Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[ZachnElli]

What time would you line up for SOTS for stand by? Some of my family don't want to give up the TSMM fastpass!

 

[disneygrandma]

Needing some help please!! When I left home today, this thread was on pg 260, and it's now on 281. I see where celebrities were announced, so I'll need to get in to MDE for FP+. Was anything announced for FtF, or something similar? Any new experiences announced or bookable right now? Sorry, but I don't want to take the time to read thru 21 pgs. I scanned quickly over pg 1, and I didn't notice anything. But with all of the excitement, I might have missed it. Gotta figure out what shows, etc.

Hoping someone here will update me by giving me the short version of what I missed. Thanks so much!

 

[Cluelyss]

Needing some help please!! When I left home today, this thread was on pg 260, and it's now on 281. I see where celebrities were announced, so I'll need to get in to MDE for FP+. Was anything announced for FtF, or something similar? Any new experiences announced or bookable right now? Sorry, but I don't want to take the time to read thru 21 pgs. I scanned quickly over pg 1, and I didn't notice anything. But with all of the excitement, I might have missed it. Gotta figure out what shows, etc.

Hoping someone here will update me by giving me the short version of what I missed. Thanks so much!

Celebs and show times for first 4 weekends announced (all on page 1 and FPs bookable now). VIP released to general public. No FtF released yet, but we DO know that it, or something similar, will be coming back. Stay tuned.

 

[DisneyLove2015]

Ewok's tale is at 5:15pm so it will come out at 5:45pm, you'll have time to make it to dinner. Depending on how fast you eat you could make it to Obi Wan. Ewok's tale without a fp will be about an hour wait...Obi wan only about 30 to 20 minutes

I know the venue is different this year but do you think it's possible for one person to be in line for the show (thinking ewok's tale) and then two other members join closer to time to go in if we don't have FP+? Especially if it's not shaded.

 

[yulilin3]

I know the venue is different this year but do you think it's possible for one person to be in line for the show (thinking ewok's tale) and then two other members join closer to time to go in if we don't have FP+? Especially if it's not shaded.

not sure how they will manage the lines. But this was done with no problem when the shows were at Premiere.

 

[disneygrandma]

Thanks for the quick reply. We currently have VIP for May 29th. It's possible we might change it for a FtF pkg, or similar. Just waiting to find out more. However, right now, I don't know what to do about our FP's. If we stay with the VIP, I believe we have special seating for the 1st 2 shows, and then a FP for the 3rd. We would be on our own for the 4th. The problem is, I don't know if that FP would now be for My Short Story, or for Obi Wan. When I went in to change our current Tier 1 FP, Obi Wan was not even an option. The shows listed were: Rebels, Stars of the Saga, and My Short Story. Maybe it's because another FP is conflicting with the time? Also, what if I want to change some of our 7 FP's, and not all of them? How do I go about that?

Is Rebels the same as Behind the Force?

What shows would be most interesting to 3 boys ages 8, 12 & 13? (and a 10 yr old girl and her Mom)

For those of you who have VIP, did anyone talk to them today about which show our FP would be for?

Thanks so much. I'm really panicking here. I didn't think that any of this would end up being announced today & I'm totally unprepared now as to what to do. I tried calling the VIP line, but had to leave a msg.

Looking for any & all help & suggestions I can get for what I should do right now. Thanks!

 

[Brandiwlf]

Ewok's tale is at 5:15pm so it will come out at 5:45pm, you'll have time to make it to dinner. Depending on how fast you eat you could make it to Obi Wan. Ewok's tale without a fp will be about an hour wait...Obi wan only about 30 to 20 minutes


Is it possible to sneak in the back if the Theater late if you don't care about your seats for something like obi won or will it be totally full?

 

[yulilin3]

Thanks for the quick reply. We currently have VIP for May 29th. It's possible we might change it for a FtF pkg, or similar. Just waiting to find out more. However, right now, I don't know what to do about our FP's. If we stay with the VIP, I believe we have special seating for the 1st 2 shows, and then a FP for the 3rd. We would be on our own for the 4th. The problem is, I don't know if that FP would now be for My Short Story, or for Obi Wan. When I went in to change our current Tier 1 FP, Obi Wan was not even an option. The shows listed were: Rebels, Stars of the Saga, and My Short Story. Maybe it's because another FP is conflicting with the time? Also, what if I want to change some of our 7 FP's, and not all of them? How do I go about that?

Is Rebels the same as Behind the Force?

What shows would be most interesting to 3 boys ages 8, 12 & 13? (and a 10 yr old girl and her Mom)

For those of you who have VIP, did anyone talk to them today about which show our FP would be for?

Thanks so much. I'm really panicking here. I didn't think that any of this would end up being announced today & I'm totally unprepared now as to what to do. I tried calling the VIP line, but had to leave a msg.

