Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[lovingeire]

So I just booked the DP FTF for June 6th. The problem is our Galactic Breakfast is for 9:45 I know we don't know for sure how many people are in the parade viewing area but would we still be allowed entry at 10:45? We'll just get the drinks and snacks if offered.

Also, unrelated but I just got these in the mail! My magic band skins. No Star Wars because I want to buy one there so it'll make sound effects

These are fabulous! I ordered some from Fantasy Bands - SW for the oldest boys. I figure if they want the fancy bands they can spend their souvenir money on them, but my guess is the younger would rather have toys. I'd never heard of this company, but will have to check them out!

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.

C'mon Mickey bars, and any other refreshing midday snacks! Make mama, and her three kids, happy!

 

[AuntieK]

Just read through the DPB comments and am cracking up at all of the snack comments. We SWW fans sure are Mickey Bar obsessed.

 

[Disney Diva Mom]

Just read through the DPB comments and am cracking up at all of the snack comments. We SWW fans sure are Mickey Bar obsessed.

Me too. LOL. Happy to see "snack" mentioned, but lots of room for interpretation there. Can't wait for reports from weekend I to get some details from Dis'ers.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Just read through the DPB comments and am cracking up at all of the snack comments. We SWW fans sure are Mickey Bar obsessed.

DPB people MUST have made the connection by now -- groups of people almost simultaneously asking the same questions... DISers!!

 

[lovingeire]

Just read through the DPB comments and am cracking up at all of the snack comments. We SWW fans sure are Mickey Bar obsessed.

I was going to ask but figured others had it covered! Fingers crossed for answers in the morning! If not we'll have to trust the weekend 1 guinea pigs!

 

[tschaan]

So, are the Star Wars adult beverages available during the week, or only on the weekends?

 

[Itinkso]

So, are the Star Wars adult beverages available during the week, or only on the weekends?

Only on the weekends. There will be pop-up bars outside of SciFi and H&V. Last year there were drinks served in Darth Mall.

 

[AThrillingChase]

I was going to ask but figured others had it covered! Fingers crossed for answers in the morning! If not we'll have to trust the weekend 1 guinea pigs!

I will treat my duty with the utmost respect.

Only on the weekends. There will be pop-up bars outside of SciFi and H&V. Last year there were drinks served in Darth Mall.

And they sell out!! I won't lie, that was 50% of the reason why I am doing FtF. I can't risk it again!

 

[Felipe4]

Only on the weekends. There will be pop-up bars outside of SciFi and H&V. Last year there were drinks served in Darth Mall.

When we realized they were available last year during dinner at Hollywood Brown Derby (we went without knowing it was SWW!), our server snuck out and got them for us! He was awesome.

 

[Itinkso]

And they sell out!! I won't lie, that was 50% of the reason why I am doing FtF. I can't risk it again!

We were there the very last SWW day and the Death Star glow cubes were sold out as well as the lightsabers... I had wanted them as a cool souvenir even though my DH would have had to drink both!

 

[julluvsdisney]

Tell me that I need to get the 69.00 Package. I feel like I need this in my life. Do I ? Seems like it is worth it! Am I wrong?

 

[tschaan]

They sell out when? We are going weekend 2 on Friday the 22nd. Do I need to stake them out before lunch or do you mean they'll be gone by the end of the day?

 

[coluk003]

Tell me that I need to get the 69.00 Package. I feel like I need this in my life. Do I ? Seems like it is worth it! Am I wrong?

Actually i would get the 99 dollar one, it definitely has its value and will get you into most things people want and will free up that tier one FP for TSMM or RnR or GMR Not sure of your dates bu the 99 dollar package has a few other things to off, like all FP for the shows and this means you dont have to be in line at 830 or 9am for the 10am opening to get the credentials to choose that one show

 

[coluk003]

@tschaan my days can be off, but they ran out like the first or second weekend last year, and as far as i remember never got more in. This is off memory and from what i remember reading

 

[lovethattink]

I feel like I'm the only one NOT buying a package.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

I feel like I'm the only one NOT buying a package.

