Official Star Wars Weekends 2014 Tips and Tricks

[lovethattink]

It looks like they are slowly releasing information about the event in hopes more people buy it?

Registration is still open

This would make me so happy if they had FP+ for the shows. Here's to hoping!

And hoping they aren't all tier 1!

 

[Vala]

This Jawa trading has me super excited.

I'm trying to think of unique but inexpensive things we can bring from here that would be fun to trade. Any ideas? Glow sticks? Something from our state that is easily obtained?

I draw pretty well. I've done some small sketches of Star Wars characters - Jawas of course, Ewoks, Donald as Stormtrooper etc. Working on Greedo right now.

 

[poison ivy]

For fun here are some of my Pictures with Celebrities

Line for ray Parks (notice I am looking forward and it wraps around the corner)

Really great pics! Thanks so much for posting them. you guys look terrific for being up all night!

Just so I "get the picture" you happened to be last in line from this photo for Ray Park.

So whose line is on the left? Looks shorter at 4 am.

And to think at this point nobody behind you knows they aren't getting an autograph for 2 more hours? That's got to cause some hard feelings. What do they do then?

I guess you guys weren't sure either. Wow! what a close call!!

quick question: How do they handle bag check for those waiting past the checkpoint?

 

[yulilin3]

Really great pics! Thanks so much for posting them. you guys look terrific for being up all night!

Just so I "get the picture" you happened to be last in line from this photo for Ray Park.

So whose line is on the left? Looks shorter at 4 am.

And to think at this point nobody behind you knows they aren't getting an autograph for 2 more hours? That's got to cause some hard feelings. What do they do then?

I guess you guys weren't sure either. Wow! what a close call!!

quick question: How do they handle bag check for those waiting past the checkpoint?

Everyone knows that its not a sure thing to get a fast pass. As for bag check they start checking everyone starting from the front of the line around 6 a.m. And then just work themselves back.
If You don't get a fastpass then you get a standby and it goes by numbers... Look at the first post too see how this works

 

[karabeunso]

New Rebel Rendezvous information: Character appearances will be from 10am to 4pm.

What does this mean? Have I missed done posts somewhere or are you referring to the merchandise event?

 

[lovethattink]

What does this mean? Have I missed done posts somewhere or are you referring to the merchandise event?

The artists who are signing was the only other update.

 

[RAPstar]

My mantra for this week and next until I'm on the plane is don't stress, lol. I'm sure y'all understand. You are my people lol. But really with only 4 goals for the day I should be fine (meet Chewie, meet the Darth's, ride my top 3 rides, and make it to my ADR's). Just needed to vent so I don't go crazy lol

 

[Itinkso]

My mantra for this week and next until I'm on the plane is don't stress, lol. I'm sure y'all understand. You are my people lol. But really with only 4 goals for the day I should be fine (meet Chewie, meet the Darth's, ride my top 3 rides, and make it to my ADR's). Just needed to vent so I don't go crazy lol

You'll be fine! Your lunch with the Imagineer will be a nice break... it's held in a private dining area of HBD. Enjoy!!

 

[HisMinnie]

I'm starting to wonder if FP+ for the shows will be available because on the WDW website under the event "obi-Wan and beyond starring James Arnold Taylor" it says "FP+ offered" it doesn't have the ability to select a date for a FP+ yet but I thought that the wording shows what's to come for these shows.

 

[poison ivy]

Everyone knows that its not a sure thing to get a fast pass. As for bag check they start checking everyone starting from the front of the line around 6 a.m. And then just work themselves back.
If You don't get a fastpass then you get a standby and it goes by numbers... Look at the first post too see how this works

I know so true.

But if I miss out by just a few little spots I might feel like this !!

Nothing a commemorative keepsake won't cure.

Are people holding places in line?

 

[Reizo]

I'm starting to wonder if FP+ for the shows will be available because on the WDW website under the event "obi-Wan and beyond starring James Arnold Taylor" it says "FP+ offered" it doesn't have the ability to select a date for a FP+ yet but I thought that the wording shows what's to come for these shows.

I see where it says that.
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/hollywood-studios/star-wars-weekends-obi-wan-beyond/

That would be great. Side note: Thanks Sunrise for the pics of the Celebrity FP lines. It's nice to see visual on what to expect.

 

[TigerE]

It has been saying this for at least a couple of days but nothing appears on the fastpass selection page.

In light of this, what are priorities for FP+ (in terms of shows)? Also, are there any shows that a 4-year old and a 6-year old might enjoy (both are Star Wars fans)?

