Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[MickeyMinnieMom]

You did SWW perfectly! We did VIP on Sunday and RH on Monday, but next time we'll plan on a third day to try to get everything in!

Alas we can't go for weekend 2; DS has already committed to taking care of the dogs of two of our neighbors for the Memorial Day weekend. Perhaps we'll consider weekend 3.

If you do go back for wknd 3, report back! I think we'll have to wait until next year, so I need to live vicariously through everyone here...

 

[Felipe4]

Any DISers take OZ doing the memory maker? Trying to decide if it's worth it...

 

[Delphinus317]

Any DISers take OZ doing the memory maker? Trying to decide if it's worth it...

I am. I'll be there with my DS9 for 5 days & don't want to miss any opportunity for photos.

 

[cinder-ellah]

Thank you for the update @yulilin3, about the Dessert Party for DPP and the PP.
Our group of 5 had the DPP (was able to get it the first day announced here) and I was able to add a last minute family member with a PP (thanks to Obi-Wan and DisneyDiningBuddy).

At the time we had our packages, the dessert party was to be a combined area. (We knew parade viewing etc were all separate).
At the parade viewing area @yulilin3 told us the dessert party had been changed to 2 separate area's. Darn .....
I did stop at Guest Services after the parade just to confirm this (not that I doubted @yulilin3 ).
Sammi was the most delightful CM that greeted me there. I told her of our groups dynamics and SWW Packages and just wanted to confirm the update about the Dessert Party. She asked if I could wait abit and came back a few minutes later with a Pass for our 6th family member allowing her to join us at the Fireworks / Dessert Party.
Wow ! Pixie Dust is powerful !
I did not go in to Guest Services demanding or expecting them to do that. Just inquiring.....
I thanked her immensely (they certainly did not have to do that).
I also asked if I could talk to her supervisor (who came out immediately) and thanked her & Disney and told her that Sammi's attitude was superb when she was talking to me. Very welcoming, cheerful and didn't act like I was bothering her/them.
Thank you Disney & a great big Thank You @yulilin3 for the update.
And yes, we had a very Galactic Blast at the Fireworks/Dessert Party !

 

[Disney Diva Mom]

Any DISers take OZ doing the memory maker? Trying to decide if it's worth it...

Yup, buy it every trip. That way we can make sure not to miss any photo ops. If you decide to get it, order online at least 3 days in advance so you can save $30. (Used to save $50!! If bought in advance!)

 

[bgg319]

Good Morning !
Just got home late last night from a fabulous fun SWW with DPP.
Character Palooza waiting area CM would not give us a clue as to whether or not the Palooza would be taking place. Above characters plus Tiana were there. Very quiet area once we were in. Fun !

I am so far behind here..... Going to catch up and post my experiences.

A great big "Thank You" to Yulilin3 and her daughter.

What time was you there? Thanks.

 

[Disaholic73]

I am. I'll be there with my DS9 for 5 days & don't want to miss any opportunity for photos.[/QUOTE

Any DISers take OZ doing the memory maker? Trying to decide if it's worth it...

I am as well for same reason.

 

[yulilin3]

What time was you there? Thanks.

6:15pm

 

[cinder-ellah]

Thank you for the update @yulilin3, about the Dessert Party for DPP and the PP.
Our group of 5 had the DPP (was able to get it the first day announced here) and I was able to add a last minute family member with a PP (thanks to Obi-Wan and DisneyDiningBuddy).

At the time we had our packages, the dessert party was to be a combined area. (We knew parade viewing etc were all separate).
At the parade viewing area @yulilin3 told us the dessert party had been changed to 2 separate area's. Darn .....
I did stop at Guest Services after the parade just to confirm this (not that I doubted @yulilin3 ).
Sammi was the most delightful CM that greeted me there. I told her of our groups dynamics and SWW Packages and just wanted to confirm the update about the Dessert Party. She asked if I could wait abit and came back a few minutes later with a Pass for our 6th family member allowing her to join us at the Fireworks / Dessert Party.
Wow ! Pixie Dust is powerful !
I did not go in to Guest Services demanding or expecting them to do that. Just inquiring.....
I thanked her immensely (they certainly did not have to do that).
I also asked if I could talk to her supervisor (who came out immediately) and thanked her & Disney and told her that Sammi's attitude was superb when she was talking to me. Very welcoming, cheerful and didn't act like I was bothering her/them.
Thank you Disney & a great big Thank You @yulilin3 for the update.
And yes, we had a very Galactic Blast at the Fireworks/Dessert Party !

(Eck ! Didn't mean to underline everything)

What time was you there? Thanks.

There was a small line at 8pm, they opened at 8:30pm. I shared a bench with @yulini3 & her daughter before it opened and updated her on my results from Guest Services.
Be aware of where to line up. Our group had split up earlier and were to meet there. But they got lost & some CM's told them the wrong location. If in doubt of one CM's info keep asking. The events can be new for some of the CM's and they are still learning. I'm sure it's over whelming to them also.

