Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[markmcalear]

Not watching the SotS show then?

No, I'm not too bothered about shows and/or celebs. I mainly like the Star Wars theming and the characters etc. Celebrity culture in UK is way different to US

 

[markmcalear]

Does anyone who has done D Tech before have a picture of them with the figurine? Just curious how accurate the representation is.

I dont have a picture of me with my figurines but I can tell you that I thought the carbonite one was a brilliant likeness of me. X-Wing pilot was really good. Storm Trooper was pretty poor. My friend got the same ones and had the same outcome as me.

 

[Felipe4]

Got a D tech appointment to surprise my boyfriend on 1PM the first day we'll be in DHS! We're doing a complete immersion in Star Wars that day with Galactic Breakfast and H&V+Fantasmic! I think I'll end up giving him the figure for his birthday in September

In the Animation Building you can walk through the halls and see some of the animator areas that are just mock-ups. There used to be a guided tour years ago when the animators were located there. They haven't been there for years, sadly.

I remember that! Last time I went they were working on Mulan! So sad it's not there I guess since they don't really do 2D much anymore, there isn't a need.

 

[jennab113]

Just got off the phone with the Rob from the VIP tour line who was super chatty. I love him. To answer my original question, the tour will include 2 shows and a FP will be provided for a 3rd show. If there is a 4th show, we'll have to use our own FP for it.

And info that should make everyone else happy - They should be making an announcement in "about a week" that will include celebrities for each weekend, the shows for each weekend, the Feel the Force package, officially announcing the VIP tour, and a "major announcement." He said that's how it is listed on their info: in quotes "A MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT". It will all be on the Parks Blog when it's announced.

And just randomly if anyone else has food allergies/restrictions - almost all the TS restaurants are coming out with new menus this summer that will be tailored to different allergies, such as a gluten free menu, a nut free menu, etc, so the chef doesn't have to come out each time. I'm sure the chef still can if you need something super special, but it should make ordering easier for the most common allergies.

 

[yulilin3]

Thanks for the info @jennab113

 

[Laura C]

And info that should make everyone else happy - They should be making an announcement in "about a week" that will include celebrities for each weekend, the shows for each weekend, the Feel the Force package, officially announcing the VIP tour, and a "major announcement." He said that's how it is listed on their info: in quotes "A MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT". It will all be on the Parks Blog when it's announced.

Ooh wonder what this is?! The week won't go quick enough!

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

And info that should make everyone else happy - They should be making an announcement in "about a week" that will include celebrities for each weekend, the shows for each weekend, the Feel the Force package, officially announcing the VIP tour, and a "major announcement." He said that's how it is listed on their info: in quotes "A MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT". It will all be on the Parks Blog when it's announced.

Thx for posting! Now all I need is that phone innovation I talked about... An iPhone that will track me down and tap me on the shoulder when my Twitter alert from the blog comes in...

 

[mamadragona]

Ooh, DD would love Baymax and Hiro M&G...I hope it is there!

What do you want to do day?

Here's a list I'm working from on another doc:

FP+ Arrive 10:00 - 10:15, show until 11 AM Frozen Sing-along

11 AM, parade, starts at Entrance, goes to Great movie ride. (Shift Frozen?)

Sunset Boulevard
Lunch 11:15-12:00 - Starring Roll - sushi and coffee (later for parade?)

Pixar Place
FP+ 12:00 - 1:00 PM Toy Story Mania

Animation building - courtyard?

X wing Lego build (free) Darth mall

Sunset Boulevard
Snack Anaheim Produce - frozen lemonade and pretzels


Echo lake
Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular
FP+ 4:00 - 5:00 Star Tours
Dinner - Jedi Mickey/Minnie Dinner 5:10 PM

 

[Itinkso]

- changing your Frozen FP would be best
- after TSMM, go to Darth's Mall. Then, go to Animation Building.

 

[yulilin3]

yeah @mamadragona if you want to watch the parade you need to do the sing along at another time.

 

[Nhebron]

Not excited about a 11am parade. We have breakfast reservation @ 9:20am. Boo.

 

[lovethattink]

The 11am time slot for the parade worked great for FSF. Areas stayed shaded into the parade start time.

