People were nice about others in the FtF area to go get something and they wouldn't move into your spot, at least that's what happened on Saturday.After checking 100 times or so I scored a FTF package for the 7th this morning! So many feels! My only concern is since it is just myself and DD how we are going to get all those snacks and save our spot but right now I am ust so happy to have grabbed a spot
If you must go back to the hotel I would check with Guest Relations and see if they have any advice...it'll be fine, Disney is just trying to keep everyone informed about how busy it'll beAUGH! Now I'm back to obsessing about this again!
We are doing the MK on the 23rd (24-hour day) and DHS on the 24th (for SWW). We have APs, ADRs, and are on-site guests, so I'd figured chances were pretty slim of us being closed out of the parks. BUT, we are planning to take mid-day breaks both days, heading back to the parks in the early evenings, so now with this notice I'm worried about getting back in.
Sigh. I knew it would be crowded, but I can tell this is going to be a whole new level of crowded.
I will NOT be happy if we can't get back in for the H&V dinner and second half of our FtF package! Guess we will have to decide on the spot whether we think it's too risky to leave. All this pre-planning, and I am still worried!
Yeah but I only have fun star wars dresses and t-shirts to pack, no costume for me this time out...
I have a huge meeting that I am about to go to in 20 minutes and I am trying not to over think it, so what am I doing to keep my mind off the meeting... reading DISboards LOL
By the way my first official Mara Jade troop will be June 14th... I'll be sure to post pics of the event
Yes 6am is fine for Ashley, also if you buy something from Her Universe at Darth's Mall you can meet her from 5pm to 6pm no need to get up early for a fp, not sure how many people line up for that...If I wanted FP for Ashley or JAT, would a 6 am arrival time allow that? We wanted Ratzenburger, but no way are we camping out.
Do your research and if you have any questions let us knowJust got FTF for the 31st! Now reading through for the pros and cons.
Hi - I've been diligently reading this thread as we go to SWW on June 6 and 8. I noticed that it says the 501st members continue on from the parade toward Star Tours. Did they do this in 2012 too? Do some of the parade participants leave a different way?
We were there in 2012 and happened to walk by the parade as it was just about over. We had FP for TSMM and moved on after trying to watch from behind the crowd. Because we had time to kill before our FP time, we sat on some benches around the corner from the TSMM FP distribution area. A few minutes later, tons of characters from the parade came by, right in front of us as they made their way backstage. We saw Ahsoka, Ventress, Darth Maul, Jango Fett, Stormtroopers, R2D2, C3PO, jedi, sandpeople, and Cody. Just wondering if that still happens. (We won't make it to the parade because by the time we get done at Sci-Fi breakfast I figure the crowds will be too big to get a good look at the parade.)
This is a great thread! I'm trying to soak up all the info I can. Thanks for all your help Yulilin! How certain is the Mark Hamill separate show? Should I clear my FPP for that day so it doesn't give me conflict issues when it shows up?
99% until Disney announces it I cleared mine for both Saturday and Sunday just to be ready but that's your decision, not sure how many days your're going to sww
I just read a pretty negative review of the Feel the Force package at Kenny the Pirate's blog. Anyone else have any feedback to share?
Do we need to clear our FP+ completely to get Mark Hamill's show? I just keep checking using the "change" feature. Will it not show up there?
We didn't want to lose our Ray Park show unless we could get Mark's. BUT we will if it's better.
I just read a pretty negative review of the Feel the Force package at Kenny the Pirate's blog. Anyone else have any feedback to share?
It didn't show up before when all the other shows showed up, you have to click on the replace experience one
Just keep an eye out for this thread, I'm on the computer all day, hitting refresh. As soon as it pops up I'll post it here
This was my review, I posted here post 774
My report on Feel the Force package
Arrived at 10am to check in about 2 other families were there
checked in at 10:30, got our wristbands, daughter had an autograph fp with Best so she left to do that
They let us in at 10:45am got a spot right by the rope, closes to the stage
A lot of room to walk around in the back, you could ask people that you're going to grab a drink/ice cream and they will let you back to your spot
A minute before the parade they take down the rope, so it doesn't bother picture taking
Great spot to see the stage and hear the hosts talk about each group of characters coming down the street
As soon as the parade is over you can walk behind the rope to get closer to the stage and get pictures of the welcome show
For the dessert party we arrived at 8pm and they let us in at 8:45pm
No need to wait to get in, there is plenty of space, about 10 to 15 tables scattered and if you must use a table to eat dessert (they are small) you could share with another family
Plenty of desserts, varied, drinks were awesome, also ice cream bars.
I stayed close to the rails behind the dessert tables and had a great view of the stage, they also showed the show on the AIE jumbo screen. And the view for the fireworks was great there.
Nobody was crammed, shoulder to shoulder.
To me the FtF was worth it but it's something you and your family have to consider. I tried to be as impartial so that you can make a better decision if you're thinking about cancelling your reservation
the mistake Kenny did was arrive at 11am, I know that's what its ayd but by arriving earlier you get a great spot
Yeah but I only have fun star wars dresses and t-shirts to pack, no costume for me this time out...
I have a huge meeting that I am about to go to in 20 minutes and I am trying not to over think it, so what am I doing to keep my mind off the meeting... reading DISboards LOL
By the way my first official Mara Jade troop will be June 14th... I'll be sure to post pics of the event
I read Kenny's after reading yulilin's and am still keeping FtF for SWW V. Kenny had some good points but he was also behind guests so he couldn't get the attention of the parade characters. His focus was more on "premium" compared to yulilin's very objective review of its worth based on location, shade, and timing.
I look forward to reading reviews from the 2nd and 3rd weekends to see if anything has been tweaked. If any tweaks, I hope people report back!