Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[yulilin3]

I'm trying to plan, but want to be sure of this answer - at least for last year. Was the only way to have a picture with Ewok Chip and Dale by having the H&V Star Wars Meal or were they available in another place in the park for Photopass Pictures?

No they were available for meet and greet across the entrance to Sci Fi and Writer's Stop
this is me and my goofy smile

 

[IamTHERebelSpy86]

It hasn't been announced yet, last year it wasn't announced until April but I'm expecting an announcement in February for this year.
The parade viewing is about the same as if you sit on the shady side of the street. The only difference is that to be able to hold a spot on the shady side you have to grab it at least 2 hours before the parade. For the package you can secure a spot by the rope if you line up an hour before.
The dessert party is great, if you drink alcohol there's unlimited drinks, the atmosphere is great as you are right next to the Dj on the stage. The fireworks view is better in other spots though (further away from GMR) but I liked the feel of the dessert party

Thanks for your help!!

 

[pooki1]

I'm sorry if this question has already been posted! The last time I went to SWW was 2012 and we really enjoyed hyperspace hoopla, what took it's place or is the closest thing to it? Thanks!

 

[yulilin3]

I'm sorry if this question has already been posted! The last time I went to SWW was 2012 and we really enjoyed hyperspace hoopla, what took it's place or is the closest thing to it? Thanks!

a short show and fireworks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duC6GiE4A2g

 

[Itinkso]

great, now to figure out how to do that
EDIT: hey I did it. That wasn't hard

Nice photo! You did fool everyone... I thought for sure you would choose a SW photo!

 

[yulilin3]

Nice photo! You did fool everyone... I thought for sure you would choose a SW photo!

actually was the only one with a small file size and I don't know how to lower the size of pictures

 

[stasijane]

Sorry if this has been asked but its been a super busy month for me and I haven't been able to keep up with the conversation, but has anyone heard if they will be doing anything like the Rebel Rendezvous like they did last year? I was able to do that last year and LOVED how I got all my goodies out of the way and got a sneak taste of some fun before the first weekend started last years. I felt it saved me a bunch of time and I had a blast.

 

[julluvsdisney]

You're welcome. Make sure to check the first page often. It's very empty right now and most of the info was from last year. As soon as we get more information I keep it up to date. Now I'm gonna ask a favor from you: Watch the movies!!

Thank you!! I'll have to update on how excited he gets !! I have watched them but only bits and pieces. I'm a nurse that works 3rd shift so my boys like to watch movies with dad when moms working. I will try my best to watch them all before we go

 

[julluvsdisney]

Yulilin that was GREAT! Sorry if I missed this, what weekends are you going?

We are going the 28-2 so excited!!!

 

[Koh1977]

We are going the 28-2 so excited!!!

We will be there the 30th-5th! Did you already say where you are staying?

 

[yulilin3]

Sorry if this has been asked but its been a super busy month for me and I haven't been able to keep up with the conversation, but has anyone heard if they will be doing anything like the Rebel Rendezvous like they did last year? I was able to do that last year and LOVED how I got all my goodies out of the way and got a sneak taste of some fun before the first weekend started last years. I felt it saved me a bunch of time and I had a blast.

No word on a special merchandise event yet

Thank you!! I'll have to update on how excited he gets !! I have watched them but only bits and pieces. I'm a nurse that works 3rd shift so my boys like to watch movies with dad when moms working. I will try my best to watch them all before we go

I understand, but...in the words of Master Yoda "Do or do not, there is no try"
It's going to be a great surprise, can't wait to hear the reaction

 

[Cluelyss]

Question for you SWW professionals.....We have a 5:15 H&V ADR on 5/31. Assuming Darth Maul meets until 7:30 like he was reported to do last year, would we have a chance of meeting him during his last set after dinner? I guess I'm asking how bad his line would be at the end of the day? We plan to meet Chewie first thing, and Datth Maul is our character other "must do." TIA!!!

 

[yulilin3]

Question for you SWW professionals.....We have a 5:15 H&V ADR on 5/31. Assuming Darth Maul meets until 7:30 like he was reported to do last year, would we have a chance of meeting him during his last set after dinner? I guess I'm asking how bad his line would be at the end of the day? We plan to meet Chewie first thing, and Datth Maul is our character other "must do." TIA!!!

Assuming that you sit down to eat at 5:30 pm and you take an hour between the meal and characters I think you should be fine.

 

[lovethattink]

I have been keeping an eye open for a merchandise event. I checked the event site yesterday. Here's the link http://disneyparksmerchandise.com/events/

 

[pookadoo77]

Sunrise Student, Finally saw the pics, they are awesome! LOVE your photo!!

