Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[OhioWDWDuo]

I'm calling again right now. We could technically switch our SW day to the 16th, but it means shifting all our ADRs etc. The CM I spoke to seemed to have no idea what I was talking about so fingers crossed she's wrong????

Keep trying! I was originally told that 5/15 was sold out too.

 

[Candleshoe]

I'm calling again right now. We could technically switch our SW day to the 16th, but it means shifting all our ADRs etc. The CM I spoke to seemed to have no idea what I was talking about so fingers crossed she's wrong????

Fingers crossed!!

 

[AThrillingChase]

Oh no! Please do try again.


I think it's possible that 5/15 is indeed sold out, from what I'm seeing on FB.

Which FB group are you seeing? I'm sooo glad for this board because I wanted it for the 15th and I figured it being first day it may sell out quickly. Whew!

 

[yulilin3]

How bad are lines to get into Darth's Mall on the other weekends besides the first weekend? We will be there the second weekend. Also, if I have a D-Tech me reservation, can I skip the line? And if so, do I get to stay in the Mall to look around after my D-Tech me is done? Can my family (they are not doing D-Tech me) come with me?

with a D Tech ressie you can skip the line just ask the CM at the front. Not sure how many can come in with you if any. After D Tech you can stay inside. The lines are usually good first thing in the morning, around parade time and in the early evening

 

[The Sunrise Student]

On hold! Yulilin3, what would we do without you?!?

whoop clicked reply to wrong one... Move along, Move Along.

 

[The Sunrise Student]

That sucks for the 501st and the Rebel Alliance.

Wait, WHAT?!

Going to have to figure that out... good thing we are doing the FtF on Friday prior to marching so that we can watch how that works... and they will know if it works right...

 

[yulilin3]

Wait, WHAT?!

Going to have to figure that out... good thing we are doing the FtF on Friday prior to marching so that we can watch how that works... and they will know if it works right...

I think it's just walking behind the parade to get good, front row spots for the welcome show on the stage.

 

[saundedj]

on hold... 20 min wait at this point

Booked Deluxe Premium for 5/15, also booked VIP that day... looks like VIP has added benefits of pre-opening Darth's Mall entry, Hot Breakfast, TS Lunch, JTA for kids, Vader M&G, and access to popular HS rides like TSMM & ToT. I can't say those are worth the $240 difference in price (w/Disney Rewards discount). Anyone else considering cancelling their VIP tour?

Count me in for cancelling the VIP tour. I decided the Deluxe Pkg. was a better deal for our family. On hold now with the tour line to cancel.

 

[seigyoku]

Oh and since I didn't say it before, a giant thank you for getting this info out! I may have had to flip my days, but I would have been super sad to have called after the official announcement and found NOTHING for that first weekend!

 

[superrach]

I wouldn't think that, at all.

The theatre seats 1500 (according to reports). There are only 40 VIPs/day. Even if they have 200 Premium and 200 Deluxe Premium packages/day, that's only 440/1500 slots that are filled with packages. That still leaves over 1100 slots for each show for FP and SB, which is about what the total seating was in the old theatre.

Glad to hear about those numbers. Makes sense!

 

[lvstitch]

Couldn't get the Premium Deluxe for 5/15 but was able to get it for 5/16. As of now I have both the VIP and Premium Deluxe booked and breakfast at Sci Fi. I really don't see the value in the VIP but will double check with my DH before I cancel it.

 

[OZMom]

YAY!!!!

I'm so glad you all said to call back!! I called and booked for the 15th. You are all fantastic Thank You!!

 

[CinderElsa]

Which FB group are you seeing? I'm sooo glad for this board because I wanted it for the 15th and I figured it being first day it may sell out quickly. Whew!

Not sure which group (& can't check now ) but three posts in a row mentioned that they were told 5/15 is full. Could also be that their system is choking, though.

 

[slaveone]

About the parade I was reading it wrong no prob for the 501st and the Alliance. Ignore me today I don't think I have enough caffeine in my system yet.

 

[BobaFettFan]

Awesome OZMom! This board saves lives! Well.. vacations.. but still. I remember reading about the "Star Wars breakfasts!" on the Disney Blog, calling, and finding out that it was already sold out. My beautiful, smart, amazing wife was able to call every day for a month until she got one for me! This is a once in a lifetime trip and I'll be damned if this board hasn't helped make it perfect.

Now.. why is there no ice cream at the parade I wonder...

 

[yulilin3]

YAY!!!!

I'm so glad you all said to call back!! I called and booked for the 15th. You are all fantastic Thank You!!

 

[lovethattink]

How bad are lines to get into Darth's Mall on the other weekends besides the first weekend? We will be there the second weekend. Also, if I have a D-Tech me reservation, can I skip the line? And if so, do I get to stay in the Mall to look around after my D-Tech me is done? Can my family (they are not doing D-Tech me) come with me?

with a D Tech ressie you can skip the line just ask the CM at the front. Not sure how many can come in with you if any. After D Tech you can stay inside. The lines are usually good first thing in the morning, around parade time and in the early evening

In addition to what @yulilin3 said, I think line dynamics have just changed with both GG and deluxe packages offering express entry into the mall.

Wait, WHAT?!

Going to have to figure that out... good thing we are doing the FtF on Friday prior to marching so that we can watch how that works... and they will know if it works right...

I think it's just walking behind the parade to get good, front row spots for the welcome show on the stage.

That's how I interpret it too. Follow the rope after the parade.

 

[tschaan]

Is there a schedule for the second sith at JTA during SWW? I know or varies between Darth Maul and Assaj and there probably isn't an official schedule but I'm trying to plan ahead. We will definitely be there at rope drop. Also, 2 years ago we were unable to request DM and ended up fighting Darth Vader. Does anyone know if it was easier last year? Thanks!

 

[The Sunrise Student]

About the parade I was reading it wrong no prob for the 501st and the Alliance. Ignore me today I don't think I have enough caffeine in my system yet.

I know last year they let us our of the FtF to follow the groups to the stage... but I think they will let the deluxe out first

 

[Laura C]

If I was to book the deluxe package for weekend 5 I take it the fast passes would just be for the regular 3 shows not the conversation with frank oz, I would still need to get my own fp for that would I? And am in 2 minds with the VIP for weekend 4 it's a lot of difference in money but it's sounds like such an organised day without the hassle of sorting fp for the main rides! Head says one thing, mind says another!
Thanks and well done to everyone on their bookings xx