Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[delmar411]

Not sure if this has been mentioned but the Her Univ At-At shirt rang up ten dollars less than the tag price earlier today.

What did your price tag say? The one I bought on friday is tag $32.95 and rang up that price too.

 

[yulilin3]

Not sure if this has been mentioned but the Her Univ At-At shirt rang up ten dollars less than the tag price earlier today.

Wow, wished I'd known when I was there

 

[delmar411]

Wow, wished I'd known when I was there

Me too! I would have rebought and returned with the old receipt.

 

[mesaboy2]

First experience with the revamped MDX version of PhotoPass and at first glance it looks like downloading our H&V photos will cost $14.95 each. Will have to poke around more and see if I'm missing something.

@yulilin3 already knows this, but I was batting around the idea of cancelling the FtF PP for a week or two after the first reports about it came out. I ultimately did cancel it, and sitting at the wall outside 50s PT Friday night waiting for the fireworks I realized we might the right decision (for us). I like loud music and bass in the car from time to time, but that throbbing beat at the point-blank range of the dessert party would have driven me bonkers after a long SWW day! Her recommended spot outside 50s PT is terrific, unobstructed viewing--we only missed the preshow.

 

[delmar411]

Today was insanely hot and crowded. We only did a few things at HS before hopping over to AK but I feel like I have been walking in the desert for days.

I hope everyone kept hydrated this weekend, but if not....we have 4 days to recover!

 

[Cluelyss]

Sabine and Ezra were at RH about 6:45 tonight. Sabine told DS he smelled like French fries. I think he's in love.

 

[yulilin3]

First experience with the revamped MDX version of PhotoPass and at first glance it looks like downloading our H&V photos will cost $14.95 each. Will have to poke around more and see if I'm missing something.

@yulilin3 already knows this, but I was batting around the idea of cancelling the FtF PP for a week or two after the first reports about it came out. I ultimately did cancel it, and sitting at the wall outside 50s PT Friday night waiting for the fireworks I realized we might the right decision (for us). I like loud music and bass in the car from time to time, but that throbbing beat at the point-blank range of the dessert party would have driven me bonkers after a long SWW day! Her recommended spot outside 50s PT is terrific, unobstructed viewing--we only missed the preshow.

I'm glad you liked the spot. I always tell people that it's an awesome view of the fireworks but not the pre show. And I agree that the boots and cats isn't for everyone.

 

[yulilin3]

Today was insanely hot and crowded. We only did a few things at HS before hopping over to AK but I feel like I have been walking in the desert for days.

I hope everyone kept hydrated this weekend, but if not....we have 4 days to recover!

seriously...even we were done by 4pm today...it has been a crazy weekend, weather-wise

 

[cinder-ellah]

can someone remind me Ash's username, I think it starts with a k right...anyway pics of him marching today

I believe this is who you are looking for : @kmcdougan

 

[pmaurer74]

First experience with the revamped MDX version of PhotoPass and at first glance it looks like downloading our H&V photos will cost $14.95 each. Will have to poke around more and see if I'm missing something.

@yulilin3 already knows this, but I was batting around the idea of cancelling the FtF PP for a week or two after the first reports about it came out. I ultimately did cancel it, and sitting at the wall outside 50s PT Friday night waiting for the fireworks I realized we might the right decision (for us). I like loud music and bass in the car from time to time, but that throbbing beat at the point-blank range of the dessert party would have driven me bonkers after a long SWW day! Her recommended spot outside 50s PT is terrific, unobstructed viewing--we only missed the preshow.

You have me concerned now. I have the FTF PP for June 7. Mainly to watch the parade in the shade and a non crowded way to watch the fireworks. My DH has Meneire's and plans to wear ear plugs but if the bass is bad and it is really loud it will give him vertigo. I do not want to have wasted a bunch of money. Is it really that loud? Also is there a place to view the parade without having to line up very early and not being far back? I am not sure what to do.

 

[yulilin3]

I believe this is who you are looking for : @kmcdougan

yay, thanks. I know it was k and then dougan but I was missing the letters in the middle. I'll tag him now

 

[yulilin3]

You have me concerned now. I have the FTF PP for June 7. Mainly to watch the parade in the shade and a non crowded way to watch the fireworks. My DH has Meneire's and plans to wear ear plugs but if the bass is bad and it is really loud it will give him vertigo. I do not want to have wasted a bunch of money. Is it really that loud? Also is there a place to view the parade without having to line up very early and not being far back? I am not sure what to do.

