Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[4HOLIDAYS]

Since we are going the first day,15th, what is best time to shop at Maul? Nothing LE really, the usual pins, calendars, mugs...things like that. Being the first day, and given the time they shut the area down before FW?

After parade, 1/2. 5 ish? Unsure how late we can go. We have the ftf and hope to see obiwan show.

I could also come back Sun am before we go home, say 9/10 am?

 

[yulilin3]

Since we are going the first day,15th, what is best time to shop at Maul? Nothing LE really, the usual pins, calendars, mugs...things like that. Being the first day, and given the time they shut the area down before FW?

After parade, 1/2. 5 ish? Unsure how late we can go. We have the ftf and hope to see obiwan show.

I could also come back Sun am before we go home, say 9/10 am?

First Friday you could go around 5pm or after Obi Wan before the dessert party. The later the better on that first Friday

 

[Mizzoufan]

What is the dessert party?

 

[yulilin3]

What is the dessert party?

it's part of the different packages offered during SWW. You can see all the details on the first post

 

[BobaFettFan]

Who do I email to ask questions about this package? I want to ask specifically why the ice cream was removed. My brain is trying to tell me to get over it, go to the store, and buy a $2.50 pint of ice cream and not worry about the $99 package.... BUT MY HEART WON'T LISTEN!

 

[yulilin3]

Who do I email to ask questions about this package? I want to ask specifically why the ice cream was removed. My brain is trying to tell me to get over it, go to the store, and buy a $2.50 pint of ice cream and not worry about the $99 package.... BUT MY HEART WON'T LISTEN!

I'm actually getting ready to go to the store to get ice cream...I'm afraid you won't get anywhere with anyone on the phones since they don't really know what's going on. Best bet would be to email guest relations:
WDW.Guest.Communications@Disneyworld.com

 

[Arich01]

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

I was concerned about watching the SoTS... Fantasmic sits on the back burner right now, lol!

 

[rbattenfelder]

Hello,

Can anyone tell me what FP+ options are available for Star Wars Weekends? I can start booking my FP+ tomorrow. Also, how early do you need to get a seat for the parade of you don't do a FtF package? Thanks!!!!

 

[yulilin3]

Hello,

Can anyone tell me what FP+ options are available for Star Wars Weekends? I can start booking my FP+ tomorrow. Also, how early do you need to get a seat for the parade of you don't do a FtF package? Thanks!!!!

All the shows at the Theater of the Stars are available for fp. They are Tier 1 so you have to pick one. For a good shady spot at least an h our and a half before the parade. All the details are on the first post of this thread

 

[Metz172]

So if I have the deluxe premium package with access to all the shows, what time should we be at the theater before hand? We would be guaranteed good seats right? so would 15-20mins before be adequate?

 

[yulilin3]

So if I have the deluxe premium package with access to all the shows, what time should we be at the theater before hand? We would be guaranteed good seats right? so would 15-20mins before be adequate?

all the seats are good unless you sit on the bleachers. I would be there 30 min before each show. When you say "good seats" what are you refering to?

 

[msmama]

She called me back. She said the guides would make sure that we would have to best viewing areas available. Parade, show and VIP dessert area would be separate from the Deluxe Premium package.

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

Did you happen to ask about the shows? If the Deluxe package gets all the shows, I would hope VIPs do, too (on the weekends there are more than 3 shows). I'll be honest, I'm really hoping for some extra surprise tossed into the VIP package for the differences between them. But it's already paid for so I'm going to spoil us.

 

[DisneyLove2015]

Any input in our tentative plans? We're devoting all three days to SWW and plan to spread out and try to get a lot done over the three days. (2nd weekend if it matters)

Friday-
Arrive as early as possible, lining up according to advice here for JTA sign ups for DS7.
DH will get in line for Chewie while I complete sign ups.
Afterward, line up for as many characters as possible (haven't made a tentative schedule yet but DS is interested in most of them...)
Early lunch during parade to avoid insane lines... QS.
12:20-1:20 FP+ ST

More characters as able
2:50 FP+ SotS (line up 2:30? Does that leave enough time? I'm good with sitting wherever)

4-5:45 line up for characters as able

6:00 H& V jedi mickey dinner

7:15 ish to 9:00 characters as able, maybe Baymax:Hiro too?
Head to echo lake for fireworks.

Leave after fireworks.

