Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[Skywise]

Yeah, I can't believe any of the dates are sold out yet - I haven't seen this info on any of the other Disney forums or boards yet so that means either there's a very VERY few spots (doubt it) or we are LEGION! (which is probably true. )

 

[drlaurafsu]

A lot of time who they fight is based on size/age of the kids. Older kids tend to fight maul/ventress while the smaller kids fight Vader (less scary)

 

[yulilin3]

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!

I don't think there was a clear schedule on the second Sith. Maybe @Itinkso has some more info?

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

I asked about weekends when there's more than 3 shows and he said that Deluxe Premium will get seats to ALL the shows at Theater of the Stars.

 

[The Sunrise Student]

OMG wow this thread blew up between Friday and today. I finally got caught up, so if you posted something to me directly and I didn't reply I am so sorry, poke me again!

UPDATE on Marching:

We will be Marching Weekend 1 Saturday May 16th

AND

Weekend 2 Friday May 22nd

Originally we were going to only do one day, but my paranoid brain said oh no what if it rains then your dreams of marching just went down the drain! So my BF and I decided to cover our bases and sign up for two times, and if it doesn't rain, more marching YEAH! I keep hearing from my other 501st buddies that we will love it, and they say we will not be disappointed marching twice even if it's in the same costume.

Nest year we will be bringing our Stormtroopers

 

[hultrain]

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

Well, hopefully they let my son in with me because we'll be split up from my wife and daughter, who are not into SW stuff. I imagine if it's just me showing up with the kid (who is not old enough to wait outside for me by himself), they'll have to let him in rather than making me miss my reservation.

 

[kcarpent]

Planning to go to the first saturday of SWW in 2016, my bf is a huge SW buff. I'm going to go crazy waiting for another year!

By the way, were similar packages (Deluxe/Premium) offered for SWW 2014, or is it new for 2015?

 

[CinderElsa]

I wish Hilton would stop calling to sell me a timeshare because whenever I see the 407 area code, I'm convinced something has gone horribly wrong & I'm about to be told my reservation has been canceled.

 

[mesaboy2]

One more question, for FTF does the whole party have to check in at the same time? Half of my group has a 9:35 sci fi reservation. Ours is 8:30. Think we can check in separately?

If someone answered this for you, I missed it. I asked this specific question while booking this morning and was told one person could check in for the group. Know that phone CMs can be wrong, but I suspect in this case she is right.

 

[yulilin3]

Well, hopefully they let my son in with me because we'll be split up from my wife and daughter, who are not into SW stuff. I imagine if it's just me showing up with the kid (who is not old enough to wait outside for me by himself), they'll have to let him in rather than making me miss my reservation.

I'm sure they will let him inside with you

Planning to go to the first saturday of SWW in 2016, my bf is a huge SW buff. I'm going to go crazy waiting for another year!

By the way, were similar packages (Deluxe/Premium) offered for SWW 2014, or is it new for 2015?

2014 they only offered Feel the Force similar to the Premium one this year

OMG wow this thing blew up between Friday and today. I finally got caught up, so if you posted something to me directly and I didn't reply I am so sorry, poke me again!

UPDATE on Marching:

We will be Marching Weekend 1 Saturday May 16th

AND

Weekend 2 Friday May 22nd

Originally we were going to only do one day, but my paranoid brain said oh no what if it rains then your dreams of marching just went down the drain! So my BF and I decided to cover our bases and sign up for two times, and if it doesn't rain, more marching YEAH! I keep hearing from my other 501st buddies that we will love it, and they say we will not be disappointed marching twice even if it's in the same costume.

Nest year we will be bringing our Stormtroopers

Saturday May 16 is one of the main reasons I chose to do the package that day!! Can't wait to see you and your boyfriend march. I'll make funny faces and try to get you to laugh

 

[lovethattink]

Did I just read no snacks at the parade?

 

[jthornton94]

If someone answered this for you, I missed it. I asked this specific question while booking this morning and was told one person could check in for the group. Know that phone CMs can be wrong, but I suspect in this case she is right.

Thank you so much! Saved me a call. Really hoping that is the case.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

what no snacks? I'm good with there being booze at the dessert party but I ate about 3 strawberry bars during the parade last year. On the other hand you had to watch out that you didn't sit in someone else's melted Mickey bar.

 

[slaveone]

Did I just read no snacks at the parade?

No snacks which is why I passed. I wanted unlimited Mickey Bars for lunch.

 

[Itinkso]

I don't think there was a clear schedule on the second Sith. Maybe @Itinkso has some more info?

The second Sith usually begins with the 3rd session of the morning and will rotate between Darth Maul and Ventress. Darth Maul comes out with a Jedi Knight leading the second group. Ventress appears with Ahsoka Tano. There will be a set schedule due to the rotation and it's believed Maul is scheduled to be onstage first. DD was always in SciFi > JTA so she never was onstage first thing in the morning last year.

 

[Candleshoe]

If someone answered this for you, I missed it. I asked this specific question while booking this morning and was told one person could check in for the group. Know that phone CMs can be wrong, but I suspect in this case she is right.

I was told that when we check in we would be given the "credentials" for the Feel the Force. I assumed, but didn't ask, that it would be a wrist-band.

I'm not certain they would just hand them to you, to be put on later. But of course, I didn't ask since we'll be all checking in at once.

 

[lovethattink]

No snacks which is why I passed. I wanted unlimited Mickey Bars for lunch.

Then everyone be sure to have plenty of water with you! ! Don't want to dehydrate or overheat.

 

[Cluelyss]

If someone answered this for you, I missed it. I asked this specific question while booking this morning and was told one person could check in for the group. Know that phone CMs can be wrong, but I suspect in this case she is right.

That's how it worked for the Soirée at MNSSHP last year, I was able to pick up all 4 badges for my party with my confirmation number. Assume this would work the same.

 

[Candleshoe]

what no snacks? I'm good with there being booze at the dessert party but I ate about 3 strawberry bars during the parade last year. On the other hand you had to watch out that you didn't sit in someone else's melted Mickey bar.

Weird, I was told there would be snacks at the Parade. ($99/Deluxe Premium)

 

[Dugette]

If I was to get the $69 package and DH the $99 (he wants to see shows and I don't have to), would we be able to be together for the parade and fireworks without issue? Also, just to confirm, our 2.5 year old DD would be free, right? (she was for the Frozen package last summer). Thanks!

 

[Candleshoe]

That's how it worked for the Soirée at MNSSHP last year, I was able to pick up all 4 badges for my party with my confirmation number. Assume this would work the same.

Badges and not wristbands would be AWESOME! Are these like conference badgets?