Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[yulilin3]

Does anyone know if autograph fast passes are still handed out at the parks, or has that moved to the Fastpass+ system?
We're going in June but staying offsite and I'm hoping that doesn't nix my chance of getting an autograph fast pass.
Choirguy

Last year they were handed out outside. See first post of this thread for all the details. I doubt they will change the process since it has worked out well. After reading the first post if you have any further questions let us know
Here's a video I did last year https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVFFLtHiFIU

 

[yulilin3]

I know the meals were phone only to begin with, and the lines were busy! Then maybe the next day it was available to book on the website? I'm thinking that the FtF Pkg was the same.

Last year all of this was new, and it still filled up right away. We were lucky last year that Yulilin had prior knowledge, and tipped us off. My concern is that this year, so many people are watching for this to happen, and it's going to fill up very, very fast. I'm worried that if we don't jump on it the moment it's "officially" announced, then we'll be out of luck.

same worry here. I call almost every morning though, the CM at the phone are just giving the tired "No information is out yet" answer.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

Assuming they have it again, since it's not new, I think it will be announced the same days it opens for reservations.

I wonder if it will be $59 like last year, or $69 like FSF ended up being, or $89 like the Frozen Holiday Premium Package was?

Frozen Holiday package included merchandise, if they throw in some merchandise it may be that high.

I'm betting somewhere between 69 and 89 unless there is merch involved.

 

[lovethattink]

Does anyone know if the Star Wars meals will have the same menu as last year or has it been changed?

 

[lovethattink]

Frozen Holiday package included merchandise, if they throw in some merchandise it may be that high.

I'm betting somewhere between 69 and 89 unless there is merch involved.

Yes, it had a pin and a litho, but no parade with snacks or fireworks. Though it actually was very well done. The tables with chairs were great. And the whole thing was very relaxing and beat the standing for fireworks and dessert.

I hope it's priced on the lower end of the spectrum.

 

[Itinkso]

Does anyone know if the Star Wars meals will have the same menu as last year or has it been changed?

You may want to ask this on the Dining Board. There are some Food/Beverage CMs who post there as well as The Rusty who is privy to menus.

 

[lovethattink]

You may want to ask this on the Dining Board. There are some Food/Beverage CMs who post there as well as The Rusty who is privy to menus.

Ok, will do.

 

[yulilin3]

Anyone on here doing the Star Wars Inaugural races at Disneyland this weekend?

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Anyone on here doing the Star Wars Inaugural races at Disneyland this weekend?

I wish!! Don't get me started!! They announced too late -- we were already registered for the half and 5K this past wknd in WDW. Aiming for maybe next year...

 

[shelbyf31]

We are doing the first Fantasmic show, it doesn't make sense to do the Force package does it?

 

[yulilin3]

We are doing the first Fantasmic show, it doesn't make sense to do the Force package does it?

No it doesn't. First F! is at 9pm, fireworks at 9:45pm. You won't have time to go to the reserved area to enjoy the desserts

 

[Barbara C]

like these? your wdw store dot net
it's not letting me link. search for magic band SW covers
And Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Disney-World-Magic-Coverband-Alliance/dp/B00K6RTFU8

Thanks for the info. As an fyi for anyone else that might be looking, I found the same ones MUCH cheaper on ebay. They are a little bland but I think the boys will still like them

 

[alayne]

What Star Wars items have you taken to have signed during Star Wars Weekend? My kids want to do something other than autograph books.

 

[Cluelyss]

What Star Wars items have you taken to have signed during Star Wars Weekend? My kids want to do something other than autograph books.

We are going to do a photo mat for our SW characters this trip, then use it to frame our favorite SWW picture, but I've also seen tons of SW memorabilia used - posters, books, etc. A 2015 SWW t-shirt would be a fun keepsake, too.

 

[shelbyf31]

No it doesn't. First F! is at 9pm, fireworks at 9:45pm. You won't have time to go to the reserved area to enjoy the desserts

Thank you, I was afraid that it wouldn't work.

 

[CampbellzSoup]

bump it up!

I just reserved dining for May 8th 2015 at the Vine with Fantamic...ugh I've read some not so nice reviews online...but I love characters so it's like a double edged sword.

 

[delmar411]

Thanks for the info. As an fyi for anyone else that might be looking, I found the same ones MUCH cheaper on ebay. They are a little bland but I think the boys will still like them

The black one is nice. I have the original one (no window in it) for my magic band and it has been on my band 19mths without issue.

Plus I can see Disney releasing new star wats magic bands since last years got scooped up asap.

 

[Cluelyss]

The black one is nice. I have the original one (no window in it) for my magic band and it has been on my band 19mths without issue. Plus I can see Disney releasing new star wats magic bands since last years got scooped up asap.

We ordered these and got the ones with no windows. I'm assuming we won't have any issues scanning our MBs through the cloth? Or did you modify yours in some way??

 

[delmar411]

We ordered these and got the ones with no windows. I'm assuming we won't have any issues scanning our MBs through the cloth? Or did you modify yours in some way??

No issues, they put the windows in them because people are apparently not capable of feeling the band and figuring out where the mickey head is. Without the window you have to line it up by feel. I Dont wear mine on my wrist so I just spin it as needed on my purse strap. And I keep a mickey head bling in the hole closest to the head as well.

 

[CampbellzSoup]

Questions:

1.) I really want to meet Mickey Minnie Donald Goofy in their Star Wars attire...is it worth it to book Hollywood & Vine - are the characters hard to get to in the park?

2.) Is it worth it the whole Star Wars event if I'm going for One day?

3.) Can you wear robes like the jedis??

4.) Are the parks insane crowded or just close to what Very Merry Christmas and Halloween Party levels?

thanks