Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[CinderElsa]

And it's not that they're bad or anything... it just would've been better if this year's was R2D2 and C-3P0 talking. Or at least I would've thought so, Chewbacca would've been great too!

Oh, I would have loved that too! Maybe next year.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

Yep that's what you do with it - link it.

Every MB you've ever had is linked to your account and can't be removed. I did hear once that if you have too many active ones, it might interfere with their operation somehow, so if you have lots of them linked (maybe 10 or more) maybe deactivate some of them.
I'm not a major fan of Disney characters representing SW characters. They are cute but it's not my thing.

 

[Magic Magic]

I'm guessing 2016, but you never know... Does anyone have any idea if the celeb lineup will be released soon? When was it released last year?

 

[yulilin3]

I'm guessing 2016, but you never know... Does anyone have any idea if the celeb lineup will be released soon? When was it released last year?

April 23 2014

 

[coluk003]

We don't plan our days until the morning of, except for making FP for a SWW show.

I just noticed this, and if im being a butt just say so, but what shows do they allow/have FP for the SWW? I thought it was a stand in line and hope you get in typeof thing

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

And it's not that they're bad or anything... it just would've been better if this year's was R2D2 and C-3P0 talking. Or at least I would've thought so, Chewbacca would've been great too!

My son loves the Donald one. I'm not impressed with either.

I haven't shown them to the kids yet, but I suspect DS10 will say he's too old for these! He wanted a Vader-like band. I won't be buying either of them for myself for sure -- and I was SURE I was going to buy a SW MB this year after missing out last year!!

 

[lovethattink]

Yep that's what you do with it - link it.

Every MB you've ever had is linked to your account and can't be removed. I did hear once that if you have too many active ones, it might interfere with their operation somehow, so if you have lots of them linked (maybe 10 or more) maybe deactivate some of them.
I'm not a major fan of Disney characters representing SW characters. They are cute but it's not my thing.

I have 9 bands linked to myself, 9 to dh, 4 to my oldest, and my youngest son has 11. For SWW, they are sending another 1 for each. I think it's ridiculous. Back in December, I didn't customize bands. The cm who checked us into All Star Music was able to link our room to an old set of mb, otherwise we'd have even another one. I know the batteries are only suppose to last a year or so, but the accumulation of bands is a waste.

I don't know which is from which time frame. Are they listed on MDE from newest to oldest or oldest to newest?

 

[MakiraMarlena]

Last year there were FPs available for all the SW celebrity-based shows in the Premiere Theater. They were tier-one so you could not have more than one show FP per day, nor could you have a show FP plus another tier one attraction.

The batteries in MBs are for the long- range scanners, the ones that do things like send ride photos to your account. EVen if the battery dies they should still work at touch points like park entrance or resort room.

 

[lovethattink]

I just noticed this, and if im being a butt just say so, but what shows do they allow/have FP for the SWW? I thought it was a stand in line and hope you get in typeof thing

Last year, the shows with celebrities in them were tier one FP. Years prior, it was standby only.

So this would be Stars of the Saga, Behind the Force, Obi-Wan and Beyond, My Short Story, and Visit to Darth Maul.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

How do the themed Magic bands work since you will already be in the parks when you buy them? Do they switch all of your stuff from mde over to the new band? Never been with Magic bands before so just curious

When I purchased the MVMCP band, the CM linked it at the register & I was able to wear it right away. You also have the option to link it later.

Just FYI, they did link bands at the register when we bought Frozen and Haunted Mansion ones. However, we did not have this option when we bought the runDisney LE bands at the WDW Marathon weekend expo. There was a little leaflet that walked us through how to link them ourselves. It was pretty easy, but we did have to go to the hotel front desk for them to work as room keys -- every other feature (including charging) worked right away.

 

[btowndude]

If you are going to the Galactic Gathering and want the lightsaber magicbands, you must pre-order and pay by April 5! There is only pre-sales, no onsite sales at Darth's Mall on the day of the event! You are also limited to ordering only three additional lightsaber magicbands: 1 additional in the chosen side(color) and 2 additional in the unchosen side(color).

 

[Itinkso]

Registration is open for Galactic Gathering! Already received the confirmation email. They're very efficient at collecting your $250.

CinderElsa: if you'd like me to add Galactic Gathering on the Roll Call for you, let me know. Either on this Thread or the Roll Call http://www.disboards.com/threads/sww-2015-roll-call.3358654/

 

[coluk003]

Last year, the shows with celebrities in them were tier one FP. Years prior, it was standby only.

So this would be Stars of the Saga, Behind the Force, Obi-Wan and Beyond, My Short Story, and Visit to Darth Maul.

Hmmm not good news lol

 

[yulilin3]

Hmmm not good news lol

From most popular to least:
Stars of the Saga
Visit to the Maul (if/when Ray Park is here)
My Short Story (if/when Warwick Davis is here)
Behind the Force
Obi Wan and Beyond

 

[lovethattink]

Hmmm not good news lol

Just curious why you say not good news?

The only not good news imho is that the shows will be outdoor this year. Which means waiting in the heat, then sitting in the heat. The air conditioning at the Premiere Theater was a real treat!

 

[lovingeire]

I think the bands are cute, and my youngest will probably want one for sure. I'm not sure about my oldest. I personally preferred last years and would LOVE to see C3PO and R2D2!

 

[Skywise]

The bands are alright - But nowhere near as cool as the ones last year (why not even make more of the ones they had last year?!)

 

[The Sunrise Student]

The bands for SWW 2014 didn't even come out until half way through SWWs event, so we never got to purchase them and I was SOoo BUMBED!

 

[MakiraMarlena]

It's not cool if you were hoping to get a FP for TSM. Which I know I don't need.

 

[Music City Mama]

The bands for SWW 2014 didn't even come out until half way through SWWs event, so we never got to purchase them and I was SOoo BUMBED!

If I remember correctly, they didn't come out until Weekend V! We were there Weekends IV and V and the big news for Weekend V (since they didn't have any big celebrities) was the LE magic bands. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure they became available that last weekend. I'm glad we got them for our boys (one Darth Vader and one Yoda) because they are much cooler than the ones being offered this year.