Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[yulilin3]

Friday of Weekend III (May 29)

I'm assuming that weekend I and V will see the largest crowds at the parade route because of Ian McDiarmid and Frank Oz.

 

[39CINDERELLA]

coming to a Galaxy near you September 1st 2015

Yay! I am already planning

 

[coluk003]

I do remember some strollers with itty bitty babies in them in the Vader line in 2013, but generally, that line is more constrained/less open than others (and has some tight turns) so CMs were encouraging you to park the stroller if they were more for convenience for older kids. NOT THAT ITTY BITTY BABIES ARE MORE ENTITLED TO STROLLERS. But you know what I mean.

OH the entitlement of some people even that young!. GOSH!!!!!!!!

 

[39CINDERELLA]

If I recall, off-duty cast members were not allowed in DHS that weekend and cast members couldn't use passes for friends/family that weekend either. Also, perhaps people in general were scared off by the anticipated crowds - it was much lighter than expected.

We were there that Friday and thought that too

 

[pookadoo77]

nevermind, lol

 

[mexxican]

Age of Ultron screening is about to start. Hope they play the Star Wars trailer in IMAX 3D!!!

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Age of Ultron screening is about to start. Hope they play the Star Wars trailer in IMAX 3D!!!

Ahhh, we aren't seeing it until Thursday. Then we're watching a double feature with the first at the Alamo Drafthouse. I will be wearing a Star Wars shirt haha.

 

[AngiTN]

I should add that there are stroller parking areas next to reach attraction so you can leave them there, make the line and after riding an attraction get the stroller again

Word to the wise, CMs in charge of stroller corrals will move your stroller more often than not. They rearrange them to condense things as the strollers come and go. And if you leave them in a spot that isn't designated for strollers, since at times they are hard to find, they will move them. So don't panic if it isn't right where you left it. Rarely will they be unmoved.

 

[yulilin3]

Ahhh, we aren't seeing it until Thursday. Then we're watching a double feature with the first at the Alamo Drafthouse. I will be wearing a Star Wars shirt haha.

We're watching it on Thursday as well...excited for Agents of Shield tonight

 

[coluk003]

for those going to DHS soon

http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/back...ring-at-restaurants-and-during-fantasmic!.htm

 

[Music City Mama]

I think this somehow relates to the Rebel Hangar. Thoughts?

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2015/04/food-beverage-tests-at-hollywood-studios.html

http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/back...ring-at-restaurants-and-during-fantasmic!.htm

 

[Music City Mama]

for those going to DHS soon

http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/backlot-express/news/29apr2015-disney's-hollywood-studios-testing-menu-mobile-app-pre-ordering-at-restaurants-and-during-fantasmic!.htm

Posted at the same time!

 

[Music City Mama]

@The Sunrise Student, a big CONGRATS to you!!

 

[hydrotony]

OK, I know this is a ridiculous question, because duh it's Florida it's hot, but I know that Yulilin and ITinkso live in the area. We are coming from CT and it has be barely grazing the 60's on a warm day here lately. I checked the forecast for Orlando and it said 90s already? Is this what I should expect in 2 weeks? When we were there in November, I packed shorts for everyone and then it was 40s. This time, I'm packing "spring" attire, but I'm thinking of swapping out for some tank tops? Thoughts?

It has been pushing 90 degrees some days and I expect that for SWWs or even hotter. Also, go to a dollar store and buy small, cheap collapsible umbrellas for everyone in your group not for the rain but for the shade when in a line under a blinding hot sun.

 

[Willow tree]

A FP question for experienced SSW goers ....... A FP for star tours 11:35-12:35? Can I make this FP if I'm planning on attending the motorcade in the morning?

 

[BobaFettFan]

@The Sunrise Student Getting engaged is awesome, but the wedding planning was almost too much for my wife and I. I had a guest list a mile long and had to trim it hard. In the end, I'm glad I made it short and sweet. That was the longest/shortest most expensive party of my life. Hopefully your planning goes smoothly!

Here is when I asked Mrs. Boba Fett Fan to be my wife in Disney Land. We're right in front of the Walt Disney/Mickey Mouse Statue!

 

[BobaFettFan]

It has been pushing 90 degrees some days and I expect that for SWWs or even hotter. Also, go to a dollar store and buy small, cheap collapsible umbrellas for everyone in your group not for the rain but for the shade when in a line under a blinding hot sun.

I was thinking about bringing one, but now I might bring 2! My wife was talking about how uncomfortable it'll be lugging it around, but I told her it might be outweighed by bursting into flames.

One thing we're doing is bringing "nice" clothes for the evening, but someone said it'll be ridiculous hot even at night???? Should I skip the pants idea and stick with shorts?

 

[Barbara C]

I was on hold for exactly 65 minutes but was able to add one day to our resort reservation so now we'll be able to spend a day in Epcot! Lots of activity on the phone lines but it was worth the wait

 

[yulilin3]

A FP question for experienced SSW goers ....... A FP for star tours 11:35-12:35? Can I make this FP if I'm planning on attending the motorcade in the morning?

The parade ends at 11:30 you'll be fine

 

[yulilin3]

I was thinking about bringing one, but now I might bring 2! My wife was talking about how uncomfortable it'll be lugging it around, but I told her it might be outweighed by bursting into flames.

One thing we're doing is bringing "nice" clothes for the evening, but someone said it'll be ridiculous hot even at night???? Should I skip the pants idea and stick with shorts?

Stick with shorts. It's hot and muggy all day