 

[DisneyLove2015]

During SWW do they offer a more extensive list of SW Related face painting? My son is adamant that he wants to use some of his spending money for face painting (despite being warned it will sweat off in the FL heat/humidity). What characters do they offer?

 

[yulilin3]

During SWW do they offer a more extensive list of SW Related face painting? My son is adamant that he wants to use some of his spending money for face painting (despite being warned it will sweat off in the FL heat/humidity). What characters do they offer?

They do darth maul and a clone trooper. Not sure if they'll add anyone else

 

[Ninja Mom]

Just got off the phone with the Rob from the VIP tour line who was super chatty. I love him. To answer my original question, the tour will include 2 shows and a FP will be provided for a 3rd show. If there is a 4th show, we'll have to use our own FP for it.

And info that should make everyone else happy - They should be making an announcement in "about a week" that will include celebrities for each weekend, the shows for each weekend, the Feel the Force package, officially announcing the VIP tour, and a "major announcement." He said that's how it is listed on their info: in quotes "A MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT". It will all be on the Parks Blog when it's announced.

And just randomly if anyone else has food allergies/restrictions - almost all the TS restaurants are coming out with new menus this summer that will be tailored to different allergies, such as a gluten free menu, a nut free menu, etc, so the chef doesn't have to come out each time. I'm sure the chef still can if you need something super special, but it should make ordering easier for the most common allergies.

Ok, time for some speculation!

I think that they will announce the Star Wars park expansion and the new name of Hollywood Studios. If we are using Disney logic then the new name of the studios will be "The Great Toy Terror Coaster with Muppets".

If I had to rename Hollywood Studios I would call it Disney Adventures Park.

What would you name the park and what do you think the "Major Announcement" is?

~NM

 

[Itinkso]

"The Great Toy Terror Coaster with Muppets

I think you meant "The Great Frozen Toy Terror Coaster with Muppets."

I like "Disney Studios Park."

Major announcement: my guess is the Star Wars land area and a Pixar Place area.

 

[coluk003]

I think its to announce Harrison ford will be at the studios doing a show. I was under the impression the SWLand stuff wasnt supposed to be announced till d23, but ive been wrong before

 

[ConnieB]

I think its to announce Harrison ford will be at the studios doing a show. I was under the impression the SWLand stuff wasnt supposed to be announced till d23, but ive been wrong before

Considering that Harrison is still in the hospital with a broken pelvis, I'm afraid that our hopes of that are dashed. So I choose to think that he WOULD have been here if not for his plane crash. Makes me sad, but hopeful for next year.

Yes, as a matter of fact I do answer when someone calls out "Pollyanna" and your point is?

 

[Tltorrez]

On the first page there's info on each show.
Behind the Force is all about Rebels
SotS is with the 2 visiting SW actors
Obi Wan is about the career of JAT and his experiences voicing thousands of characters
Visit to the Maul Ray Park shows his martial arts techniques and kids picked during the day get to go on stage and learn a martial arts routine
My Short Story: the life of Warwick Davis told by him using people from the audience to play different members of his family and friends

I'm almost completely caught up on this thread but this is one of the questions I was trying to figure out. I dont know anything about Rebels and am mostly just a fan of the original movies and books. So it sounds like I should skip Behind the Force, evaluate SotS based on the celebrities (first weekend) and definitely go to Obi Wan and Beyond (and the others if available).

Does that seem right?

 

[yulilin3]

I'm almost completely caught up on this thread but this is one of the questions I was trying to figure out. I dont know anything about Rebels and am mostly just a fan of the original movies and books. So it sounds like I should skip Behind the Force, evaluate SotS based on the celebrities (first weekend) and definitely go to Obi Wan and Beyond (and the others if available).

Does that seem right?

BtF is completely based on the animated cartoon, so if you're not interested at all in it I would skip it. SotS is the really fun, all the celebrities that have come in the past have great stories to tell so I wouldn't miss it if you're a fan of the original movies. Obi Wan is just awesome because JAT is so talented, it really is his life story told using all the different characters he has voices, and there are a lot of them. It has a great nspirational message. This show is the one that has the least SW in it but I recommend it 100%