Looking for any & all help & suggestions I can get for what I should do right now. Thanks!

If any fp that you have now are conflicting with Showtimes they won't show up.
Rebels is the same as BtF and would be the most interesting for kids
The show that you'll get fp to is Obi Wan and beyond or at least that's what was told from the beginning

 

[msmama]

I think I have 5 FPs each for Indiana Jones over 2 weekends now. Good news us I have a lot of other fun stuff too!!

I can't decide if I should FP Obi Wan and beyond again or Rebels week 2 ( we have VIP week 1). I have a feeling my son is going to like Obi wan a lot but it would also be cool to see Hera. While I love the awesome female rebels I think my 7 year old would rather see zeb or Ezra voices.

I got an Ewoks tale for me! I was obsessed with the movie Willow as a kid!!

 

[disneygrandma]

OK, husband said we should stay with VIP, and plan our FP's accordingly. I need to know then how to get my FP for Obi Wan & Beyond. That's assuming that the FP we get from VIP will be for My Short Story, which would be the 3rd show.

Currently, our FP's are GMR (4:00 - 5:00), ToT (5:15 - 6:15), and ST (6:15 - 7:15). As I said, when I went to change GMR, our Tier 1, to Obi Wan....it wasn't an option, however, the other shows were. Could it be that Obi Wan is no longer available for May 29? Or is my ST FP causing the problem? ST it Tier 2, so if I change that experience, it would only bring up Tier 2 choices...correct?

I just don't know how to proceed with this whole FP+ thing. I wanted to see if Obi Wan was available for 1 of us, but can't figure out how to change for 1 person, instead of all 7 of us. Now I'm wishing I hadn't made any FP choices for the day. I think I read not to cancel them, because there is an IT issue about being able to select new ones without IT stepping in to help.

What should I do?

 

[Smschmiesing]

Love this thread! So super helpful!

Is the motorcade shown on a big screen somewhere? Or is it just the welcome show? Given the limitations of my group (kids stamina and parental patience), I don't think we'll be able do the1 hr plus wait to watch on the route (we are going Friday of weekend 5). That said, I think the kids would like the parade. If it is shown on a screen, any recommendation on somewhere to watch it form? May pick up food and watch, if we can.

And, though I am not an AP, for what it's worth, I do think all the AP are getting a bit of a bum deal with the release of the shows outside the 30 day window. I can think of several ways that Disney could have done it that would have been more equitable and respectful of their APs. Maybe not completely fair (which we all know life isn't), but better.

 

[Cluelyss]

OK, husband said we should stay with VIP, and plan our FP's accordingly. I need to know then how to get my FP for Obi Wan & Beyond. That's assuming that the FP we get from VIP will be for My Short Story, which would be the 3rd show.

Currently, our FP's are GMR (4:00 - 5:00), ToT (5:15 - 6:15), and ST (6:15 - 7:15). As I said, when I went to change GMR, our Tier 1, to Obi Wan....it wasn't an option, however, the other shows were. Could it be that Obi Wan is no longer available for May 29? Or is my ST FP causing the problem? ST it Tier 2, so if I change that experience, it would only bring up Tier 2 choices...correct?

I just don't know how to proceed with this whole FP+ thing. I wanted to see if Obi Wan was available for 1 of us, but can't figure out how to change for 1 person, instead of all 7 of us. Now I'm wishing I hadn't made any FP choices for the day. I think I read not to cancel them, because there is an IT issue about being able to select new ones without IT stepping in to help.

What should I do?

Just go into the "make new FP selection" option and basically start over for that day. Then you should be able to see everything.

 

[yulilin3]

OK, husband said we should stay with VIP, and plan our FP's accordingly. I need to know then how to get my FP for Obi Wan & Beyond. That's assuming that the FP we get from VIP will be for My Short Story, which would be the 3rd show.

Currently, our FP's are GMR (4:00 - 5:00), ToT (5:15 - 6:15), and ST (6:15 - 7:15). As I said, when I went to change GMR, our Tier 1, to Obi Wan....it wasn't an option, however, the other shows were. Could it be that Obi Wan is no longer available for May 29? Or is my ST FP causing the problem? ST it Tier 2, so if I change that experience, it would only bring up Tier 2 choices...correct?

I just don't know how to proceed with this whole FP+ thing. I wanted to see if Obi Wan was available for 1 of us, but can't figure out how to change for 1 person, instead of all 7 of us. Now I'm wishing I hadn't made any FP choices for the day. I think I read not to cancel them, because there is an IT issue about being able to select new ones without IT stepping in to help.

What should I do?

Just to make sure try calling the VIP line to see which fp you are getting. From what I understand you are getting a fp thru VIP for Obi Wan so you would need to book your own for My SHort Story. Since you right now hold a fp for Tot and ST for the showtimes it will not show on it.
Move the fp for Tot and ST around so they don't conflict with the showtimes and the shows should appear. Then with your Tier 1 book My Short Story.
Again I believe you get Obi Wan fp thru the VIP tour but you should double check with them

Love this thread! So super helpful!