You aren't. My husband & I did the package last year. We enjoyed it but we feel no desire to do it this year.

 

[BobaFettFan]

This will probably be the only SWW I ever go to. I can make another 100 dollars. I can never make more time.

 

[lovethattink]

You aren't. My husband & I did the package last year. We enjoyed it but we feel no desire to do it this year.

We did it last year too, twice. Same with the FSF premium package.

I really enjoyed them.

But for the 2nd FSF we ended up taking the ice cream and going to a better spot for parade viewing.

 

[keats_c]

We aren't doing the packages either, I have FP the Rebels show for my 6yo son. He wanted to get Ian's autograph and was not happy when he found out that Ian wasn't doing autographs. We are just going to take in all the Star Wars scenery and enjoy watching. He is doing his "Jedi Mickey day" on the Wednesday before the 1st SWW so we have two days of HS. Fun times!!

 

[yulilin3]

Question re: Feel the Force Premium Package. We are considering doing this, but it would be the day we fly in. We'd miss the motorcade but could easily make it in time for SotS and the dessert party. Is this do-able or would it be a waste?

If it's a waste of money is completely your decision. But you can book and get your wristband/credentials at Guest Relations if you miss the parade portion of the package.

@yulilin3 here's what I've got so far and could use some of your advice in either moving things and where to put in Darths Mall.

Get to the park around 6:30am. id like to be as close to the rope as possible if not AT the rope. I'm a bit short, but im also an adult so not sure if id ask or if anyone would let me get in front of them.
Run over to chewie and get a picture, I can live without it but id be pretty disappointed if i didn't do it. He comes out at 8:00Am correct?
Breakfast is at 8:10Am at sci fi.
Hopefully have sister 2 in line for the credentials at 9AM ( we have the 99 dollar package)
Watch the parade, geek out as im in the back of the parade route up to the stage. Maybe if they let us ill wave at all the little jedi, I really do love kids )
After that and the stage show, go over to ST for 11:35 AM - 12:35 PM FP
FP for Show BtF rebels(so excited for this)at 1:45(from package)
2:10 PM - 3:10 PM TSMM FP
3;15 star of the saga ( excited more for the preshow then anything lol)
5:50-6:05 Little mermaid
Ewok Tale My Short Story 5:15pm
Obi Wan and Beyond 7pm

Summon the Force Pre Show and Symphony in the Stars 9:30pm
Where would you slot in the mall and the great movie ride? I know my sister wants to do GMR, me its really lame and outdated lol but its not all about me

Ill probably ask again once the weekends actually start to see if anything changes on this year recommendations, buts hows that look.

Sorry for all the details

It looks good, a couple of things though:
you don't need to get your credentials at 9am for the Deluxe Premium Package ($99) that's too early. It'll be closer to 10am. The TSMM fp is smacked right in the middle of the 2 shows, it'll take you a total of about 30 min. at the least to walk over to TSMM ride with fp and walk back to the theater. It's doable but a little tight. Same for VotLM you might make it in time or that show but it'll be tight and then leaving and going back to Obi Wan. I guess you could try to put GMR after Obi Wan and before the parade. I would go to Darth's Mall right after breakfast before the DPP. Hope this helps

I meant that we have pretty much guaranteed seats. I keep seeing posts about people with fast passes for the show talking about being in line an hour before the show. I was double checking that I don't need to do that and will still get seats.

yes, everyone with a package and fp and obviously the VIP experience will have guaranteed seats. Only people on standby don't have one

Itinkso, thanks for the info and idea to go to the second Fantasmic. I have tentatively booked the Feel the Force Premium Package. The Deluxe was sold out. Does anyone have any thoughts about how crowded the reserved viewing area will be for the parade and the fireworks.

If it's like last year it'll be crowded but not unbearable shoulder to shoulder. For the parade it'll be around 2 to 3 rows deep with children sitting in the front. For the dessert and fireworks it was very nice, plenty of room to walk around in the area. Not sure how many are being sold this year compared to last