Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[Tltorrez]

I'll go to DHS Thursday evening and see all that they have setup. They use the same backgrounds for the characters every year so that will give us a good idea on where the characters will be. I don't expect a lot of change in locations though. Other than what was announced already

Now that is some serious dedication! You rock!

 

[ArielRae]

I can't even get the site to load to update Fast Passes

I had the same problem. My computers wouldn't work for me so tried and had success with my iPad.

 

[Tltorrez]

Trying not to be depressed about the FP+ situation. It is what it is.

But thanks to @yulilin3 and all the experts on this thread, I have a plan, and that's good enough.

 

[mmafan]

everything on starwarsweekends.com is updated too with VIP info and other stuff......

 

[hydrotony]

Okay for those have attended SWW before, I've updated my fastpasses and went with your recommendations. Here's what mine looks like for May 22nd...
Friday, May 22, 2015 - Disney's Hollywood Studios®
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™
12:50 PM - 1:50 PM
EVENT - Stars of the Saga Star Wars Celebrity Talk Show
2:50 PM - 3:05 PM
Star Tours® – The Adventures Continue
4:10 PM - 5:10 PM

I thought I had everything figured out, but now that the FP are out, I've nearly forgotten everything I wanted to remember! excited!

Do Tower of Terror at the start of your window and then walk next door for Behind the Force Star Wars Rebels and get in line (1:45 show). Then you are right there for SOTS. The FP+ line forms early because they get the front rows. I would guess all the rows below the booth will be for FP+.

 

[mmafan]

This Will Be a Day Long Remembered
See a new side of the greatest saga ever told with this one-of-a-kind tour, presented by Disney Read More

See a new side of the greatest saga ever told with this one-of-a-kind tour, presented by Disney VIP Tour Services.

By decree of the Jedi Council, a limited number of Guests can gain special access to several interstellar offerings at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Prepare yourself for The Ultimate Day at Star Wars Weekends!

Don’t miss this chance to blast off into hyperspace alongside your VIP guide for a series of exclusive experiences, including:

• Premium seating for Star Wars Weekends shows at Theater of the Stars, such as Stars of the Saga—a Star Wars-themed talk show that’s as entertaining as it is surprising
• Expedited access to attractions like Star Tours - The Adventures Continue, Toy Story Midway Mania! and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
• Reserved viewing location during the Legends of the Force Motorcade
• One (1) opportunity to meet a Character from the Dark Side
• Early access to Darth’s Mall—no waiting required
• Private deluxe continental breakfast at The Hollywood Brown Derby
• Table-service lunch at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Post-tour access to the Jedi Training Academy for your Padawans

Plus, after your guided experience comes to a close, you’ll have time to enjoy the park on your own before ending your day the Ultimate way with VIP viewing of the Summon the Force finale show and the Symphony in the Stars fireworks spectacular!

The Ultimate Day at Star Wars Weekends is available for $399 per Guest (tax not included) and takes place every Friday, Saturday and Sunday—May 15 to June 14, 2015. In addition, all DVC Members, Annual Passholders and Disney Rewards Visa Cardholders will receive a 15% discount!

For booking, please call (407) WDW-TOUR or (407) 939-8687. Advanced reservations are highly recommended as this special tour will fill up quickly. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call. Theme park admission is not included and is required. Entertainment and Character appearances are subject to change.

 

[southernfriedmom]

I am being very indecisive and could use some suggestions... We will be there Weekends 3 & 4 but I may only be able to include one show per weekend in our schedule. Considering we saw BtF, SotS (w/ Ray Park & Ratzenberger), Obi-Wan & Beyond, and Visit to the Maul last year and we have 4 kids (5-10 years old), which show would you recommend for each weekend? TIA!!

 

[inkedupmomma]

another question, is the Visit to Maul only available in June? It is showing as closed or referred for may 17.

 

[Marthasor]

Anyone know what the Padawan Mind Challenge is? My DS has done JTA, so maybe we'll try this instead?

 

[delmar411]

are you trying to modify fastpasses or make new ones? if modifying make sure you dont have existing fastpasses during the times that the shows are. I just went to modify mine and the other 2 are still showing as available,

I found what I did wrong. Thanks! Had a mini heart attack there!

 

[mmafan]

Adventures at Theater of the Stars
Soak up the spectacle as popular Star Wars Characters and actors appear at Theater of the Stars! Read More

Soak up the spectacle as popular Star Wars Characters and actors appear at Theater of the Stars!

