Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[delmar411]

I didn't record in full but I will post what I did take. It will be like 4 or 5 short videos.
Plus I posted a few clips on instagram under twochickstwopumpkins

@frisbeego I uploaded all the clips I took. There are a lot of them. My YouTube name is indymom24 so I believe you can look that way and they will all be there.

 

[delmar411]

I can't believe how long DD11 slept. The kids were in bed by like 9ish pm and she just got up now at 12:15! Hopefully that means she will be cheery enough to do the fireworks.

 

[jimim]

Somehow managed to get chewie and vader before the parade. Parade was good. Got zero pics cause we were behind people so it was hard. Cool parade though. Waiting for all the shows now. I'm flying solo for those. Kids r swimming with the wife. Kinda weird being on my own. I'm a huge photo buff and always wanted some time alone to shoot but too hot. Lol. I checked out the mall a bit. Nutty lines for drinks! Get me in the street people. I see the bf steins everywhere.

 

[jimim]

Headed over now, if you see a tall guy wearing a "I had friends on that Death Star " shirt and a Lightning hat that's me!

I saw that tshirt today! Pretty funny

 

[MiataPaige]

Dropping a RH for 4 at 4:15 for Sunday by 3 pm today. Please PM if interested in trying to coordinate.

 

[yulilin3]

Unrelated....Inside Out was great, bring tissues. Not sure if the little kids would like it though...and got a picture with Joy and Sadness asked when they would be at dhs for meets and they said they weren't sure

 

[xApril]

They should've made an announcement about the wristbands. I have fastpssses for today, but have friends who don't.

Are they requiring everyone to be there? My boyfriend works till four tomorrow and I'm trying to figure out if I'm going to be able to get him a band.

 

[mil2297]

Unrelated....Inside Out was great, bring tissues. Not sure if the little kids would emotion it though...and got a picture with Joy and Sadness asked when they would be at dhs for meets and they said they weren't sure

Ty for this. We are planning to go see it next weekend when it comes out. Kids are waiting for it

 

[mil2297]

I want to say a big thank you to all that responded on my questions for SWW. I love reading this site. I have been a pass holder for some time now but have never done SWW since my kids were not into Star Wars. but having watched all the seasons for Clone Wars now twice, and Star Wars Rebels now. I can say they are huge Star wars fans now. They have watched all the movies as well old and new. Revenge of the Sith is their favorite followed by the Return of the Jedi



This is the first year we have done Star Wars weekends and have loved every minute of it. I found this forum only a week ago and has been a big huge help. On week 4 week got there at 6:20 am and totally missed the Ashley line. But we got her at the Mall for her autograph session there. We literary were in line for 2 hours beforehand. I asked my kids are you sure you want this. We can go to the rebels show, but they insisted and patiently sat there with us. . It was good since we needed a rest. We ate lunch there as well just waiting They love Ahsoka Tano. Ashley was very sweet and she loves interacting with her fans and ask them questions. My kids loveeee meeting her. This was the highlight of their 5 weeks. My kids cried when she left Clone Wars and were jumping with joy when she came back to Rebels



For this last weekend 5 We got there at 6 am and got in line for Taylor and we made it . We then got to the Mind challenge and we sing up. We wanted to do the Darth Maul show for the kids but there was some miscommunications between cast members. They were signing up kids without given fast pass ext. We did not get that one, but it was ok. We had so much fun this last 5 weeks we are definitely going again next year. Thank so much for all your help I appreciate it so much. My kids had a blast and my husband and I had a blast reliving our childhood with Star Wars. Now we are looking forward to Force Awakens in December that will be awesome.

 

[yulilin3]

They should've made an announcement about the wristbands. I have fastpssses for today, but have friends who don't.

Are they requiring everyone to be there? My boyfriend works till four tomorrow and I'm trying to figure out if I'm going to be able to get him a band.

Stephanie was the one that went to see if they were handing them out. She said everyone needed to be there as they were placing the wristbands on you

 

[yulilin3]

Heading over in a bit. Have fps for SotS and Oz. We'll be watching the fireworks from our regular spot

 

[Laura C]

We're there for our deluxe ftf tomorrow, if anyone sees the new force awakens pin can you please let me know where you've seen it as we'd like to pick one up tomorrow, been away from Disney for the week and we can't wait to be back there!! Xx

 

[xApril]

Stephanie was the one that went to see if they were handing them out. She said everyone needed to be there as they were placing the wristbands on you

My friend is over there for Rebels and she inquired about Oz. They apparently gave out 100 wristbands and they told my friend they have plenty of standby left.

 

[Billabongi]

Saw them at main store on Hollywood blvd and wattos.

Sorry my quote didn't work, this is in reference to the pins.

 

[itsthatdisneygirl]

Here now rocking the Boba Fett tank. Say HI if you see me! Feel free to yell I might hear you better!

 

[disneyluvrs4]

I was in line 40 min before for the 7:40 droids. Everyone seem to be waiting for the droids. We got to the front and only Lea was there. We took a picture with her and went in back of the line. The line moving along. The droids came out at 7:45 and the line just stopped. People kept taking millions of selfies. We were cut off like maybe one or two families fore me. I think the cm should let people know that since this is a special appearance to keep it short and move the line along. I mean the line literally stopped. people should be considerate as well. They were talking to to Luke and Lea like there were from the actually movie lol and taking selfies. They can meet Luke and Leah at another line. The droids are only there for a short time. That was a dissapointment

It happened to us too! We were really disappointed. I agree that The CM should've said something. Hoping to try again tomorrow. Fingers crossed! R2-D2 is my DS's favorite.

 

[ethanwa]

Sorry to ask again, but does anyone have Weekend 5 Feel the Force photos they are willing to give up (maybe if you have extras?).... I really need the set for my collection! I have Weekends 1-4 and need #5. I am in the WDW area as a local and can pick them up from you or I can pay you to ship them.

Please contact me, thanks!

 

[PiperGirlInWondrland]

has anyone seen any of the mickey star wars tervis?

 

[Monykalyn]

Looking back through our pictures we got to experience a TON of things-thanks to this thread. Seriously would not have know much of anything without the information here. Even got the droids due to some great scouting by experienced Dissers! There is a fun story with that-will try to do a recap on the Trip report SWW thread in a few days-but it does help to talk with people around you in line and have some fun.

A Conversation with Frank Oz was so awesome. So humble. So entertaining. So glad we went.

Did the FTFDP package today and it has been worth every penny. My husband (and to a lesser extent my son) think I am a rockstar after this trip.

LOVED Convo with Frank Oz. The kids didn't really see the big deal but oh my, all the adult faces were probably like mine was-hanging on every word.

My family,too, is in awe of the planning-a friend came to pick us up from airport this am, he mentioned he is thinking of Disney next year when his daughter is 5-everyone of my family members told him to have me help plan-even DH. The kids were talking over themselves telling our friend how we "zigged when everyone else zagged" and "hardly waited in any lines for stuff they wanted to do". Almost afraid to reveal that my secret weapon is the Disboard ...

I think we are not going to be back for at least 2 years-if Star Wars land becomes a reality and not done til 2018 then maybe not til then- so will need to live vicariously next year through the new thread .

 

[frisbeego]

@frisbeego I uploaded all the clips I took. There are a lot of them. My YouTube name is indymom24 so I believe you can look that way and they will all be there.

Awesome! Thanks so much.