Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[k9muttlover]

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.

THANK YOU! It's worth it to me for the dessert party so we'll keep our booking. Thanks!

 

[Arich01]

Hey, I was able to find an even more ideal time for my H&V ADR on the 5th, and once again, for some reason, it's letting me hold my new one AND my old one. So I have an ADR on June 5th for 4 people at 4:25 now available if you want to try to coordinate so you can get it. It's a little early to eat dinner, but at least you'd be able to catch the fireworks for sure.

Thanks! I really appreciate that! I'm just not sure we'd make it on time since we will be driving that day. I think it's safer to stick with the later dining. I just told my son everything we can do at SWW (shows, parade, fireworks, celebrities) and now he's begging we do all 3 days, lol! We for sure have the Premium package for Saturday and may stick around Sunday too

 

[mamadragona]

My kids can't have dairy (and I really shouldn't either), so we'd be having a Popsicle at 10 am. I'd be fine with smoothies or frozen lemonade as a sub for soda and ice cream.

Ugh, that reminds me. I forgot to add allergies to our FtF res ( for the dessert party). I hope the kids can still have fun stuff to eat.

So, a little OT. My kids birthdays are about a month on either side of our trip -my son's is a little later. Both have said the want to celebrate their birthday at Disney. Is is okay to add a birthday note even if it isn't on their birthday or even in their birthday month? If so, would you add it to one ADR or all?

Lastly, re:viewing. I am pretty short, so when we say viewing for parade for good viewing needs an hour wait even with PP, does that just mean perfect spots, or even spots for the vertically challenged?

 

[AThrillingChase]

I don't order appetizers, entrees, drinks and desserts at TS meals. It'll be either an entree or a couple appetizers and drinks. No desserts. desserts at TS aren't that good.

My go-to will be the Brown Derby lounge (lounges are not counter or quick service. they pretty much are a table service without the huge menu.)

I was wondering how crazy the lounge would be this trip. Since it sort of has a view of the stage.

My kids can't have dairy (and I really shouldn't either), so we'd be having a Popsicle at 10 am. I'd be fine with smoothies or frozen lemonade as a sub for soda and ice cream.

Ugh, that reminds me. I forgot to add allergies to our FtF res ( for the dessert party). I hope the kids can still have fun stuff to eat.

So, a little OT. My kids birthdays are about a month on either side of our trip -my son's is a little later. Both have said the want to celebrate their birthday at Disney. Is is okay to add a birthday note even if it isn't on their birthday or even in their birthday month? If so, would you add it to one ADR or all?

Lastly, re:viewing. I am pretty short, so when we say viewing for parade for good viewing needs an hour wait even with PP, does that just mean perfect spots, or even spots for the vertically challenged?

Frozen lemonade sounds delicious! I went for my actual birthday weekend last year I think it was, but my mom's bday is 2-3 weeks later and they put her on the reservations as having one also.

 

[Felipe4]

So, a little OT. My kids birthdays are about a month on either side of our trip -my son's is a little later. Both have said the want to celebrate their birthday at Disney. Is is okay to add a birthday note even if it isn't on their birthday or even in their birthday month? If so, would you add it to one ADR or all?

I mean, I've been adding the note that we're celebrating BF's birthday and our dating anniversary early. Technically my birthday comes before his - but they don't have Star Wars Weekends during his birthday!

 

[Itinkso]

I just wonder if it's so vague as the Deluxe peeps will have opportunity to walk after parade and maybe the logistics of snacks/walking/cleaning up is too much to handle?

That was my first thought, too, until the DPB post. But then, DD, when she is in a role where she has a radio, calls for "cleanup services" throughout the day, so, it's not like DHS isn't used to dropped messes.

A custodial CM can follow behind with a broom and dustpan - like how parades have someone following the equestrian units!

 

[MakiraMarlena]

Last year there was a strawberry fruit bar in addition to the Mickey bars so they had non-dairy options then.

 

[OZMom]

My kids can't have dairy (and I really shouldn't either), so we'd be having a Popsicle at 10 am. I'd be fine with smoothies or frozen lemonade as a sub for soda and ice cream.

Ugh, that reminds me. I forgot to add allergies to our FtF res ( for the dessert party). I hope the kids can still have fun stuff to eat.

So, a little OT. My kids birthdays are about a month on either side of our trip -my son's is a little later. Both have said the want to celebrate their birthday at Disney. Is is okay to add a birthday note even if it isn't on their birthday or even in their birthday month? If so, would you add it to one ADR or all?

Lastly, re:viewing. I am pretty short, so when we say viewing for parade for good viewing needs an hour wait even with PP, does that just mean perfect spots, or even spots for the vertically challenged?

You can call back and add the food allergy.

When we went in November we "Celebrated" my DS4's birthday, even though it was about a month beforehand. When we would call to book they'd ask "what are we celebrating" and that was the closest celebration I could think of! I don't think anyone is going to ask for birth certificate. lol I would add it to your room reservation, that should add it to all ADR's and you can also have them wear buttons. A lot of people say they get all these extra's on their birthdays, but I would not go in expecting it. My son got lots of "Happy Birthday's" but nothing beyond that. He felt like a rock star every time a CM said "Happy Birthday Zenny", he had no idea how they knew his name so he felt famous We didn't expect anything, and until I started reading some of the other boards after the trip, we didn't realize we had "missed out" on anything.

 

[yulilin3]

My kids can't have dairy (and I really shouldn't either), so we'd be having a Popsicle at 10 am. I'd be fine with smoothies or frozen lemonade as a sub for soda and ice cream.

Ugh, that reminds me. I forgot to add allergies to our FtF res ( for the dessert party). I hope the kids can still have fun stuff to eat.

