Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[Laura C]

Just booked our VIP package for 5th June, just got to work hard to pay it off, the guy I spoke to said if you chose to do Darths Mall (can't believe people would choose not to do it if there's only going to be 40 people!) but he said to be there to start at 6:45, then breakfast at 8:15 all other details were as others have been told. And the shows are definitely at Theatre of the Stars.
Can anyone help with regards to the d-tech, he said it won't be open at that time which is fine but we can make an appointment when there for another day, are they quite long slots almost like a fast pass just wondering about the queue to actually get into Darths Mall.
Thanks xx

 

[yulilin3]

Just booked our VIP package for 5th June, just got to work hard to pay it off, the guy I spoke to said if you chose to do Darths Mall (can't believe people would choose not to do it if there's only going to be 40 people!) but he said to be there to start at 6:45, then breakfast at 8:15 all other details were as others have been told. And the shows are definitely at Theatre of the Stars.
Can anyone help with regards to the d-tech, he said it won't be open at that time which is fine but we can make an appointment when there for another day, are they quite long slots almost like a fast pass just wondering about the queue to actually get into Darths Mall.
Thanks xx

last year if you had a DTech reservation time you could bypass the line at Darth's Mall. Each session for DTech I think takes about 5 to 10 minutes. As soon as reservations for it open up I'll post it here and update the first page.

 

[Laura C]

Oh so you can book a slot before you go, That's handy and great that you can bypass the line! thanks Yulilin3, you guys are so knowledgeable in all things SWW, xx

 

[delmar411]

Thanks so much AThrillingChase! Grabbed the ADR and made it for 4 for Mother's Day! Now I know I will get a nice meal that day! LOL

 

[yulilin3]

Oh so you can book a slot before you go, That's handy and great that you can bypass the line! thanks Yulilin3, you guys are so knowledgeable in all things SWW, xx

Yeah, I actually have been calling the DTech line and it wasn't operational at all. I just called and a CM answered the phone, she told me that it's not open yet to book but it should be by the end of this month. Here's the link from the info from last year
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...g-to-star-wars-weekends-starting-may-16-2014/

 

[HCinKC]

So if we have D-Tech appt and bypass the line, can we look around after or do we exit and get in line?

 

[yulilin3]

So if we have D-Tech appt and bypass the line, can we look around after or do we exit and get in line?

You can stay inside. Obviously all of this is how it was last year, not sure if it'll work the same way this year

 

[drlaurafsu]

I keep checking on ftf. The VIP package is tempting with the ap discount too. DS still loves to meet the characters though and hasn't been to any shows yet so I think we are still better of with ftf and maybe a fp to a show on one of our 2 days.

 

[btowndude]

Last year, I did the first VIP tour on the first Friday of the SWW. The viewing area for the parade had a shady area while we waited for the parade to start. But we were in the sun, if you wanted to get up close on the parade route. We were also offered free snacks an beverages while waited. I'm hesitant about this year's tour since the shows are outdoors, not in a nice coool theater like last year!

 

[disneygrandma]

As I told the CM when I booked, I had really hoped to have an air conditioned theater with better seats than what we will be getting for the shows this year. He said that due to Frozen, the shows had to be moved to the outdoor location. It does have me concerned.

I'm also concerned about being in the sun for parade viewing. So I'm looking forward to the reviews from the 1st week-end.

 

[coluk003]

I have a feeling we will be hit with lots of information at the end of this month, Feel the Force package and the official announcement of the VIP package are expected by the 22nd, also there are rumors that the celebrity list will be released at the end of the month.
For people who are joining our conversation this year for the first time let me clarify something.
When they announce the celebrity list I post them on the first page and give you my estimated time you should arrive to have a good chance of getting an autograph (if you are interested in that). I want it to be clear that these are estimates based on my prior experiences and I'm not guaranteeing you WILL get an autograph if you arrive by my estimated time. Also I'm not saying that if you arrive after my estimated time you WON'T get an autograph. Last year there was a poster who got "angry" with me because he said you didn't need to be there that early for a celebrity, I don't want that happening again, I give you my most cautious times of arrival, I would hate that you want to get an autograph for, say, Ray Park and you go thru all the trouble of getting to DHS at 5am only to learn that there's no chance for you to meet him. I always tend to go earlier just in case.
So take these times as guidelines and make the best decision that works for you and your family

You are just RUDE. How dare you not know the EXACT time i need to get into line for an autograph. Do you claim not to know the seconds to that minute that i need to be in line?

For those that might have missed it, im kidding

 

[coluk003]

Last year I had a name badge made. This is the Annual Passholder version I got. You pick your planet or profession below what your name would be in the Star Wars language. It was only about $12. View attachment 81392

Do you as the APH need to be there, could you get one for say a wife, or son. That wasnt there? Im wondering because id really like both

 

[CinderElsa]

Do you as the APH need to be there, could you get one for say a wife, or son. That wasnt there? Im wondering because id really like both

Last year, you were able to do just that!

 

[coluk003]

Last year, you were able to do just that!

Any APH going friday the 29 or saturday the 30.

 

[volfan1978]

If we reserve a slot for D-Tech, is it just for the person getting imaged for the figure or is their party welcome to join them? Also, are we obligated to buy if we make an appointment (in other words, if we aren't happy with the image capture can we back out)?

 

[bgg319]

If anyone has a June 8 or 9 Sci Fi cancellation for 4, I would love to coordinate. Thanks!

 

[yulilin3]

If we reserve a slot for D-Tech, is it just for the person getting imaged for the figure or is their party welcome to join them? Also, are we obligated to buy if we make an appointment (in other words, if we aren't happy with the image capture can we back out)?

Your entire party can go in with you. I believe there's a cancellation policy on it but there will be a FAQ link once they announce the dates you can start booking. They scan your face and then you look at it and then you approve the scan. Here's a video of the experience itself:

Here's when he received it

 

[Cluelyss]

If anyone has a June 8 or 9 Sci Fi cancellation for 4, I would love to coordinate. Thanks!

Make sure you are watching the June ADR cancellation board, I've seen lots of Galactic breakfasts recently on the May board.

 

[wendypooh]

Can I get some more info on the shows - I admit I haven't read the entire thread........... but, if anyone can tell me more about the shows, do we just show up for them? Do we need tickets? It doesn't really specify on page 1. Thanks so much.

 

[jimim]

yes, when I called the VIP line they said that the FtF will be offered again, maybe released by March 22

Thanks!