Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[yulilin3]

No. And I was close to shedding a jealous tear. And then right t that moment this happened. I'm much better now.

Epic!!

 

[pookadoo77]

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...kends-this-year-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/

Wanna see what the last weekend stormtrooper pin looks like!

 

[yulilin3]

I can't get through all these posts so I apologize if I'm asking repeat questions
If we want to do the rebels show tomorrow what time to get in line??
Also if we do the nighttime show what time do we get there and where is a good viewing spot?
I've got 2 kids w us and am worrying about lines and timing this correctly

Rebels without a fp line up for standby 45 minutes before the show. Some people have lined up 30 minutes before and got in, I would just hate you waiting 30 minutes in the sun and then not being able to go in.
Nighttime show you mean Fantasmic! or Symphony in the Stars?

 

[Laura C]

Just had my email confirmation for VIP weekend IV,
Itinerary with your Walt Disney World VIP Tour Guides
6:45am Meet outside Disney’s Hollywood Studios - Guest Relations Window
7:15am Character Meet & Greet
7:45am Shopping at Darth’s Mall
8:15am Breakfast at The Hollywood Brown Derby
9:15am Visit some of our most popular attractions
11:00am VIP Viewing for Legends of the Force: Star Wars™ Celebrity Motorcade
11:45pm Lunch at Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano
1:45pm VIP Seating for the Star Wars™ Rebels Show
3:15pm VIP Seating for the Stars of the Saga Show

Optional Evening Itinerary included in your Ultimate VIP Tour
5:15pm VIP Seating for an Visit to the Maul
7:00pm VIP Seating for Obi-Wan & Beyond Show
8:45pm Feel the Force Dessert & Dance Party Begins
9:30pm Summon the Force Finale Show on the Main Stage
9:45pm Symphony in the Stars Fireworks

Am so glad to see that they have included both of the later shows, esp for the price! Am getting so excited just waiting for my SW vest tops to come from Red Bubble any day and hope they fit!
Have fun this weekend guys and gals xx

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Just had my email confirmation for VIP weekend IV,
Itinerary with your Walt Disney World VIP Tour Guides
6:45am Meet outside Disney’s Hollywood Studios - Guest Relations Window
7:15am Character Meet & Greet
7:45am Shopping at Darth’s Mall
8:15am Breakfast at The Hollywood Brown Derby
9:15am Visit some of our most popular attractions
11:00am VIP Viewing for Legends of the Force: Star Wars™ Celebrity Motorcade
11:45pm Lunch at Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano
1:45pm VIP Seating for the Star Wars™ Rebels Show
3:15pm VIP Seating for the Stars of the Saga Show

Optional Evening Itinerary included in your Ultimate VIP Tour
5:15pm VIP Seating for an Visit to the Maul
7:00pm VIP Seating for Obi-Wan & Beyond Show
8:45pm Feel the Force Dessert & Dance Party Begins
9:30pm Summon the Force Finale Show on the Main Stage
9:45pm Symphony in the Stars Fireworks

Am so glad to see that they have included both of the later shows, esp for the price! Am getting so excited just waiting for my SW vest tops to come from Red Bubble any day and hope they fit!
Have fun this weekend guys and gals xx

1) Have an AWESOME time!!

2) Report back!!

 

[Arich01]

@yulilin3 Thank you

 

[cinder-ellah]

the picture taker turns their back to the giant screen and uses the light from the screen to illuminate the subject in the picture

We went with that great advice and got some fun pics. Also, we had our mini lightsabers on and that added a fun glow.

 

[boiledpeanut]

Thank you!!
Symphony of the Stars
I think we are going to take a big break and come back for that and late fantasmic

 

[RedM94]

Moral??

This will be my fifth year attending SWW and I have always rented a large locker for each day I attended. Last year, I approached the kiosk on Friday evening and handed my key back. I said to the CM that I would see her again tomorrow. She put her finger to her lips, "shhhhhhhhh," and handed me my key back.

