Official Star Wars Weekends 2013 Tips and Tricks

[fallen_angel727]

Yes, they are brand new this year, here's a picture of them:

Oh gosh, this made my day...Chip and Dale are some of my favourites and this is wonderful!!!

 

[amybug1]

Will there be a wait to get into Darth's Mall by weekend 4? We will mainly be looking at toys-plush, Disney/Muppets SW figures, etc. Will they have any of this stuff at DTD? I really would like to get into the tent to see everything, just don't want to wait a long time with a 2 yr. old. I'd rather wait in line for something else, I guess.

 

[yulilin3]

Thank you yulilin3!!! Now I can finalize our plans
I am packing our bags now!!

Awesome!! have a safe trip...I'll be there Saturday all day, I think my daughter might want to meet Ashley so we'll get a fp for her and Sunday I'll get there around 9:30am and staying all day. Say Hi if you see us. On Saturday I'm wearing the new Padme shirt from Her Universe.

 

[yulilin3]

Will there be a wait to get into Darth's Mall by weekend 4? We will mainly be looking at toys-plush, Disney/Muppets SW figures, etc. Will they have any of this stuff at DTD? I really would like to get into the tent to see everything, just don't want to wait a long time with a 2 yr. old. I'd rather wait in line for something else, I guess.

The lines were only long for the first Friday because people want to get the L.E. stuff. Saturday and Sunday of this past weekend there were no lines to get in. Also if you go during the afternoon hours there will be even less people since the mayority of the SW shows are in the afternoon.

 

[kimbe21]

We were there weekend 1 and searched high and low for the Disney SW figure of Darth Maul Donald Duck. He is in series 6 but no store had it. Does anyone know how/where I can find one? I was hoping to get it for sons birthday. TIA

 

[yulilin3]

We were there weekend 1 and searched high and low for the Disney SW figure of Darth Maul Donald Duck. He is in series 6 but no store had it. Does anyone know how/where I can find one? I was hoping to get it for sons birthday. TIA

Are you still here in Orlando? maybe search at DTD? I haven't seen him in a while, he was the logo character from last years SWW

 

[GeekyGirl]

Thanks for all he kind comments on the photos, glad you all enjoyed them.

Cool pics and awesome outfit geeky. I saw you two when I was in line for Vader. I was the 2nd person in line with my shirt of Vader holding up a boombox.

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Oh hello! I do believe I saw you as well. XD

It looks like you had a great day Geeky did you wear the Rouge Squadron dress on Saturday, I think I saw you...

I did wear that dress on day 2!

Thanks Geeyk Girl!! Please post some pics from Day 2 if you can! (I wanna see that dress!!)

I should be able to later on tonight.

 

[AquaDame]

Does anyone know if the Mickey with chip & dale figures were sold out after this weekend? How about the passholder pin..? I doubt much will be there week 3 but you never know I suppose..!

 

[yulilin3]

Does anyone know if the Mickey with chip & dale figures were sold out after this weekend? How about the passholder pin..? I doubt much will be there week 3 but you never know I suppose..!

Both were still available on Sunday

 

[AquaDame]

Both were still available on Sunday

You are seriously the best yulilin3 - is there anything you DON'T know?

 

[linseyjo26]

Planning our itinerary for next weekend. Our 1st SWW. Was planning on getting kids signed up for JTA first. While in line was wondering if I should send DH to get fastpasses for star Tours? Or toy story mania? Unsure how long we will be in line or what standby line will be for tours when we get done. Any recommendations? Thanks!

 

[visegrip72]

We fly in on Saturday afternoon, is there any point to going over to the Studios Saturday night? or will we have already missed everything? Also, what time should we arrive Sunday morning? I'd love any advice without having to read 190 pages of this thread. Thank you!!!!

If you have an annual pass or extra ticket, then go in Saturday night and get shopping done. We did that last Friday. We arrived at the park around 8:45, went into Darth Mall. It was empty. Was able to shop in peace, cool air, get all we needed. Then see about some rides that may be shorter lines. All of the official star wars stuff seems to end at hoopla. Unless going for actor autographs, 6:45 (I think) seemed ok for us on Sat.

 

[drlaurafsu]

Always...ALWAYS get TSM fastpasses first. Even with SWW, Star Tours will have FPs available at more reasonable times and decent standby wait times due to high capacities.

We are going this weekend too. Our priorities are characters, TSM, Star Tours, parade, shop.

 

[kimbe21]

Are you still here in Orlando? maybe search at DTD? I haven't seen him in a while, he was the logo character from last years SWW

No, we are back in OH now but we did look at DTD and every other store where they sold SW figures. I was hoping I just missed them and I could order him. Please let me know if anyone sees Darth Maul Duck!

 

[nomargat]

Does anyone know if the Mickey with chip & dale figures were sold out after this weekend? How about the passholder pin..? I doubt much will be there week 3 but you never know I suppose..!

The passholder pin was still available, not sure of the quantity. And the Mickey with Chip And Dale figures were still available. There's an army of them left hanging in the stores that carried the SWW items. Wouldn't surprise me if those don't hit the outlet stores sometime in the future, same goes for the towel.

 

[yulilin3]

You are seriously the best yulilin3 - is there anything you DON'T know?

