Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[yulilin3]

For people doing the Premium package ($69 one)
If you want a certain show, like SotS or Visit to the Maul or An Ewok Tale) besure to be at Min and Bills before 10am to guarantee you get it. This 3 will be the more popular ones, Weekend 5 will have A Conversation with Frank Oz, that will be the one to go first so plan accordingly

 

[wdwalice]

Hi everyone! First timer at SWW and trying to plan surprises during the trip for my hubby. The show that is mentioned after the parade - what time does that usually start? I have scheduled a DTech appointment for him but don't want to miss anything. Thanks again everyone!

 

[The Sunrise Student]

SWW Premium Package $69 adult/ $39 kids includes:
Reserved Parade viewing with snacks and soft drinks/water
1 priority seating show at Theater of the Stars to be booked the morning of your package at Min and Bills starting at 10am. (First come first served)
Reserved area for Symphony in the Stars and Dessert party including alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. Standing room only
Check in for this event is Min and Bills and starts at 10am

SWW Deluxe Premium $99 adults/ $64 kids includes:
All of the Premium package offerings plus
The option to walk behind the parade to the front of the event stage
Direct access to Darth's Mall (no waiting) only the day of your package
Priority seating to all SWW shows at Theater of the Stars
Check in for this event is at the My Magic Service Center (old Sid's.)
Both packages have 1 day cancellation policy.
Payment is done at moment of booking

Who do we call to get this reservation, dinning?

 

[keishashadow]

that makes sense that the Deluxe viewing could be right at the start and then we could just fall in at the end.
The welcome show sounds awesome and I think my DS7 is really going to enjoy it ... as well as being "part of" the parade.

this seemed to me like one of those special Disney moments and an opportunity that we may not have again, so this was the main reason we went with Deluxe.

Can't wait for May 15 to see how this all shakes out!!
we'll have some live posting here, right? or some round ups in the evening of how the day went?

I'm too EXCITED to WORK!!!

seriously, would be amazing to have it there

 

[cinder-ellah]

407-939-3463
Ask for Special Dining Events

 

[MikeandReneePlus5]

yes the Deluxe Premium includes access to Darth's Mall with no way...the Premium does not include that

Hope this isn't true. When my agent was listing everything off for each package, she listed access to the mall for both. Guess we will have to wait for official announcement as it seems different agents are telling people different things.

Sorry I misspoke and corrected my post. I booked the $69 Premium package and was told, like artax, that it DID include access to Darth's Maul.

But we shall see.

 

[yulilin3]

Hi everyone! First timer at SWW and trying to plan surprises during the trip for my hubby. The show that is mentioned after the parade - what time does that usually start? I have scheduled a DTech appointment for him but don't want to miss anything. Thanks again everyone!

The welcome show happens right as the parade reaches the event stage. Around 11:20am

 

[yulilin3]

Sorry I misspoke and corrected my post. I booked the $69 Premium package and was told, like artax, that it DID include access to Darth's Maul.

But we shall see.

We are going to have to wait for the official wording from DPB

 

[39CINDERELLA]

You guys are a bad influence, with all your excitmenent!!


lol...yes they are!

 

[Artax]

Sorry I misspoke and corrected my post. I booked the $69 Premium package and was told, like artax, that it DID include access to Darth's Maul.

But we shall see.

Glad I am not the only one. Now I guess we wait and see. Would love to have priority access to the mall.

 

[inkedupmomma]

I feel the love from all of you...thank you all soo much for your kind words. It really is fun for me to help you all out. I know how intimidating this event can be

Yes! I got this and I'm still bugged out that we'll miss something lol excited to meet you!

 

[OhioWDWDuo]

Thank you, thank you, thank you to Yulilin3 and everyone for the info! I just booked the Deluxe Premium package and am now contemplating canceling the VIP package. I am holding out for the official announcement before I make the decision. I agree with PPs that the price difference may not be worth it (to us) for what you get. Decisions, decisions...

Everyone on this thread is just so awesome!!!

 

[Cluelyss]

Interesting tidbit....just tried to link my confirmation # for FtF in MDX and it wouldn't link without cancelling my 9:10 Galactic Breakfast (since it must be viewed as a dining reservation and the start time is at 10:00). Just a warning to anyone else not to accidentally cancel an ADR!

 

[jagfanjosh3252]

Woof. That $99 is gonna be hard to do. Lots of nice stuff, ugh

 

[MikeandReneePlus5]

I wonder if I can just book a $99 version for my 12 year old to guarantee Jedi Training? And keep the other 6 of us on the regular $69 version.

 

[Cluelyss]

I wonder if I can just book a $99 version for my 12 year old to guarantee Jedi Training? And keep the other 6 of us on the regular $69 version.

JTA is only included in the VIP package.

 

[drlaurafsu]

Its amazing that even with no official announcement how many people will already be signed up.

Same with VIP...we knew nearly a month ahead how to get signed up. By the time these things get announced to the general public dates are full

 

[MikeandReneePlus5]

I hope they fix this problem (from EasyWDW link in first post):

"The reserved Feel the Force viewing location is close to the Sorcerer’s Hat and includes the same desserts they’re serving at Hollywood & Vine for dinner. It offers a nice view of the stage show, but is lousy for the fireworks as it’s too close to take in the show."

 

[AThrillingChase]

For people doing the Premium package ($69 one)
If you want a certain show, like SotS or Visit to the Maul or An Ewok Tale) besure to be at Min and Bills before 10am to guarantee you get it. This 3 will be the more popular ones, Weekend 5 will have A Conversation with Frank Oz, that will be the one to go first so plan accordingly

I was wondering this...I have a FP for SOTS for Friday, the day we got the premium package. Wondering if I should drop that for TSMM and try to change my Obi-Wan and beyond to SOTS for Sunday, just in case we can't get it Friday?

 

[yulilin3]

It's frustrating for people that don't know about these boards and don't plan things out.
It saddens me when you see a kids face light up in the middle of the day because they see JTA and the parents go to sign up and, of course, it's all booked up. Or when they come to the parks just as the parade is starting and are unable to enjoy it.
Many people will be upset once this gets officially announced