Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[yulilin3]

No id needed under 18 they just need to be there...at least that's what happened to me

 

[williamscm3]

Yesterday was amazing! We got a TON accomplished! I think the 24 hour event pulled a lot of people away because last night was a pretty light crowd in my opinion. We met Chewie around 6:45...but no ewok I would have liked to have seen one of them too but when we got up to the front of the line he was gone. So just keep in mind that there is no guarantee off an Ewok being with him in the afternoon!

We never saw Luke roaming but his line wasn't bad at all when we got in it around 4:15.

We just seemed to get lucky all day...for instance, we were in line for Captain Rex and just as he is about to hand our autograph matte back...up walks Ahsoka! So we met them together That was around 7:30 I would say. We got in line at 7:15 trying to meet Cody and Rex together but Cody left.

CM's in all our lines with rotating characters seemed very pushy about not letting people skip in order to meet someone specific.

All in all we had an amazing day and I couldn't thank @yulilin3 or this thread enough! Fireworks and dessert party were awesome! We will be back Sunday evening for a bit more before we head out Monday.

Oh, and make sure you try a Jabba cupcake! That thing was seriously one of the best cupcakes I have ever tasted!

Thanks again everyone!!!

 

[yulilin3]

Ticket Windows and little gift shop outside just opened

 

[yulilin3]

It is definitely less busy today. Got our fp Vanessa 3:35 Si first session

 

[yulilin3]

 

[Cluelyss]

Ok, so SWW virgin here. I am coming next weekend (5/30, 5/31) with DH and DS7. Sorry in advance for all of the questions and thank you to everyone who has any help! =)
So for 5/30 my morning plan is to arrive no later than 6:30 am and go straight the Chewie and the Ewoks (this is a combined photo op at this time correct?) and send the DH and DS to sign up for the Padawan Mind Challenge. I plan on getting a spot for the parade about 9:30-10am.
On 5/31 I know we will probably do the JTA sign up at rope drop. Possibly the parade again, same time.
There are other things I want to add, however I need some help from some of you pros

1. My DS has to meet Darth Vader and probably Darth Maul. What time is best to do these 2 meet n greets? Should this be our first stop after rope drop on Sunday?
2. DS also wants to do meet n greet with the star wars mickey, Minnie, Donald, goofy, chip and dale. Any day/time suggestions?
3. For the parade, where is the best seating? With a 7 year old son, would it be important to get a spot near the stage? And is there some kind of special group photo op after this stage show?
4. I have also seen that you can sign your child up to be a padawan in the parade? Is this actually true? Where would I do this if so?
5. Same for the firework show, is it important to get a spot near the stage for my DS?
6. There are also multiple shows going on in the B&tB theater. Which of these would be entertaining for a 7 year old? Reading the description of each, they kind of seem to be more geared toward older age groups (but I'm probably wrong lol).
7. I have also seen that there is suppose to be special meet n greets opportunities for Disney characters after the Fantasmic! show (or during, I'm not sure). Does anyone have any information on this?
8. Info on the free lego build thing.

We would also like to squeeze in RRC, TSM, and ST at some point.
And if anyone has a Rebel Hangar reservation for 3 they don't need/want for either 5/30 or 5/31 dinner time, let me know please =)

1. Darth Maul starts meeting at 9, head to his M&G right after you finish Chewie on 5/30. Darth Vader continues meeting during the parade, so this would be a good time to catch him on 5/31 if you saw the parade the day before. And yes, Chewie meets with an Ewok from 8-10 am.

2. Mickey/Minnie/Donald/Goofy rotate, so can be hard to get them all. The Chipwoks have a separate M&G. Others may be able to offer timing tips.

3. Find a spot on the left side of the street for shade; stake it out around 9:30.

4. Children are picked by CMs at random to march in the parade, usually at the front of the park or near Star Tours.

 

[DisneyLove2015]

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Our bus was later today and we got here at 7:05 yesterday we were second in line for tapstiles but today I would say About 12 people in front.
So don't always count on buses to be there at 6:30.

I'm drawing a blank- check in for FTF premium package is at Min and Bill's correct?

 

[DisneyLove2015]

1. Darth Maul starts meeting at 9, head to his M&G right after you finish Chewie on 5/30. Darth Vader continues meeting during the parade, so this would be a good time to catch him on 5/31 if you saw the parade the day before. And yes, Chewie meets with an Ewok from 8-10 am.

2. Mickey/Minnie/Donald/Goofy rotate, so can be hard to get them all. The Chipwoks have a separate M&G. Others may be able to offer timing tips.

3. Find a spot on the left side of the street for shade; stake it out around 9:30.

4. Children are picked by CMs at random to march in the parade, usually at the front of the park or near Star Tours.

We met Chewie at 8:10 and then head to Darth Maul- we were third In line it Definitely works well!!

 

[yulilin3]

Tap stiles opened at 7:37
And sorcerer Mickey topiary outside the gates has been replaced by Anna and Elsa

 

[williamscm3]

Our bus was later today and we got here at 7:05 yesterday we were second in line for tapstiles but today I would say About 12 people in front.
So don't always count on buses to be there at 6:30.

I'm drawing a blank- check in for FTF premium package is at Min and Bill's correct?

Yes...its at Min and Bills

 

[DisneyLove2015]

Thanks!!!

 

[yulilin3]

5 minute for Vader. Wow. Just jumped in line

 

[CindySwims]

5 minute for Vader. Wow. Just jumped in line
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Wow. I'm planning on an extra SWW day tomorrow. Looks like this morning would have been a great choice!

 

[yulilin3]

Signs say Boba Fett Stein are sold out at Darth's Mall

 

[boricuajedi]

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Mando Mickey Skull!!

 

[yulilin3]

PMC still has spots open for the 4:25 show right now. 8:47

 

[Delilah1310]

PMC still has spots open for the 4:25 show right now. 8:47

thanks so much @yulilin3 - this manages my level of anxiety.

 

[dmband]

First time at sww yesterday
Fun overall, not a huge I freak were I need to do a lot of the things offered so there was lots I skipped just due to lines.
Only thing I really would have liked to do but didn't was the mall but the line was huge.
Headed to mk at night, wish I didn't would have liked to small crowd you guys got at night

I could go tomorrow night or again next fri am so maybe I'll try that

 

[DisneyLove2015]

Signs say Boba Fett Stein are sold out at Darth's Mall

We found ours yesterday at the stand across from Toy Story that sells the frozen lemonade drink. They also had Vader popcorn buckets still.

 

[DisneyLove2015]

We got a lot done yesterday, too.
Chewie, X wing collectibles at Darth's Mall, Darth Maul, Tuscan raiders, storm troopers, JTA, Anakin, mace, shaak ti, kit fisto, ST (x3), SOTS, TSMM, anamation academy to cool off, H&V. I was very happy with how much we got done by 7:00. dS said he wanted to stay for fireworks,( we did REBELS ultimate guide at 7:45) but then gave up and wanted to go at 9:10 . All in all a great day!
So far today we've done sign ups for JTA, galactic breakfast and ST.