Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[jacksmommy]

So is seeing the parade a lost cause if you don't want to wait more than an hour and don't have any type of package for reserved seating? If not a lost cause where would you recommend trying to get a spot. We went last year and didn't see the parade either, only 1 day this year for SWW. Trying to weigh our options.

 

[Delilah1310]

question about PMC -
page one says
12:15pm and 2:30 sign ups at ABC Sound Studios (kids only PMC)
4:15pm and 6:00 pm for family edition (no sign ups)

but I was looking at the map back on pg. 731 and that seems to indicate that
12:15 and 4:15 are kid shows (with sign ups)
2:30 and 6:00 pm for family edition (no sign ups)

perhaps I am confused about which shows are eligible to sign up for?
just trying to make a plan A, B, C, and D for our weekend!
I like to be aware of all the possibilities and keep the options open so I can make informed decisions on the fly!

thanks!

 

[MakiraMarlena]

How long are you willing to wait, and what will it mean if your kids aren't up front? It's probably a lost cause if you want to wait on the shady side. I came in before 9 and people were already staking out the curb on the shady side.

 

[yulilin3]

So is seeing the parade a lost cause if you don't want to wait more than an hour and don't have any type of package for reserved seating? If not a lost cause where would you recommend trying to get a spot. We went last year and didn't see the parade either, only 1 day this year for SWW. Trying to weigh our options.

ever since they shortened the route it's been this way. At least an hour and a half for a shady side. If you don't mind standing in the sun you could still grab some spots an hour to 45 minutes before, it's just going to get really hot.
All the spots are fine for viewing the big factor is the sun

 

[yulilin3]

question about PMC -
page one says
12:15pm and 2:30 sign ups at ABC Sound Studios (kids only PMC)
4:15pm and 6:00 pm for family edition (no sign ups)

but I was looking at the map back on pg. 731 and that seems to indicate that
12:15 and 4:15 are kid shows (with sign ups)
2:30 and 6:00 pm for family edition (no sign ups)

perhaps I am confused about which shows are eligible to sign up for?
just trying to make a plan A, B, C, and D for our weekend!
I like to be aware of all the possibilities and keep the options open so I can make informed decisions on the fly!

thanks!

OMG you are absolutely right...my bad.
Let me change that.
You sign up for the kids only one. The Family edition is picked at random

 

[yulilin3]

@Delilah1310 first page fixed, good catch

 

[Brandiwlf]

Can you view the parade on the screen near Hyperion Theater? We have a 9:20 galactic breakfast, what would our best location for a spot at around 10:30 to try to see the parade?

 

[pbb322]

Anyone do D-Tech this weekend? How long did it take (with a reservation, ours is at noon)

 

[mmafan]

Lucas did his face paint like general grievous. Than we went on star tours and he was the rebel spy!!!!!!

 

[mmafan]

 

[yulilin3]

Can you view the parade on the screen near Hyperion Theater? We have a 9:20 galactic breakfast, what would our best location for a spot at around 10:30 to try to see the parade?

yes they show the parade on the jumbotron.
After breakfast head towards Min and Bills and see if you find any spots around that area. You can also try for the Hyperion Theater steps and maybe catch a glimpse of the parade as it ends on the stage. You will still be able to see the entire 501st and Rebel Legion march all the way down to the ST backstage gate

Anyone do D-Tech this weekend? How long did it take (with a reservation, ours is at noon)

I didn't do it but was inside the Mall a couple of times and they were actually encouraging people to get one as walk ups. It looks like it didn't sell. I've heard many reports of people being able to do it way before their reservation time. The entire experience should last no longer than 20 minutes

 

[yulilin3]

Lucas did his face paint like general grievous. Than we went on star tours and he was the rebel spy!!!!!!

Grievous as the Rebel Spy...priceless

 

[jtowntoflorida]

Edited:

This is not the post you're looking for...yulilin was responding to someone else at the same time I was posting and that answered my question!

 

[pbb322]

I didn't do it but was inside the Mall a couple of times and they were actually encouraging people to get one as walk ups. It looks like it didn't sell. I've heard many reports of people being able to do it way before their reservation time. The entire experience should last no longer than 20 minutes

Very helpful, thanks!! On my mommy/son trip in 2013 my DS did it and DH has been jealous ever since so now he must also be turned into a stormtrooper, despite the fact that reservation is complicating my day because my son wants PWC, I will call now and see if I can move D-Tech earlier.

 

[yulilin3]

Very helpful, thanks!! On my mommy/son trip in 2013 my DS did it and DH has been jealous ever since so now he must also be turned into a stormtrooper, despite the fact that reservation is complicating my day because my son wants PWC, I will call now and see if I can move D-Tech earlier.

let us know if you could change it

 

[Delilah1310]

@Delilah1310 first page fixed, good catch

thanks for the clarification ... I though perhaps there was the ability to sign up for either kind of show.

Are you going back this weekend, @yulilin3?
If so, what's on your own agenda?

 

[Candleshoe]

If any of you have asked questions that have not been answered and you are coming weekend II-V please post them again tomorrow so I can get to it. I'm just scanning right now and don't want to leave without an answer if I have it.
So the general consensus is that if I see a Boba Fett stein I should buy it?
I don't want one but would hate for people to come and not get it. How many of you are interested in one and are coming weekends II-V?
I'll do my best

I would very much like two, but at least one. Let me know what's next if you're going to do this.

Updated the videos so there is no more Cast Member talking over the MagicBand sounds! Check them out:

Jedi Mickey - Star Wars Weekends 2015 (LE 2500) - "May the force be with you!":

Jedi Donald - Star Wars Weekends 2015 (LE 2500) - "May the force be with you!":

Thanks! These only make sounds inside HS and only on SWW, right?


Can family stand with you in the Wheelchair section of the parade?

 

[mmafan]

 

[mmafan]

 

[mmafan]