Official Star Wars Weekends 2013 Tips and Tricks

[chrissydisp24]

Where do you register for the carbonite figure?

 

[The Sunrise Student]

What is the D-Tech Experience?

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...sneys-hollywood-studios-starting-may-17-2013/

There are even vids out on Youtube

 

[The Sunrise Student]

Where do you register for the carbonite figure?

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...sneys-hollywood-studios-starting-may-17-2013/

"To book your experience, please call 407-WDW-TECH (407-939-8324) to ask about availability. We will only offer the experience during Star Wars Weekends 2013 (May 17  19, May 24  26, May 31  June 2, and June 7  9)." ~ from the site link above

check out one of my threads for how my call went down

 

[The Sunrise Student]

CentralFloridian99 and yulilin3, I wonder how they are going to work this out in the tent. Didn't you say the Rancor was going to be there too? He drew HUGE and I mean HUGE lines at Celebration VI. I would not want to be a cm those first few hours the tent is open. Hopefully they have thought and planned how to streamline guests to all the different areas and prevent bottlenecks for shoppers. I hope the queues are clearly distinguished so they don't have a total mess on their hands at opening.

Lovethattink, I think I read that too about the Rancor!

 

[obx_mama]

... you see a tall lady with red hair in a Mara Jade costume it's most likely me, so give me a shout out!
...

We'll be there the second weekend. In costume or not, I'll be looking for tall red heads!

...I'm going this Friday to record the motorcade, but I'll also do a quick scan of all the character lines and if the line isn't too crazy to go inside the tent I'll get a good video of how Darth Mall is set-up.

...It's so close now, I'm refreshing the HUB every 5min. too see if any new info is up...

Waiting for this and Kenny's updates! I have already warned my workmates not to expect me to actually be working this Friday! I'll be checking boards every couple mins! Priorities!

 

[yulilin3]

Here's the info:

MAY 17-19
Ray Park – (Darth Maul) Autograph session: 1:45pm
Jeremy Bullock (Bobba Fett) Autograph session 9:45am, 1:30pm, 4:30pm
Dee Bradley Baker (voice of Clones on CW) Autograph session: 9:45am, 3pm, 4:30pm
Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka Tano) Autograph session: 4:30pm, 5:45pm
James Arnold Taylor (Voice Obi Wan in CW) Autograph Session: 9:45am

Behind the Force: 12:00am & 1:45pm
Stars of the Saga: 3:30pm Stormtrooper Pre-Show 3:15pm
Obi-Wan and Beyond: 6:30pm
Visit to the Maul: 5:00pm (weekend 1 & 2)
Star Wars Motorcade 11:00am
Padawan Mind Challenge: 2:10 & 4:30pm Sign up at Sounds Dangerous (now ABC Sound Studio)
Hyperspace Hoopla: 8:00pm
Jedi Training Academy: 8:45a, 9:20a, 10:05a, 10:35a, 12p, 12:30p, 1p, 1:30p, 2p, 2:30p, 3p,3:30p, 4p, 4:30p, 5p, 5:30p, 6:30p, 7p, 7:30p sign up at Indiana Jones Theater

I'll try and post the actual map, but not sure if I can. But this info is taken straight from the map from weekend one...now go plan!!

 

[Cinderumbrella]

Wait, so D-Tech, the Rancor and the Droid M&G will be in the merchandise tent this year?? That is going to be one tent...

Can't wait to see the Weekend 1 reports!

 

[yulilin3]

By the times posted for Ray Park's autograph session and Visit to the Maul (1:45pm and 5pm) I think his autograph session will go longer than 1 hour. This is not confirmed but it seems possible. I'll find out Friday.

 

[obx_mama]

I'll try and post the actual map, but not sure if I can. But this info is taken straight from the map from weekend one...now go plan!!

OK!!!

 

[yulilin3]

You can also meet Ashley Eckstein if you buy any of Her Universe items at the tent:
Meet Ashley Eckstein for a special signing of
Her Universe™ Star Wars merchandise!
Daily, May 17–19, 3:00–4:00pm

 

[yulilin3]

The map is in Adobe Acrobat file form, I don't know how to post that in here, anyone of you know?

 

[lovethattink]

Wait, so D-Tech, the Rancor and the Droid M&G will be in the merchandise tent this year?? That is going to be one tent...

Can't wait to see the Weekend 1 reports!

