Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

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Now, and this are just rumors and speculations, Freddy Prince Jr. was supposed to be here for weekend 4 and he backed out.
Freddy Prince Jr. just replied to someone on his Twitter asking about SWW and he has said he's def not coming, such a shame, and he also commented on someone asking what the chances of coming to a sci-fi convention in the uk and he said its a long shot :(
 
Freddy Prince Jr. just replied to someone on his Twitter asking about SWW and he has said he's def not coming, such a shame, and he also commented on someone asking what the chances of coming to a sci-fi convention in the uk and he said its a long shot :(

I was just googling around and came across an article that says he just underwent spinal surgery this past winter. It's possible he's still recovering from that. (From his twitter feed he's proud of his work on Star Wars Rebels so I don't think he's snobbing the fanbase.)
 

I was just googling around and came across an article that says he just underwent spinal surgery this past winter. It's possible he's still recovering from that. (From his twitter feed he's proud of his work on Star Wars Rebels so I don't think he's snobbing the fanbase.)

I have a differing opinion but neither of us will ever know for sure.
 
Ok, I've just read through 30 pages catching up on what I missed from not checking this board yesterday. *phew* Man do I have questions now. Would someone please be able to help explain?
1. Is there definitely no dessert party included with the VIP tour now, or are we expecting there might be another update on it later? If no party with VIP, is the feeling that there would be a dessert party, but you'd have to buy it separately?
2. Are FPs only available for SW shows in addition to the regular rides & shows or are there FPs also available for autograph sessions?
3. Does the list of the VIP tour mean you go on 3 rides? https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/hollywood-studios/star-wars-weekend-vip/
4. Are the shows included in the VIP tour still up in the air or are they just being vague on the list by only mentioning 1?
5. Is the Padawan Mind Challenge good or just 'eh'? Is this usually in big demand?
6. When I go into my FPs already scheduled & hit "Change Selection" I don't see any option for SW shows, how do I know what is available before I give up what I already have?

Thanks!
 
First of all :welcome: Second of all love your username. I haven't met Shawn Slater but he does look like a cool guy. Maybe if we see him around the park we can let him know we appreciate his work on the DPB. :)[/QUOTE]

Thanks! I've been a long-time reader, just usually found most of my questions already asked/answered by others. Never met Shawn, either. Thought I saw him once, but not sure. Met Steven Miller and Jennifer Fickley-Baker at a blog meet-up. He seemed nice. She was, well... distant. :-)
 
6. When I go into my FPs already scheduled & hit "Change Selection" I don't see any option for SW shows, how do I know what is available before I give up what I already have?

#6) I didn't see them at first either under Change Selection and had to try a few times. After logging off and back on, I saw them and they were listed as "Events." (There were only 3 listed when I changed mine yesterday.)
 
Ok, I've just read through 30 pages catching up on what I missed from not checking this board yesterday. *phew* Man do I have questions now. Would someone please be able to help explain?
1. Is there definitely no dessert party included with the VIP tour now, or are we expecting there might be another update on it later? If no party with VIP, is the feeling that there would be a dessert party, but you'd have to buy it separately?
2. Are FPs only available for SW shows in addition to the regular rides & shows or are there FPs also available for autograph sessions?
3. Does the list of the VIP tour mean you go on 3 rides? https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/hollywood-studios/star-wars-weekend-vip/
4. Are the shows included in the VIP tour still up in the air or are they just being vague on the list by only mentioning 1?
5. Is the Padawan Mind Challenge good or just 'eh'? Is this usually in big demand?
6. When I go into my FPs already scheduled & hit "Change Selection" I don't see any option for SW shows, how do I know what is available before I give up what I already have?

Thanks!
1.- Shawn Slater said that a Premium Package will be announced "soon" the general feeling is that the VIP package will include a dessert party but it just hasn't been announced
2.- FP+ for SWW shows, regular shows and attractions at DHS. FP for celebrity autograph will be done like always (check first post it's completely up to date)
3.- Yes, the VIP guide escorts you into ST, TSMM and Tot or RnRC
4.- The VIP Guide will escort you into seating for BtFRebels and SotS and will give you a fp for Obi Wan and Beyond
5.- Not huge demand for PMC. Kids that are very much into SW love the trivia game.
6.- People have had more success just cancelling all, but you can move your Tier 1 fp around and put it on a later time that doesn't conflict with the SW shows and you should be able to see them. All SWW shows are Tier 1 so you can only choose 1 of them a day
Again first post is up to date
 
6.- People have had more success just cancelling all, but you can move your Tier 1 fp around and put it on a later time that doesn't conflict with the SW shows and you should be able to see them. All SWW shows are Tier 1 so you can only choose 1 of them a day
Again first post is up to date

Yes, great point - you have to select a Tier 1 option in order for the shows to appear b/c you can't exchange a Tier 2 for a show.
 
First of all :welcome: Second of all love your username. I haven't met Shawn Slater but he does look like a cool guy. Maybe if we see him around the park we can let him know we appreciate his work on the DPB. :)

Thanks! I've been a long-time reader, just usually found most of my questions already asked/answered by others. Never met Shawn, either. Thought I saw him once, but not sure. Met Steven Miller and Jennifer Fickley-Baker at a blog meet-up. He seemed nice. She was, well... distant. :-)[/QUOTE]
I've met Steven Miller and Gary Buchanan (he's no longer on the DPB) and both of them were very nice
 
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

Totally understand. I'll just go check into a hotel on dark side of Hollywood and tell the guys I'm not getting dragged into your mess. I'll see you at Dinner. WE are going first weekend and they will probably do their Autogragh tat Fri.
 
I love SotS. The actors/actresses always have fun/interesting ancedotes about their time filming and JAT does an awesome job asking interesting questions and doing funny things with the guests.

I agree!

SOTS last year with Peter Mahew and Ahmed Best:

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Just want to make sure I told my son the right thing. We are going on May 16th, I have FP+ for SotS and we will see Ian Mcdiarmid at this show. Please tell me I told him correctly because now he is really excited.
 
:flower1::love::worship::flower1::love::worship::flower1:

Thank you to everyone who sent me happy vibes as of late... the pixie dust paid off!

It is OFFICIAL, my BF and I have be officially approved to march for the mouse! We will be in the SWW parade!

Due to technical difficulties however I have not been able to choose my march date, BUT my BF has... and I hope to join him on that date as well. He is signed up for the 1st Saturday of SWW.

I'll keep you all posted when everything is set up!

THANK YOU AGAIN for your warm wishes and pixie dust. This is a dream come true for me!

Next year, we will be bringing on the armor :)

:flower1::love::worship::flower1::love::worship::flower1:
 
:flower1::love::worship::flower1::love::worship::flower1:

Thank you to everyone who sent me happy vibes as of late... the pixie dust paid off!

It is OFFICIAL, my BF and I have be officially approved to march for the mouse! We will be in the SWW parade!

Due to technical difficulties however I have not been able to choose my march date, BUT my BF has... and I hope to join him on that date as well. He is signed up for the 1st Saturday of SWW.

I'll keep you all posted when everything is set up!

THANK YOU AGAIN for your warm wishes and pixie dust. This is a dream come true for me!

Next year, we will be bringing on the armor :)

:flower1::love::worship::flower1::love::worship::flower1:


OMG we'll be there the 1st Sat of SWW!!! How cool!! Congrats!!!
 
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