Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[lovingeire]

Jeremy you could arrive by 5:30am.

Hmm…wonder if DH will be willing to get up that early…He seemed game, but doesn't know a time yet!

For everyone that got FP quick question:
what's the return time?

Visit to the Maul June 5th is FP return time for 4:50-5:05pm.

I have a lot to catch up on! I went to the market and y'all were chatty!

 

[yulilin3]

Hmm…wonder if DH will be willing to get up that early…He seemed game, but doesn't know a time yet!



Visit to the Maul June 5th is FP return time for 4:50-5:05pm.

I have a lot to catch up on! I went to the market and y'all were chatty!

Jeremy has been here every year so he'll be easiest to get. You could still be able to meet him showing up around 6am but I wouldn't risk it

 

[ConnieB]

at this moment there are no extra shows with Ian, so yes, only in the parade and SotS

How do you know who the guest will be for the Stars of the Saga? I thought it was the "big" name for each weekend, and the Fri/Sat/Sun show were all the same guest for that weekend.

 

[chwtom]

Just tried calling to book the VIP package--was told that they couldn't book it because it hasn't "dropped yet". I could've sworn reading that people hear have already booked. Am I doing something wrong? I called the WDW-TOUR number.

 

[inkedupmomma]

I think WE heard about VIP early.....apparently an email offering advance sign up was sent to those who attended last year, it wasn't supposed to be open to the general public, but of course that phone number got loose and travelled far and wide....but NOW the VIP is open to the general public.

Thank you I figured that was the case, but so much goes in that I'm afraid to miss anything!

 

[mom2febgirls]

Are ToT and RnRC open when the park opens at 745?

 

[ConnieB]

Just tried calling to book the VIP package--was told that they couldn't book it because it hasn't "dropped yet". I could've sworn reading that people hear have already booked. Am I doing something wrong? I called the WDW-TOUR number.

I think this board learned of the VIP packages already because those who attended last year got an early invitation email and the phone number was shared. You might want to look back through this thread to see if the phone number is still listed......seems that people who did NOT go last year were still able to call the number and get a reservation, maybe it's still available until it "drops" into the system and is open to the general public.

 

[AThrillingChase]

Well now I have some decisions to make. I got my Obi-wan FP for Sunday May 17th and I have a Mama Melrose ADR for 7:25 - DOH. The only other one available is at 8:10 and that I imagine is really not a good idea if we want to see fireworks that night. (My friend is a huge SW fan and it is unlikely she will make it to another SWW).

My other idea is maybe leaving after the fireworks and going to DTD and The Boathouse since it says opening in April...that could be a late night though!

Thoughts??

 

[yulilin3]

How do you know who the guest will be for the Stars of the Saga? I thought it was the "big" name for each weekend, and the Fri/Sat/Sun show were all the same guest for that weekend.

The 2 Star Wars actors/actresses are part of SotS. The voice actor/actresses are part of BtF

Are ToT and RnRC open when the park opens at 745?

No, only ST and TSMM are open before 8

 

[lovingeire]

30 minutes, they all start on time unless they have technical difficulties or the guests/hosts are running late. In my 12 years of going to SWW this has only happened once

So if we're going to Visit to the Maul we could book a FP window for ToT for 6pmish? Mine is randomly around 2:30ish because I wasn't too worried about time when I booked them since I was waiting for and I'm not sure if my middle will want to ride it, but he may be back napping during the current FP+ time and he is definitely tall enough. (We'll know for sure earlier that week when we have another FP for it, but if he likes it I want him to be able to ride it!)

Jeremy has been here every year so he'll be easiest to get. You could still be able to meet him showing up around 6am but I wouldn't risk it

Ok, good to know! I'd love to meet him, but the priorities are DH & oldest DS. Oldest DS will get up early for this for sure, but getting my littles up and in the car (since I'm assuming we'll need to drive) will be interesting. So the alternative is send DH and oldest DS and I show up with the younger ones later on?

 

[mesaboy2]

my fastpass window opens up April 5th. the magic kingdom closes sat night at 2AM. does that mean i have to wait until 2:01am to book fastpasses for june 5,6,7. this will be the first time i do FP+ via internet. thanks for the repsonses..peter

I am pages behind, so missed this earlier.

I am showing MK closing at 1:00a Eastern on 4/5, please let me know the source of your info and I'll look it up and verify. Otherwise, the purple link in my signature should answer your question. I think it will be 1:00a ET your night.

