Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[Cad0587]

I'll give you my impressions and then link some other reviews:
First Disney tells you to check in at 10 for the parade I would be there by 9:30am if you want a front row view. Last year they had issues for the first weekend (hence why I call it guinea pig weekend) but then they had all the kids sit down in the front and the parents could sit or stand behind them, that way the kids got a good view. It's not packed but it can go back 2 and sometimes 3 rows of people behind The spot is good to watch the stage, as the character come up to the stage and good for the parade, it stays mostly shaded, so that's a plus.
The fireworks/dessert party was my favorite part. There's no need to line up before 8:30 unless you want a table all by yourself. The thing I liked most about it was the chill atmosphere, we came and went from our table, no seats just high bar tables (we shared with a guy that was by himself) got desserts, drinks, listened to the Galacitc dance party by DJ Lobot. The fireworks viewing wasn't the best but if you moved toward the right of the reserved area you could see them fine. This year the hat won't be there so that will help alot.
Just my opinion
http://www.doctordisney.com/2014/05...the-force-premium-package-star-wars-weekends/
http://www.mousesteps.com/dining-ma...essert-party-event-at-star-wars-weekends-2014

Thank you! My kids are mostly who I was concerned about. I booked this package thinking it would be the best way for my kids to enjoy the parade and fireworks (their favorite thing) without having to fight with the crowds and be able to get good seating. Then I started to think well I hope it isn't just the same thing but IN the VIP area haha good to know kids can sit in front. I am REALLY hoping this is as worth it as I am thinking it is.

 

[AThrillingChase]

hmm so I wonder if premium gets a wristband, or if they just get a less cool version of the lanyard lol

 

[CinderElsa]

hmm so I wonder if premium gets a wristband, or if they just get a less cool version of the lanyard lol

They have to issue some kind of credential. Maybe the wristband, like last year.

 

[yulilin3]

hmm so I wonder if premium gets a wristband, or if they just get a less cool version of the lanyard lol

that's what I'm thinking. That's what we got last year for FtF

 

[yulilin3]

Thank you! My kids are mostly who I was concerned about. I booked this package thinking it would be the best way for my kids to enjoy the parade and fireworks (their favorite thing) without having to fight with the crowds and be able to get good seating. Then I started to think well I hope it isn't just the same thing but IN the VIP area haha good to know kids can sit in front. I am REALLY hoping this is as worth it as I am thinking it is.

what weekend are you coming ? if it's not the first Friday you'll have first account reports from the packages

 

[OZMom]

Can you believe that I went home and rolled out the surprise that I booked a Premium package for the 7 of us and the collective reaction was "meh".

They'd rather keep that day as open the way we originally had it.

This was DH's reaction as well. He obviously does not understand what I went through yesterday to book it

 

[AThrillingChase]

I agree. It seems odd that they're taking that away. TBH I don't think it's a money thing. Maybe it just got to messy, not sure.

A part of me still kind of hopes that when I show up the first day (guinea pig here I come!) one of the coolers will have ice cream in them. Weirder things have happened. I'd prefer to have something to do while I wait (i.e. eat) but I had a nasty run in with a mickey ice cream bar at HS right in front of star tours, no less, in February. So at least not having them won't remind me of that fateful day. RIP iphone screen.

They have to issue some kind of credential. Maybe the wristband, like last year.

It does seem like they have gone away from using wristbands though, as I have been getting lanyards for all of my special event credentials the last couple of trips...but then, maybe with 2 similar packages, it is easier to distinguish.

 

[Cluelyss]

A part of me still kind of hopes that when I show up the first day (guinea pig here I come!) one of the coolers will have ice cream in them. Weirder things have happened. I'd prefer to have something to do while I wait (i.e. eat) but I had a nasty run in with a mickey ice cream bar at HS right in front of star tours, no less, in February. RIP phone screen.



It does seem like they have gone away from using wristbands though, as I have been getting lanyards for all of my special event credentials the last couple of trips...but then, maybe with 2 similar packages, it is easier to distinguish.

Make sure none of us premium folk get mixed in with the deluxe premium

 

[AThrillingChase]

Make sure none of us premium folk get mixed in with the deluxe premium

We are some suspicious looking characters, for sure!

 

[Arich01]

Need some advice please We have Jedi Mickey dinner on Friday 6/5 at 8:25. Would we have enough time to make it out and see the fireworks? Not too concerned about the show as we have the Premium package for the next day and should have a great view of the show. Just hoping to get a better view of the fireworks on the first night!

 

[seigyoku]

BF is over the moon about lanyard credential. Seriously he gets excited about the silliest things.

 

[CinderElsa]

Make sure none of us premium folk get mixed in with the deluxe premium

One of the reasons I won't book Deluxe for the first day is because I have the strangest feeling they're not going to know who goes where and will throw everybody in the same pen.

 

[yulilin3]

I'm going to DHS this weekend in the morning and I will take pictures around 10:30am of the locations from last years Ftf (this years Premium package) and what I think will be the location for parade and fireworks viewing for the Deluxe Premium. And I'll post them so you guys have a better idea.
I just talked to my friend in special events and she said that they started having meetings about it and gave me her best estimate on where the DPP will be.
Almost 100% sure that the celebrity autographs will be inside the old audition rooms for AIE.

 

[coluk003]

Make sure none of us premium folk get mixed in with the deluxe premium

They will have to wait outside. We don't serve their kind here(hopefully I quoted that right lol)

 

[DisneyLove2015]

never mind

 

[saundedj]

Okay, I officially have enough information to make a decision... I'm cancelling the VIP tour and going with the Deluxe Premium on June 12th. I can't justify the extra money for three people although I'm sure the VIP tour will be awesome.

 

[Music City Mama]

So, I guess the 9:30 fireworks for Weekends II-V and 9:45 fireworks for just Weekend I wasn't a typo in the system after all. I wonder why it's different just for Week I?

• Symphony in the Stars Fireworks begin at 9:45 PM on the first weekend (May 15 – 17, 2015) and at 9:30 PM on all remaining weekends (May 22 – 24, May 29 – 31, June 5 – 7, June 12 – 14, 2015).

 

[yulilin3]

So, I guess the 9:30 fireworks for Weekends II-V and 9:45 fireworks for just Weekend I wasn't a typo in the system after all. I wonder why it's different just for Week I?

• Symphony in the Stars Fireworks begin at 9:45 PM on the first weekend (May 15 – 17, 2015) and at 9:30 PM on all remaining weekends (May 22 – 24, May 29 – 31, June 5 – 7, June 12 – 14, 2015).

I've been wondering for about a month...

 

[Music City Mama]

Need some advice please We have Jedi Mickey dinner on Friday 6/5 at 8:25. Would we have enough time to make it out and see the fireworks? Not too concerned about the show as we have the Premium package for the next day and should have a great view of the show. Just hoping to get a better view of the fireworks on the first night!

Maybe... It just depends if they're running behind or not at dinner. On the bright side, you won't have to go far to get a nice view once you're done.

 

[Cluelyss]

You will need to be fast. Most character meals are at least an hour long, and you tend to get seated later as the night goes on. If you can't find an earlier reservation, definitely show up early and hope to get seated before your ADR time. The good news is, once you leave H&V you will be right by Yulilin's Cantina, which should offer some great views of the fireworks without having to travel far

Need some advice please We have Jedi Mickey dinner on Friday 6/5 at 8:25. Would we have enough time to make it out and see the fireworks? Not too concerned about the show as we have the Premium package for the next day and should have a great view of the show. Just hoping to get a better view of the fireworks on the first night!