Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[Cluelyss]

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

Still handing out soft drinks and water, they said.

 

[lovethattink]

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.

Probably a lanyard not a wristband.

 

[southernfriedmom]

Man having a job really gets in the way of SWW planning!!! I am trying to catch up and make a quick decision which if either FTF package to book. Has anyone thought about splitting up your party between the regular & deluxe packages? We have 8 going and I feel like my DD (5 & 5) and their grandparents are not going to sit through more than one show and would have no interest in shopping at Darth's Maul and could use a break in the afternoon. Anyone see a problem I may not be thinking of if I split my party between the two levels of FTF?

 

[Candleshoe]

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?

Last year there was the
1. VIP package
2. Feel the Force

This year there are three - 1 VIP, 2 FtFs

 

[saundedj]

Managed to booked the Deluxe Premium Pkg. for June 12th

Now I've been on hold for 40 minutes waiting to cancel VIP.

Thanks to everyone with a special shout out to Yulilen

 

[yulilin3]

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!

It sounds like the packages will have different locations to view the parades and the dessert party. This part is not clear yet

 

[Candleshoe]

Managed to booked the Deluxe Premium Pkg. for June 12th

Now I've been on hold for 40 minutes waiting to cancel VIP.

Thanks to everyone with a special shout out to Yulilen

You may want to hang on to it until AFTER all this has been announced Formally. JMO.

Only because there are slight differences in the information we're getting from the CMs and you may change your mind.

 

[Cluelyss]

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

Sorry I can't find a better picture of the badges on my phone, but you can see the one around DH's neck for the soirée. It had the date printed on it, and we needed to show it for access to all the reserved areas.

 

[CinderElsa]

Sorry I can't find a better picture of the badges on my phone, but you can see the one around DH's neck for the soirée. It had the date printed on it, and we needed to show it for access to all the reserved areas.

I really like that! I hope we do get badges instead of wristbands.

 

[yulilin3]

I was told both packages will have snacks and drinks for the parade

 

[mamadragona]

So glad for this board. My CM told me that the difference between PP and DP was the dessert party! And she didn't even tell me about the FP! Anyway, I took a gamble on her and booked the PP anyway, figuring I could figure it all out when I got back to the boards, and now I am pleased to find out that indeed the Premium package includes dessert AND a show! Though I have no idea where that show is going to work into my FP plans, especially when there is no guarantee about which show LOL. I may need help with that. But later. Now I need to get back to work!

So I have PP for May 16th! Sounds like I'll be in great company that day!

 

[OZMom]

Sorry I can't find a better picture of the badges on my phone, but you can see the one around DH's neck for the soirée. It had the date printed on it, and we needed to show it for access to all the reserved areas.

Totally unrelated, but DS5 has that same costume It was raining, so his makeup is a mess, but you get the idea

 

[MakiraMarlena]

so no food snacks at the parade for regular premium, just water and soda. Food is for deluxe premium only. not that it makes a huge deal but it will make a difference as to how fast I bolt for the Brown Derby when the darn thing is over.

 

[jtowntoflorida]

I really like that! I hope we do get badges instead of wristbands.

They did the lanyards for Frozen Summer Fun last year, and I believe for FtF last year as well. I can't imagine they'd switch to wristbands. The lanyards are easy to police when you're trying to make sure only package purchasers are in the designated areas. Wristbands are harder.

 

[saundedj]

You may want to hang on to it until AFTER all this has been announced Formally. JMO.

Only because there are slight differences in the information we're getting from the CMs and you may change your mind.

Probably a good idea - I was on hold for 50 minutes with the VIP Tour line only to be told that the system was down and I should call later.

 

[Dugette]

It sounds like the packages will have different locations to view the parades and the dessert party. This part is not clear yet

We have a phone CM checking right now...

 

[Cluelyss]

Totally unrelated, but DS5 has that same costume It was raining, so his makeup is a mess, but you get the idea

We had a stuffed Zero....but you had the real thing! Love!

 

[Cluelyss]

Man having a job really gets in the way of SWW planning!!! I am trying to catch up and make a quick decision which if either FTF package to book. Has anyone thought about splitting up your party between the regular & deluxe packages? We have 8 going and I feel like my DD (5 & 5) and their grandparents are not going to sit through more than one show and would have no interest in shopping at Darth's Maul and could use a break in the afternoon. Anyone see a problem I may not be thinking of if I split my party between the two levels of FTF?

It seems that the packages have different parade and firework viewing areas, so you would likely not all be together for those parts (which I'd imagine you'd want to be?)

 

[BrittneyMarie]

so no food snacks at the parade for regular premium, just water and soda. Food is for deluxe premium only. not that it makes a huge deal but it will make a difference as to how fast I bolt for the Brown Derby when the darn thing is over.

I was told regular premium also included snacks

 

[MakiraMarlena]

of course it hasn't been confirmed or anything yet but just based on the "following the parade" thing alone, I am thinking that the deluxe package viewing will be positioned back where the parade starts instead of where it ends. They would then have the option of being the first to fall in behind the parade and walk with it to the front of the stage for photos of all the characters and celebrities together.