Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[Cluelyss]

i just go at 10 to check in? also that's close to the parade can you check in earlier do you know? i din't see anything about that either? do i even have to bother being early for the parade being that we have spots then?

thanks,
jim

Last year people were allowed to check in prior to the posted check in time. If you want to be in the first row, you will need to be early.

 

[Monykalyn]

I just did this! I'm sure it will make no difference, but it made me feel better

I sent an email as well and also asked about credential difference.

 

[yulilin3]

well I'm glad most of the questions have been answered. Now to wait for Ms Rachel Brent to answer the question on the blog

 

[yulilin3]

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.

Sounds good. Other than the Hiro Baymax that was already answered it looks like a good plan. Yeah try and take the exit on the left when leaving F! and you'll be outside in no time

 

[jimim]

jimim and Seltzer76 - it was sold out when I called at 10am this morning - looks like in order the get the 13th we had to have called YESTERDAY morning. :/

were they available yesterday morning? i swore i checked! i also had 10 pt's yesterday to see and did a ton of driving to get it all in so maybe i didn't check? can't remember! sucks!
jim

 

[jimim]

ok so more questions. . . parade is 11. so we need to check in for 10. it's most likely going to be crazy. you all thinking 10 is early enough? also we all will be in same boat for parade to get our spots cause will all be checking in pretty much. . . is it me or is it going to be kinda nutty. people will be lining up at 9 for a 10 checkin for an 11 parade.

jim

 

[rstamm]

When I booked my FP for the 4th weekend it had Beauty and the Beast N/A are they using that stage for something?

 

[yulilin3]

were they available yesterday morning? i swore i checked! i also had 10 pt's yesterday to see and did a ton of driving to get it all in so maybe i didn't check? can't remember! sucks!
jim

both packages opened up for booking yesterday at 10am. Many, many people from this board booked yesterday. The last weekend will be very popular becuase of Frank Oz and his A Conversation With show

 

[yulilin3]

When I booked my FP for the 4th weekend it had Beauty and the Beast N/A are they using that stage for something?

yes, all the SWW shows are in Theater of the Stars this year. The first post is completely updated with schedules and everything
Beauty and the Beast will be performed during SWW only in the morning. All standby no fp available

 

[Seltzer76]

jimim and Seltzer76 - it was sold out when I called at 10am this morning - looks like in order the get the 13th we had to have called YESTERDAY morning. :/

Oh well...I guess it will be awesome just to be there? This is a bonus trip for me, super excited to be there so getting the package was probably too much to expect..probably not in the cards for me to have THAT much awesomeness

 

[rstamm]

yes, all the SWW shows are in Theater of the Stars this year. The first post is completely updated with schedules and everything
Beauty and the Beast will be performed during SWW only in the morning. All standby no fp available

Thanks didn't know that.
When will the 5th weekend shows be up, I'm in my booking window but didn't see them?

 

[yulilin3]

Thanks didn't know that.
When will the 5th weekend shows be up, I'm in my booking window but didn't see them?

the times haven't been announced yet

 

[tinkerpea]

I've been trying to get the Rebel show for any day of the first weekend, and nothing is available. Am I doing something wrong? I even had a CM check and was told it was full...

Not sure what's happening but I just looked on mde app and I can book it

 

[luvallprincesses]

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.

I tried non stop from 3:30 to 3:40 for both a party of 3 and our desired 4. Either someone grabbed them really quick or the site didn't release them. Hope someone here got them!

 

[jimim]

ok last question. so now with having a deluxe package i don't have to worry about using any fast passes for them. i can use them for regular rides?

jim

 

[yulilin3]

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ok last question. so now with having a deluxe package i don't have to worry about using any fast passes for them. i can use them for regular rides?

jim

yep. Deluxe Premium gives you guaranteed seats for all the SWW shows on the day of your package.

 

[luvallprincesses]

How long is the parade? We have an ADR at 50's PT at 11:20, so with the 10 minute "grace time" should we be okay? (I'm pretty sure I'll really be craving that PBJ Shake and some AC after being in the sun for the parade!)

 

[yulilin3]

How long is the parade? We have an ADR at 50's PT at 11:20, so with the 10 minute "grace time" should we be okay? (I'm pretty sure I'll really be craving that PBJ Shake and some AC after being in the sun for the parade!)

30 minutes including the welcome show on the stage

 

[lovethattink]

Has anyone heard any news about merchandise offerings this year? I have seen the Galactic Gathering flyer but I am wondering if anyone has heard anything else about when we will know what else will be available.

Besides the catalog there will be event T-shirts, mugs, picture frame. Probably a Duffy bear, last year was Yoda Duffy. Artwork. Toys. A small food/drink area with Han Solo Popcorn buckets and Boba Fett helmet mugs. Her Universe merchandise. D-tech, vinylmations, limited edition pins. etc.

 

[mamadragona]

I remember earlier convo about a Lego station at Darth Mall. Will that be just as busy? Same as merch line or different?