Official Star Wars Weekends 2014 Tips and Tricks

[RedM94]

Hey all,

My son and I will be returning for our fourth annual father son SWW adventure. It is great to see the SWW thread again appear this year and to see many of the same friendly faces as years past. My son is autistic and loves everything Star Wars. Our trips father son trips are very special to me.

I see that I have a lot of catching up to do on this board. I am so looking forward to this years trip! I was able to book a room at BWV which makes the adventure that much mor enjoyable and easy to navagate.

 

[RedM94]

Just a reminder for anyone getting to this thread for the first time: There's a lot of info on the first post of this thread, characters meet and greet, shows, parade...plus tips to make your day great.

Yulilin, I am happy to see you back for more SWW fun this year. You always provide valuable information to us all in years past. I hope to get to meet you and your husband this year. I am sorry that we have not been able to connect in prior years.

Rick

 

[1153rsmith]

We are doing our first SWW this year. We will be there the weekend of 5/31. My son has always wanted to go, so we are expecting a great time, although I am not looking forward to being at the park so early.

Thanks for posting all the information. We can't wait to get more specifics about this year's event.

 

[horse11]

Just a reminder for anyone getting to this thread for the first time:
There's a lot of info on the first post of this thread, characters meet and greet, shows, parade...plus tips to make your day great.

can you send me a link?

 

[horse11]

We are doing our first SWW this year. We will be there the weekend of 5/31. My son has always wanted to go, so we are expecting a great time, although I am not looking forward to being at the park so early.

Thanks for posting all the information. We can't wait to get more specifics about this year's event.

how early should one get to the park? Is it the same as the other parks 30 minutes to 35 minutes before RD?

 

[lovethattink]

can you send me a link?

how early should one get to the park? Is it the same as the other parks 30 minutes to 35 minutes before RD?

Click "first" on the page numbers and your answers are there.

 

[yulilin3]

So, is anybody signing up for the rebel rendezvous tomorrow? I'll probably be undecided until 12:59...

Not me...I'm pretty broke, please whoever signs up for it let us know if they give you more info on this particular merchandise event

Yulilin, I am happy to see you back for more SWW fun this year. You always provide valuable information to us all in years past. I hope to get to meet you and your husband this year. I am sorry that we have not been able to connect in prior years.

Rick

Glad to help...a few pages ago we were discussing where and what time would be a good place to meet...maybe rope drop or to watch the parade?

how early should one get to the park? Is it the same as the other parks 30 minutes to 35 minutes before RD?

First page has a lot of info...Official opening is 8am but they have opened the park as early as 7:30am so I always say to be there around 7 to 7:15am

 

[alayne]

Where do you go to purchase the tickets for the Rebel Rendezvous today at 1:00? I can find info on it but I can't find where to purchase them.

Thanks for the info.
Allison

 

[yulilin3]

Where do you go to purchase the tickets for the Rebel Rendezvous today at 1:00? I can find info on it but I can't find where to purchase them.

Thanks for the info.
Allison

http://www.disneyparksmerchandise.com/events/rebel-rendezvous-announcement/?instance_id=
I think at 1pm they'll have a registration button on it...good luck

 

[Koh1977]

Not me...I'm pretty broke, please whoever signs up for it let us know if they give you more info on this particular merchandise event Glad to help...a few pages ago we were discussing where and what time would be a good place to meet...maybe rope drop or to watch the parade? First page has a lot of info...Official opening is 8am but they have opened the park as early as 7:30am so I always say to be there around 7 to 7:15am

8am opening every day of SWW?

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[yulilin3]

8am opening every day of SWW?

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Yep...the only weekend that still shows a 9am opening is the last one just added (June 13-15) but I expect them to change that one in the next week or so

 

[1153rsmith]

If, based on the information on the first post, we are planning on getting to the park at 5am to get in line for autograph wrist bands, how do you know where to park? Does HS have parking attendants out that early? Also, I am assuming since it is that early, the only way to get to the park is to drive, correct?

 

[yulilin3]

If, based on the information on the first post, we are planning on getting to the park at 5am to get in line for autograph wrist bands, how do you know where to park? Does HS have parking attendants out that early? Also, I am assuming since it is that early, the only way to get to the park is to drive, correct?

DHS parking lot is always open, if you're there at 5am there won't be any attendants so you can go in and park wherever you want (close to the entrance) and you won't have to pay.
You can adrive or take a taxi

 

[horse11]

Yep...the only weekend that still shows a 9am opening is the last one just added (June 13-15) but I expect them to change that one in the next week or so

So 8:00 am is considered RD correct? So we should probally get there by 7:00 to be early in line for RD correct?

 

[1153rsmith]

DHS parking lot is always open, if you're there at 5am there won't be any attendants so you can go in and park wherever you want (close to the entrance) and you won't have to pay.
You can adrive or take a taxi

Thanks... my son is so excited. I wish they would release the list of who is going to be there our weekend so we can figure out if we have to get there that early or if we can go in a little later.

Based on your past experience, when do you think that sort of info will be released?

 

[yulilin3]

So 8:00 am is considered RD correct? So we should probally get there by 7:00 to be early in line for RD correct?

Yes

 

[yulilin3]

Thanks... my son is so excited. I wish they would release the list of who is going to be there our weekend so we can figure out if we have to get there that early or if we can go in a little later.

Based on your past experience, when do you think that sort of info will be released?

Around April is when the list of celebrities is usually released

Not sure if anyone saw that Billy Dee Williams will be on Dancing with the Stars so we won't have Hyperspace Hoopla but can still see Lando dancing

 

[horse11]

Around April is when the list of celebrities is usually released

Not sure if anyone saw that Billy Dee Williams will be on Dancing with the Stars so we won't have Hyperspace Hoopla but can still see Lando dancing

Will the offical list of shows and the timw for the Motocade Parade also be released at that time as well?

 

[yulilin3]

Will the offical list of shows and the timw for the Motocade Parade also be released at that time as well?

They haven't realesed times for shows or parade until a few days before the first weekend...this year might be different since they seem to be chanching some things.
I have access to the HUB (internal Cast Member site) and have been able to get the map a week before.

 

[yulilin3]

It looks like they're getting ready to open ther egistration page for Rebel Rendezvous, here's a page of questions on how to request the merchandise:

http://www.disneynow.com/accounts/r...ebelrendezvous/RSP FAQ - Rebel Rendezvous.pdf

It looks like you can't buy everything you want that's limited edition and to be honest I've read this page a few times and it's a bit confusing...RSP 1 (first choice merchandise) put the item number next to it. They are limiting 2 LE per person...
Again good luck to those registering, I hope it doesn't sell out quickly