Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[yulilin3]

Anyone done the D-Tech me? How closely does it approximate your face? In other words, is it worth it? I've seen some pics online, but unfortunately they didn't have a pic of the person to compare with. I assume still no word on when booking will open?

it hasn't opened yet
Here's a video

then he gets it:

oops posted the wrong arrival video, here;'s the stormtrooper one

 

[hultrain]

it hasn't opened yet
Here's a video

Thanks, I saw the first video (the making-of), but I couldn't find the second one where he got it. It's pretty close...

 

[CinderElsa]

Those light sabre MB's are super cool!

Not going until the last SWW, I doubt there will be any left.

Looking forward to seeing your live reports!

I am getting fired up for SWW!!

Those MBs are only for Galactic Gathering attendees. They have Mickey/Donald Jedi MBs for sale during SWW, though.

 

[yulilin3]

Thanks, I saw the first video (the making-of), but I couldn't find the second one where he got it. It's pretty close...

I added the second video where he got the Stormtrooper one

 

[markmcalear]

Anyone done the D-Tech me? How closely does it approximate your face? In other words, is it worth it? I've seen some pics online, but unfortunately they didn't have a pic of the person to compare with. I assume still no word on when booking will open?

I got three done last year, Carbonite, storm trooper and x-wing pilot..

Carbonite is brilliant, looks like me.
X-Wing pilot is good but not quite as accurate as carbonite
Storm Trooper is not so good, dont like it and doesnt look like me

 

[leeholmes1]

The wait for FTF is killing me. How fast did it sell out last year?

 

[AThrillingChase]

I feel like a jealous ex girlfriend I am stalking the parks blog so much for info.

 

[wdhinn89]

Do fastpasses for the SW shows go quickly?

 

[yulilin3]

The wait for FTF is killing me. How fast did it sell out last year?

I feel like a jealous ex girlfriend I am stalking the parks blog so much for info.

Yes it sold out very quickly. The thing is that last year I got information about it coming out before they posted it on the parks blog and we all got our packages and then they announced it about a week later. After they announced it it sold out in days. If they give people time to prepare (they say that such and such date and time it'll open) it's sure to crash the system and sell out in a day

Do fastpasses for the SW shows go quickly?

yes, especially for SotS. If they have another big name having their own show like they did last year those fp will go out in a matter of minutes

 

[AThrillingChase]

Yes it sold out very quickly. The thing is that last year I got information about it coming out before they posted it on the parks blog and we all got our packages and then they announced it about a week later. After they announced it it sold out in days. If they give people time to prepare (they say that such and such date and time it'll open) it's sure to crash the system and sell out in a day


yes, especially for SotS. If they have another big name having their own show like they did last year those fp will go out in a matter of minutes

This is why I love these boards Thanks @yulilin3 for keeping an eye on all of this and helping us all out with the info!! I wish I had this board before the first SWW I attended!

 

[Rick2257]

Hi Everyone - Just booked the VIP Ultimate Day Star Wars for June 12th. I did receive a confirmation email after booking. I was asked if I had a current reservation for a Disney resort (yup) , and if I had done any tours last year (nope). I did need to mention that I was paying with a Disney Visa - was not asked up front.

Information provided:

- Be at the park by 6:45am
-Shopping opportunity at Darth Mall at 7:15 am (approx. 10-15 minutes to shop before doors would open)
Two areas for shopping (1 with standard merchandise offered at various locations inside and outside Disney and 1 for collectible/limited edition). It was hinted that some artists would be there signing their merchandise).
- Meet n Greet with Darth Vadar after shopping
- Breakfast at H&V (was told continental and I didn't ask any other questions).
- Visit several park attractions (Toy Story, Rock-n-Roller Coaster, and Tower of Terror mentioned).
- Proceed to exclusive area for parade
- Lunch at Mama Melrose (selections to be made first thing in the morning).
- Escorted to shows (no mention of how many - stated that details were still being worked out) (hinted that clips from new movie would be shown)
- Stated that tour would be over at 4pm ( on our own until fireworks)
- I was told to be back in the park by 8pm for the final show/fireworks/dessert party
- I was told additional details would be provided 10-14 days before my scheduled tour.

Where did you sign up at? When I call they said they don't have any information about it yet.

 

[lovethattink]

Do fastpasses for the SW shows go quickly?

Some went more quickly than others. Conversation with Mark Hamill went the fastest.

 

[lovethattink]

Where did you sign up at? When I call they said they don't have any information about it yet.

Check the first post of the thread.

 

[yulilin3]

Please take all of this as a rumor:
Very little will be released until Celebration. Contracts are still being negotiated. Clone Wars cast might come back this year as they will be present in Star Wars Rebels.

 

[Mimsy Borogove]

they are on the thick side. The ones I ordered last year I got them in men cut, and they were thicker than what I would normally wear. This one I ordered in women cut so I'm not sure if it'll be the same or not. Getting it in about 7 days

I order from TeeFury all the time and the men's shirts are definitely thicker than the women's. The women's shirts also run a bit small, IMO. But you can't beat that $11 deal and they are decent quality shirts. Also check out Karen Hallion on TF, she did a series of SW/HM mashups based on the stretching portraits and they are fantastic!!

 

[Skywise]

Please take all of this as a rumor:
Very little will be released until Celebration. Contracts are still being negotiated. Clone Wars cast might come back this year as they will be present in Star Wars Rebels.

Actually that sounds pretty reasonable.

Better than George RR Martin saying that the big dragon battles are coming.

 

[jagfanjosh3252]

About FtF.

I went multiple times last year and each week I went, including Mark Hamill weekend, i walked up to Min and Bills and paid to do the package.

 

[AThrillingChase]

This may be jumping the gun a little, but, I got a little bombshell today that our 3rd girl may have to cancel on us. We already have a galactic breakfast booked for 3 and were planning on booking FtF for 3. We should know soon, but assuming I do not know in time, does anyone know if I can drop her from the FtF reservation and still get a refund? I assume with our breakfast we can just tell the CM at check in and we won't be charged extra for the missing member.

 

[yulilin3]

@AThrillingChase as long as you cancel her spot 2 days before you're fine

 

[R2D2]

@yulilin3 or anyone else in the know - I have been to a few SWW in the past but had a question about the shows. We will be bringing our 2 year old along. I know we won't be able to do both Behind the Force and SotS so we plan to go to the latter. Do you know how many FP+ they will be issuing for it? About half the theater? I know that people have been saying the queue for the Theater of the Stars is in the sun; is there any shade at all? Will they allow you to wait with a stroller? Finally, do you know what time they opened the FP+ for the shows when they finally did it? I have seen a date, but not a time. Midnight like the other FP+?

Trying to decide whether to give up that TSMM FP for SotS...