Some of the scheduled events include:

• Star Wars Rebels
  Listen closely as stars from Star Wars Rebels reveal the fascinating art of voice acting, as utilized throughout the Star Wars saga and beyond.
• Stars of the Saga Star Wars Celebrity Talk Show
  Kick back with your Star Wars Weekends host during a 30-minute, Star Wars-themed talk show that’s as entertaining as it is surprising. Enjoy an inside look at the fascinating lives and movie-making adventures with some of the stars from the Star Wars saga. Be sure to arrive on time—you just might see an Imperial Stormtrooper patrol on special assignment before the stars arrive!
• Obi-Wan and Beyond starring James Arnold Taylor Feel the force flowing as James Arnold Taylor from Star Wars: The Clone Wars takes his audience on a fun and fascinating journey into the world of voice acting. Don’t miss this Star Wars Weekends exclusive as James performs over 200 popular and iconic characters!

 

[The Sunrise Student]

We are only going to the SotS shows, got my FP for Friday on weekend 1 and Saturday on weekend 2

 

[Dug]

Super excited. We'll be there weekends I and II. Got all my FPs booked. Seeing Behind the Force and Stars of the Saga both weekends, Ewok's Tale the second weekend and Obi Wan the first weekend. We're doing the Galactic Breakfast and Jedi Mickey dinner. Right now Jedi Mickey booked at same time as my Ewok's Tale time slot, as that was the only day that worked for our schedule, so hoping a Jedi Mickey dinner slot will open up later that night. The fireworks dessert party would be fun, but my back isn't so good, and my understanding is that there isn't anywhere to sit for that, so we'll just find a place to watch that and the parade on our own.

We went back in 2010 and had a great time, but just on one weekend, and it was super packed. Met Ray Park, Dave Filoni and Ashley Eckstein for autographs and saw Jeremy Bulloch and Billy Dee Williams, who was awesome.

I've met Peter Mayhew before at a signing (at a haunted hayride of all things!), he was super nice.

Most excited about seeing Ian McDiarmid and Warwick Davis. If Warwick is doing signings, I might line up for that. I really like the Clone Wars cartoons and Star Wars Rebels, so those signings would be fun, as would Silas Carson and Amy Allen, but not sure. Our schedule is pretty tightly booked, so getting up to be in line at 5 am and then getting a random time slot that might not work with our time schedule seems tough. We're doing park hopping, so no guarantee the session times would work okay. Looking forward to introducing my daughter to characters. She's 2.5 and hasn't seen the movies, but she's a big fan of Yoda, Vader, Han Solo and Ewoks all the same. She loves lightsaber fights with me. She's too young for Jedi Training Academy, but it will be fun showing her things all the same. Seeing the Fab Four as Disney characters will probably blow her mind as she's a big Mickey Mouse Clubhouse fan.

Can't wait!

 

[yulilin3]

Trying not to be depressed about the FP+ situation. It is what it is.

But thanks to @yulilin3 and all the experts on this thread, I have a plan, and that's good enough.

I'm writting to Disney, something has to be done for us that have been loyal AP for a long time

Do Tower of Terror at the start of your window and then walk next door for Behind the Force Star Wars Rebels and get in line (1:45 show). Then you are right there for SOTS. The FP+ line forms early because they get the front rows. I would guess all the rows below the booth will be for FP+.

all those front rows will probably be for fp and VIP package . The theater really doesn't have a bad view seat. Other than it being hot and uncomfortable

 

[mmafan]

SO after all this work I need 10 people to chip in $40 each with me so we can send YULILIN for a VIP TOUR WHAT EVER WEEKEND SHE WANTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!whos in with me..........mabey we can set up a paypay????????? lets go people what would we do with out her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ConnieB]

Holy crap! When do I need to start waiting in line for Frank Oz?

Yesterday.....

 

[coluk003]

ok having a mini heart attack, ok not really. but im looking to do the SofS show on May 29 which is a friday. Im not seeing it. Anyone know what time that is or is it just not there yet? I did see the JAT show finally show up on my FP+ list that wasnt there before when i first logged in. OH wheres OBI WAN when you need him


UPDATE, if you dont see the show you are looking for its because a tier 2 time is conflicted with it

 

[slaveone]

Yesterday.....

Only if he were signing.

 

[Delilah1310]

SO after all this work I need 10 people to chip in $40 each with me so we can send YULILIN for a VIP TOUR WHAT EVER WEEKEND SHE WANTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!whos in with me..........mabey we can set up a paypay????????? lets go people what would we do with out her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

or you can get 40 people to chip in $10 ...

 

[yulilin3]

another question, is the Visit to Maul only available in June? It is showing as closed or referred for may 17.

Visit to the Maul only happens when Ray Park is here. First post is completely updated with show times

Anyone know what the Padawan Mind Challenge is? My DS has done JTA, so maybe we'll try this instead?

It's a trivia show for kids. Theyget them up on the main stage and ask SW questions. It's really fun for kids, in the end everyone wins Look for videos on youtube