March of the First Order and A Galaxy Far, Far Away?

[DrankTheKool-Aid]

My husband and son are Star Wars fans so I’m trying to work all the SW attractions into our schedule. What is the route for the march? Any recommended locations for viewing and how early do you have to get there? We’ll be there on a predicted CL8 if that makes a difference. Thank you!

 

[WEDWDW]

For MOTFO position yourself a little bit past the intersection of Hollywood and Sunset.

When the Stormtroopers march up Hollywood Boulevard they will stop in that area and march over to the Guests and "stare them down"-great photo op!

Here is the "spot" just past the Hollywood/Sunset intersection.

 

[Mom2Stitch]

Definitely make a point to see the show from the front of the stage, it's so awesome! BUT after you see the show once that way it is very cool to stand off to the side behind the stage and watch the characters as they exit the stage-no stopping for pictures though!

 

[ChristineOH]

You only need to be there five minutes before it starts. I asked a CM where to stand. The path they will be marching on is taped off, so if you stand on the tape, you'll be right there. Most people won't even know it's happening. The crowd starts to gather once the music starts and people see them coming.

 

[CAS239]

Yes definitely watch from the intersection of Hollywood and Sunset like in the pic above.

Then for a galaxy far far away just be close to the stage.

Then as an added bonus.. After you've watched the stage show, come back for another showing but this time show up about 10-15 min before the show and go stand toward the left side of the old Great Movie Ride building. This is where the characters come out as they walk toward the stage

 

[Etch]

Preferably not right beside the speakers as we did! Vibrated my whole body!

 

[VTNuke]

The show at night is awesome. Beats both the march and daytime show.

 

[Mom2Stitch]

Yes definitely watch from the intersection of Hollywood and Sunset like in the pic above.

Then for a galaxy far far away just be close to the stage.

Then as an added bonus.. After you've watched the stage show, come back for another showing but this time show up about 10-15 min before the show and go stand toward the left side of the old Great Movie Ride building. This is where the characters come out as they walk toward the stage

Yeah-lol you said it much better than I did!

 

[DrankTheKool-Aid]

Thank you for all the help! HS has been the most challenging day for our family to plan with one child a Star Wars fan and the other a princess fan. Trying to fit in all the shows on their lists and allowing enough time to be to each 30min in advance has been difficult. So we should be okay if we arrive 5min beforehand for each show? Thanks again for the help!

 

[ChristineOH]

If you don't really care where you sit, I think you can show up to BatB right beforehand. It's a huge theater, and waiting to get in is miserable if it's hot out.
Indy is a different story-- I'd probably plan to be there 15 minutes before, a little earlier if you care where you sit. We've been shut out trying to walk up right before the show starts, but we've also squeezed in standing room only a couple minutes after the show started.
For Frozen... I think 15 minutes ahead is fine too. I've only done it once.
I can't say about Disney Jr or VoLM!

 

[DrankTheKool-Aid]

If you don't really care where you sit, I think you can show up to BatB right beforehand. It's a huge theater, and waiting to get in is miserable if it's hot out.
Indy is a different story-- I'd probably plan to be there 15 minutes before, a little earlier if you care where you sit. We've been shut out trying to walk up right before the show starts, but we've also squeezed in standing room only a couple minutes after the show started.
For Frozen... I think 15 minutes ahead is fine too. I've only done it once.
I can't say about Disney Jr or VoLM!

Thank you, that’s good to know! We will likely use a FP for one show (TSMM sounds like it will be closed and our daughter is not quite tall enough for RnR), would you recommend Indy? Are there any shows that typically have availability later in the afternoon for a 4th FP? Thanks again!

 

[ChristineOH]

Thank you, that’s good to know! We will likely use a FP for one show (TSMM sounds like it will be closed and our daughter is not quite tall enough for RnR), would you recommend Indy? Are there any shows that typically have availability later in the afternoon for a 4th FP? Thanks again!

I guess? lol! Like I said, we don't do all of the shows, but that's the only one we have ever been turned away from at DHS. The Little Mermaid theater is smaller, so that might be an option, but I think it would only matter if it was really busy. Maybe someone else can add some perspective there.
I'm not usually looking for show FP, but I do think you can get a FP for just about any show day of, so you could surely do that. The shows are the FP that I scroll by looking for a ride FP. ;-)