I know. This is going to be interesting. Could end up like the parking lot on May the 4th where cars were driving wrong directions and there were only 2 parking attendants parking guests.

You can also meet Ashley Eckstein if you buy any of Her Universe items at the tent:
Meet Ashley Eckstein for a special signing of
Her Universe™ Star Wars merchandise!
Daily, May 17–19, 3:00–4:00pm

Add another event in the tent! Boy it's going to be busy

 

[lovethattink]

The map is in Adobe Acrobat file form, I don't know how to post that in here, anyone of you know?

Sent a text to some people who are more technologically advanced than me. Hopefully one of them will respond.

 

[cgattis]

So, if the park opens sometime around 8, and the characters don't start to meet until 9, will the rides start as soon as the turnstiles open? What about the FP machines? I.e. should we ride TSM first or get in line for Jedi Mickey when we walk in??? I think I'm more excited than my kids!!! LOL

 

[yulilin3]

“Legends of the Force” Motorcade and Celebrity Welcome
Marvel at a grand motorcade featuring a galaxy of your favorite Star
Wars™ characters and five Star Wars celebrities. The motorcade begins
at the front of the park and travels to the Star Wars Weekends Event
Stage, concluding with a grand celebrity welcome.
• Motorcade begins near Main Entrance 11:00am.
• Celebrity Welcome at Star Wars Weekends Event Stage 11:15am.
1 Star Wars Weekends Event Stage
Padawan Mind Challenge
Join a pair of wacky intergalactic hosts, and a few other Star Wars
surprises, as they provide two fun and interactive Star Wars trivia
challenges, featuring younglings ages four to 11. Watch as they wield
their mental force alongside a popular Star Wars character.
• The Challenge begins at 2:10pm and 4:30pm. Signup begins at
Park open in front of ABC Sound Studio. Space is limited.
Hyperspace Hoopla!
Star Wars Weekends shifts into hyperdrive hilarity as characters
celebrate the day’s final entertainment: Snig & Oopla’s Hyperspace
Hoopla! This over-the-top, end of the day celebration features the
most beloved Star Wars characters performing in a number of fun
and exciting musical numbers. 8:00pm.
2 Celebrity Autograph Locations
Autograph opportunities with our visiting celebrities. See reverse side
for details and please see reverse side for FASTPASS® Service
information for autograph process.
3 Star Tours®—The Adventures Continue
Blast across the entire Star Wars universe on Star Tours – The
Adventures Continue! See Guidemap for Special Considerations.
©2013 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. ©Disney/Lucasfilm Ltd.
4 Jedi Training Academy
8:45am; 9:20am; 10:05am; 10:35am; 12:00pm; 12:30pm; 1:00pm;
1:30pm; 2:00pm; 2:30pm; 3:00pm; 3:30pm; 4:00pm; 4:30pm;
5:00pm; 5:30pm; 6:30pm; 7:00pm; 7:30pm
Train, you must—kids under 12 can hone their Lightsaber skills at the
Jedi Training Academy. Signup begins at Park open in front of Epic
Theater. Space is limited.

Premiere Theater
High energy shows every day this weekend:
Behind the Force: Star Wars Voices
Listen closely as host Ashley Eckstein, the voice of Ahsoka Tano
from Star Wars: The Clone Wars, along with two very special Clone
Wars co-stars reveal the fascinating art of voice acting utilized
throughout the Star Wars saga and beyond.
Showtimes:..................................................... 12:00pm & 1:45pm
Stars of the Saga
Kick back with Star Wars Weekends host James Arnold Taylor
as he puts on this entertaining and often surprising 30-minute,
Star Wars-themed talk show. Experience the fascinating life and
movie-making adventures of two Star Wars celebrities.
Showtime:...........................................................................3:30pm
Visit to the Maul starring Ray Park
Learn film and martial arts techniques from the actor who
brought Darth Maul to life—the man, the Sith, the legend,
Ray Park. In this unique presentation, the martial arts master
performs impressive demonstrations as he reveals his journey to
action-star fame.
Showtime:...........................................................................5:00pm
Obi-Wan and Beyond starring James Arnold Taylor
Feel the force flowing as James Arnold Taylor takes his audience
on a fun and fascinating journey into the world of voice acting.
In this Star Wars Weekends exclusive, James performs over 200
popular and iconic characters.
Showtime:...........................................................................6:30pm

James Arnold Taylor
Meet the voice behind Obi-Wan
Kenobi and Plo Koon in Star
Wars: The Clone Wars.
Autograph Session:
9:45am

