Official Star Wars Weekends 2013 Tips and Tricks

[bentopher]

Rex and Cody are in a rotating line near McQueen and Mader.

Ok great thanks!

 

[lovethattink]

Great information! Yes, I'm thinking out first day will be a total Star Wars day, which is why I'd like to be able to sign them up for JTA. But we will see what happens.

Thanks for the thoughts on character locations. That really helps!
I know my boys REALLY want to see Rex and Cody. Those are their favourites... where as Darth Vader.. not so much lol So where are Rex and Cody hiding?? ANd what is the sun like there?



Does this mean if it's really rainy out that all the character M&G move to the tent?? Speaking of the merchandise tent... this is the same as the "Darth Mall" right? And where exactly is the tent located?

I'm excited to have extra info/plan to add to my day! thank you!

Not all the character M&G move to the tent. Some are cancelled and some move under cover or indoors.

Darth Mall was right next door to Rock N Roller Coaster.

 

[yulilin3]

Yes, Rex and Cody rotate with Ahsoka and Assaj... so you could get only one character or sometimes two while they rotate.

 

[bentopher]

Darth Mall was right next door to Rock N Roller Coaster.

Oh boy! I never even went over to that area last time! LOL
We never did ToT RNRC or anything on Sunset Blvd.

I'm guessing there is lots of space over there to work with?? lol

It's good to know they have things spaced out across the park!
Now i"m really planning so I'm not zigzagging across the park constantly!

 

[yulilin3]

The area where the Darth Mall tent is located is usually a parking lot/ backstage area, they only put the tent during SWW, you get a great view of ToT from there

 

[Zooshoveller]

I'm getting so overwhelmed. I need a labeled map! LOL

 

[bentopher]

The area where the Darth Mall tent is located is usually a parking lot/ backstage area, they only put the tent during SWW, you get a great view of ToT from there

OOoh that's sooo cool!

Ok 2 more questions (I think that's it!)...

1 - Where is the Premiere Theatre?? I've looked at this map inside out, I don't see it! lol

2 - Has anyone ever seen Ladies Star Wars Tank Tops for sale? I don't want a tshirt but would love a tank! lol

ooh one more...

3 - I know I read something about a new Star Wars themed autograph book. Think these will be at most gift shops (ie POP or MK) to purchase before Friday (the 17th). I'd love to be holding it while waiting to get in instead of knowing I need to stop and buy it once we enter.

28 days til we arrive... 30 days still our first SWW!

 

[yulilin3]

OOoh that's sooo cool!

Ok 2 more questions (I think that's it!)...

1 - Where is the Premiere Theatre?? I've looked at this map inside out, I don't see it! lol

2 - Has anyone ever seen Ladies Star Wars Tank Tops for sale? I don't want a tshirt but would love a tank! lol

ooh one more...

3 - I know I read something about a new Star Wars themed autograph book. Think these will be at most gift shops (ie POP or MK) to purchase before Friday (the 17th). I'd love to be holding it while waiting to get in instead of knowing I need to stop and buy it once we enter.

28 days til we arrive... 30 days still our first SWW!

1.- Premiere Theater is located right next to where you meet Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater. It'll be clearly marked in the SWW map, when they release it
2.- Her Universe (Ashley Eckstein line of geek chic for girls and womer) has some SW tank tops, she might bring the for SWW. I don't remember seeing anty other from last year
3.- I really don't think they will be available anywhere else prior to SWW. If they have any left over they might find their way only to DHS gift shops. But there's a gift shop outside the turnstiles to DHS, almost 100% of their merchandise will be SWW related, so you might find it before you go into DHS

 

[yulilin3]

I'm getting so overwhelmed. I need a labeled map! LOL

just keep in mind that any and all information will be posted here. So before the first Friday of SWW we'll have a schedule of the events, a map and character locations. Just work with all the info from last year to start planning and you'll be fine.
But just in case....May the Force Be With You!!

