Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[jtowntoflorida]

Trying to put together my touring plan...can someone remind me when TSM closes due to the fireworks?

 

[Cluelyss]

Trying to put together my touring plan...can someone remind me when TSM closes due to the fireworks?

8:30 per the 1st post. But the latest FP I was able to get was 7:15-8:15

 

[mamadragona]

Three unproductive days in a row now....at my job. My SWW plans look great!

I can relate.

 

[DisHeels]

Cancelled:
Jedi Mickey Dinner @ 7:55pm on Friday 06/12
Star Wars Galactic Breakfast @ 10:20am on Friday 06/12

Both are for a party of 3.

Edit: Just cancelled both.

 

[mmafan]

So I guess my question still is, are these viewing areas shared with the VIP Tour or does the tour offer "upgraded" viewing areas. Just trying to figure out how they are justifying $300 more.

i was told VIP will have there own area and not be mixes with any other package......

 

[Metz172]

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

It's not just him. Yesterday I was adamant that I was not going to upgrade to the deluxe. Saw that on the list and we are now upgraded

 

[tschaan]

So if we have a H&V Fantasmic package for the 9:00pm show and we leave immediately when it's over on May 22, won't we be able to see most of the fireworks as we are walking toward Echo Lake if the preshow starts at 9:30 and the fireworks start at 9:45? We know we'll miss the preshow.

 

[yulilin3]

So if we have a H&V Fantasmic package for the 9:00pm show and we leave immediately when it's over on May 22, won't we be able to see most of the fireworks as we are walking toward Echo Lake if the preshow starts at 9:30 and the fireworks start at 9:45? We know we'll miss the preshow.

you probably won't make it thru the crowds.
F! will probably be let out by opening the gates the exits at the front of the park (by the restrooms and stroller parking) the entire street will be packed. Maybe if you go thru Mickey's of Hollywood and make a left on to Vine St. But you would have to be at the top right of the F! viewing stadium to be able to exit that fast

 

[Music City Mama]

Lots of sun, some camaraderie in line sharing umbrellas for shade.

I posted this last year after SWW, but in case that person didn't see it and they're reading now, thanks SO MUCH to the woman and her party who graciously offered to share their umbrellas with us (it was the Mark Hamill show on either Saturday or Sunday -- can't remember which day). Don't know if I would've made it otherwise -- it was so sunny and hot.

What is the shade situation in line (both FP and standby) at TotS? I can't recall since it's been a while since we've done BatB.

 

[db99]

So if we have a H&V Fantasmic package for the 9:00pm show and we leave immediately when it's over on May 22, won't we be able to see most of the fireworks as we are walking toward Echo Lake if the preshow starts at 9:30 and the fireworks start at 9:45? We know we'll miss the preshow.

It would be really tight, but if you beat the crowd leaving Fantasmic and hustle, you might be OK, but won't get a great view probably.

 

[julluvsdisney]

It will open at park opening. In the past, a line for merchandise formed outside the park. Those people were let in the park and led by a cm to the mall.

So do I go to the mall or jta? Tough decision! Thanks for the info!!

 

[yulilin3]

I posted this last year after SWW, but in case that person didn't see it and they're reading now, thanks SO MUCH to the woman and her party who graciously offered to share their umbrellas with us (it was the Mark Hamill show on either Saturday or Sunday -- can't remember which day). Don't know if I would've made it otherwise -- it was so sunny and hot.

What is the shade situation in line (both FP and standby) at TotS? I can't recall since it's been a while since we've done BatB.

This is what I'm thinking:
They will have fp people line up as normal by the main entrance, that's where the touchpoints are. That area is completely in the sun. No shade at all unless they put up some of their green umbrellas.
The standby line will be using the F! walkway and they will enter thru the bottom of the theater.(facing the stage the bottom left) That area has some shade because there are some trees there, but still completely opened to the elements.
These are just my thoughts and I could be completely wrong

 

[yulilin3]

So do I go to the mall or jta? Tough decision! Thanks for the info!!

which day are you going to SWW?

 

[julluvsdisney]

which day are you going to SWW?

Sunday may 31

 

[yulilin3]

Sunday may 31

JTA first then you can go to the Mall. After the first weekend Darth's Mall is not crazy in the morning.
If you want to do JTA you have to be there before the park opens and go straight there

 

[julluvsdisney]

JTA first then you can go to the Mall. After the first weekend Darth's Mall is not crazy in the morning.
If you want to do JTA you have to be there before the park opens and go straight there

Awesome!!!! Thank you so much @yulilin3 !! You have helped me so much with my planning! I can't thank you enough!!

 

[Music City Mama]

This is what I'm thinking:
They will have fp people line up as normal by the main entrance, that's where the touchpoints are. That area is completely in the sun. No shade at all unless they put up some of their green umbrellas.
The standby line will be using the F! walkway and they will enter thru the bottom of the theater.(facing the stage the bottom left) That area has some shade because there are some trees there, but still completely opened to the elements.
These are just my thoughts and I could be completely wrong

Thanks for the info!

 

[Arich01]

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.

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

OMG, I wish you would have posted earlier. I literally JUST cancelled a 7:10 Jedi Mickey on 6/5. Go see if it's still available!

Thanks for the replies! Had to go pick up the kiddo from school- didn't have any luck with the earlier reservation. I'll keep trying, ya never know! Worst case I plan to show up pretty early to dinner and hope to get out in time.

 

[ArielRae]

Scored the last Storm trooper chocolate bunny from my Walmart at 50% Off.

 

[yulilin3]

Thanks for the replies! Had to go pick up the kiddo from school- didn't have any luck with the earlier reservation. I'll keep trying, ya never know! Worst case I plan to show up pretty early to dinner and hope to get out in time.

is there no way you could do the 2nd Fantasmic! ?