Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[ConnieB]

Not sure they would care enough to do so, but the wine and dine half marathon runs through HS and confirmed it would go through the osborne lights again. So probably not a lot of work can be done before November. But, they did cancel the TOT weekend this year and that is in Oct usually and runs through the backlot tour space. All the planes, cars, tunnel etc were up for 2014 still. So maybe backlot is going first? And maybe soon...



HOORAY! My first lightsaber!!



I would just guess some cheaper version than make your own? Like a mass production version lol

I would guess that it will be a cheap plastic toy thing, like the wand at CRT. I can't imagine them giving a $20+ gift when this breakfast is sold out the entire run. Thankfully my girls are old enough (I hope) to not fight over it, but it does seem a bit non-Disney like to give a family of several children just one to have to share, lol. In my family, though, the girls know if you fight over something that was a gift....it becomes mom's gift (or dad's). We've only had to do that once or twice in all these years, lol....they learn quickly.

 

[BobaFettFan]

So you're saying buy stock in cane seats

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Just saw what I must have seen before and it was on the Disney Land rules https://disneyland.disney.go.com/faq/parks/permitted-items/
I thought I saw it under Disney World too somewhere and found something on the Official Disney Mom's Panel saying they're allowed but will keep digging. I think I'm going to email them directly and give them specific products I'm questioning purchasing. I think Disney World rules said a tripod is allowed as long as it fits in a backpack but figure they might be talking about camera tripods? I'll let you know what I find out after I finish digging

That might be where I saw the restriction of bags with wheels too.

 

[yulilin3]

I would guess that it will be a cheap plastic toy thing, like the wand at CRT. I can't imagine them giving a $20+ gift when this breakfast is sold out the entire run. Thankfully my girls are old enough (I hope) to not fight over it, but it does seem a bit non-Disney like to give a family of several children just one to have to share, lol. In my family, though, the girls know if you fight over something that was a gift....it becomes mom's gift (or dad's). We've only had to do that once or twice in all these years, lol....they learn quickly.

I posted after the original post that each person will get a lightsaber

 

[yulilin3]

here are the Disney World park rules
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/park-rules/

 

[Dugette]

Thanks to another DISer, I finally got a Jedi Mickey dinner that will work for us! Since we got the DPFtF on the day we were going to do it originally (and it conflicted), I hung onto all my back-up scenarios until I got one that we could actually do without too much trouble. Since I have that now, I think I can finally part with all of my hoarded Weekend 1 & 2 H&V ADRs. Wanted to put it here first and I'll post it on the May dining cancellation thread a bit later tonight (well, any that aren't taken). I'll be on for awhile tonight if anyone wants to coordinate - just send me a PM.

All reservations are for 3 people (but probably would also work for 4, though I'm not 100% sure).

Friday, 5/15 at 8:50pm
Saturday, 5/23 at 4:45pm GONE
Sunday, 5/24 at 7:55pm GONE
Monday, 5/25 at 4:55pm WITH Fantasmic

Hope someone can use these!

Just wanted to repost in case anyone is looking for H&V. I have the 4 above left and will be happy to coordinate a drop. Whatever is still available later tonight, I'll post on the May Cancelled ADR thread. Just wanted to give SWW folks the first shot before I do that.

 

[ConnieB]

I would actually be okay with this! While a full size lightsaber would be nice, if given a larger toy my 33 year old boyfriend will become an 8 year old and I will spend the whole day fending of attacks that I am sure will include bonus sound effects and dramatic reactions. Plus it would be a lot easier to carry around the park all day.

Hadn't thought of that, but certainly lends itself to not being a full size......can you imagine hundreds of kids (big and little) carrying around full size lightsabers all day long......I got whacked with enough of them at Celebration last weekend.......black and blue is not my best colors.

 

[ConnieB]

I posted after the original post that each person will get a lightsaber

Oh cool, must have missed that.....this thread moves so fast I have to skim, lol.

 

[newenglandjess]

Just saw what I must have seen before and it was on the Disney Land rules https://disneyland.disney.go.com/faq/parks/permitted-items/
I thought I saw it under Disney World too somewhere and found something on the Official Disney Mom's Panel saying they're allowed but will keep digging. I think I'm going to email them directly and give them specific products I'm questioning purchasing. I think Disney World rules said a tripod is allowed as long as it fits in a backpack but figure they might be talking about camera tripods? I'll let you know what I find out after I finish digging

Here's the link to the moms panel answer I was talking about
http://disneyparksmomspanel.disney.go.com/questions.aspx?pgm=2&pid=80&cid=83&qid=188457

 

[RedM94]

Well, it's good that someone can report back before weekends start, so we all know what size batteries to bring.

I hate to be a downer about the light sabers, and I hope I am wrong, but last year my son and I received light sabers and they did light. His was blue and mine was red.

You may have guessed it by now, they were the light up swizzle stick light sabers from the signature drinks.

I hope this isn't the case, but just say'n.

Rick

 

[yulilin3]

Here's the link to the moms panel answer I was talking about
http://disneyparksmomspanel.disney.go.com/questions.aspx?pgm=2&pid=80&cid=83&qid=188457

I've seen plenty of the cane/seat at the parks and seen them opened up with people sitting on them without a problem.

 

[EC0323]

I looked at the list of people coming. Some say signing; some say not signing. For those who are signing, how much do they charge? I want to make sure I have enough cash. Or do you think they will take the magic band?

 

[yulilin3]

I looked at the list of people coming. Some say signing; some say not signing. For those who are signing, how much do they charge? I want to make sure I have enough cash. Or do you think they will take the magic band?

No charge for autographs. Read the first post of this thread to see how the autograph wristband fast pass works

 

[EC0323]

Sorry. I will go back & reread. I just can't believe no charge. At the Star Wars conventions, they charge. Thanks for the quick reply!

 

[Tltorrez]

Lol it's not for me it's for my parents the senior citizens in the group that I'm concerned about. I love your idea about makeshift chairs I hadn't thought of that

Same here. I didn't even buy a cushion for myself because I hate carrying a ton of stuff around the park. But my Dad is 70...

 

[yulilin3]

No charge for autographs. Read the first post of this thread to see how the autograph wristband fast pass works

Sorry. I will go back & reread. I just can't believe no charge. At the Star Wars conventions, they charge. Thanks for the quick reply!

After reading if you have any specific questions let us know

 

[Tltorrez]

I need a Disney Bin!! I was like "Where are the pin lanyards" oh stuck in a drawer somewhere, the new star wars shirts are still in the bag on the dresser... good thing I'm getting an early start since I have to round it all up

I'm really glad I have one because we're in the process of selling our house. So everything non-essential that wasn't already in a plastic tub got boxed up and moved to storage. Before I knew about the trip.

 

[Tltorrez]

I'm pretty sure this says it all!

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I am torn about the autographs now. Unless we go straight over from the 24 hour day at MK, we'll only have Sunday to get autographs. I was thinking that my BF and I would split up and one of us would get Vanessa Marshall and the other Warwick Davis. Since I've met Warwick twice, I thought my BF could go meet him. But this photo collage of all his favorite characters I'm making is really cool and I want to be the one to show him (assuming he is impressed/cares). But I kind of don't want to deprive the BF of the chance to meet him

 

[kpd6901]

It looks like you will get a real lightsaber (one per reservation)

Is that only during SWW weekend dates or does that also include during the week?