Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[kalliyan1]

What characters are at the GG event? Is it the Disney SW characters or are there SW characters?

 

[DisneyLove2015]

Those magic shots are awesome! I hope they're out a lot during SWW. I'm still not 100% sold on Memory maker... But that definitely helps sway me towards getting it.

 

[peterb]

June 5th: Friday
7 AM: at the entrance to see Stormtroppers greeting
8 am: boot it over to Chewie. Leave Vader for Saturday morning
830 to 930 FP Star Tours
950 reservation: DTECH me
1040-1130 Galactic breakfast
105 TO 205 FP TSMM
5:20 to 6:20 Supper 50’s cafe
7PM: Obi Wan Show (no FP, just walk in)
the morning is busy. don't know if there is enough time between Chewie, FP at Star tours, and DTECH me at 950AM to get all 3 done
the afternoon is open for walking around and enjoying SWW.(pictures with Darth maul and others in the afternoon if possible.) I have been to WDW many times but this is my first SWW. is the morning possible? thanks peter

 

[Fire14]

Those magic shots are awesome! I hope they're out a lot during SWW. I'm still not 100% sold on Memory maker... But that definitely helps sway me towards getting it.

I am so not a star wars Geek/lover. But I had so much fun doing magic shots during my last Star Wars Weekends. You can always prebuy memory maker and if for some reason you don't get your moneys worth request refund. just can't download photos until you want it for sure to get refund.

 

[itsthatdisneygirl]

Those are awesome!!! How do they fit? I am usually in between a M or a L, depending on if they run large or small.

I would say that they are true to fit...I'm a little top heavy as a woman (if you catch my drift) so I usually have to go with a womans XL or a mans small to make sure the graphic isn't stretched. I will say they look smaller and snugger before you put them on, but don't let that dismay you. Mine fit perfectly fine and can afford a bit of shrinkage from a wash though I think they are preshrunk so and say that you could experience a 5-7% shrinkage. These shirts are so nice in graphic quality and softness and they got to me within days of ordering even with normal shipping. (I swear I don't work for them lol) I'm currently shopping for more.

 

[yulilin3]

June 5th: Friday
7 AM: at the entrance to see Stormtroppers greeting
8 am: boot it over to Chewie. Leave Vader for Saturday morning
830 to 930 FP Star Tours
950 reservation: DTECH me
1040-1130 Galactic breakfast
105 TO 205 FP TSMM
5:20 to 6:20 Supper 50’s cafe
7PM: Obi Wan Show (no FP, just walk in)
the morning is busy. don't know if there is enough time between Chewie, FP at Star tours, and DTECH me at 950AM to get all 3 done
the afternoon is open for walking around and enjoying SWW.(pictures with Darth maul and others in the afternoon if possible.) I have been to WDW many times but this is my first SWW. is the morning possible? thanks peter

it looks completely doable if you are one of the first people in Chewies line you would be riding ST with you fp around 8:30.

I am so not a star wars Geek/lover. But I had so much fun doing magic shots during my last Star Wars Weekends. You can always prebuy memory maker and if for some reason you don't get your moneys worth request refund. just can't download photos until you want it for sure to get refund.

ahem, excuse me

 

[AThrillingChase]

I hope to have some information on the Galactic Breakfast today. Executives are enjoying it right now. Hopefully we'll know about any changes to the menu.

Oooohh. Yes please, the more food news the better!

View attachment 91564 View attachment 91565 Just got some of our SW shirts in the mail from Tee Public today!!! Even more excited now...trying not to spend all my $$$ before SWW but its a struggle

Empire center is amazing. Right up there with my favorite, thought certainly not new, meme, Epcat! I am attaching it because if you google it you come up with a group for the protection of child trafficking and that could look weird on your work computer lol)

 

[msmama]

Somebody mentioned the word bathroom and it got me thinking...

It's been years since I've seen Beauty and the Beast at that theatre. Are there bathrooms in the theater area or just near the entrance (kind of near the entrance to Fantasmic)? If a little one (or a big one, I don't judge) needs a potty break during a show would we be given a FP or something to get back to our seat or must we hold it? Obviously I'll try my hardest to make sure we all go before the shows, but...kids.

 

[yulilin3]

Somebody mentioned the word bathroom and it got me thinking...

It's been years since I've seen Beauty and the Beast at that theatre. Are there bathrooms in the theater area or just near the entrance (kind of near the entrance to Fantasmic)? If a little one (or a big one, I don't judge) needs a potty break during a show would we be given a FP or something to get back to our seat or must we hold it? Obviously I'll try my hardest to make sure we all go before the shows, but...kids.