So, a little OT. My kids birthdays are about a month on either side of our trip -my son's is a little later. Both have said the want to celebrate their birthday at Disney. Is is okay to add a birthday note even if it isn't on their birthday or even in their birthday month? If so, would you add it to one ADR or all?

Lastly, re:viewing. I am pretty short, so when we say viewing for parade for good viewing needs an hour wait even with PP, does that just mean perfect spots, or even spots for the vertically challenged?

you can celebrate whenever and whatever you want while at Disney. I would add it to all of your ADR just so the server knows that it's their celebration trip
As for the view. I am also on the short side and I like to have a good view. I wait longer just because I do want a great view. You can line up around 9:45am to get a front row for the kids and you can stand or sit behind them
As for allergies, I asked her on the blog post as well. My DD is not allergic per se but highly intolerant of a lot of things, primarily dairy and sugar (cruel right?) she can have small amounts but if she eats an entire cupcake, for example, her stomach starts hurting bad. I would suggest finding Babycake cupcakes, they have them almost at all resorts, at AK and a dedicated bakery at DTD. Their products are awesome and they taste good.Still have to wait and see if she answers about the food allergies

 

[Itinkso]

was wondering how crazy the lounge would be this trip. Since it sort of has a view of the stage.

The maps that show the "Center Stage" have it placed angled on the right side of the open courtyard area so the view of the Chinese Theater isn't blocked. It seems from HBD Lounge, you may only get a side view of all that's happening on the stage.

You'd be able to hear everything. We were in HBD right before the fireworks last year and we could hear some of the dance party music.

 

[yulilin3]

The maps that show the "Center Stage" have it placed angled on the right side of the open courtyard area so the view of the Chinese Theater isn't blocked. It seems from HBD Lounge, you may only get a side view of all that's happening on the stage.

You'd be able to hear everything. We were in HBD right before the fireworks last year and we could hear some of the dance party music.

I have to remind myself to check out the progress of whatever they're doing behind the walls where the Hat was. I know by the DPB that the stage will be placed off centered (at least that's what he said)I just can't seem to visualize it.
It's basically almost a month before the first SWW and I know in the past the SWW stage has been put up about 2 weeks before the first weekend

 

[peterb]

i have my fast passes for june 5,6,7 . as an example i have a fp for TSMM for 105 to 205 on june 5th. if we show up at 105 what time should i expect to complete the ride? i have a star tours FP for 240-340. just trying to gage how time is spent waiting in line, doing the ride and then onto the next. thanks for all you help..peter

 

[MakiraMarlena]

I think it will take you about 15 -20 minutes to totally clear the ride, including possibly waiting a bit to board it and completing the ride itself. Not including any possible unplanned ride stoppages.

 

[yulilin3]

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Cherice from CA on April 7th, 2015 at 5:53 pm
Can you clarify if snacks will be offered at the parade as they were last year? I have been seeing only water and soda, which is very disappointing. Thanks!

Rachel Brent on April 8th, 2015 at 1:09 pm
Yes, snacks will be offered.

 

[Cluelyss]

i have my fast passes for june 5,6,7 . as an example i have a fp for TSMM for 105 to 205 on june 5th. if we show up at 105 what time should i expect to complete the ride? i have a star tours FP for 240-340. just trying to gage how time is spent waiting in line, doing the ride and then onto the next. thanks for all you help..peter

I don't think I've ever waited longer than 10-15 minutes for a ride FP, so while some rides are longer than others, I usually budget about a 1/2 into my plans for a ride FP+. Touring plans can give you the exact length of each ride as well.

 

[yulilin3]

she answered my question. I feel so special
yulady from FL on April 7th, 2015 at 6:27 pm
could you clarify where each dessert party for each package will be? Are they all in the same area?

Rachel Brent on April 8th, 2015 at 1:06 pm
The dessert party will take place in the same area for both packages. However, they do have separate check-in areas: dessert party check in for Feel the Force Premium Package guests is across from Min & Bill’s, Feel the Force Premium Deluxe guests will check-in for the dessert party across from Brown Derby.

 

[Cluelyss]

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Cherice from CA on April 7th, 2015 at 5:53 pm
Can you clarify if snacks will be offered at the parade as they were last year? I have been seeing only water and soda, which is very disappointing. Thanks!

Rachel Brent on April 8th, 2015 at 1:09 pm
Yes, snacks will be offered.

Offered....or available??? Offered sounds like there may be a price attached.....??

 

[yulilin3]

Hi,
Would you please clarify the exact specifics for each package? The dessert parties for each package are in separate areas? The firework viewing areas are in separate locations? Is there seating in the deluxe package for the dessert party? With the deluxe package how much time in advance must one show up to assured a reserved seat? Dr. Internet is awash with varying bits of information most claimed to be received from Disney cast members when booking their packages. LOL at the all the snack questions

Rachel Brent on April 8th, 2015 at 10:10 am
For the Legends of the Force: Star Wars Celebrity Motorcade there are different viewing areas, Premium viewing is near Min & Bill’s Dockside Diner, and Deluxe viewing is near the start of the parade, near the MyMagic+ Service Center. Symphony in the Stars fireworks and Star Wars-themed dessert party is the same for both Feel the Force packages. With the Feel the Force Premium Deluxe Package you get everything in the Premium Package plus access to ALL of the Celebrity Talk Shows in Theater of the Stars on the day of the package (versus reserved seating for your choice of (1) Celebrity Talk Show with the Premium Package), priority access to Darth’s Mall on the day of the package, and the commemorative lanyard and credential.

 

[tinkerpea]

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)

I have the deluxe one on the 15th I'll be sure to.take pics etc and report back, as I've found the info on here invaluable indwelling me decide bits for our very first sww

 

[yulilin3]

Offered....or available??? Offered sounds like there may be a price attached.....??

I'm pretty sure it's included