Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[yulilin3]

No, we'll only be at HWS one night, so can't do F! another night. Maybe we'll attempt waiting up for the 10:30 show though to see both.

I would highly recommend trying to see both.

 

[Tltorrez]

After Chewie you could do GMR or Muppetvision 3D . You could also line up to meet some of the Disney SW characters

Right now I have all the Disney characters planned between SotS and Obi Wan and Beyond but it might not be a bad idea to line up for one set in the morning and catch them right when they come out at 9:00. Then I could stick in Muppet Vision (or GMR if the lines aren't too long) in the afternoon to break up the standing in line in the heat.

 

[MooksterL1]

that's my priority purchase for weekend I. The Han Solo bucket, Boba Fett stein and the Her Universe At At shirt

I hope that shirt makes it to online. I desperately want it and am not going until the last weekend.

 

[Tltorrez]

@yulilin3 What time are you going to line up with the FP+ for SotS? Is there any reason to get there early?

 

[yulilin3]

Right now I have all the Disney characters planned between SotS and Obi Wan and Beyond but it might not be a bad idea to line up for one set in the morning and catch them right when they come out at 9:00. Then I could stick in Muppet Vision (or GMR if the lines aren't too long) in the afternoon to break up the standing in line in the heat.

You should try and get your meet and greets in the morning, especially if they are outside

 

[yulilin3]

I hope that shirt makes it to online. I desperately want it and am not going until the last weekend.

she said the entire collection would be available this weekend. I just want to try it on and not pay for shipping and get the 10% AP discount

 

[yulilin3]

@yulilin3 What time are you going to line up with the FP+ for SotS? Is there any reason to get there early?

I'm thinking of getting there around 2:45pm. Don't see the need to go any earlier, don't want to be in the sun more than we have to

 

[hydrotony]

All of Weekend V should be within the 60 day FP+ window for those staying on site.

Do the fastpass reservations for the SWW talk shows show up on anyone's MDE yet?

 

[yulilin3]

All of Weekend V should be within the 60 day FP+ window for those staying on site.

Do the fastpass reservations for the SWW talk shows show up on anyone's MDE yet?

No everyone is still waiting.

 

[MooksterL1]

she said the entire collection would be available this weekend. I just want to try it on and not pay for shipping and get the 10% AP discount

Great idea trying it on. I have read the line is more junior sized so I am going to size up. I hope I can use my 20% coupon too.

 

[yulilin3]

since the conversation pretty much has died down and everyone is (or should be) basically done planning I wanna know:
What are you most looking forward to, excited about Star Wars Weekends??

 

[Laura C]

The dessert party! And the general buzz of the atmosphere,

 

[HCinKC]

I am most excited to watch ODS! He is going to love meeting all of the characters and having the fun SW themed meals. I am also looking forward to the parade and fireworks.

 

[williamscm3]

I'm most excited for the dessert party/fireworks! My son can be very iffy with meeting characters so it's really just depends on his mood that day to see how that goes...I know we're all gonna love the desserts and fireworks show though!

 

[BobaFettFan]

Getting a picture with Boba Fett and Darth Vader in a dimly lit 50's setting diner. Then ordering extra portions.

 

[alafond83]

I'm really looking forward to the experience of it all and of course spending a lot of money on things that I "have to have"

 

[Monykalyn]

Most excited...hmm never having been before to SWW-it depends on what I am looking at/booking etc!
Super excited to book Galactic Breakfast (Dec)
Super excited to nail down resorts (FEB-changing to Beach Club and walking distance for SWW)
Super Excited to get Fastpasses for the SWW shows
Super excited to design magic bands (thanks to whomever gave the link to magicyourband!!)
Really really super excited to have a FtF package too!!!
Cannot pick one! Especially as the family really has NO IDEA of all these plans!!!! (FtF, magicband skins, shows, breakfast)

 

[Fire14]

Thanks for the info! Maybe I can convince my party to skip Fantasmic! or go to the 2nd show. I really want to see these fireworks.

Anyone know if it is possible to change a Fantasmic Package to a normal ressie?

I know I orig had Fant pkg and switched it because I'm doing Fant. regardless. Also in past we had a Fant pkg. booked for regular dinner and found out we couldn't use TIW discount on pkg. so we said screw the show give us the discount.

 

[pld5]

I'm looking forward to the Sci Fi breakfast. Back in December, I read about it in a few trip reports and then started casually scanning this thread to find out more. That is what helped me change my February trip to a June one. And convince my husband to agree willingly to do a summer trip.

Of course, now thanks to this thread and my obsessive Disney planning tendencies, not only do I have a Galactic Breakfast, I have a Feel the Force Deluxe package, a Jedi Mickey dinner, an appointment for D Tech and have changed my trip so that I can enjoy weekends 4 AND 5. I hope to meet Chewie, and am really looking forward to enjoying the atmosphere of the roaming characters and hopefully meeting some of you fine likeminded folks while there.

 

[dizzyinwdw]

So--our first SWW weekend but will only be there for Fri May 29. Would the premium feel the force package be worthwhile? I have a little one (DS5) and elderly mom and think the reserved spaces for parade and Fireworks would be useful--any input welcome!! TIA!