 

[Zooshoveller]

just keep in mind that any and all information will be posted here. So before the first Friday of SWW we'll have a schedule of the events, a map and character locations. Just work with all the info from last year to start planning and you'll be fine.
But just in case....May the Force Be With You!!

You are my Yoda!

 

[kpitarresi]

So what does inventory look like on the last weekend of SWW at Darth Mall? I've never been and we are planning to be there on the last Friday. Also, what time do we need to be there to sign my 6 year old up for JTA and where do you sign up? TIA

 

[tammilynne]

May 17,18, 19
bluedoggy (Friday)
yulilin (probably Friday, def. Saturday and Sunday)
lovethattink (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
bizeemom4 (Friday, Sunday)
bentopher (Friday)
jennyjinx3 (Sunday)
Tjmj9801 (Sunday)
shelbyf31 ( Friday)
hsmamainva Friday, maybe Saturday)
fire14 and fires_grumpy ( Friday, Possibly Saturday, and Sunday)
centralfloridian99 (Saturday)
joanna71985 (most likely Fri, Sat, and Sun)
fire14 and fires_grumpy ( Friday, Possibly Saturday, and Sunday)*
Mark P. (Friday & Sunday)
moqu (Sunday)
Dreamsdocometrue9112 (Fri & Sat)
ChandraM (Friday)

May 24, 25,26
yulilin (probably Friday, def. Saturday and Sunday)
kmcdougan (definitely Friday, early part of Saturday)
bizeemom4 (Friday)
Zooshoveller (Saturday)
Supermom3 (Sunday, maybe Saturday)
bjakmom (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
obx_mama (Friday & Saturday)
lovethattink (Saturday, Sunday)
RobertLC (Saturday)
ajh88 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
Meech Loves Mickey (Friday afternoon/evening, Saturday, maybe Sunday)
joanna71985 (most likely Fri, Sat, and Sun)
moqu (Friday)
wdwviabuffalo (Friday Only)
May 31, June 1,2
yulilin (probably Friday, def. Saturday and Sunday)
lovethattink (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
AquaDame (Friday, maybe Sunday)
Nole95 ( Friday)
wishinuponastar (Saturday and Sunday)
centralfloridian99 ( Saturday)
joanna71985 (most likely Fri, Sat, and Sun)
Disneymomma76 (Sunday)
AFVChic (Fri & Sat)
WDWChloe (Sunday)

June 7,8,9
yulilin (probably Friday, def. Saturday and Sunday)
Hanover (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
lovethattink (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Music City Mama (Friday and Sunday)
cheer25mom (Friday and possibly Saturday)
HappyHaunts999 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
joanna71985 (most likely Fri, Sat, and Sun)*
humboldthny (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Disneymomma76 (Friday)
Gooshy & DarthGooshy (Friday, maybe Saturday)
Ninja Mom (Friday Saturday and Sunday!)
Lilfoot93 (Friday)
Diegosmom (Sat. and Sunday)
Welovmickey! (Sat. and Sun.)
MLC2002 (Sat. & Sun.)
tammilynne (Friday and Sunday)

 

[KingsKidsx4]

May 17,18, 19
bluedoggy (Friday)
yulilin (probably Friday, def. Saturday and Sunday)
lovethattink (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
bizeemom4 (Friday, Sunday)
bentopher (Friday)
jennyjinx3 (Sunday)
Tjmj9801 (Sunday)
shelbyf31 ( Friday)
hsmamainva Friday, maybe Saturday)
fire14 and fires_grumpy ( Friday, Possibly Saturday, and Sunday)
centralfloridian99 (Saturday)
joanna71985 (most likely Fri, Sat, and Sun)
fire14 and fires_grumpy ( Friday, Possibly Saturday, and Sunday)*
Mark P. (Friday & Sunday)
moqu (Sunday)
Dreamsdocometrue9112 (Fri & Sat)
ChandraM (Friday)
KingsKidsx4 (Sunday)