Saturday:
8:00 Sci Fi galactic breakfast
9:15ish- line up for FtF credentials/parade spot.
11:00 parade
11:40-12:40 ST FP +
Qs lunch
1:20 FP+ BTF REBELS
2:20-4:30 characters as able
5:15 EWOKS tale (as show from FTF)

5:45 QS on Sunset Blvd maybe? Maybe somewhere else

More characters (we were considering Obi Wan and Beyond This day but I'm thinking that DS7 may not be as interested.)

8:30 dessert party/ fireworks

Sunday:

8:00 TSMm at rope drop
8:30-12:00 characters
Lunch QS
12:30-1:30 FP + ST
May try to squeeze in lesser priority character here if we hit ST right at 12:45 but we will be baby swapping so not sure.

1:45-2:45 FP+ RnRC
2-5:20 characters

5:30 mama melrose Fantasmic dinner

7-8:30 characters If possible. If not, rides or maybe obi wan and beyond if we're done with dinner earlier than expected. Maybe not.

Fantasmic at 9

Squeeze out of fantasmic and head to prk entrance to watch the fireworks from outside of the park if possible (we would take the exit to the left side of the amphitheater to end up on Hollywood Blvd) is this possible since the pre show starts at 9:30 so fireworks are at 9:45? DH can grab the stroller and meet us outside of the prk if needed. We watched the FsF fireworks at this spot last year and enjoyed it too. If not we will just leave after Fantasmic.

I figured once the first weekend confirms character times, I can make a good plan of what characters to do when. We will have DD with us too (3 months old). We will do some shopping at Darth's Mall throughout the weekend too, most likely in the evening.

 

[lvstitch]

Did you happen to ask about the shows? If the Deluxe package gets all the shows, I would hope VIPs do, too (on the weekends there are more than 3 shows). I'll be honest, I'm really hoping for some extra surprise tossed into the VIP package for the differences between them. But it's already paid for so I'm going to spoil us.

She told me that because we have a tour guide, we will have priority entrance and seating. She said the first 3 rows are reserved for VIP but I'm guessing that also includes the deluxe package.

 

[Itinkso]

7:15 ish to 9:00 characters as able, maybe Baymax:Hiro too?
Head to echo lake for fireworks.

Hiro and Baymax finish their meet and greets at 6:30. You'd have to be in line by 4:45 to be assured of meeting them.
DD reports the best plan is to get in line before 10:00 to meet Hiro and Baymax when their meet begins at 10:30. Some guests have been waiting up to two hours to meet them.

 

[lovethattink]

DPB link http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...e-premium-packages-during-star-wars-weekends/

 

[slaveone]

Yes I Do they are complex color coded and I may be making maps with routes to characters.

 

[Itinkso]

Who do I email to ask questions about this package? I want to ask specifically why the ice cream was removed. My brain is trying to tell me to get over it, go to the store, and buy a $2.50 pint of ice cream and not worry about the $99 package.... BUT MY HEART WON'T LISTEN!

This is from the DPB article:
Enjoy your morning at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, knowing the Feel the Force Premium Package includes reserved viewing for the Legends of the Force: Star Wars Celebrity Motorcade from 11 a.m.-noon, with a selection of soft drinks, water and a snack.

 

[BobaFettFan]

Yes I Do they are complex color coded and I may be making maps with routes to characters.

you are a hero

 

[keishashadow]

• Deluxe Premium: Reserved seating for ALL of the Celebrity Talk Shows in Theater of the Stars on the day of the package!
  
  vs

• Premium: Reserved seating for one of the Celebrity Talk Shows in Theater of the Stars at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Show time will be selected at check-in. There are a limited amount of seats per show and times are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Since there is no first-come, first-served notice on the Deluxe Premium 'official' verbage, i'll take it as a good sign that those who purchased it and make sure check in @ 10 am will be able to select all the shows that day. I'd hate to think that for those who purchased the Premium package, the allotment will be divided between all the shows & when the most popular slots fill up on any given day, you have to pick from the remaining shows.

Also, the Deluxe Premium pkg describes: Your own commemorative lanyard and credential to honor the special day.

I'm taking it as both a commemorative lanyard and a credential. For the Villians Soiree we received a very nice lanyard & attached card along with a another card we had to turn in to enter the castle for the party that was marked with our appropriate party time. However, I had a nagging worry all night that I'd lose the card between juggling multiple cameras, treat bags, etc. hope they don't go that route again & just assign 'proof' to enter the party via the MBs or generic paper wristbands.