Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[Venaros]

I too am losing hope on getting a spot. We will be there June 5 and 6th and I need a spot for a family of 4. When I call they always tell me to keep checking back because likely the week of is when people will cancel double bookings.

Iam also looking for June 6th for 4 people.

 

[jtowntoflorida]

I was wondering about park opening as well. Some reviews had recommended getting a cab to get there even earlier for a SWW day. We are NOT looking for any celeb autographs, but we would like to make sure we can have as short a Chewie M&G line as possible so we can snag another M&G (Maul?) and have a little playground time for the 2-year-old before checking in at Min&Bill's about 9:45 or so. It's been about 12 years since I have been to Disney myself so I can't remember the opening line/rope drop scenario at all. If we take the earliest bus from All-Star Music about what time should we arrive at DHS, how far back from turnstiles will we be in relation to how we want our start to go? Weekend V - Sat, June 13

Opening during SWW is different than a regular opening. They'll start letting guests in by 7:35 or so. You're then held on Hollywood Blvd until after the Storm Troopers do an opening show. In 2013, we arrived right when they opened the turnstiles, we had close to zero wait to get in, and then we picked our way through the crowd to the front to get a good spot for JTA. We're staying at BWI and my plan is to start the walk over at 7:10 or so, so we have a 7:30 arrival. When you're not getting celebrity autographs, earlier than that seems unnecessary to me.

 

[yulilin3]

As a first time SWW'er, I never thought about check-out line time. We have a D-tech appt at 2 (rep said to arrive at 1:45), and we were hoping to have a FtF spot for SotS show, which may be around 3 or 3:30, (right?) Weekend V, Sat 6/13. We were thinking that we could shop around Darth's Maul at that time, BYO lightsaber/droid, etc. What should we expect for check-out lines around that time? Or should we try to shop DM prior to our D-tech appt? We have parade, M&G's, and lunch (Pizza Planet) as the only things other going on between 10:30 and SotS.

weekend V in the afternoon will see very light crowds inside Darth's Mall. Maybe 5 minutes to checkout

 

[Candleshoe]

I'm still sitting on the Galactic Breakfast for 4 ppl on June 11. I've been waiting for a DISer or TGMer to coordinate with.

 

[mamadragona]

Ugh, I didn't realize/remember I had book fantasmic show w/my Jedi Mickey dinner. When I went to call for putting on food allergies to the reservation, they were able to fix the email address so I could see it in my reservation list. And I noticed it had the show attached - now I have a Fantasmic show I can't use (since I have FtF, and have always been planning on fireworks as my #1). I thought they could just remove it, but they have to book a non-Fantasmic dinner, and of course there isn't one... Grr - extra money out the door I could be spending on cute Ewoks!! I hate paying for things I'm not going to use. Even if it got you some kind of primo seats at the second show I'd be happy.

So yeah, if anyone wants to trade (Sat 5/16 at 5:10 for 4), LMK.

Sorry for the vent. I'm having a case of the gloomy Mondays. I need a vacation

 

[heart]

Teamanderson and Venaros,
Sent you PM--at least I hope that's what it means when you "start a conversation" with the newer Disboards system.

 

[mom2febgirls]

I didn't do dinner but here's a good review from last year
http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2014/...ning-meal-at-disney-worlds-hollywood-studios/

Thank you so much! That review was very thorough

 

[aggiejnny]

Ugh, I didn't realize/remember I had book fantasmic show w/my Jedi Mickey dinner. When I went to call for putting on food allergies to the reservation, they were able to fix the email address so I could see it in my reservation list. And I noticed it had the show attached - now I have a Fantasmic show I can't use (since I have FtF, and have always been planning on fireworks as my #1). I thought they could just remove it, but they have to book a non-Fantasmic dinner, and of course there isn't one... Grr - extra money out the door I could be spending on cute Ewoks!! I hate paying for things I'm not going to use. Even if it got you some kind of primo seats at the second show I'd be happy.

I had that happen to me last year and I was able to remove the "Fantasmic ticket (and cost) last year at dinnertime. The server just rang up my dinner at the regular price.

 

[kalliyan1]

If I have the VIP package booked, is it recommended to use a FP on another day on any of the shows....I know we get to see them all with the VIP but I don't know if any are worth repeating.

 

[pmaurer74]

Thank you so much! That review was very thorough

great review. I was thinking of canceling our ADR but I think I will keep it now.

 

[mamadragona]

I had that happen to me last year and I was able to remove the "Fantasmic ticket (and cost) last year at dinnertime. The server just rang up my dinner at the regular price.

Thank you!!! Much relief!
*improved Monday outlook*

 

[yulilin3]

If I have the VIP package booked, is it recommended to use a FP on another day on any of the shows....I know we get to see them all with the VIP but I don't know if any are worth repeating.

The shows that vary a little during one weekend are Rebels and Stars off the Saga, just because James Arnold Taylor May ask some different questions, all the others are pretty much scripted. If you are watching them all on your vip day I wouldn't fp them again. If you love one of them you can always go standby

 

[DisneyWishes14]

I'm sorry if this has already been asked. Does anyone know what time we need to check in for the FtF dessert party? Thanks!

 

[jtowntoflorida]

I was looking at my reservations in MDE and just realized that I still have an unneeded H&V at 4:25 for 4 on June 5th. Are there any takers?

 

[momofallsons]

I think you should be fine. Remember that you can bypass the line with the D Tech but you still need to make the line for merchandise, at 11am that should be around, maybe an hour to check out (it could be less)

What is D Tech?

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I believe I will have a Jedi mickey dinner for 4 on Monday... Is that may 24? Up for grabs.

 

[Dugette]

I believe I will have a Jedi mickey dinner for 4 on Monday... Is that may 24? Up for grabs.

Do you mean the 25th? What time?

 

[lovingeire]

What about these for Jawa trading? I thought my boys would like them. But not sure if they're chintzy. Figure it's better than a puzzle piece though! They're shiny, little spaceships and reasonably priced at $5.25 for a dozen.

 

[coluk003]

oh they would love those, afterall they are repair and sellers those jawas.

 

[Candleshoe]

What about these for Jawa trading? I thought my boys would like them. But not sure if they're chintzy. Figure it's better than a puzzle piece though! They're shiny, little spaceships and reasonably priced at $5.25 for a dozen.View attachment 89662

Those are great!! Did you get them at a dollar store?