Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[tlh119]

Going back to the posters in the GM cereals - we have bought many boxes (GM is no doubt happy with us) but still can't get the Attack of the Clones poster - I think we have every other poster! If anyone out there would like to trade for one of the other posters (GM cereal ones) we'd love to trade to get the elusive Attack of the Clones!

I would have 3 full sets except I didn't get Return of the Jedi. Not one! We got 16 boxes and I said that was enough. I would be willing to trade an Attack of the Clones for a Return of the Jedi if the offer still stands.

 

[Felipe4]

I'M SO EXCITED FOR WEEKEND V...and the entire trip in general. Stopped at the dollar store yesterday to restock on ponchos and cheap umbrellas.

This is our schedule for 6/13. I'm going to be running around like crazy. I really hope I don't die from doing ALL THE THINGS.

7:15 - Arrive at HS
7:45 - Stormtroopers opening show
8:00 - Galactic Breakfast
9:45 - Check in for FTF PP, get SotS
10:15 - TSMM FP
11:00 - Motorcade Parade (eat ALL the mickey bars and popcorn. This will probably be lunch.)
12:25 - Star Tours FP
1:00 - DTECH Surprise for BF
3:00 - Stars of the Saga
4:15 - Rebel Hangar
5:00 - Conversation with Frank Oz FP
6:10 - Characterpalooza for Jasmine? (Since I'll be Star Wars Jasmine)
7:10 - Jedi Mickey at H&V
8:30 - Dessert Party & Fireworks
10:30 - Fantasmic

 

[pookadoo77]

Is there anywhere to buy the Vader popcorn buckets instead of Han Solo?

Also, dh has decided he wants to do the Chewie run first thing Sunday while I take dd to Tsmm. What's a good strategy for getting to Chewie?

see 1st post for route to chewie video...

 

[Disaholic73]

@Disaholic73 You can add some running and weight training for stamina. and of course, get your roller derby elbows out in preparation to clear a path.

Running I got down as I am training for a half marathon later this year. elbows? forgot that one!

 

[Beezle2]

They won't. We had an 8:00 BOG ADR last week for a day that the park originally opened at 9 but got changed to 8. We arrived at 7:30 and checked in, but they still held us outside with the rest of the rope droppers. Once the welcome show started they let those of us with dining reservations in first, but we were only steps ahead of the rest of the crowd.

ETA: They were also holding the rope to PFH when we entered those few minutes early, so we couldn't even walk that way to get to BOG.

Thank you SO much for the first hand account! I have another 8:05 for a later date when the opening is still 9am so I will go ahead and cancel the other one.

 

[itsthatdisneygirl]

Non-SWW question for the locals - when I see that there is a 60% chance of scattered thundershowers almost every day of my trip, are they talking about the kind of "pop-up" shower event that comes in quickly and leaves just as quickly?
Or is this the chance of sustained rain for hours?

Not that I can do anything about it, but just curious since I don't normally watch the local weather for Lake Buena Vista.
I'm wondering if this is the "normal" event or the hangover from the downpours we have had in Texas.

thanks!

Normally its just a small shower though they can be downpours that last more than an hour. Just as a point form a local last weekend when we were going to MK around 1:00pm it was POURING at our house in Celebration which is only 8 miles away and the rained lasted for more than half our drive but it was completely clear over HS and MK. So if you aren't staying right across the road form the park you are attending and it is raining you can still have hope.

 

[yulilin3]

I am finializing my plans for V... And just noticed this...how do you sign your kids up for the onstage with Ray Park?

Thanks!

During Weekend V VttM will only be performed on Friday at 7pm. To sign the kids up go to the SWW info desk by ABC Sound Studio in the morning. The kids have to be at the theater 30 minutes before the show

Is there anywhere to buy the Vader popcorn buckets instead of Han Solo?

Also, dh has decided he wants to do the Chewie run first thing Sunday while I take dd to Tsmm. What's a good strategy for getting to Chewie?

Everywhere they sell popcorn the have both buckets

 

[delmar411]

If only you could see DH and myself sitting here creating our plan of action. Right down to my sketches of which way is best to go for rope drop. LOL!

 

[Delphinus317]

I'M SO EXCITED FOR WEEKEND V...and the entire trip in general. Stopped at the dollar store yesterday to restock on ponchos and cheap umbrellas.

This is our schedule for 6/13. I'm going to be running around like crazy. I really hope I don't die from doing ALL THE THINGS.

7:15 - Arrive at HS
7:45 - Stormtroopers opening show
8:00 - Galactic Breakfast
9:45 - Check in for FTF PP, get SotS
10:15 - TSMM FP
11:00 - Motorcade Parade (eat ALL the mickey bars and popcorn. This will probably be lunch.)
12:25 - Star Tours FP
1:00 - DTECH Surprise for BF
3:00 - Stars of the Saga
4:15 - Rebel Hangar
5:00 - Conversation with Frank Oz FP
6:10 - Characterpalooza for Jasmine? (Since I'll be Star Wars Jasmine)
6:25 - Jedi Mickey at H&V
8:30 - Dessert Party & Fireworks
10:30 - Fantasmic

We'll be there the same day & will probably run in to you at some point! Here's our plan...

