Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[The Sunrise Student]

Heavens help me, I'm joining up. I've got a lot of reading to do already! I'm Amanda (Hi!) and me and my family *think* we'll be there opening weekend, if nothing big changes. My daughter is scared of Vader, so we're a little limited on doable attractions, but she does want to dress up as Hera Syndulla, so our trip may involve cosplay.

So...anybody know if the first weekend is lighter, heavier, or the same as the rest? I assume it's lighter than Memorial Day weekend, but much like Jon Snow, I know nothing.

How old are your daughters?

Any Character portrayed by a Disney Employee will NOT break character... Especially Darth Vader! Good guys will interact as good guys and bad guys will interact as bad guys.

HOWEVER

I am a member of the 501st (we are the guys and gals that march in the SWW parade and do other charity stuff in star wars costumes, we are crazy like that). 501st world wide website http://www.501st.com/

I see you live in the coastal area of Virginia, the Tyranus Garrison of the 501st is out on your neck of the woods. Check out thier website. http://va501st.com/index.html

For fun, check out their appearance schedule... 501st Darth Vader(s) can break character, as well as other 501st Star Wars characters OUTSIDE of Walt Disney World and Disneyland...

My Garrison's Vader (at Bloodfin Garrison (Indiana)) will high five and fist bump little kids to help them be less scared... We even do a charty game where kids donate funds and depending on how much is donated (1 to 5 dollars) depends on the size of the nerf gun they can shoot at Stormtroopers (we call it Blasted Trooper Charity Drive)

It might help get them used to being around us crazy costume characters.

 

[The Sunrise Student]

Our very own Sunrise Student has a page of her journey transforming herself into Mara Jade:
https://www.facebook.com/EnyoCosplay?fref=photo

Awwww shucks!

PS I am so giddy about this I can't stand it.... (someone pinch me!)

 

[ValarDisneyus]

My daughter, lovingly called "Squeaks," is 4 and still will be when we go in May. While she's tall for her age, she still might be the most wee Twi-lek in attendance. Hopefully I can find fabric that won't be too hot for her to wear! I already bought a Darth Vader dress, me.

Thanks for the tip about the 501 thing! I should look them up and see if I can get her to agree to meet Darth.

I feel like a bad nerd: I'm most excited to see Goofy Vader and Jedi Mickey...the characters as characters is Just. Too. Cute. for me to handle. I totally want the Vader Helmet with Ears, too.

I'll line up for R2, though, if I know he'll be somewhere for a little while.

 

[The Sunrise Student]

My daughter, lovingly called "Squeaks," is 4 and still will be when we go in May. While she's tall for her age, she still might be the most wee Twi-lek in attendance. Hopefully I can find fabric that won't be too hot for her to wear! I already bought a Darth Vader dress, me.

Thanks for the tip about the 501 thing! I should look them up and see if I can get her to agree to meet Darth.

I feel like a bad nerd: I'm most excited to see Goofy Vader and Jedi Mickey...the characters as characters is Just. Too. Cute. for me to handle. I totally want the Vader Helmet with Ears, too.

I'll line up for R2, though, if I know he'll be somewhere for a little while.

Awwww 4 too cute! And she will be a little twi-lek... Oh I hope I get to see her!

The most breathable cloth I have used (thus far) is raw silk (it's is not shinny at all it is very matte in texture and look). That is what my Mara Jade cloak is made from. Another breathable material is crinkled linen, but is not a sturdy as Raw Silk.

Never feel like a bad nerd this picture below is one of my favorites!

PS I have R2D2 ears

 

[ValarDisneyus]

We should be there opening weekend! I hope I can get a dinner reservation for Jedi Mickey!

 

[The Sunrise Student]

We should be there opening weekend! I hope I can get a dinner reservation for Jedi Mickey!

IF they do the Hollywood and Vine Star Wars Dinner package again that would be the best bet...