There are 3 restrooms areas close by.
One right in front of Villains in Vogue on Sunset Blvd. One right next to the entrance to F! (closest one to Theater of the Stars) and one by the entrance to the Rock N Roller Coaster gift shop

 

[slaveone]

Personally I recommend the one near F! entrance. Tends to be generally shorter lines particularly for the handicap stalls if those are needed.

 

[yulilin3]

completely unrelated again and just a heads up for any locals.
Super Hero Headquarter is opening today at DTD West side, next to D Street. All Marvel nerchandise (and I'm stuck in my house )

 

[lvstitch]

Star Wars Day at Disney Store
http://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2015/04/30/star-wars-day-festivities-at-disney-store/

 

[Disney Diva Mom]

Star Wars Day at Disney Store
http://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2015/04/30/star-wars-day-festivities-at-disney-store/

Most important thing - 30% off Star Wars stuff at Disney store starting tomorrow!!! Wa Hoo!!! Thanks for posting.

 

[lovethattink]

What characters are at the GG event? Is it the Disney SW characters or are there SW characters?

I asked. At this point nothing can be officially announced. Last year it was the Disney characters as SW characters and a couple stormtroopers. I was told to watch the GG merchandise event page for any new info. Last year there were rumors about which characters that didn't pan out. So I guess we'll actually find out that day.

 

[jimim]

View attachment 91564 View attachment 91565 Just got some of our SW shirts in the mail from Tee Public today!!! Even more excited now...trying not to spend all my $$$ before SWW but its a struggle

nice. i just ordered two new ones for our june trip. one is sw related the other is big hero six related.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I'll be dashing around with you on the 17th.

The CM on the phone told me about 45 minutes for shopping, but I'm hoping that's the least amount of time we'd have (I was told from 8-8:45ish).

What I still haven't figured out is if it's all connected or if there will be several different check outs because there are several different "stores." Also, the HS map on the Disney website has the SWW Merchandise located noted if anyone is still confused. (https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/hollywood-studios/maps/) Frankly, it confuses me even more.

Awesome!! I should get a lime green Mickey so we can spot each other while dashing around the mall!!

I remember them saying something like 7-7:45am, but I'm not 100% sure. I wish we would get that detailed email they mentioned when I booked!!

At least one of the VIP descriptions from last year said Darth's Mall was first thing, ~7-8am.

This year the Deluxe package gets priority access to the Mall, which I thought meant they could come and go all day and avoid the line. I would think that for the price, VIP would get the same thing, in addition to the private early time. It would help with the entrance line, but not the checkout line.

I do think VIP should have all day priority access for the cost, but I don't remember hearing or seeing that anywhere.

Again... I wish they'd hurry up and send the detailed itinerary email I was told we'd receive before the wknd is upon us...

 

[SalmonPink]

completely unrelated again and just a heads up for any locals.
Super Hero Headquarter is opening today at DTD West side, next to D Street. All Marvel nerchandise (and I'm stuck in my house )

Yay, been looking forward to shopping there on my upcoming trip! I wonder what they'll do with the section of D-Street currently devoted to Marvel. Maybe they'll remove it all, since it'll already be next door, and give that extra space to the SW stuff!

 

[Felipe4]

Star Wars Day at Disney Store
http://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2015/04/30/star-wars-day-festivities-at-disney-store/

DANG IT. I just received my Boba Fett hat and Star Wars magic bandits yesterday!

 

[Beezle2]

These are 2 of our Star Wars tees. Got them at Five Below for $5 each! I was surprised at the weight of them. They are not super thin but more of a medium weight. I was very happy with the price since I had been looking at the $33 Storm Trooper ones on the Disneystore site.

 

[HCinKC]

Whats going on at the Discovery center? We have one like an hour away.

I'm not sure how alike different ones are, so it'd be a good idea to check the site for your specific one, look under events. Ours has the 501st & Rebel Legion come out, plus there is currently a SW exhibit. They also build a large scale figure. Last year was Vader. IIRC, this year is Yoda. The mini build is a SW one (though you still have to pay if you want to keep it).They also usually have some other SW building locations/challenges around, not to keep though. Oh yeah, and a "find all the stormtroopers and maybe you win free passes" challenge or something like that.

completely unrelated again and just a heads up for any locals.
Super Hero Headquarter is opening today at DTD West side, next to D Street. All Marvel nerchandise (and I'm stuck in my house )

Oh. Em. Gee. Disney is truly going to take all of our money.