7:00 - Arrive at HS *Edited*
7:45 - Stormtroopers opening show
8:00 - JTA Sign-ups (6:30 show)
8:15 - Chewie
9:15 - TSMM FP+
9:45 - Check in for FTF PP, get SotS
11:00 - Motorcade Parade
11:40-12:40 - Star Tours FP+
12:45 - Sci-Fi Lunch
3:00 - Stars of the Saga
5:00 - Conversation with Frank Oz FP+
6:30 - JTA
7:20 - Jedi Mickey at H&V
8:30 - Dessert Party & Fireworks
10:30 - Fantasmic[/QUOTE]

I'll be the redhead dressed in white wearing side buns in my hair running around with DS9 as Darth Vader. Haha. I cannot wait!!!

 

[Cluelyss]

Thank you SO much for the first hand account! I have another 8:05 for a later date when the opening is still 9am so I will go ahead and cancel the other one.

Also, we were done with breakfast in about 30 minutes, so if you do an early ADR on a 9 o'clock open day, you will be able to get to the front of the PFH line (or whatever attraction) and be ready to go right at park open. People have used this strategy for SDMT and have been able to get 2 rides in before the line gets out of control.

 

[pookadoo77]

@yulilin3 , watching chewie run like training for a test, lol... Our game plan is to split to do VttM signups and chewie line... Do you go past the chewie line to sign up for VttM or veer off before. Cant tell from the video, thanks!!

 

[Meghan Wise]

I booked the feel the force premium package but now I am considering the deluxe premium? Is it different viewing for the motorcade and the fireworks? Do you have priority location?

 

[yulilin3]

I'M SO EXCITED FOR WEEKEND V...and the entire trip in general. Stopped at the dollar store yesterday to restock on ponchos and cheap umbrellas.

This is our schedule for 6/13. I'm going to be running around like crazy. I really hope I don't die from doing ALL THE THINGS.

7:15 - Arrive at HS
7:45 - Stormtroopers opening show
8:00 - Galactic Breakfast
9:45 - Check in for FTF PP, get SotS
10:15 - TSMM FP
11:00 - Motorcade Parade (eat ALL the mickey bars and popcorn. This will probably be lunch.)
12:25 - Star Tours FP
1:00 - DTECH Surprise for BF
3:00 - Stars of the Saga
4:15 - Rebel Hangar
5:00 - Conversation with Frank Oz FP
6:10 - Characterpalooza for Jasmine? (Since I'll be Star Wars Jasmine)
6:25 - Jedi Mickey at H&V
8:30 - Dessert Party & Fireworks
10:30 - Fantasmic

if you're bringing a backpack you can stash a box or two of popcorn. Looks good. You'll have a great time

 

[yulilin3]

@yulilin3 , watching chewie run like training for a test, lol... Our game plan is to split to do VttM signups and chewie line... Do you go past the chewie line to sign up for VttM or veer off before. Cant tell from the video, thanks!!

as you're walking down Hollywood Blvd the person signing up for VttM takes a left at the Jumbotron (old AIE theater) the person going to Chewie's walks on and on to Commissary Lane

 

[pookadoo77]

We'll be there the same day & will probably run in to you at some point! Here's our plan...

4:30/5:00am - Arrive at HS for Frank Oz Meet & Greet FP (DS9 request)
!

Oz is not doing a Meet & greet

I booked the feel the force premium package but now I am considering the deluxe premium? Is it different viewing for the motorcade and the fireworks? Do you have priority location?

see 1st post in thread for viewing area pics...

 

[yulilin3]

I booked the feel the force premium package but now I am considering the deluxe premium? Is it different viewing for the motorcade and the fireworks? Do you have priority location?

It's a different view for the parade,you are all the way in the front of the park, same for fireworks just to the right of the stage while PP is to the left. At this point it will be very difficult to upgrade. The DPP has been sold out for months now.

 

[Delphinus317]

Oz is not doing a Meet & greet

Well, thanks for letting me know!! I don't know how I convinced myself that he was. Bright side... Won't have to wake up so early now.

 

[cvjpirate]

Guess it is time to post my plan for my one day at SWW week V June 14th (can't wait)

Goal......HAVE FUN NOTHING ELSE MATTERS

1. Check in to CSR by 6am
2. Drive to park and be at gate by 7am so we can see the preshow
3. Going to try to knock out all (or most of rides 1st thing as meets aren't anything we want to do. RNRC, TOT, GMR then Star Tours with FP for TOT at 830 and ST at 930.
4. Check in for FTF DPP by 10 am, knowing this may mean skipping a ride and doing it later in the day.
5. Watch the Celebrity Motorcade, not forgetting to get my 1st Mickey Bar of the trip!
6. After Motorcade and show, hit up TSMM FP 11:50.
7. Darth Mall for shopping (break) and glow cubes
8. Enjoy walking around looking at roaming Star Wars Characters. Pick up walking shack food.
9. One Mans Dream, Disney Animation, Animation Academy (in case of rain)
10. Check in for SOTS
11. More snack food
12. Check in for Frank Oz
13. Grab something from a QS
14. Take break and enjoy everything
15. Check in for desert party
16. Enjoy the show
17. If tired go to the hotel, if not see the last showing of Fantasmic
18. Sleep!!!!!!!

 

[Disaholic73]

I'm going to try and meet them this Friday.

if you could please post your experience and success or lack thereof afterwards, I know I would greatly appreciate it. I will be trying to do the same next Friday and Weekend V.

 

[Meghan Wise]

DO you think one view is better than another? Just curious.