Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015
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We've been having a really hard time keeping fp for the SW shows with doing the autographs. Our times keep conflicting or ds is too hot to stay outside.
Seems when we go back to the resort it takes so much time for ds to unwind that we don't make it back til fireworks.
One Man's Dream, the animation building, and first aid have been where we've been going. He can relax there, but there's still too much stimulation to sleep.
Teamanderson
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I'd like to know the best place for the kids to relax and cool down too at HS! I hope you little ones sleep too lol. I'm praying mine sleep the whole way down.
Teamanderson
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No, I had no idea there was a grace period! Awesome!! I figured we had to. Be there right on time or we lost it. ressie is at 5:45 so we can squeeze out and get there by 6. Thanks!!
yulilin3
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again to add what @lovethattink said. I agree that sometimes it takes longer and more effort to get back to the car drive back and then get back to the park. Other than the places she already listed...how easy do your kids fall asleep? If they can easily fall asleep anywhere how about going to the lobby of the Boardwalk or Beach Club/Yacht Club? They have big comfy couches and it's usually very quite.
delmar411
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Plus if the lot closes then it will become a major issue to get back to DHS.
There may not be any window at all depending on when the autograph times are.
720L
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Places to cool off: Magic of Disney Animation (lots to look at there), Great Movie Ride, Muppet Vision, One Man's Dream, Voyage of Little Mermaid.
Teamanderson
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So if our Galactic on Friday is at 8:05 then with the grace period we have until 8:20 to check in? Could we do VTTM, JTA or Chewie before our grace period ends at 8:20? Kinda pushing it.
soniam
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There's also ABC sound studio, where they are showing the a Rebels recap. I don't know about sleeping, but it's got AC.
If you have hoppers, it might be quicker to head over to Epcot and sleep at Ellen's Energy Universe. It's a long, dark, indoor show/slow ride with AC and long benches.
yulilin3
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Out of the three signing up for VttM would be the quickest. I wouldn't try for JTA or Chewie
OhioStateBuckeye
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Well since I'm already here..Off topic..I could try and find this info else where but I trust you brilliant experienced Disers (who I feel like I'm best friends with lol) to answer my questionsmy question is if anyone knows when Flame tree in AK opens back up?
Not sure about that, but according to my BF the ribs at the new African CS are better than Flame Tree's.
We'll be there Friday! And likewise, I have my food picked out.we're going to Rebel Hangar on Saturday and I already know what I want to eat and drink
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We did Festival of Fantasy from Frontierland. You wouldn't have to line up too early maybe 30-45 minutes. There were huge areas of empty space against the rope (this was the Thursday before Memorial day, so kind of busy time) though they were in the full sun. We sat for maybe an hour (mostly because we were tired) and were against the rope with no one behind us. If you get there earlier, there are a few spots where you can sit on a tree planter and still have front row seats.
I know this is a little late, but I'm still catching up since getting home
, but I was just looking for confirmation that Warwick Davis was indeed in Saturday's parade. We were waiting for the Magical Express bus to take us to the airport from Animal Kingdom Lodge about 10:15 and saw him walking across the lobby. My husband noted "Isn't he supposed to be in a parade pretty soon?" Although he could have been heading to get his transportation to HS, we were just wondering if he had made it.
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One more place to add. Writers stop is a great place to quickly cool down. There is a super strong air conditioning vent right beside the cash register closest to Sci-Fi Dine In. They've removed the couches and chairs for the book signings, so it's not really ideal for hanging out. But that vent is our go to place for a quick cool down.
Not sure how easy your kids fall asleep but my 8-year-old laid her head down on the table during lunch (it was a counter service restraunt) and we just let her nap for about 20 minutes while we took our time finishing our meal. She went from being cranky and mopey to renewed energy and raring to go. I kind of wish she would have done it on some of the other days
HCinKC
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Those asking about cooling off and relaxing...as PPs said, I took the baby into the baby care center, One Man's Dream, Magic of Animation, any shop or QS, but, no matter where, you will not be able to escape the buzz of the crowd. Even the baby care center was always humming with energy. Any spot worked out ok for me since I could pull the shade on the stroller and put a blanket over the top. I really needed the ac more than quiet. Whoever suggested hopping over to Epcot, that might work. The baby care center there has a little tv room with a love seat. It was essentially deserted the 3-4 times I went in. I wonder if even riding the boat to and from would be enough respite. I suppose it would depend on how crowded your boat rides were...
We were at CBR which was always a close, quick bus ride. We ended up NOT breaking there our SWW days though. Since the baby fell asleep enough, we just trekked on. Our 6yo was fine and always wanted to keep going. Had we needed to escape the energy of the crowd, I would not have hesitated to break at the hotel. Miserable children make a trip far worse than a few hours taking a break at the hotel. A sacrifice I would make any day to keep the peace lol.
We were at CBR which was always a close, quick bus ride. We ended up NOT breaking there our SWW days though. Since the baby fell asleep enough, we just trekked on. Our 6yo was fine and always wanted to keep going. Had we needed to escape the energy of the crowd, I would not have hesitated to break at the hotel. Miserable children make a trip far worse than a few hours taking a break at the hotel. A sacrifice I would make any day to keep the peace lol.
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If you have park hoppers, there are a lot of places in epcot as well. You could take the boat over (I've never done that so I don't know if it's hot/stressful/slow whatever).
Then depending on which gate you go in, you have Ellen's energy adventure in FW, and Impressions de France in WS.
Then depending on which gate you go in, you have Ellen's energy adventure in FW, and Impressions de France in WS.
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heading out for 8th grade Graduation...here's her outfit. And yes, that's a Star Wars bowtie
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