Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Woot woot they approved my witchy comment where I basically called her out

Wow -- I feel like Disney should (but won't) get props for that.

 

[The Sunrise Student]

I GIVE UP. Those going on May 15, using ANY of the packages or none at all, PLEASE REPORT BACK!!

LOL!

I'll be there on May 17 doing VIP and will share here.

My FtF Premium Package is May 16th 1st weekend, I will be sure to let you know what happens... my Deluxe isn't until May 23rd however but I plan to do a full report on the differences and pros and cons in my trip report! (see signature line for link)

 

[yulilin3]

I've asked 3 questions, none have been answered. I fear CM at the entrance are going to have a picture of me and glare when I come into SWW this year

 

[lovethattink]

I hope for the price of the galactic gathering the lightsaber ones make noise!

I'm still bummed that those won't be available for purchase outside that event. I don't like the others they've shown as being for sale this year to all.

I'm not holding me breath. But, yes, it would be nice!

I'm not a fan of the Mickey or Donald bands. The light sabers are pretty cool though.

 

[sunnygal041]

I posted a snack-related question there, too. No repsonse.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I've asked 3 questions, none have been answered. I fear CM at the entrance are going to have a picture of me and glare when I come into SWW this year

You know what? I was thinking about that!! Look out!!

 

[yulilin3]

My DPP is May 16. I'll be posting as the day goes on . Wait @The Sunrise Student your package is the 16th? isn't that the day you are marching?

 

[Candleshoe]

I've asked 3 questions, none have been answered. I fear CM at the entrance are going to have a picture of me and glare when I come into SWW this year

All the greatest heros make enemies. Never fear, you're our heroine!
They'll send Boba Fett after you!

 

[MakiraMarlena]

i've got premium on both 5/16 and 5/23. I believe I have some friends who have a package on the 15th but I don't know which package.

 

[yulilin3]

You know what? I was thinking about that!! Look out!!

Maybe it's time to go as Darth Yulilin...enticing people to ask questions to get clear answers on the packages they have booked

 

[slaveone]

Honestly I think they have that moment when I get in line for Jungle cruise. I know more spiels then the current skippers but I usually will let them do there preferred.

 

[slaveone]

Honestly I think they have that moment when I get in line for Jungle cruise. I know more spiels then the current skippers but I usually will let them do there preferred.

 

[AThrillingChase]

Wow I was behind!

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!

Just a small note here, that I am available to consume unwanted drinks. I will take one for the team.

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?

As others said, it is a personal choice. haha. But, FWIW we are thrilled to do it - and by we I mean two 30 year old girls. We don't need a front row parade spot so we won't wait all that long, but we do like enough space to bend our elbows and not smell burning flesh 2 inches from us in 11am Florida sun. That plus the desserts, and a few drinks (I WILL be trying all of them after being sold out last time) and being able to use our FP for TSMM instead of the show, definitely worth it to us. We both agreed it was a good price. I mean I'd spend $30 trying the 3 drink offerings alone.

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?

We tried to get them around 7:30 ish day 1 in 2013. They only had 2 options then. My mother ran between every bar stand she could find to get me one, and finally found a bartender who poured what he had left and just added vodka or whatever it was to fill the cup. While much appreciated, I'd really like to try the rest! We had regular glow cubes then, none of the fun death stars.

we shall carry y'all forward!

somebody mentioned thinking the dessert parties would be separate but FW viewing for all in the hub. Has that question been answered "officially"? imo vague at best based upon Disney's descriptions:

Deluxe: A reserved viewing location for the nightly Symphony in the Stars fireworks show, paired with…A Star Wars-themed dessert party with specialty alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

Premium: Guest check-in for the fireworks and for the dessert party is located across from the Brown Derby entrance on Hollywood Boulevard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The fireworks viewing location and dessert party is at the hub of Disney’s Hollywood Studios—on the right side approaching the Great Movie ride.

Yuellin mentioned the stage could be moved closer to the GMR, sounds like she's right on as usual!

First, hello fellow guinea pig. I can't stop laughing at this photo. I really hope you somehow make a sign or a tshirt with this on it lol. Also, I took the line about the viewing location to be applicable to both packages.

So now that I have booked FTF premium and get a single show selection I am considering dropping my fastpass for the rebels show. What is the opinion for availability for this show day of at FTF check in. I would think this may be a popular one among kids, but feel stars of the saga will be more popular one the first weekend. Or if I wait til I get the FTF show selection and change the fastpass day of, whats the chance I can still get a toy story fastpass.

We will be there on Fri and Sun, so I am planning on using my FtF ticket for SOTS since it sounds like it has seating even in front of the FP people, however slight that may be. I am also going to drop my SOTS FP I currently have for Friday for TSMM, in hopes of all of that working out and figuring I couldn't change it day off. So instead, I have FP SOTS on Sunday just in case we can't get in Friday. First weekend there are fewer shows we want to see - we aren't interested in rebels so we just want to do SOTS and Obi-wan, which we are willing to wait a half hour for on Sunday because we don't need great seats.

 

[yulilin3]

This shirt needs to be made:
Star Wars Weekend I Guinea Pigs

 

[mmafan]

I GIVE UP. Those going on May 15, using ANY of the packages or none at all, PLEASE REPORT BACK!!

LOL!

I'll be there on May 17 doing VIP and will share here.

I will ill be there FTF on the 15 VIP on the 16

 

[Candleshoe]

Maybe it's time to go as Darth Yulilin... [snip]

 

[mmafan]

This short needs to be made:
Star Wars Weekend I Guinea Pigs
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that will be me.........lol

 

[lvstitch]

Are you clear on how large each tour group is; how many per guide?

My understanding is 40 people, 2 guides. I have read some reviews from last year and they even split the group up to ride what they wanted (between Rock and Roller Coaster and Tower of Terror).

 

[jimim]

The lightsaber and death star glow cubes were available from the pop up bars all day, they opened around 1pm if I'm not mistaken. There was two on either side of the event stage, one by Brown Derby and Starring Rolls, one by 50s Prime Time and H&V and one by Mama Melrose. Also one inside Darth's Mall.


remember that with the removal of the Hat the stage can be placed further down, closer to GMR. The Hat took a lot of space so this will open it more for people to have spots for the parade.

with regards to the parade. . . so is being up at the premium parade spot better than the deluxe spot down at beginning of park then? with the deluxe spot you won't be able to see the preshow?

 

[AThrillingChase]

This shirt needs to be made:
Star Wars Weekend I Guinea Pigs
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or...a LANYARD. You think you can stop us with your wristbands disney! I've got news for you, the premium areas are going to be filled with these.

Re: snacks - they could honestly give me the kids meal bag of grapes and I'd be happy. I also asked the blog what it was, but I just want something on principal now because they offered it last year. And I will 100% flash the article and demand my snack. Which is good since I'm going May 15th so maybe then they will have to offer it to everyone after!