWW because of the new movie coming out. Originally I was hoping for SW wraps on the monorails, etc. but I think with the Avengers movie coming out in May they will be pushing that movie.

 

[lovethattink]

Celebration Anaheim is a month before SWW starts. I'm sure we'll get a better idea of what will be done at sww based on what's offered for panels there.

 

[jdmccon7]

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

What if I dress up like a pregnant Padme and run at him with arms wide open?

Oh wait, he force choked her to almost death too

 

[jtowntoflorida]

We witnessed the funniest Vader guest interaction in 2013. There was a baby, an infant, probably around 6ish months, being held by her mom in line. They were in the final turn leading up to actually being able to meet Vader, but still probably had 7-8 groups in front of them. Vader had been "sneaking up" on people in line and scaring them when they turned their back to him, so he strode over to the baby and made his stern, hands on hips gesture at the baby, and then pointed at her. The baby just looked at him...and then turned and looked away, distracted by other things...like a fan. Vader puts his hands back on his hips...baby stays clueless, still not looking. Vader strides away, then strides back in a menacing fashion...and baby still isn't paying attention. Slowly one hand comes up...and he coochie coochie coos baby's chin...STILL NOTHING. That baby would not react to him no matter what he did. It was hilarious. We were all laughing in line, but the baby? Didn't get a hoot that Vader was trying to get her attention.

 

[yulilin3]

What if I dress up like a pregnant Padme and run at him with arms wide open?

Oh wait, he force choked her to almost death too

I stay around his meet and greet area and when he walks out I scream "Hi Ani!!" he just keeps walking and nods his head no

We witnessed the funniest Vader guest interaction in 2013. There was a baby, an infant, probably around 6ish months, being held by her mom in line. They were in the final turn leading up to actually being able to meet Vader, but still probably had 7-8 groups in front of them. Vader had been "sneaking up" on people in line and scaring them when they turned their back to him, so he strode over to the baby and made his stern, hands on hips gesture at the baby, and then pointed at her. The baby just looked at him...and then turned and looked away, distracted by other things...like a fan. Vader puts his hands back on his hips...baby stays clueless, still not looking. Vader strides away, then strides back in a menacing fashion...and baby still isn't paying attention. Slowly one hand comes up...and he coochie coochie coos baby's chin...STILL NOTHING. That baby would not react to him no matter what he did. It was hilarious. We were all laughing in line, but the baby? Didn't get a hoot that Vader was trying to get her attention.

That's awesome!!

 

[Skywise]

I stay around his meet and greet area and when he walks out I scream "Hi Ani!!" he just keeps walking and nods his head no !

Man - Somebody's gotta dress up as Jar-Jar and do that...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdS2kCUGvfo

 

[lovethattink]

Weekend 3, this year, we had a magical moment with Vader. A stormtrooper headed directly for ds. Vader pointed his finger at ds and then pointed where he wanted him to go. Ds obliged and had a photo-op with Vader and the stormtrooper!

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

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

actually he will sign with a Pink Sharpie. First SWW of 2014 (Saturday) we were first in line for Vader. I offered him a Black Sharpie (held slightly higher) and a Pink Sharpie to sign with (both in the same hand) - he defiantly picked the pink sharpie and signed our poster in pink. It was very funny! I will say - he did stay in character while signing - tough guy with a pink sharpie!

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Haven't been to SWW in a few years, so didn't experience the fireworks. First post says they were at 9:45 last year -- what time are the Fantasmic shows on SWW days? Is it possible to do the first Fantasmic show and see the fireworks?

 

[Itinkso]

Haven't been to SWW in a few years, so didn't experience the fireworks. First post says they were at 9:45 last year -- what time are the Fantasmic shows on SWW days? Is it possible to do the first Fantasmic show and see the fireworks?

Fantasmic runs at 9:00 and 10:30.

The 1st Fant will probably unload you to the front of the park and you can find a spot to watch the fireworks. It will be difficult to find a spot near the stage because the 1st Fant will end at 9:30.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Fantasmic runs at 9:00 and 10:30. The 1st Fant will probably unload you to the front of the park and you can find a spot to watch the fireworks. It will be difficult to find a spot near the stage because the 1st Fant will end at 9:30.

Thanks! So a Fantasmic package and Feel the Force package on the same day is a no-go, it sounds like... assuming all is the same as last year...

 

[Itinkso]

If you have the Feel the Force package, plan on the 2nd Fantasmic. You can try for a Fant FP as your 4th or 5th FP of the day. Or, just go in as Standby as soon as the fireworks end.