 

[ConnieB]

Question for you SWW professionals.....We have a 5:15 H&V ADR on 5/31. Assuming Darth Maul meets until 7:30 like he was reported to do last year, would we have a chance of meeting him during his last set after dinner? I guess I'm asking how bad his line would be at the end of the day? We plan to meet Chewie first thing, and Datth Maul is our character other "must do." TIA!!!

Our experience was that this character meal took FOREVER for all the characters to get around to our table. They seemed to take breaks after just 3 or 4 tables. Our dinner was 7:15 and we left the dinner and went straight to Fantasmic! thanking heavens for the pass because the "preshow" was already going on when we arrived.

And remember his line will probably be long. I personally would try to do it earlier in the day when you aren't pressed for time.

 

[Candleshoe]

I'm taking a closer look at our SWW day. (Probably only the one.)
I polled the group and got a "not interested" in meeting characters. But remember - 5 newbies and I suspect it might change.
So I'm just going to think about myself for a bit.
I want to meet Darth Vader, Chewy & Ewoks, and maybe some fun characters like the cantena band and the girls with the long horn looking things. (See I'm not an uber fan, don't know who they are, but they look neat and would be a great picture).

I have no interest in meeting the voice talents. The only big-name folks I'd be up for would be James Earl Jones (yea right!), Mark Hammel, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford.

IF any of those were to come, I suspect I would have to get in line at midnight the night before, right? That's not happening. Earliest we'd get there would be maybe 7am. So it seems like whether they're there or not it would be a moot point for me. yes? (Can someone confirm my logic there?)

We have the breakfast ressie for mid-week so we'll get Darth Vader there.

What I'm looking to see is, what time would we need to get there?

This is from themouseforless:
"Hollywood Studios hours are from 8/9 a.m. to 10/11 p.m. on Star Wars Weekend dates. However, turnstiles usually begin admitting guests into the park between 7:15 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. Those wishing celebrity autographs should use the bag check line to the far right. "

Our SWW day is Sunday June 7. Disneyworld.com shows its hours that day to be 9:00 a - 8:30 p

Will it really open at 7:15a or should I expect 8:15?

If it opens that much earlier will the rides be running?

Thanks!

 

[lovethattink]

Expect the earlier time. Hours should change soon. It was a couple weeks ago the May hours changed.

 

[yulilin3]

I'm taking a closer look at our SWW day. (Probably only the one.)
I polled the group and got a "not interested" in meeting characters. But remember - 5 newbies and I suspect it might change.
So I'm just going to think about myself for a bit.
I want to meet Darth Vader, Chewy & Ewoks, and maybe some fun characters like the cantena band and the girls with the long horn looking things. (See I'm not an uber fan, don't know who they are, but they look neat and would be a great picture).

I have no interest in meeting the voice talents. The only big-name folks I'd be up for would be James Earl Jones (yea right!), Mark Hammel, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford.

IF any of those were to come, I suspect I would have to get in line at midnight the night before, right? That's not happening. Earliest we'd get there would be maybe 7am. So it seems like whether they're there or not it would be a moot point for me. yes? (Can someone confirm my logic there?)

We have the breakfast ressie for mid-week so we'll get Darth Vader there.

What I'm looking to see is, what time would we need to get there?

This is from themouseforless:
"Hollywood Studios hours are from 8/9 a.m. to 10/11 p.m. on Star Wars Weekend dates. However, turnstiles usually begin admitting guests into the park between 7:15 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. Those wishing celebrity autographs should use the bag check line to the far right. "

Our SWW day is Sunday June 7. Disneyworld.com shows its hours that day to be 9:00 a - 8:30 p

Will it really open at 7:15a or should I expect 8:15?

If it opens that much earlier will the rides be running?

Thanks!

DHS will open officially at 8am, meaning that they will open at 7:30am do the stormtrooper show welcome and around 7:45am everyone goes to their first destination, the June hours haven't changed yet but they will be the same as the SWW May hours.
The rides that will be open at 7:45am are TSMM, Star Tours the rest will open at 8am. Last year there were a couple of days where TSMM didn't open until 8am. But all of the rides should be open by 8am unless they have technical difficulties.
Don't dismiss meeting voice actors just because you don't watch the Rebels show. These actors do a lot of other cartoons, movies and shows. For example Jim Cummings did the voice of Hondo in the Clone Wars but he is also the voice of Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Pete, Tasmanian Devil and many, many others...if you are a fan of one of the characters you can still take something for the actor to sign even if it's not SW related.
IF any of the big 3 SW celebs were ever to do an autograph session people would line up for weeks, I'm not kidding...I doubt that will ever happen since DHS wouldn't have the resources to accomodate the crowds

 

[Candleshoe]

Thanks!

Sounds like my assessment is right then.

No, Not interested in the voice actors. Not that I don't think they do good work (I guess. I don't watch the animated stuff), but the autographs are of no interest to me.

And right now I'm pulling in the planning to what only I want to do b/c the other folks have expressed zero interest.