The dance party is loud, not sure what level of loudness he can tolerate but what you can do is grab desserts and drinks and if it gets to loud just come over to the ledge and hang out. You can go in and out of the package area as many times as you want...now the fireworks themselves are very loud, especially the last group, your whole body shakes.
How about some noise cancelling headphones, would those work better?
There's no spots that you can see the parade without lining up very early and still get a good view, sorry

 

[pmaurer74]

The dance party is loud, not sure what level of loudness he can tolerate but what you can do is grab desserts and drinks and if it gets to loud just come over to the ledge and hang out. You can go in and out of the package area as many times as you want...now the fireworks themselves are very loud, especially the last group, your whole body shakes.
How about some noise cancelling headphones, would those work better?
There's no spots that you can see the parade without lining up very early and still get a good view, sorry

what about the area close to the gate where they come out? That is where I used to watch the pixar parade when they had it.

 

[mesaboy2]

You have me concerned now. I have the FTF PP for June 7. Mainly to watch the parade in the shade and a non crowded way to watch the fireworks. My DH has Meneire's and plans to wear ear plugs but if the bass is bad and it is really loud it will give him vertigo. I do not want to have wasted a bunch of money. Is it really that loud? Also is there a place to view the parade without having to line up very early and not being far back? I am not sure what to do.

Yeah, that's a tough call. Weekend I reports from the FTF PP (not Deluxe PP) dessert party area were that it was more crowded than expected, but Weekend II reports seemed to be better. I waffled for a bit, then factored in how much dessert we would actually enjoy (I am not a dessert dude at all, DD wouldn't eat much of it, etc.). I've walked in that party area before other events in the past and I remembered it being pretty loud--and this had to have been the same. Put it all together with still having to arrive early for the parade (60 minutes at least), a desire to see Baymax without an obscene wait, and of course the FTF cost itself and I realized it just didn't make sense for us. I'm sure it's great for many, but just not my family's particular bag.

That said, I bow to the experts here for their advice and opinion.

 

[yulilin3]

Observations from the first 3 weekends. Sunday has become the most crowded day. Today was insanely crowded, just look at attractions times, TSM 180 minutes, ToT topped at 200 minutes, RnRC 120 minutes.
Be prepared and have a plan

 

[yulilin3]

what about the area close to the gate where they come out? That is where I used to watch the pixar parade when they had it.

taken over by the package and a huge group from the 501st fl garrison. You have to grab that spot at least an hour and a half before. People have been lining up earlier this year for the parade, some people are grabbing spots by 9am.

 

[Teamanderson]

Observations from the first 3 weekends. Sunday has become the most crowded day. Today was insanely crowded, just look at attractions times, TSM 180 minutes, ToT topped at 200 minutes, RnRC 120 minutes.
Be prepared and have a plan

Oh wow I was hoping Sunday would be the least crowded. We will for sure be there Friday weekend IV for Galactic 8:05 and RH 5:45 and then are picking one other day. I had it as Friday and Sunday but We may do Friday and Saturday instead then.

 

[cinder-ellah]

Yeah, that's a tough call. Weekend I reports from the FTF PP (not Deluxe PP) dessert party area were that it was more crowded than expected, but Weekend II reports seemed to be better. I waffled for a bit, then factored in how much dessert we would actually enjoy (I am not a dessert dude at all, DD wouldn't eat much of it, etc.). I've walked in that party area before other events in the past and I remembered it being pretty loud--and this had to have been the same. Put it all together with still having to arrive early for the parade (60 minutes at least), a desire to see Baymax without an obscene wait, and of course the FTF cost itself and I realized it just didn't make sense for us. I'm sure it's great for many, but just not my family's particular bag.

That said, I bow to the experts here for their advice and opinion.

Definitely not an expert at SWW, but had fun learning & trying events etc. The DJ party was loud. After having a couple of specialty drinks / "The Force"...... It was not too loud and we had fun !
Our group got the FTF DPP / May 16th, because we only had day and it was our first time for SWW. Spendy, but I felt with our limited time it was helpful for the parade viewing, the Dessert Party / Fireworks and the extras.
Would I do it again ?
Maybe not if I had more days for SWW.
With just the one day, we were glad we had it.

 

[pmaurer74]

In the parade, who goes up to the stage vs. who marches on and where do they go?

 

[delmar411]

You have me concerned now. I have the FTF PP for June 7. Mainly to watch the parade in the shade and a non crowded way to watch the fireworks. My DH has Meneire's and plans to wear ear plugs but if the bass is bad and it is really loud it will give him vertigo. I do not want to have wasted a bunch of money. Is it really that loud? Also is there a place to view the parade without having to line up very early and not being far back? I am not sure what to do.

http://instagram.com/p/21m1vSni1Y/

This is a short video from as far back from the stage as possible in the party area. Turn your volume up to top sound and remember this is from a phone. It will give you an idea of the noise level