May 24, 25,26
yulilin (probably Friday, def. Saturday and Sunday)
kmcdougan (definitely Friday, early part of Saturday)
bizeemom4 (Friday)
Zooshoveller (Saturday)
Supermom3 (Sunday, maybe Saturday)
bjakmom (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
obx_mama (Friday & Saturday)
lovethattink (Saturday, Sunday)
RobertLC (Saturday)
ajh88 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
Meech Loves Mickey (Friday afternoon/evening, Saturday, maybe Sunday)
joanna71985 (most likely Fri, Sat, and Sun)
moqu (Friday)
wdwviabuffalo (Friday Only)

May 31, June 1,2
yulilin (probably Friday, def. Saturday and Sunday)
lovethattink (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
AquaDame (Friday, maybe Sunday)
Nole95 ( Friday)
wishinuponastar (Saturday and Sunday)
centralfloridian99 ( Saturday)
joanna71985 (most likely Fri, Sat, and Sun)
Disneymomma76 (Sunday)
AFVChic (Fri & Sat)
WDWChloe (Sunday)

June 7,8,9
yulilin (probably Friday, def. Saturday and Sunday)
Hanover (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
lovethattink (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Music City Mama (Friday and Sunday)
cheer25mom (Friday and possibly Saturday)
HappyHaunts999 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
joanna71985 (most likely Fri, Sat, and Sun)*
humboldthny (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Disneymomma76 (Friday)
Gooshy & DarthGooshy (Friday, maybe Saturday)
Ninja Mom (Friday Saturday and Sunday!)
Lilfoot93 (Friday)
Diegosmom (Sat. and Sunday)
Welovmickey! (Sat. and Sun.)
MLC2002 (Sat. & Sun.)
tammilynne (Friday and Sunday)

 

[yulilin3]

So what does inventory look like on the last weekend of SWW at Darth Mall? I've never been and we are planning to be there on the last Friday. Also, what time do we need to be there to sign my 6 year old up for JTA and where do you sign up? TIA

Some shirts might be sold out of dome sizes, maybe some of the shot glasses, mugs,etc. might be sold out. The park is schedule to open at 8am, sometimes it opens earlier so be there by 7:30, JTA sign up was art Indiana Jones last year

 

[yulilin3]

You are my Yoda!

Funny because I'm on the smaller range as well.

 

[kpitarresi]

SWW-2013- Attendance Roster
May 17,18, 19
bluedoggy (Friday)
yulilin (probably Friday, def. Saturday and Sunday)
lovethattink (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
bizeemom4 (Friday, Sunday)
bentopher (Friday)
jennyjinx3 (Sunday)
Tjmj9801 (Sunday)
shelbyf31 ( Friday)
hsmamainva Friday, maybe Saturday)
fire14 and fires_grumpy ( Friday, Possibly Saturday, and Sunday)
centralfloridian99 (Saturday)
joanna71985 (most likely Fri, Sat, and Sun)
fire14 and fires_grumpy ( Friday, Possibly Saturday, and Sunday)*
Mark P. (Friday & Sunday)
moqu (Sunday)
Dreamsdocometrue9112 (Fri & Sat)
ChandraM (Friday)
KingsKidsx4 (Sunday)

May 24, 25,26
yulilin (probably Friday, def. Saturday and Sunday)
kmcdougan (definitely Friday, early part of Saturday)
bizeemom4 (Friday)
Zooshoveller (Saturday)
Supermom3 (Sunday, maybe Saturday)
bjakmom (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
obx_mama (Friday & Saturday)
lovethattink (Saturday, Sunday)
RobertLC (Saturday)
ajh88 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
Meech Loves Mickey (Friday afternoon/evening, Saturday, maybe Sunday)
joanna71985 (most likely Fri, Sat, and Sun)
moqu (Friday)
wdwviabuffalo (Friday Only)

