Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[yulilin3]

I think the outdoor area will be this. And then they will allow Backlot express guests to walk thru the other entrance, it's to the left of this video. I'm going on Sunday and I'll ask the manager

 

[JayLeeJay]

It'll be such a mess with all the tweens. We did Disney Channel when they were held at Wide World of Sports and I've never been so afraid in my life
My daughter did manage to meet the Jonas Bros. Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Zack and Cody, Brenda Song...but you don't know fear until you see a whole bunch of tween and teenage girls running toward you.
I'm sure it'll be better in MK since you have to buy a ticket for it. I wish they would release more info to see if we go at night or not. I'm just interested in are characters, I value my sleep too much I guess and don't want to look like a Zombie on Saturday for SWW

As a former 13-year-old *NSYNC and BSB fan, I would never want to be an adult mixed in with the teens and their idols now. I know how bad it was when I was young and I think it has just gotten worse. I have no desire to be part of it now. I'm glad you made it out alive.

 

[sairell]

We had decided we'd only hit the 24 hour party for a little and do mostly Star Wars Weekends. But now the 3pm parade looks more appealing since ds loves Disney XD and Disney Channel.

My family and I were thinking of doing SWW for the first half of the 22nd and then hopping over to the 24 hour event in Magic Kingdom after Ewok's Tale. If we're driving, any idea how long it's going to take us to get past the tapstiles?

 

[lovethattink]

It'll be such a mess with all the tweens. We did Disney Channel when they were held at Wide World of Sports and I've never been so afraid in my life
My daughter did manage to meet the Jonas Bros. Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Zack and Cody, Brenda Song...but you don't know fear until you see a whole bunch of tween and teenage girls running toward you.
I'm sure it'll be better in MK since you have to buy a ticket for it. I wish they would release more info to see if we go at night or not. I'm just interested in are characters, I value my sleep too much I guess and don't want to look like a Zombie on Saturday for SWW

Wait, the 24-hour event is a special ticket, it's included with regular admission.

I know the info is slow coming. I did update the thread today. And the 24 hour-event Olaf t-shirt arrived for ds today!

http://www.disboards.com/threads/ne...our-mk-event-and-fsf-returns-in-june.3388731/

Previously they had announced the Incredibles dance party, so will the Incredibles be out dancing at Club Chill?

 

[keishashadow]

Congrats on the Graduation!!
Ok I need help with this one: what's HBC?

thank you

sorry re the abbreviation HBC = Hilton Bonnet Creek. Wasn't sure if the construction was concentrated on the DTD side of Epcot Center Drive or not.

I agree. And who knows how quickly tables will turn over. Really glad I stuck with my 4:10 ADR.

after reading this glad I have 2 hours from our ADR until next FP+. Hope people are courteous about it.

 

[Tltorrez]

I think the outdoor area will be this. And then they will allow Backlot express guests to walk thru the other entrance, it's to the left of this video. I'm going on Sunday and I'll ask the manager

That's fairly sizeable.

 

[itsthatdisneygirl]

It'll be such a mess with all the tweens. We did Disney Channel when they were held at Wide World of Sports and I've never been so afraid in my life
My daughter did manage to meet the Jonas Bros. Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Zack and Cody, Brenda Song...but you don't know fear until you see a whole bunch of tween and teenage girls running toward you.

I can attest to this. The BF and I decided to go to Busch Gardens for their F&W only we didn't realize that was the day Austin Mahone was there. I was terrified beyond belief, and I love Walking Dead American Horro Story and all that stuff...still ended up with nightmares and deafness

 

[yulilin3]

Wait, the 24-hour event is a special ticket, it's included with regular admission.

I know the info is slow coming. I did update the thread today. And the 24 hour-event Olaf t-shirt arrived for ds today!

http://www.disboards.com/threads/ne...our-mk-event-and-fsf-returns-in-june.3388731/

Previously they had announced the Incredibles dance party, so will the Incredibles be out dancing at Club Chill?

No, I mean you need a MK ticket,. The Disney Channel Games was a free event, open to everyone at WWoS

 

[yulilin3]

That's fairly sizeable.

To me, there's just no point of sitting outside. First the heat, then you don't get the atmosphere that I'm hoping from inside the place. So I guess if you just want to try the food then people would be fine sitting outside.

 

[lovethattink]

Maybe some of them are Star Wars fans and will be around the studios that weekend too.

 

[soniam]

It'll be such a mess with all the tweens. We did Disney Channel Games when they were held at Wide World of Sports and I've never been so afraid in my life
My daughter did manage to meet the Jonas Bros. Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Zack and Cody, Brenda Song...but you don't know fear until you see a whole bunch of tween and teenage girls running toward you.
I'm sure it'll be better in MK since you have to buy a ticket for it. I wish they would release more info to see if we go at night or not. I'm just interested in are characters, I value my sleep too much I guess and don't want to look like a Zombie on Saturday for SWW

You could just say you are cosplaying the Inquisitor

 

[Tltorrez]

To me, there's just no point of sitting outside. First the heat, then you don't get the atmosphere that I'm hoping from inside the place. So I guess if you just want to try the food then people would be fine sitting outside.

Agree. Not sure why anyone would go for the food. And presumably you'll still have to stand in line, which for me, was the main reason I booked. A TS meal, inside, at CS prices and no wait. The theming is gravy. But you lose all that if you walk-up and sit outside.

 

[HCinKC]

I hope that changes, because it seems nonsensical compared to the DPP.

I don't have VIP, but I would be pretty darn upset to pay that price and not get all the shows when someone paying far less does. Hopefully, for all you VIP folks, that is what you get and the confusion is standard Disney miscommunication.

I agree. And who knows how quickly tables will turn over. Really glad I stuck with my 4:10 ADR.

I was wondering about capacity, too, which could help explain why they opened up that entire week between 1 and 2. Maybe it is down because they want to open up all weeks but are having trouble. I made a Tues in addition to Sun, and DH and I decided to do it Tues as a final fun thing for the fam before going home on Wed. With it being so wonky, it makes me nervous to cancel Sun...whenever I get the chance since, at this point, I can't even try to pass it to the interested DISer.

 

[Bugdozer]

To me, there's just no point of sitting outside. First the heat, then you don't get the atmosphere that I'm hoping from inside the place. So I guess if you just want to try the food then people would be fine sitting outside.

I agree I need to be inside out of the heat

 

[jane2073]

I just got an email from Disney to try the Express Order App. You can use it to pre-order meals on-the-go for Backlot Express and Fantasmic. They are testing through May 18th.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Just received this email -- I had heard about this but not sure I knew people were being emailed to test...

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[Dugette]

I just got an email from Disney to try the Express Order App. You can use it to pre-order meals on-the-go for Backlot Express and Fantasmic. They are testing through May 18th.

I was just going to post this too! Downloaded the app - they'll bring you popcorn at Fantasmic. (and other things there and at Backlot Express).

 

[yulilin3]

they know you're all Guinea Pigs...The word is out!!

 

[Bugdozer]

Lol I got same email

 

[jane2073]

I guess they are trying to move people a little faster!