Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[Itinkso]

I have looked everywhere, including this corner. And these boxes are, and where before, checked. So we'll see now if this makes a different to reply this way.

Thanks, and I'll post if I get an email.

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[Monykalyn]

If the package were to be announced today I wouldn't be able to book (kinda broke right now) but I told my DD14 that our limit for the FtF is $75. If we have the money when it comes out, and it's lower than that I'm booking. If not we'll be happy spending $50 between both of us on desserts and drinks and sitting at our favorite spot (chairs and table) by Echo Lake

I hear ya-really want to do FtF but $60-70 is my limit (family of 5 adds up! although the snacks during the parade alone may make it worth it - if the kids can get at least 2...plus drinks...) If its more than that I suspect we will end up with you around Echo Lake; Since we will be there Friday the 12th as well thinking that is the day to do FtF...

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

From earnings call today...

"540pm ET: Iger is asked about Shanghai and future expansion of parks. He mentions Avatarland (2017), says there’s lots of design work going on for Star Wars. He promises more details later this year and that they have “big plans.”" -- @Laughing_Place

 

[yulilin3]

I am going back and forth on the package, I know that I could tell my daughter if she wants to spend the $75 inside Darth's Mall she'll say yes, I just really like the party atmosphere (I'm latina what can I say) during the dessert party. Today, right now, I'm leaning toward no package...ask me tomorrow .

 

[lovethattink]

I am going back and forth on the package, I know that I could tell my daughter if she wants to spend the $75 inside Darth's Mall she'll say yes, I just really like the party atmosphere (I'm latina what can I say) during the dessert party. Today, right now, I'm leaning toward no package...ask me tomorrow .

I'm leaning towards no too. But if there's something new this year, I'd be inclined to try that.

 

[CJK]

Disneygrandma - reply to my post by hitting More Options in the lower right. At the bottom of the window you will see options to "watch" and to "receive email notification." Check both of those boxes.

I haven't been receiving notifications either and I thought it was strange that this thread was so quiet! LOL I hope this works!

 

[ConnieB]

I'm really lost with this Dis "update". I'm finding it hard to read, hard to use, and find myself saying "Why"? It use to be a quick check to give me the newest postings here, and now when I go from my email, it takes me to the 1st page, instead of to the newest posts. I find the colors, the size of the posts, and the dates & times of the post to be hard to to read. Not to mention all the "?'s" where pictures once were.

I've tried searching for the Tech Support info to help........but I get an error message.

Sorry to vent. It's just that I've relied on the Dis for so much info to help plan our trips, and I feel like I've had a roadblock put in my way.

The Tech Support is the very last forum on the front page. http://disboards.com/forums/technical-support.43/
Let them know of your concerns and perhaps they can either help you or add it to their list of tweaks needed.

 

[pookadoo77]

Maybe dumb question, rethinking our dates.... How is weekend (5) V? Compared to IV (4).
Is there still all the shows, etc.. and Darth's Maul is not almost empty is it?! Thank you!!

 

[jmkeeku]

Subbing!

After missing SWW this year , we hope to be there the second weekend of June 2015.

We've been to SWW in 2011, 2012, & 2013. My older DS has done JTA twice at SWW and was a padawan in the parade once.


Even though we missed SWW this year, we did go to HS on May the 4th. Both my boys did JTA, my younger DS was finally old enough! We also were able to have dinner at H&V with Jedi Mickey, etc. We also had breakfast at Sci Fi later in the week that same trip.

I'm really hoping they are consistent with the SWW dates AND that they bring back the SW character meals!!!

How early did you sign your kids up for JTA? Do we need to be there when the gates open and run to the sign up area?

 

[The Sunrise Student]

FTF package chat:

That's not great. I was hoping the fireworks portion would be more like the MK fireworks dessert party -- actual tables and chairs. I realize they'd have to set up / take down, but come on, Disney!

After the success of the Frozen Holiday Premium Package, I wouldn't be surprised if seating is added to the dessert party and prices are increased.

I know that these things are entirely subjective, but to me the value is definitely there at $90 with seating. For us, having been to standing room only and seated Disney special events, the latter is SO worth the extra cost.

IF they do a sit down version do expect the price to be higher than just a dessert party/fireworks that they have in other areas, because the FTF package last year also included special reserved area for the parade with ice cream treats and drinks.

I wonder if they will split the FTF package this time if the do the seating? but then I wonder how many people would still do both.

I would LOVE it if they did split it since we are marching and might only get to enjoy the Fireworks part of the package. We are still trying to figure out how to do this if we are marching and still want the dessert party/fireworks!

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

FTF package chat:




IF they do a sit down version do expect the price to be higher than just a dessert party/fireworks that they have in other areas, because the FTF package last year also included special reserved area for the parade with ice cream treats and drinks.

I wonder if they will split the FTF package this time if the do the seating? but then I wonder how many people would still do both.