May 31, June 1,2
yulilin (probably Friday, def. Saturday and Sunday)
lovethattink (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
AquaDame (Friday, maybe Sunday)
Nole95 ( Friday)
wishinuponastar (Saturday and Sunday)
centralfloridian99 ( Saturday)
joanna71985 (most likely Fri, Sat, and Sun)
Disneymomma76 (Sunday)
AFVChic (Fri & Sat)
WDWChloe (Sunday)

June 7,8,9
yulilin (probably Friday, def. Saturday and Sunday)
Hanover (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
lovethattink (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Music City Mama (Friday and Sunday)
cheer25mom (Friday and possibly Saturday)
HappyHaunts999 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
joanna71985 (most likely Fri, Sat, and Sun)*
humboldthny (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Disneymomma76 (Friday)
Gooshy & DarthGooshy (Friday, maybe Saturday)
Ninja Mom (Friday Saturday and Sunday!)
Lilfoot93 (Friday)
Diegosmom (Sat. and Sunday)
Welovmickey! (Sat. and Sun.)
MLC2002 (Sat. & Sun.)
tammilynne (Friday and Sunday)
kpitarresi (Friday)

 

[LoKiHB]

May 17,18, 19
bluedoggy (Friday)
yulilin (probably Friday, def. Saturday and Sunday)
lovethattink (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
bizeemom4 (Friday, Sunday)
bentopher (Friday)
jennyjinx3 (Sunday)
Tjmj9801 (Sunday)
shelbyf31 ( Friday)
hsmamainva Friday, maybe Saturday)
fire14 and fires_grumpy ( Friday, Possibly Saturday, and Sunday)
centralfloridian99 (Saturday)
joanna71985 (most likely Fri, Sat, and Sun)
fire14 and fires_grumpy ( Friday, Possibly Saturday, and Sunday)*
Mark P. (Friday & Sunday)
moqu (Sunday)
Dreamsdocometrue9112 (Fri & Sat)
ChandraM (Friday)
KingsKidsx4 (Sunday)

May 24, 25,26
yulilin (probably Friday, def. Saturday and Sunday)
kmcdougan (definitely Friday, early part of Saturday)
bizeemom4 (Friday)
Zooshoveller (Saturday)
Supermom3 (Sunday, maybe Saturday)
bjakmom (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
obx_mama (Friday & Saturday)
lovethattink (Saturday, Sunday)
RobertLC (Saturday)
ajh88 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
Meech Loves Mickey (Friday afternoon/evening, Saturday, maybe Sunday)
joanna71985 (most likely Fri, Sat, and Sun)
moqu (Friday)
wdwviabuffalo (Friday Only)
LoKiHB (Friday & Sat)

May 31, June 1,2
yulilin (probably Friday, def. Saturday and Sunday)
lovethattink (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
AquaDame (Friday, maybe Sunday)
Nole95 ( Friday)
wishinuponastar (Saturday and Sunday)
centralfloridian99 ( Saturday)
joanna71985 (most likely Fri, Sat, and Sun)
Disneymomma76 (Sunday)
AFVChic (Fri & Sat)
WDWChloe (Sunday)

June 7,8,9
yulilin (probably Friday, def. Saturday and Sunday)
Hanover (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
lovethattink (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Music City Mama (Friday and Sunday)
cheer25mom (Friday and possibly Saturday)
HappyHaunts999 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
joanna71985 (most likely Fri, Sat, and Sun)*
humboldthny (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Disneymomma76 (Friday)
Gooshy & DarthGooshy (Friday, maybe Saturday)
Ninja Mom (Friday Saturday and Sunday!)
Lilfoot93 (Friday)
Diegosmom (Sat. and Sunday)
Welovmickey! (Sat. and Sun.)
MLC2002 (Sat. & Sun.)
tammilynne (Friday and Sunday)

 

[KingsKidsx4]