I said to her, "won't they change the lock over night or perhaps mid-day tomorrow?" She shook her head no, and and whispered, this is on Mickey." I used the locker for all three days before turning in my key.

So, should I consider this limited time magic or is it morally correct to do it again this year?

 

[boiledpeanut]

What time is rebels show?? I think our fp to meet them might put us late in line

 

[mmafan]

Just had my email confirmation for VIP weekend IV,
Itinerary with your Walt Disney World VIP Tour Guides
6:45am Meet outside Disney’s Hollywood Studios - Guest Relations Window
7:15am Character Meet & Greet
7:45am Shopping at Darth’s Mall
8:15am Breakfast at The Hollywood Brown Derby
9:15am Visit some of our most popular attractions
11:00am VIP Viewing for Legends of the Force: Star Wars™ Celebrity Motorcade
11:45pm Lunch at Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano
1:45pm VIP Seating for the Star Wars™ Rebels Show
3:15pm VIP Seating for the Stars of the Saga Show

Optional Evening Itinerary included in your Ultimate VIP Tour
5:15pm VIP Seating for an Visit to the Maul
7:00pm VIP Seating for Obi-Wan & Beyond Show
8:45pm Feel the Force Dessert & Dance Party Begins
9:30pm Summon the Force Finale Show on the Main Stage
9:45pm Symphony in the Stars Fireworks

Am so glad to see that they have included both of the later shows, esp for the price! Am getting so excited just waiting for my SW vest tops to come from Red Bubble any day and hope they fit!
Have fun this weekend guys and gals xx

if everyone is quick with breakfast you can ride multiple times not just once.......

 

[yulilin3]

Thank you!!
Symphony of the Stars
I think we are going to take a big break and come back for that and late fantasmic

What time is rebels show?? I think our fp to meet them might put us late in line

For the fireworks you can stand onHollywood Blvd if you want to see the Summon of the Force pre show (videos of it are on youtube) if you can skip the pre show I've heard of a nifty ledge across from 50s Prime Time that offers unobstructed view of the fireworks.
After that just walk over to F! and you'll make it with enough time. The 2nd show almost never fills up
Rebel show is at 1:45pm...the fp to meet who?

 

[coluk003]

Not really sww related, but you guys are awesome so I'm asking anyway.

I have a request for anyone who was staying at a Disney resort for weekend I or will be this week....can you tell me if there are any bounce back deals and when they are for? I'm hoping for room discounts and already looking to plan a post sww long weekend trip for later this year. Thank you!!!

There are always bounce back offers regardless if the information is in your room . Last I knew the offer was for the end of this year . Vague I know, but I no longer work for Disney so I can't be specific , hopefully someone there can help you. If not I could look if I remember when I'm there Tuesday. (You'd have to inbox me so I remember )

 

[boiledpeanut]

For the fireworks you can stand onHollywood Blvd if you want to see the Summon of the Force pre show (videos of it are on youtube) if you can skip the pre show I've heard of a nifty ledge across from 50s Prime Time that offers unobstructed view of the fireworks.
After that just walk over to F! and you'll make it with enough time. The 2nd show almost never fills up
Rebel show is at 1:45pm...the fp to meet who?

It just said FP Star Wars rebels on Sunset Blvd
Could it be I got seating to the show??
I'm doing this all while dh is driving down 95
My service is awful and I'm running low on data

 

[Teamanderson]

Wow! That is a great point! I didn't think about it, but I bet my kids would react the same way. I have FP+s for that show, but will definitely keep this in mind the day we're there.