I would LOVE it if they did split it since we are marching and might only get to enjoy the Fireworks part of the package. We are still trying to figure out how to do this if we are marching and still want the dessert party/fireworks!

I'd expect a sizable enough price tag - and for us, it would be worth it. We did the Villains Sinister Soiree -- parade viewing & fireworks watching area reserved, plus the dessert party and M&G in the castle. Loved it -- so worth it for us. This should be less expensive than that, in my view, since no meet n greet -- but fair to be more expensive that other dessert parties given better viewing area. And if they added some sort of M&G, we'd pay Soirėe prices. Totally subjective.

Guess we'll see... hopefully SOON!!!

 

[Cluelyss]

I'd expect a sizable enough price tag - and for us, it would be worth it. We did the Villains Sinister Soiree -- parade viewing & fireworks watching area reserved, plus the dessert party and M&G in the castle. Loved it -- so worth it for us. This should be less expensive than that, in my view, since no meet n greet -- but fair to be more expensive that other dessert parties given better viewing area. And if they added some sort of M&G, we'd pay Soirėe prices. Totally subjective.

Guess we'll see... hopefully SOON!!!

Totally agree. Soirée was the best Disney money we've ever spent. And the idea of adding a M&G component to FtF just got me a little giddy (though likely unlikely given the outdoor venue...but still....)

 

[texasgingerbread]

Texas Ginger Bread! We're close by to Austin, what part of the state are you in?

North Dallas.

 

[texasgingerbread]

I would think it's the same guidelines as all of the other parks that day, unless they announce something. Not really sure

Are there guidelines for dressing up? I must have missed this!

 

[Candleshoe]

I am going back and forth on the package, I know that I could tell my daughter if she wants to spend the $75 inside Darth's Mall she'll say yes, I just really like the party atmosphere (I'm latina what can I say) during the dessert party. Today, right now, I'm leaning toward no package...ask me tomorrow .

Perhaps we should make our own Par-tay down by echo lake.

Doesn't help with the parade, but it's a start.

 

[Candleshoe]

I have looked everywhere, including this corner. And these boxes are, and where before, checked. So we'll see now if this makes a different to reply this way.

Thanks, and I'll post if I get an email.

There are folks down in the 'New Board Issues' sub-forum that are having email issues, too, so you're not alone. I've never done email alerts so I'm not sure where to go diagnosing it. Some folks found the emails in their junk/spam folder.

Also, one of my new favorite links is this one: http://www.disboards.com/watched/threads/all

I have my preferences set to watch every thread I post to. And that link shows all the threads I'm watching. I even put it in my profile so anytime I click my avatar I can get to that link really easy.

 

[Candleshoe]

I'd expect a sizable enough price tag - and for us, it would be worth it. We did the Villains Sinister Soiree -- parade viewing & fireworks watching area reserved, plus the dessert party and M&G in the castle. Loved it -- so worth it for us. This should be less expensive than that, in my view, since no meet n greet -- but fair to be more expensive that other dessert parties given better viewing area. And if they added some sort of M&G, we'd pay Soirėe prices. Totally subjective.

Guess we'll see... hopefully SOON!!!

I'm not ready to fork out $720 for it if the view is as bad as I've seen reviews on though. The reserved seating for the parade is what I'm interested in but even then in another review some of the characters turned and left BEFORE the reserved viewing area.

 

[lovethattink]

I'm not ready to fork out $720 for it if the view is as bad as I've seen reviews on though. The reserved seating for the parade is what I'm interested in but even then in another review some of the characters turned and left BEFORE the reserved viewing area.

The thing with the parade and the package viewing area is that until that first day of SWW we won't know for sure if everything will be the same as last year.

Some of the characters entered the stage on the left side and some entered from the right. The parents of those in the parade had a great view of the ones entering from the right and those with the package had a great view of those on the left.

 

[Koh1977]

However, I'm a girly girl and brought a beach towel to use to sit on the ground for parades and fireworks. I've even ended up using one recently to sit on a cold bench at F!. What can I say?

*** OOoh...good idea about the beach towel. How come I've never thought of that before? I DO know that the kids will NOT be eating the ice cream bars this time around. Frozen lemonade in a cup is SO much easier and less of a mess in the sun! (Assuming they offer similar treats as they did for the FSF package)

I'd expect a sizable enough price tag - and for us, it would be worth it. We did the Villains Sinister Soiree -- parade viewing & fireworks watching area reserved, plus the dessert party and M&G in the castle. Loved it -- so worth it for us. This should be less expensive than that, in my view, since no meet n greet -- but fair to be more expensive that other dessert parties given better viewing area. And if they added some sort of M&G, we'd pay Soirėe prices. Totally subjective.

*** That would be SOOOO cool if they had a M&G too!

 

[Candleshoe]

Some people also bring the cheap felt-backed vinyl top table cloths to sit on. Put vinyl side down and sit on the felt it protects from wet surfaces

I can't sit on the ground any more Age and arthritis.