Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[yulilin3]

Crud - we originally had the VIP package but changed it once ftf was announced so I'm getting my facts confused. Ok - I'm going to do Chewie on 5/30 before signing in for ftf. Then on 5/31, we'll sign up for a JA time later in the day and then head to breakfast. It's just and my 2 boys this trip (leaving dh at home with dd) so hopefully that will work!!

that should work fine.

 

[yulilin3]

Can someone help paint a picture for me. I go every year but I guess I'm one of those get out of my way I'm going to the scanner and into the park type people lol. So at MK it's pretty open ,how does DHS block you out from getting to far, is there a gate? Everyone keeps saying turnstile but those were removed correct. Sorry it's a slow day for me and need to burn an hour before heading over to the Anaheim convention center to pick something up. I'll have pictures when I come back

There is an actual gate right before the tap points. They open the gate and there are CM there holding people back from tapping their MB/cards. Then they get the go ahead and tell you that you can tap your MB/card and go in. Then they have a rope across Hollywood Blvd and Vine St that's where you wait for the stormtroopers to let you in

 

[coluk003]

Ok thank you, guess I never looked for the gate. No much of a rd person

 

[yulilin3]

Ok thank you, guess I never looked for the gate. No much of a rd person

the gate goes up way before they let us in.
For SWW it goes up around 6:30am

 

[Itinkso]

Star Wars Celebration live streaming begins on Thursday!
Info and links here: http://www.superherohype.com/news/3...ed-including-the-force-awakens-panel#/slide/1

 

[MaBelle2015]

There is an actual gate right before the tap points. They open the gate and there are CM there holding people back from tapping their MB/cards. Then they get the go ahead and tell you that you can tap your MB/card and go in. Then they have a rope across Hollywood Blvd and Vine St that's where you wait for the stormtroopers to let you in

What exactly do the stormtroopers do at 7:30 am? Is this something that everyone will be able to see/hear if they are there before the park opens or only the people that arrived reallly early and get to be the first ones inside the park?

 

[MaBelle2015]

Another question: Is Fantasmic any different during SWW? Will it include any SW characters?

 

[yulilin3]

What exactly do the stormtroopers do at 7:30 am? Is this something that everyone will be able to see/hear if they are there before the park opens or only the people that arrived reallly early and get to be the first ones inside the park?

Everyone basically that's inside DHS (past the tapstiles) will be able to hear and see them.
They come out on 2 "vehicles" (recycled orange cones from Block Party Bash turned black and silver to look Star Warsy) and basically have a conversation with each other about patrolling and such. Don't want to give too much away but they decide that it's in their best interest to let us into the park.
There are plenty of youtube videos of the ceremony

 

[yulilin3]

Another question: Is Fantasmic any different during SWW? Will it include any SW characters?

It's exactly the same but I think it would be AWESOME if Darth Vader would come out and fight Sorcerer Mickey

 

[pbb322]

Did anyone do the breakfast last year with a child under 3? Disney does not charge for under 3, and my daughter just eats off our plate at TS lunch and dinner, but we have not done a breakfast that is not a buffet, so it may not be as much food to share? My daughter eats a shocking amount of food for her size at breakfast and then barely eats the rest of the day. We have reservations, can we just pay for another kid's meal?

 

[yulilin3]

Did anyone do the breakfast last year with a child under 3? Disney does not charge for under 3, and my daughter just eats off our plate at TS lunch and dinner, but we have not done a breakfast that is not a buffet, so it may not be as much food to share? My daughter eats a shocking amount of food for her size at breakfast and then barely eats the rest of the day. We have reservations, can we just pay for another kid's meal?

let me see what I can find out.
Last year I know people could ask for seconds on their entrees. We asked for seconds of the pastries and a box and took it with us for a snack later in the day

 

[lowlight79]

So I have the Sci Fi Galatic breakfast booked for June 13th and 9:35am. I am going with my sister. First timer. What can I expect? Any food favorites?