 

[cinder-ellah]

6:15pm

6:15pm[/QUOTE

(Eck ! Didn't mean to underline everything)

There was a small line at 8pm, they opened at 8:30pm. I shared a bench with @yulini3 & her daughter before it opened and updated her on my results from Guest Services.
Be aware of where to line up. Our group had split up earlier and were to meet there. But they got lost & some CM's told them the wrong location. If in doubt of one CM's info keep asking. The events can be new for some of the CM's and they are still learning. I'm sure it's over whelming to them also.

LOL ! I think I have jet lag..... I answered about this, but the question was about the Palooza.

 

[yulilin3]

What time was you there? Thanks.

oops. I thought you were asking about characterpalooza, sorry

 

[tigger1972]

If you do go back for wknd 3, report back! I think we'll have to wait until next year, so I need to live vicariously through everyone here...

Will do. I think it's only natural for everyone to linger on this thread for a while after they return home from SWW. Something about not wanting the Disney SWW Magic to end perhaps?

 

[Felipe4]

oops. I thought you were asking about characterpalooza, sorry

Oooh. Did you meet any non SW characters for Characterpalooza? I know Aladdin and Jasmine frequent it and I'll be somewhat dressed as Jasmine on that day.

 

[yulilin3]

Oooh. Did you meet any non SW characters for Characterpalooza? I know Aladdin and Jasmine frequent it and I'll be somewhat dressed as Jasmine on that day.

@cinder-ellah did characterpalooza Saturday at 6:15pm.

 

[xApril]

I know. You can ask for the very last fp of Vanessa's last session. It's at 6pm. That's what we did last weekend with Tiya

Do you think his show will be done in time if it starts at 5:15? Can't remember how long it was.

 

[yulilin3]

Do you think his show will be done in time if it starts at 5:15? Can't remember how long it was.

the site says 45 min. I don't remember being that long. I guess you could leave by 5:50pm and make it?
Are you coming this weekend or next weekend?

 

[cinder-ellah]

Oooh. Did you meet any non SW characters for Characterpalooza? I know Aladdin and Jasmine frequent it and I'll be somewhat dressed as Jasmine on that day.[/QUOTE

@cinder-ellah did characterpalooza Saturday at 6:15pm.

Seem like we waited forever ! We arrived at 5:45pm and it felt more like 6:30 that they opened the gates (not totally positive). People started leaving that were waiting & expecting it to open at 6:15. CM's wouldn't tell us anything..... I was even told by 1 CM that is was by the main stage for the main Star Wars show (?)
As we were all about to give up I approached the last CM that came out from the side and asked if "he" had any clue as to whether or not it was happening......he said quietly that he was not allowed to say it was to take place, but....... stay around, he saw them lining up and getting ready to open the gates. We thanked him immensely.

 

[xApril]

the site says 45 min. I don't remember being that long. I guess you could leave by 5:50pm and make it?
Are you coming this weekend or next weekend?

I'm going this week. I have to skip next week since I'll be in California. I think it's gonna cut it too close so I will just have to miss her this year.

 

[gatorheather]

Have to share with people that will understand my excitement. My DD6 and I are going weekend IV just the 2 of us because oldest DD and DH have to work now. My DH is retired military and has been unemployed for a couple years. This week he got a job offer from a small local company that makes movie props and models. The owners are also huge SW fans, perfect fit for him.
To celebrate, I have talked him in to going with DD6 and I to SWW on Sunday. We are only 2 hours away so it took all of my will power to not go last weekend. I'm wondering though, what do you think the chances are of getting RH reservations or even just walk up when they open? I desperately want to try it out but already have dinner reservations for our trip in 2 weeks.
Also, who should I stalk to try and get DD6 in the parade? She has the cutest Chewie dress and the parade is all she has talked about for days. TIA

 

[cinder-ellah]

Seem like we waited forever ! We arrived at 5:45pm and it felt more like 6:30 that they opened the gates (not totally positive). People started leaving that were waiting & expecting it to open at 6:15. CM's wouldn't tell us anything..... I was even told by 1 CM that is was by the main stage for the main Star Wars show (?)
As we were all about to give up I approached the last CM that came out from the side and asked if "he" had any clue as to whether or not it was happening......he said quietly that he was not allowed to say it was to take place, but....... stay around, he saw them lining up and getting ready to open the gates. We thanked him immensely.

Pocahontas, Rafiki, Pluto, Jasmine & Tiana were there.
The CM's inside were very nice. We didn't feel rushed at all. After the first group of us went in (15-20 kids/ adults), they closed one gate. From the outside you really couldn't see that characters were in there, so there was no rush of people coming in. Very pleasant. Thank you @kennythepirate