A Lot actually...I just went there Sunday with my nephew (he bought 2 of the Cars SW) and I asked what was sold out...the stormtroopers I had friends on the Death Star and another of the spinner pins but that was it.

 

[linseyjo26]

Always...ALWAYS get TSM fastpasses first. Even with SWW, Star Tours will have FPs available at more reasonable times and decent standby wait times due to high capacities.

We are going this weekend too. Our priorities are characters, TSM, Star Tours, parade, shop.

Thank you!!! Hope you have a great time!

 

[niclodn]

First, thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who posted about last weekend! All your info and tips are making the planning process for weekend 2 so much easier! I think I have our plan of attack pretty well figured out, but do have one question. Can someone confirm that the Fab 4 always appeared in pairs - ie. Jedi Mickey with Leia Minnie and Stormtrooper Donald with Darth Goofy? Getting the Disney SW characters is the #1 priority for us and I'm trying to determine how many times we will need to wait in that line. Of course, if we can get them all in one shot, that would be AWESOME!

Our plan is as follows. Please critique/correct

Saturday:
6:45am - Arrive at DHS (get Warwick Davis fp if available -- I realize this is probably not gonna happen. I am not willing to wait for hours to get a fp -- especially since I'll be at MK until 6am -- but in the off chance they are available, I'll grab one)
Stormtrooper rope drop show
Disney SW characters (as many times as necessary - hoping for not more than twice, but planning for at least 3 times)
Darth Maul
Darth Vader
R2-MK
Lunch - 1:40pm at 50's PT
Jango/Boba Fett
Roaming characters as we see them
Visit to the Maul show
Grab CS and get a seat for the Hoopla by 6pm
Hit Darth's Mall after the Hoopla
Ride a couple rides if possible
Fantasmic at 10:30pm

Sunday:
6:45 - Arrive at DHS
Chewbacca
Chip & Dale
Anakin Skywalker
Luke Skywalker
C-3PO/R2-D2
Princess Leia
Queen Amidala
Rest of Jedi Council

We hope to be done by 4pm on Sunday. What do you think? Possible? Wishful thinking? Completely out of my mind?

And, of course, this is all based on character greeting times from Kenny the Pirate's list . If it changes next weekend, all bets are off but I'm sure we will still have a blast!

Thanks again everyone!

 

[yulilin3]

First, thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who posted about last weekend! All your info and tips are making the planning process for weekend 2 so much easier! I think I have our plan of attack pretty well figured out, but do have one question. Can someone confirm that the Fab 4 always appeared in pairs - ie. Jedi Mickey with Leia Minnie and Stormtrooper Donald with Darth Goofy? Getting the Disney SW characters is the #1 priority for us and I'm trying to determine how many times we will need to wait in that line. Of course, if we can get them all in one shot, that would be AWESOME!

Our plan is as follows. Please critique/correct

Saturday:
6:45am - Arrive at DHS (get Warwick Davis fp if available -- I realize this is probably not gonna happen. I am not willing to wait for hours to get a fp -- especially since I'll be at MK until 6am -- but in the off chance they are available, I'll grab one)
Stormtrooper rope drop show
Disney SW characters (as many times as necessary - hoping for not more than twice, but planning for at least 3 times)
Darth Maul
Darth Vader
R2-MK
Lunch - 1:40pm at 50's PT
Jango/Boba Fett
Roaming characters as we see them
Visit to the Maul show
Grab CS and get a seat for the Hoopla by 6pm
Hit Darth's Mall after the Hoopla
Ride a couple rides if possible
Fantasmic at 10:30pm

Sunday:
6:45 - Arrive at DHS
Chewbacca
Chip & Dale
Anakin Skywalker
Luke Skywalker
C-3PO/R2-D2
Princess Leia
Queen Amidala
Rest of Jedi Council

We hope to be done by 4pm on Sunday. What do you think? Possible? Wishful thinking? Completely out of my mind?

And, of course, this is all based on character greeting times from Kenny the Pirate's list . If it changes next weekend, all bets are off but I'm sure we will still have a blast!

Thanks again everyone!

The word ALWAYS should never be used when it comes to characters. I've seen Minnie Leia meet by herself and also have seen Jedi Mickey with R2MK (got their picture on Friday for their last set at 7pm) you might be lucky and get them in pairs but you shouldn't count on it. Your plan seems very flexible so I'm sure you'll be fine. I would switch and meet Vader first and then Maul.
Also if you're not watching the parade you could try and get Vader while the parade is going on (at 11am) the line might be shorter then.
You're approaching this with the right attitude,
*using my Jedi Mind Tricks and waving my hand* YOU WILL HAVE A BLAST

 

[heyitsmejosh]

Can someone confirm that the Fab 4 always appeared in pairs - ie. Jedi Mickey with Leia Minnie and Stormtrooper Donald with Darth Goofy? Getting the Disney SW characters is the #1 priority for us and I'm trying to determine how many times we will need to wait in that line. Of course, if we can get them all in one shot, that would be AWESOME!

they do not always come out in pairs late saturday afternoon they were switching every 20 minutes and it was minnie alone, darth goofy alone and then R2-Mk with Mickey.