Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[PiperGirlInWondrland]

My daughter just called and there naming it Backlot Express Lounge

any word on timing?

 

[Tea4Alice]

No just that it's on there with that name.

 

[drlaurafsu]

If they had some of the roaming characters come through, that would be great...definitely make things progress more smoothly on day 2.

2 days works for us as ds hasn't been into the shows (honestly doesn't even know about them). This year we will do one show with FtF so it will be a good intro.

Guessing as he gets more into the shows he will grow less interested in characters so it will balance. We are already skipping the h&v dinner. If we need to see fab6 we might even do it in another park since they sign the same and we have several pictures with them. R2MK would change that for sure...but not sounding likely.

So its about managing the priorities. And knowing we will be back next year!

 

[yulilin3]

While we wait for reservations to open, can we talk shopping?

What is the yearly merchandise for the event? Do I remember seeing a Calendar in the most recent picture? I've seen reusable bags in pictures of years past, and picture frames, too. Obviously there's the Her Universe Stuff. I assume the normal stuff you'd find at Tattoine Traders? Anything else? Personally not really interested in "collectables" but are there some?

For you SWW vets, what's the BEST SWW souvenir you've ever purchased? What about your kids favorite?

(My fingers are crossed that the D&B bags will still be available but need to know how much more the save up in the next month. Maybe we'll start eating ramen a couple days a week, lol.)

yearly merchandise for SWW: (with SWW logo) shirts, calendar, mugs,key chain, magnets, pin, hat, picture frame
Other than all the stuff they sell at Tattooine they also have LE pin, pin sets, vinylmations,
Make your own nametag in Aurebesh, build your own droid and lightsabers and Her Universe
Lots and lots of art
I usually get the picture frame and pick my favorite picture from that years SWW and put it in. I have gotten the nametags as well because I never find anything with my name on it (Yulady) even though no one can read it cause it's in Aurebesh

 

[soniam]

honestly Rebels characters would be a bonus in my mind - I'm just hoping they have some Star Wars neat characters (even just general ones) walking around - it's going to be FUN! Luckily we are there for the whole 1st weekend so we have ample times to work with - bookingwise.

Now if they'd just open it up for booking THEN I could get something done and get back to being miserable with my seasonal allergies (even my new best friend Clariton D is struggling to keep them under control today)

Are you in Austin, TX too? Because my allergies have been killing me since we for back from Orlando last month. I take an antihistamine, a steroid/antihistamine nasal spray, and do nasal irrigation twice a day on normal days. So when they kick up here, I nothing left to try. I can't take decongestants anymore, because they interfere with a different medication Hope yours improve soon.

 

[wdwalice]

I decide to try to get some work done and I miss something! Backlot Express Lounge?!?

 

[yulilin3]

If they had some of the roaming characters come through, that would be great...definitely make things progress more smoothly on day 2.

2 days works for us as ds hasn't been into the shows (honestly doesn't even know about them). This year we will do one show with FtF so it will be a good intro.

Guessing as he gets more into the shows he will grow less interested in characters so it will balance. We are already skipping the h&v dinner. If we need to see fab6 we might even do it in another park since they sign the same and we have several pictures with them. R2MK would change that for sure...but not sounding likely.

So its about managing the priorities. And knowing we will be back next year!

that's how it was with my kids. When they were younger they were really into the characters, for the past 3 years they want to see the shows, my DS18 is not interested in the parade anymore, only the shows, my DD14 loves the parade and shows. I'm the only one left interested in shows, parade and characters

 

[HCinKC]

yearly merchandise for SWW: (with SWW logo) shirts, calendar, mugs,key chain, magnets, pin, hat, picture frame
Other than all the stuff they sell at Tattooine they also have LE pin, pin sets, vinylmations,
Make your own nametag in Aurebesh, build your own droid and lightsabers and Her Universe
Lots and lots of art
I usually get the picture frame and pick my favorite picture from that years SWW and put it in. I have gotten the nametags as well because I never find anything with my name on it (Yulady) even though no one can read it cause it's in Aurebesh

Oh shoot...another great motivator for ODS to earn his Disney money...how much are the BYODroids?

 

[soniam]

It would be awesome if they added BB8 to build-a-droid. DS and DH were totally blown away with him after watching the panel discussion last night. After the trailer, DS was like, "can we go see that this weekend?" I wish.

 

[yulilin3]

I decide to try to get some work done and I miss something! Backlot Express Lounge?!?

details in first post

 

[yulilin3]

It would be awesome if they added BB8 to build-a-droid. DS and DH were totally blown away with him after watching the panel discussion last night. After the trailer, DS was like, "can we go see that this weekend?" I wish.

I really hope he can come out next year. Cannot wait to see him rolling down Hollywood Blvd.

BTW Steve Sansweet (president of Rancho Obi Wan) said that we can expect to see toys for episode VII coming out in the next couple of months

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Are you in Austin, TX too? Because my allergies have been killing me since we for back from Orlando last month. I take an antihistamine, a steroid/antihistamine nasal spray, and do nasal irrigation twice a day on normal days. So when they kick up here, I nothing left to try. I can't take decongestants anymore, because they interfere with a different medication Hope yours improve soon.

I just moved to Austin! Hello new neighbor . We were watching last night too, sounds like we'd be friends ha. I stayed up way too late. I about lost it when I saw that bb-8 is real. That really gives me so much hope for the movies. I still can't figure out how they made him.

 

[JayLeeJay]

Make your own nametag in Aurebesh, build your own droid and lightsabers and Her Universe

Can you give some more info on the name tags? I tried googling but couldn't find any good info about them. Do you have pictures of yours? Do you remember how much money they cost and how long they took to make? Thanks!

 

[wdwalice]

details in first post

Thanks! Now to figure out where it would best fit in my plans IF I can get it. Anyone hiring because I need another job just to pay for this trip!

 

[yulilin3]

I can't

 

[Candleshoe]

I just moved to Austin! Hello new neighbor . We were watching last night too, sounds like we'd be friends ha. I stayed up way too late. I about lost it when I saw that bb-8 is real. That really gives me so much hope for the movies. I still can't figure out how they made him.

howdy

 

[CindySwims]

My DS7 has zero interest in meeting the regular characters at Disney. The Star Wars ones are an entirely different story. He told me last night that he really want to meet Chewie. Good thing we have 3 days of our week slotted for SWW. We can spread out the Chewie dash, JTA and our Sci-Fi breakfast.

 

[Tltorrez]

honestly Rebels characters would be a bonus in my mind - I'm just hoping they have some Star Wars neat characters (even just general ones) walking around - it's going to be FUN! Luckily we are there for the whole 1st weekend so we have ample times to work with - bookingwise.

Honestly, I would book it just for the guaranteed reservation (at less than TS prices). Add in the SW food and theming and I'm sold. Characters would be over the top.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I really hope he can come out next year. Cannot wait to see him rolling down Hollywood Blvd.

BTW Steve Sansweet (president of Rancho Obi Wan) said that we can expect to see toys for episode VII coming out in the next couple of months

Bb-8 would be sweet, but I'm still hoping for a meet and greet with chopper, that loveable scamp.

 

[Candleshoe]

I can't

I'm crying now, too!!! Poor Matthew!! ;-)