Is the motorcade shown on a big screen somewhere? Or is it just the welcome show? Given the limitations of my group (kids stamina and parental patience), I don't think we'll be able do the1 hr plus wait to watch on the route (we are going Friday of weekend 5). That said, I think the kids would like the parade. If it is shown on a screen, any recommendation on somewhere to watch it form? May pick up food and watch, if we can.

And, though I am not an AP, for what it's worth, I do think all the AP are getting a bit of a bum deal with the release of the shows outside the 30 day window. I can think of several ways that Disney could have done it that would have been more equitable and respectful of their APs. Maybe not completely fair (which we all know life isn't), but better.

Last year the motorcade was shown on the jumbotron of the old AIE theater new Hyperion Theater. If you don't mind just watching it on the screen you can try and grab a table and benches from Min and Bills the screen is right in front.

 

[Cad0587]

When, oh when, will they announce the Feel the Force Premium Package! Where do you think they will announce it first, Disney Parks Blog? Anyone know around when they announced it last year?

 

[yulilin3]

Any ideas if I can be in area to take picture of DH getting Celeb autograph. I have no personal interest in getting an autograph and if I had my way I'd be checking into a hotel on dark side of Hollywood.

I didn't forget about your question, the truth is that I'm not sure of the answer
With the celebs now being indoors there's less space so I'm thinking they will only allow the person holding a fp and having a wristband inside. That being said there have always been CM that take my camera and snap plenty of pictures of the whole process. So you'll still have pictures of the experience.
No way to know for sure until that first Friday

 

[yulilin3]

When, oh when, will they announce the Feel the Force Premium Package! Where do you think they will announce it first, Disney Parks Blog? Anyone know around when they announced it last year?

last year it was announced April 23 but this year it'll come sooner, maybe as soon as next week.

 

[yulilin3]

Just go into the "make new FP selection" option and basically start over for that day. Then you should be able to see everything.

This is a good idea also @disneygrandma just cancel all the fp for the day and start over.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

OK, husband said we should stay with VIP, and plan our FP's accordingly. I need to know then how to get my FP for Obi Wan & Beyond. That's assuming that the FP we get from VIP will be for My Short Story, which would be the 3rd show.

Currently, our FP's are GMR (4:00 - 5:00), ToT (5:15 - 6:15), and ST (6:15 - 7:15). As I said, when I went to change GMR, our Tier 1, to Obi Wan....it wasn't an option, however, the other shows were. Could it be that Obi Wan is no longer available for May 29? Or is my ST FP causing the problem? ST it Tier 2, so if I change that experience, it would only bring up Tier 2 choices...correct?

I just don't know how to proceed with this whole FP+ thing. I wanted to see if Obi Wan was available for 1 of us, but can't figure out how to change for 1 person, instead of all 7 of us. Now I'm wishing I hadn't made any FP choices for the day. I think I read not to cancel them, because there is an IT issue about being able to select new ones without IT stepping in to help.

What should I do?

I'm not certain what issues are reported on canceling FP's but a few hours ago I did just that and had no problems. I went in and cancelled, went to book a different day and then came back and rebooked for the day I had cancelled.

 

[Smschmiesing]

Just to make sure try calling the VIP line to see which fp you are getting. From what I understand you are getting a fp thru VIP for Obi Wan so you would need to book your own for My SHort Story. Since you right now hold a fp for Tot and ST for the showtimes it will not show on it.
Move the fp for Tot and ST around so they don't conflict with the showtimes and the shows should appear. Then with your Tier 1 book My Short Story.
Again I believe you get Obi Wan fp thru the VIP tour but you should double check with them


Last year the motorcade was shown on the jumbotron of the old AIE theater new Hyperion Theater. If you don't mind just watching it on the screen you can try and grab a table and benches from Min and Bills the screen is right in front.

Thanks!

 

[disneygrandma]

Thanks for the info about how to go in & select "New FP" instead of "change FP" which is what I was trying to do. So I was able to change things. However, I don't know if our VIP FP is for Obi Wan, or "the 3rd show", which if that goes in order, would be My Short Story. I wish I could have talked to someone at VIP, but I had to leave a msg. So currently, I have Obi Wan for the Tier 1 FP. If it turns out that our FP is specifically for Obi Wan, then I'll need to try & change it to My Short Story.

***Has anyone doing the VIP talked to them about which specific show the FP is for? If it's the 3rd show of the day, or specifically for Obi Wan, which would actually be the 4th show?***

Thanks again for everyone's help. This has been so hard trying to figure out what to do without having all of the info at once. Vacations are not suppose to be this stressful!