We did it last year and LOVED it, and will do it again this year too if they have it, and people believe they will!

LAST YEAR: The professional photo was with the chipmunks as ewoks. Then Jedi Mickey, Minnie Leia, Stroomtrooper Donald and Darth Goofy all came to everyone's table and took pictures. It was so awesome.... No having to stand in line, eat while you wait. Buffet was full of food for all ages and all tastes, and the desert... it had some of the same deserts as the desert party and more!

Well worth the reservation...

 

[yulilin3]

TBT this week pictures from the SW parade

 

[shelbyf31]

We will be there for opening day (fingers crossed it will be May 15th). Hoping they do the Star Wars drive in breakfast again!! Very excited. I already bought the kids little trinkets to trade with the Jawas.

 

[lovethattink]

Wonder what's on the plate for May 4th? Last year the meals started then.

 

[The Sunrise Student]

We will be there for opening day (fingers crossed it will be May 15th). Hoping they do the Star Wars drive in breakfast again!! Very excited. I already bought the kids little trinkets to trade with the Jawas.

This year I need to remember to bring those! I forgot last year

We loved the SciFi Dinner Star Wars Breakfast!

I also need to remember Yulilin's tip take the pastries as carry out snacks for later... we were so full and felt bad wasting food... we should have just saved the pastries!

 

[tgmousechick]

Whoo hoo! Subbing!

Looks like DS8 and I are headed down this summer for SWW. My daughter and I did a Mom and Me Long weekend when she was 8, and now I'll be doing the long weekend with DS. I think he'll enjoy SWW at lot more than his sister- he had a great time at JTA on our 2013 family trip.

The last day of school is May 29th- so I will probably pick him up from school and head to the airport.

Can't wait!

 

[ValarDisneyus]

Can someone clue me in on this Jawa trade business, please?

 

[yulilin3]

Whoo hoo! Subbing!

Looks like DS8 and I are headed down this summer for SWW. My daughter and I did a Mom and Me Long weekend when she was 8, and now I'll be doing the long weekend with DS. I think he'll enjoy SWW at lot more than his sister- he had a great time at JTA on our 2013 family trip.

The last day of school is May 29th- so I will probably pick him up from school and head to the airport.

Can't wait!

Can someone clue me in on this Jawa trade business, please?

The Jawas come out usually around Streets of America and are also available to meet during the Sci Fi breakfast.
As in the movies, they are traders and if you offer them any trinkets they will want to trade or not.
Jawas like shiny things, it could be glow sticks, plastic jewelry,balls, stickers, anything really. You usually get something in return of the same value.
For example you can trade a pin and you'll get another pin in return
It's just something fun and in character that they do

 

[The Sunrise Student]

Someone mentioned that they already knew the schedule of the extended "Magic Hours" for May 2015 time frame.

Where might I find that information?

 

[yulilin3]

Someone mentioned that they already knew the schedule of the extended "Magic Hours" for May 2015 time frame.

Where might I find that information?

http://media.disneywebcontent.com/StaticFiles/ParkHours/WDWTravelAgent_may.pdf

 

[The Sunrise Student]

http://media.disneywebcontent.com/StaticFiles/ParkHours/WDWTravelAgent_may.pdf

OMG thank you!

 

[The Sunrise Student]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=us0MWzVBnxM

 

[ValarDisneyus]

Warwick Davis makes me remarkably happeh.

 

[The Sunrise Student]

Warwick Davis makes me remarkably happeh.

I got to see him up close last year, not just at an autograph session which was great but I also was one of the folks that got called up on stage for his stage show.

I love Warwick Davis, and I like him even more since I meet him...

The fun thing about the show was when Warwick was adjusting the mic for me... he showed the audience where he normally puts the mic for himself, then had to stretch on his tippy toes to put it up for me. I am six fee tall It was way too cute!

 

[The Sunrise Student]

This came across my FB news feed and I thought it was so cool...

Little Princess Vader