May 17,18, 19
bluedoggy (Friday)
yulilin (probably Friday, def. Saturday and Sunday)
lovethattink (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
bizeemom4 (Friday, Sunday)
bentopher (Friday)
jennyjinx3 (Sunday)
Tjmj9801 (Sunday)
shelbyf31 ( Friday)
hsmamainva Friday, maybe Saturday)
fire14 and fires_grumpy ( Friday, Possibly Saturday, and Sunday)
centralfloridian99 (Saturday)
joanna71985 (most likely Fri, Sat, and Sun)
fire14 and fires_grumpy ( Friday, Possibly Saturday, and Sunday)*
Mark P. (Friday & Sunday)
moqu (Sunday)
Dreamsdocometrue9112 (Fri & Sat)
ChandraM (Friday)

May 24, 25,26
yulilin (probably Friday, def. Saturday and Sunday)
kmcdougan (definitely Friday, early part of Saturday)
bizeemom4 (Friday)
Zooshoveller (Saturday)
Supermom3 (Sunday, maybe Saturday)
bjakmom (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
obx_mama (Friday & Saturday)
lovethattink (Saturday, Sunday)
RobertLC (Saturday)
ajh88 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
Meech Loves Mickey (Friday afternoon/evening, Saturday, maybe Sunday)
joanna71985 (most likely Fri, Sat, and Sun)
moqu (Friday)
wdwviabuffalo (Friday Only)
May 31, June 1,2
yulilin (probably Friday, def. Saturday and Sunday)
lovethattink (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
AquaDame (Friday, maybe Sunday)
Nole95 ( Friday)
wishinuponastar (Saturday and Sunday)
centralfloridian99 ( Saturday)
joanna71985 (most likely Fri, Sat, and Sun)
Disneymomma76 (Sunday)
AFVChic (Fri & Sat)
WDWChloe (Sunday)

June 7,8,9
yulilin (probably Friday, def. Saturday and Sunday)
Hanover (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
lovethattink (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Music City Mama (Friday and Sunday)
cheer25mom (Friday and possibly Saturday)
HappyHaunts999 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
joanna71985 (most likely Fri, Sat, and Sun)*
humboldthny (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Disneymomma76 (Friday)
Gooshy & DarthGooshy (Friday, maybe Saturday)
Ninja Mom (Friday Saturday and Sunday!)
Lilfoot93 (Friday)
Diegosmom (Sat. and Sunday)
Welovmickey! (Sat. and Sun.)
MLC2002 (Sat. & Sun.)
tammilynne (Friday and Sunday)

The second and third weekends are not separated (see above). Please make sure you posted the correct weekend. FYI

 

[bentopher]

1.- Premiere Theater is located right next to where you meet Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater. It'll be clearly marked in the SWW map, when they release it
2.- Her Universe (Ashley Eckstein line of geek chic for girls and womer) has some SW tank tops, she might bring the for SWW. I don't remember seeing anty other from last year
3.- I really don't think they will be available anywhere else prior to SWW. If they have any left over they might find their way only to DHS gift shops. But there's a gift shop outside the turnstiles to DHS, almost 100% of their merchandise will be SWW related, so you might find it before you go into DHS

Oh goodie, I will go and look online now at the Her Universe stuff.

just keep in mind that any and all information will be posted here. So before the first Friday of SWW we'll have a schedule of the events, a map and character locations. Just work with all the info from last year to start planning and you'll be fine.
But just in case....May the Force Be With You!!

So if I'm at the parks on Wed. May 15th... will I be able to find this information somewhere? or am I going to have to sneak on here to get all the details... so I can alter my plan that I've worked so hard at all day to make

 

[ChandraM]

I'm local so I just drive to the park, I know some here have taken WDW transportation and have arrived before park opening, just check when you arrive at what time the first bus to DHS is. The park is schedule to open at 8am but when there's a lot of people waiting to go in, management opens the park earlier (as early as 7:30am) so make sure that the bus will get you to DHS by 7:30am

Thanks! It just occurred to me that I wouldn't be able to take a taxi anyway because I won't have car seats for the kids . I guess I will need to get out to the bus stop as early as possible to make sure we are on the first one to HS. My kids will be devastated if I can't get them into JTA!