Official Star Wars Weekends 2013 Tips and Tricks

[kb mkcp]

Will be at HS on 5/25. I don't know what Stars of the Saga is. Is it something a 12 y/o boy would like & is it difficult to get into to?

 

[DarthDad]

What's the AP name badge?

The Annual Pass Star Tours name badge is a black, vs the normal Star Tours badge which is green this year. They both still use the Aurebesh font.

 

[alicia080979]

I have gone back quite a ways in the thread and haven't found answers.
We are heading down for the last weekend (3 adults) and I had a few questions. We are frequent disers but this is our first SWW and we are getting really excited. I am trying to come up with our plan of attack to see/do everything we want.
1) DH is into Pin Trading and I know he wants to buy the SWW pins. Will everything be sold out by the last weekend or do they replenish for each Friday? We are going on the 7th for sure and can go back Sunday if we miss anything.
We may be buying APs and if so, he will likely want the AP exclusive pins...will he be out of luck? Should he go straight to Darth's Mall when we get there?
2) Where and what time should we line up for the motorcade parade? I will probably have a monopod to record the video as well as my tripod for my camera and really want a good spot to get some great shots.
3) I think we want to do more character photos than anything but does anyone have a good touring plan they can share or tips. I was thinking if DH went to Darth's Mall first thing, we could just make seeing Leia, Luke, R2, C3 our first stop of the day since they are in the same place. I really want pics with them, Chewy & Darth (a Storm Trooper would be nice as well)...anything else is a bonus.
4) I am surprising DH with a Carbonite Freeze...I don't know anything about it other than I made a reservation for the 7th at 1p. Is there anything I need to know about it for him?

Ok...that's all for now! I am trying to manage my expectations with this being our first time. We have some friends there now and I am hoping she can bring us back some times guides and maps from the first weekend. I am getting pumped!

 

[kennythepirate]

The first characters to appear at 8:00am will most likely be the Mickey star wars meet next to The Great Movie Ride and Darth Vader. That's how it was last year, but they have moved the first set to park opening instead of 9:00am.

 

[WDWChloe]

The Annual Pass Star Tours name badge is a black, vs the normal Star Tours badge which is green this year. They both still use the Aurebesh font.

Awesome! and you just show your AP at the merchant location? Is it at TT or elsewhere?

 

[DarthDad]

Awesome! and you just show your AP at the merchant location? Is it at TT or elsewhere?

I didn't get one last year, someone feel free to correct if mistaken, however I believe they do them in Darth Mall merchandise store, at that front near the checkouts.

Find this cool video from Disney's merchandise manger.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwUhU6c-gKo

The new autograph books is awesome with the addition of the picture holder.

 

[PrincessKida]

I didn't get one last year, someone feel free to correct if mistaken, however I believe they do them in Darth Mall merchandise store, at that front near the checkouts.

Find this cool video from Disney's merchandise manger.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwUhU6c-gKo

The new autograph books is awesome with the addition of the picture holder.

That's super cool. I'm an AP but I can't make it to SWW this year. I'm hoping the merchandise line can help me out.

 

[TrixieLouMagoo]

Hi all -

So excited! Will be there Memorial Day Weekend.

Can anyone tell me how long Stars of the Saga is?

Also, if I want to meet to C3P0 and R2 at 3:05pm, based on KTPs site, what time should I get in line?

Thanks so very much!

Best,
TLM

 

[CentralFloridian99]

Hoopla has been confirmed for 8 PM.

 

[CentralFloridian99]

Stars of the Saga is a 35 minute show where that week's celebrities talk about their behind the scenes work on the movies.

 

[lovethattink]

Hoopla has been confirmed for 8 PM.

Yay! Was the parade confirmed for 11, or is that still rumor?

 

[TrixieLouMagoo]

Stars of the Saga is a 35 minute show where that week's celebrities talk about their behind the scenes work on the movies.

Thanks so much!

 

[kennythepirate]

Hi all -

So excited! Will be there Memorial Day Weekend.

Can anyone tell me how long Stars of the Saga is?

Also, if I want to meet to C3P0 and R2 at 3:05pm, based on KTPs site, what time should I get in line?

Thanks so very much!

Best,
TLM

Those times are from LAST YEAR 2012. I will get this year's times on Friday. I got in line about 15 minutes early to meet the Darth's Mall characters and I went in afternoon to avoid crowds and get AC!

 

[501st disney trooper]

Very kewl, will have to check and see how Bloodfin works theirs.

We have members and non members areas on our forums as well ,
But we also use Facebook as well . Open and closed rooms . Chats etc33333So the public.
And perspective members know what and where we will be appearing for opportunity's for meet and greet , handlers, armor parties etc.. Local events etc .

 

[The Sunrise Student]

We have members and non members areas on our forums as well ,
But we also use Facebook as well . Open and closed rooms . Chats etc33333So the public.
And perspective members know what and where we will be appearing for opportunity's for meet and greet , handlers, armor parties etc.. Local events etc .

I found the Bloodfin Garrisons FB page I will continue to keep looking at the site

 

[TrixieLouMagoo]

Those times are from LAST YEAR 2012. I will get this year's times on Friday. I got in line about 15 minutes early to meet the Darth's Mall characters and I went in afternoon to avoid crowds and get AC!

Thanks, KTP! I will absolutely check back in and see what happens on Friday regarding times. I like the idea of avoiding crowds and getting AC. We lined up too late last year and missed 3P0 and R2. Don't want to that to happen this year!

 

[AquaDame]

Thanks, KTP! I will absolutely check back in and see what happens on Friday regarding times. I like the idea of avoiding crowds and getting AC. We lined up too late last year and missed 3P0 and R2. Don't want to that to happen this year!

This is great - would you say getting in line ~15 early is your best bet for most of them? I absolutely want a pic with the droids as well, and would be pretty sad if they took a break right before I got there!

 

[The Sunrise Student]

Well the boots are in and they'll do, for now... will keep looking but at least these are tight enough around the ankle that I don't feel like I can just kick them off my feet!

So on that note I think I will be bringing the partial Mara Jade costume with me So if any of you are as crazy as my BF and I, and will be in line waiting for Ray Park FP very early Saturday morning (May 18th) and you see a tall lady with red hair in a Mara Jade costume it's most likely me, so give me a shout out!

Anyone else coming in costume and if so what?

PS: AND weather permitting, if I can stand the heat in the costume on May 18th I'll bring it back out for the following weekend as well.

 

[AquaDame]

Well the boots are in and they'll do, for now... will keep looking but at least these are tight enough around the ankle that I don't feel like I can just kick them off my feet!

So on that note I think I will be bringing the partial Mara Jade costume with me So if any of you are as crazy as my BF and I, and will be in line waiting for Ray Park FP very early Saturday morning (May 18th) and you see a tall lady with red hair in a Mara Jade costume it's most likely me, so give me a shout out!

Anyone else coming in costume and if so what?

PS: AND weather permitting, if I can stand the heat in the costume on May 18th I'll bring it back out for the following weekend as well.

Alas I wont be there until weekend 3 but I hope all goes well and you have a blast in costume!

 

[The Sunrise Student]

Alas I wont be there until weekend 3 but I hope all goes well and you have a blast in costume!

Thanks I hope so too! If it gets took hot I might drop the cape after a while and just go with the cowl.