 

[yulilin3]

Well now I have some decisions to make. I got my Obi-wan FP for Sunday May 17th and I have a Mama Melrose ADR for 7:25 - DOH. The only other one available is at 8:10 and that I imagine is really not a good idea if we want to see fireworks that night. (My friend is a huge SW fan and it is unlikely she will make it to another SWW).

My other idea is maybe leaving after the fireworks and going to DTD and The Boathouse since it says opening in April...that could be a late night though!

Thoughts??

with an 8:10 you should still be able to make the fireworks at 9:30pm, unless you want a certain spot, centered at Hollywood Blvd.

 

[mamadragona]

For the music at the fireworks, can you hear it from everywhere or do you have to have a primo spot?

 

[Itinkso]

Just tried calling to book the VIP package--was told that they couldn't book it because it hasn't "dropped yet". I could've sworn reading that people hear have already booked. Am I doing something wrong? I called the WDW-TOUR number.

Here's the phone number from the VIP email that had been sent to select VIPs:

call our exclusive booking number at 407 934-7973. We will staff the line this weekend from 9:00am-5pm EST and periodically afterwards

 

[Tltorrez]

I plan to do Chewie at Rope Drop. No celebrities or JTA.

What time should I arrive at the park? Where should I line up at the turnstiles? And where should I go once inside the park?

Thanks.

 

[ConnieB]

The 2 Star Wars actors/actresses are part of SotS. The voice actor/actresses are part of BtF

Ok, now I'm confused....looks like most of the weekends have 1 movie actor and 2 cartoon/voice, so would it be:

Weekend 1: Ian McDiarmid (looks like both the others are voice?)
Weekend 2: Silas Carson (since Warwick has his own show would he still do SotS?)
Weekend 3: Daniel Logan (since Warwick has his own show would he still do SotS?)
Weekend 4: Jeremy Bulloch (since Ray Park has his own show?)
Weekend 5: Peter Mayhew (Ray Park has own show and someone said Frank Oz will have a Conversation with....)

So the show is likely to be the same Fri/Sat/Sun of each weekend, so no need for more than on SotS each weekend?

 

[ConnieB]

Has anyone been able to get a FP for Weekend 5? I got passes to 1-4 but nothing even shows up on Weekend 5. I already had FP for 1-4 and was able to change them, but I forgot to get anything for weekend 5 and nothing shows for a new or for a change for weekend 5.

 

[mmafan]

Just tried calling to book the VIP package--was told that they couldn't book it because it hasn't "dropped yet". I could've sworn reading that people hear have already booked. Am I doing something wrong? I called the WDW-TOUR number.

its open to the public its posted on disneys site......just call back

 

[yulilin3]

For the music at the fireworks, can you hear it from everywhere or do you have to have a primo spot?

Music will be pumped at Hollywood Blvd and around Echo Lake.

I plan to do Chewie at Rope Drop. No celebrities or JTA.

What time should I arrive at the park? Where should I line up at the turnstiles? And where should I go once inside the park?

Thanks.

Get to the park no later than 7:00am. ANy touch point will do. After the Stormtrooper welcome show walk straight down, make a left as if you were going to ABC Commisary and you'll find the end of the line for Chewie by the Speeder bike across from Sci Fi Diner

Ok, now I'm confused....looks like most of the weekends have 1 movie actor and 2 cartoon/voice, so would it be:

Weekend 1: Ian McDiarmid (looks like both the others are voice?)
Weekend 2: Silas Carson (since Warwick has his own show would he still do SotS?)
Weekend 3: Daniel Logan (since Warwick has his own show would he still do SotS?)
Weekend 4: Jeremy Bulloch (since Ray Park has his own show?)
Weekend 5: Peter Mayhew (Ray Park has own show and someone said Frank Oz will have a Conversation with....)

So the show is likely to be the same Fri/Sat/Sun of each weekend, so no need for more than on SotS each weekend?

Stars of the Saga will have
1: Ian McDiarmid and Amy Allen
2: Warwick Davis and Silas Carson
3: Warwick Davis and Daniel Logan
4: Ray Park and Jeremy Bulloch
5: Ray Park and Peter Mayhew

 

[yulilin3]

Has anyone been able to get a FP for Weekend 5? I got passes to 1-4 but nothing even shows up on Weekend 5. I already had FP for 1-4 and was able to change them, but I forgot to get anything for weekend 5 and nothing shows for a new or for a change for weekend 5.

nothing has been announced for weekend 5 yet. I'm thinking they are still ironing the details on A Conversation with Frank Oz.