Edit: we are there during weekend 2, so no visit to the Maul.

 

[horse11]

Is there anything going on that is happening the first weekend alone? It seems ad if some of the special Star Wars shows are happening 3 and 4 weekend only or 2nd weekend only

 

[yulilin3]

It seems all the shows at Premiere Theater will offer FP+
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/hollywood-studios/

Now it's a matter of
1.- Tier...will these have that
2.- Will these be separate from the regular fp+ (doubt it)

Priority would be from highest to lowest (in my opinion)
Stars of the Saga
Visit to the Maul
My Short Story
Obi Wan and Beyond
Star Wars Voices

 

[yulilin3]

It has been saying this for at least a couple of days but nothing appears on the fastpass selection page.

In light of this, what are priorities for FP+ (in terms of shows)? Also, are there any shows that a 4-year old and a 6-year old might enjoy (both are Star Wars fans)?

Edit: we are there during weekend 2, so no visit to the Maul.

Are they into the sw cartoons? Star wars voices is a great show about voice over acting

 

[yulilin3]

Is there anything going on that is happening the first weekend alone? It seems ad if some of the special Star Wars shows are happening 3 and 4 weekend only or 2nd weekend only

You have 3 shows for weekend one. Stars of the Saga, Star wars voices and Obi wan and beyond

 

[Reizo]

It seems all the shows at Premiere Theater will offer FP+
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/hollywood-studios/

Now it's a matter of
1.- Tier...will these have that
2.- Will these be separate from the regular fp+ (doubt it)

Yeah definitely see that it states FP+ to each caption. So now we wait until possibly it appears and its a mad podracing rush to hopefully snag one

 

[paulacraiglow]

I really need this as I think it may appease my ds so I don't have to camp out for an autograph. ;o)

 

[alayne]

Now I'm starting to get stressed...I think BUT I know you guys are going to fix it so I want be stressed very long.

Here is my plans (now tell me what I'm doing wrong. )

Wed 5/14 - Drive to Disney and arrive by 3:00 - head to MK (I have to have Casey's at DW or it just wouldn't be a DW vacation.)

Thurs. 5/15 - Arrive at DHS about 30 to 45 min before RD and head straight to the JTA sign up. Then ride ToT and head over to the Rebel Rendezvous. Check out the shopping and see some of the Disney Characters. My DS and DH have appointments for D-Tech at 11:20 and 11:50. I figure we could leave and get a light lunch and then come back to see Ashely between 2 and 4. We have dinner at 50's Prime time at 4:25. Then ride RRC and ST. First Stress - What time do I try to get the JTA for?
GOAL for the Day - JTA, D-Tech and Ashley. Anything else is a bonus.

Fri. 5/16 - Arrive at 4:30/5:00 and get in line for Peter Mayhew: Chewbacca FP. Then breakfast at Sci-Fi at 8:00. After breakfast go to Chewbacca's line for pictures. Then check in for the Feel the Force and watch the parade. After the parade I would like to see more of the SW characters (not the Fab5). Then we have dinner at Mama Melrose at 6:20 for my DS Star Wars Birthday Dinner. After dinner ride ST, see any other characters we can then head to the Fireworks show. Second Stress - what happens if our FP for Peter Mayhew is during our ADR or the Feel the Force package. Then what? GOAL for the Day - Peter Mayhew and Chewbacca.

Sat. 5/17 - VIP Package: Still not sure how this day is going to work but I think my GOAL's are covered SHOWS. We have dinner reservations at H&V at 5:00.

I talked with my DS and DH about making a Priority List like it was suggested on here and we really don't care about the rides since we have AP and have been going to DW a lot this year. We can ride the rides on another trip.

So our Priority List looks like this:
Ashely
Peter Mayhew
Shows
Chewbacca
JTA
Parade
Fireworks
See as many SW Characters as possible

What do you think? What am I missing? What do I need to change?

Thanks for the tips and suggestions especially the one about trading with the Jawas. LOVE THAT!!!

 

[horse11]

Just to verify: DHS will open at 8:00am Friday may 16th correct? So we should be there around 7:00 or 7:15 right? Buses from the resorts start at 6:30 right?
Also would we be able to get a nice shaded spot by the stage for the 11:30 Parade if we start looking at 1 hour 20 minutes before? I asked this before and I was told any where from 1 1/2 to 2 hours but we have a 9:10 ADR at Sci Fi. I have given us an hour for the ADR but hopefully one of us can leave 10 minutes earlier than that but if not will 1 hour 20 minutes before be enough time to secure a good spot?