 

[mom2of2]

Did anyone do the breakfast last year with a child under 3? Disney does not charge for under 3, and my daughter just eats off our plate at TS lunch and dinner, but we have not done a breakfast that is not a buffet, so it may not be as much food to share? My daughter eats a shocking amount of food for her size at breakfast and then barely eats the rest of the day. We have reservations, can we just pay for another kid's meal?

You can ask for another adult entrée and an extra plate for her

 

[MaBelle2015]

Everyone basically that's inside DHS (past the tapstiles) will be able to hear and see them.
They come out on 2 "vehicles" (recycled orange cones from Block Party Bash turned black and silver to look Star Warsy) and basically have a conversation with each other about patrolling and such. Don't want to give too much away but they decide that it's in their best interest to let us into the park.
There are plenty of youtube videos of the ceremony

Great! Thanks!!

 

[MaBelle2015]

It's exactly the same but I think it would be AWESOME if Darth Vader would come out and fight Sorcerer Mickey

Now THAT would be SUPER cool!!!!

 

[Candleshoe]

Thursday June 11 - Sci-Fi Gallactic Dine-In for 4 guests @ 10:45a
Thursday June 11 - Sci-Fi Gallactic Dine-In for 4 guests @ 10:45a

(yes, that's two reservations ... we had a party of 8)

Inbox me to coordinate.

 

[OZMom]

Oh hey...email notification that my MagicBands shipped...and 29 days til our trip. There is a light at the end of this long, long SWW tunnel! Woooooohooooooo!!!!!!

Kids are on vacation this week so my disboard time is limited...however I wanted to come do the happy dance with you because our bands are OTW as well

 

[inkedupmomma]

Yes. I have heard of them. No, I would not order from them. They are based in China and their shipping times are horrible. That is, if they actually get your measurements right and process the item correctly. I have heard numerous stories of disasters from them. Everything ranging form the item being of poor quality to improper materials, to shoddy workmanship to poor communication. Honestly, the best thing you could do is to find a local seamstress or costuming company and get a pattern and fabric and do it yourself. Also, you may want to look into your local chapter of the Rebel Legion - the costuming club for good guy costumes (sister organization to the 501st Legion). Since he is an adult, you can proceed towards a screen accurate costume (they are not horribly expensive, especially when you are working with people who know how to get the look on a budget). And, you can do it in pieces, such as the tunic first, then the obi, then the pants, then the boots, etc. THose guys and gals at teh RL are very helpful. Personally, I would not trust Cosplaysky with putting together a plain white T-SHirt form what I have seen and heard.

Ash

Thanks, and thank you to everyone else who replied and somehow lost your quotes. I emailed them and didn't love the response, so I decided against it. Once again, I waited too long on this :/ DH won't die without it though!

 

[keishashadow]

Long time SWW visitor who at this stage of the game, usually wing it.. Now, find myself dusting off commando hat for first time in years due to the FTF package I booked. It's been so long I'm second guessing things. Listed my FP+ and the shows & went with premise of shows running approximately 30 minutes.

Does it make sense? Will hit MGM up another day late than week for SW Galactic breakfast and leisurely park day.

*Deluxe FTF Parade Check in (aim to be @ park by 9 am, check in stated @ 10:00)

*Parade @ 11 am (line up early)

*Lunch meet up @ Back lot Express

*Toy Story Midway Mania! 12:05 PM – 01:05 PM

*Behind the Force Rebels, Arrive 01:20 PM, Show @01:45 PM

*Storm Trooper Preshow, Arrive 02:50 PM, Show @ 03:15 PM

*Stars of the Saga 03:30 PM

*For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along 04:30 PM – 04:45 PM

*Obi Wan and Beyond, Arrive 6:35 PM, Show @ 07:00 PM – 7:30

*Tower of Terror 07:40 PM – 8:40 PM

*Symphony in the Stars Arrive 09:00 AM? Show @ 09:45 PM

*Fantasmic 10:30 PM (optional, not likely)

 

[yulilin3]

@keishashadow it looks good. Can't wait to meet you