If we do decide to go then I might just prepare him ahead of time if we end up missing the sign ups, that their will be other kids up there but remind him that he got galactic breakfast and that may make him feel better I just hate the thought of him being disappointed he didn't get to be on stage. Does anyone know how many kids participate? I'm going to head straight there at rope drop one morning and other morning head straight for Chewie and JTA. Is that your plan too? @momofallsons

 

[yulilin3]

It just said FP Star Wars rebels on Sunset Blvd
Could it be I got seating to the show??
I'm doing this all while dh is driving down 95
My service is awful and I'm running low on data

Yeah, you got a fp for the show not meet characters. Now stop reading and concentrate on the road

 

[Teamanderson]

One of the things we do with ds is to have he and dh or me stand somewhere in the airconditioning then come out and meet. Thankfully Sunday was overcast around parade time and for a bit after. We stood in Standby for Rebels and actually found shade for him. My son wears a cooling vest which helps a bit. Sunday it was overcast enough that he didn't need if for the parade and we had a shady spot.

My son has only made it one show a day so far. And on Friday and Saturday he was wiped out from the heat. The FP+ line was in direct sun and we put up an umbrella for him. It works a little. We've had to take this year's SWW more slowly.

Spent lots of time at Writer's Stop, Animation building, One Man's Dream.

In the 3 days we were there the first weekend, we got in 3 character lines, built a lego, Saw one Rebels show and one SOTS show.

I didn't have umbrella on my pack list but sounds like it's a good idea! We have only been to Disney in early spring months. Sounds much hotter in June! Thanks for the tip!

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Just had my email confirmation for VIP weekend IV,
Itinerary with your Walt Disney World VIP Tour Guides
6:45am Meet outside Disney’s Hollywood Studios - Guest Relations Window
7:15am Character Meet & Greet
7:45am Shopping at Darth’s Mall
8:15am Breakfast at The Hollywood Brown Derby
9:15am Visit some of our most popular attractions
11:00am VIP Viewing for Legends of the Force: Star Wars™ Celebrity Motorcade
11:45pm Lunch at Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano
1:45pm VIP Seating for the Star Wars™ Rebels Show
3:15pm VIP Seating for the Stars of the Saga Show

Optional Evening Itinerary included in your Ultimate VIP Tour
5:15pm VIP Seating for an Visit to the Maul
7:00pm VIP Seating for Obi-Wan & Beyond Show
8:45pm Feel the Force Dessert & Dance Party Begins
9:30pm Summon the Force Finale Show on the Main Stage
9:45pm Symphony in the Stars Fireworks

Am so glad to see that they have included both of the later shows, esp for the price! Am getting so excited just waiting for my SW vest tops to come from Red Bubble any day and hope they fit!
Have fun this weekend guys and gals xx

We found the guides to be flexible. At several points we were told that if we finished something early, wanted to do something else and meet the group back AT SPECIFIC TIMES/PLACES that was fine. Eg if we finished lunch early we could split up then meet back at Mama Melrose at 1:00, if we wanted to shop a little longer we could just meet at Brown Derby a little later if we were cool with a shorter buffet breakfast, etc.

My thought for the future... I know it's CRAZY to think one might want to skip Darth's Mall or cut it short, but IF one did, one could probably be in line for Chewie before he even got there. Then meet back at Brown Derby for breakfast. Just a thought...

 

[yulilin3]

If we do decide to go then I might just prepare him ahead of time if we end up missing the sign ups, that their will be other kids up there but remind him that he got galactic breakfast and that may make him feel better I just hate the thought of him being disappointed he didn't get to be on stage. Does anyone know how many kids participate? I'm going to head straight there at rope drop one morning and other morning head straight for Chewie and JTA. Is that your plan too? @momofallsons

Probably around 30
I think it's the first year that kids are not picked at random and the only place that says you can sign up is by going to the show page on the wdw site. Not a lot of people do that. You'll be fine

 

[tinkerpea]

We didnt notice anything like that. Were you all at the end by the corner? We sat towards where you entered and had no issues. Mmafan's family was behind us and we left space for their son to come forward when the parade started. There was lots of space to move on the sidewalk. I probably would have gotten grumpy had late comers tried to relocate us.