Ashley Eckstein
The voice behind Ahsoka Tano
in Star Wars: The Clone Wars
will be hosting Behind the Force:
Star Wars Voices.
Autograph Sessions:
4:30pm and 5:45pm

Ray Park
Meet the talented actor behind
the double Lightsaber wielding
Sith, Darth Maul, from Star Wars:
Episode I The Phantom Menace!
Autograph Sessions:
1:45pm

Jeremy Bulloch
Meet the talented actor who
portrayed the coveted role
of Boba Fett in Star Wars:
Episodes V and VI.
Autograph Sessions:
9:45am, 1:30pm and 4:30pm

Dee Bradley Baker
Meet the voice behind
Captain Rex from Star Wars:
The Clone Wars.
Autograph Sessions:
9:45am, 3:00pm, 4:30pm

Disney FASTPASS Ticket Required
An extremely limited number of FASTPASS tickets are distributed on
a first-come, first served basis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® main
entrance, to the right of the turnstiles. Distribution may begin prior to
Park opening based on demand.
You must have a FASTPASS ticket to receive an autograph.
To receive a FASTPASS ticket:
• Join the line of the celebrity you would most like to meet. You
may not save a place in line for other party members.
• While in line, you will receive a wristband. Your Theme Park
admission media and wristband allow you to receive one
FASTPASS ticket. Only one autograph FASTPASS ticket per
Guest. Each Guest must be present to receive a FASTPASS
ticket. You may not get FASTPASS tickets for other members of
your party.
After receiving your ticket, continue to wear your wristband.
You will need to be wearing your wristband to get an autograph.
Your FASTPASS ticket will have a designated autograph return time.
Until that time, you may enjoy other Star Wars Weekends activities. At
your designated time, proceed to the Celebrity Autograph Location at
Echo Lake to show your wristband and present your FASTPASS ticket.
Once FASTPASS tickets for visiting celebrities are distributed, we may
distribute a limited number of “stand-by” tickets with a return time.
“Stand-by” tickets do not guarantee you an autograph.

Darth Mall: Blast into Star Wars Weekends 2013 with limited
edition pins, artwork and collectibles, plus limited
release apparel for the entire family! Authentic
Star Wars Weekends collectibles, must-have
merchandise, and special artist signings and book
signings can be found at Darth’s Mall located in
the courtyard between Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster®
Starring Aerosmith and The Twilight Zone Tower
of Terror™.

 

[yulilin3]

So, if the park opens sometime around 8, and the characters don't start to meet until 9, will the rides start as soon as the turnstiles open? What about the FP machines? I.e. should we ride TSM first or get in line for Jedi Mickey when we walk in??? I think I'm more excited than my kids!!! LOL

Actually the characters are scheduled to come out from 8am to 7:30pm. You could walk close to where Jedi Mickey meets and if you don't see a lot of people go ride TSMM and come back to the line.

My poor husband works at Backlot Tours and he's schedule to go work for all SWW from 7:15am to 7:45pm so all the attractions should be ready to open at 8am...he always gets bored during SWW because no one wants to ride Backlot so early in the morning
Yeah I'm pretty excited as well

 

[lovethattink]

Thanks for the copy and paste.

One response I got back was that you have to convert the file to jpeg and there are free tools online to do that.

 

[PrincessKida]

So, if the park opens sometime around 8, and the characters don't start to meet until 9, will the rides start as soon as the turnstiles open? What about the FP machines? I.e. should we ride TSM first or get in line for Jedi Mickey when we walk in??? I think I'm more excited than my kids!!! LOL

There are rumors that the Vader M&G and the Mickey/Minnie/Goofy/Donald M&G will start at 8 this year. If you intend on doing them that will certainly be the shortest line of the day.

 

[Cinderumbrella]

Request for the Weekend 1 goers!! Could someone PLEASE find out if Vader still meets during the motorcade? (Or any character for that matter- I thought we saw the tent characters one year during the parade ).

If the Jedi Mickey line is indeed going to start at park opening this year, I am thinking we will try to get through that one a few times (since that is one of the hottest lines of the day) and then hit up Vader during the parade (we've seen it and don't want to battle the crowds again).

TIA!!

 

[cheer25mom]

Cannot wait to get updates from weekend 1! Ths thread has really been great for up to date info. A great big thanks to all that are keeping us updated!!