Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[jtowntoflorida]

I'm heading to Target today and will totally look to see if they have any of those R2D2 carryons. Those are awesome.

Since we're talking merchandise...does anyone have any experience with the Vader and/or Boba Fett tunic tanks?
http://smile.amazon.com/Star-Wars-D...9973488&sr=8-1&keywords=darth+vader+tunic+top

http://smile.amazon.com/Womens-Star...429973591&sr=8-3&keywords=boba+fett+tunic+top

I think it would be fun to get Boba Fett for my daughter and Vader for me for our galactic breakfast day, but I'm not sure of the tunic style for me--I'm short with a short torso and it seems like it would be mini-dress length on me, and while my daughter is very tall for her age (she's 8 and 55 inches tall **sob**), she's skinny so I'm not sure she'd be able to fill out one of these, even in X-small. The Amazon reviews indicate they run small, but just wanted to see if anyone had any actual experience.

 

[yulilin3]

oh, and by the way, no point opening the bottom of the box to peek inside, you can only see the back of the posters so no way of knowing, not that anyone should ever do that

 

[yulilin3]

I'm heading to Target today and will totally look to see if they have any of those R2D2 carryons. Those are awesome.

Since we're talking merchandise...does anyone have any experience with the Vader and/or Boba Fett tunic tanks?
http://smile.amazon.com/Star-Wars-D...9973488&sr=8-1&keywords=darth+vader+tunic+top

http://smile.amazon.com/Womens-Star...429973591&sr=8-3&keywords=boba+fett+tunic+top

I think it would be fun to get Boba Fett for my daughter and Vader for me for our galactic breakfast day, but I'm not sure of the tunic style for me--I'm short with a short torso and it seems like it would be mini-dress length on me, and while my daughter is very tall for her age (she's 8 and 55 inches tall **sob**), she's skinny so I'm not sure she'd be able to fill out one of these, even in X-small. The Amazon reviews indicate they run small, but just wanted to see if anyone had any actual experience.

I believe @The Sunrise Student owns the R2D2 one

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

I might've just bought 2 boxes of Honey Nut Cheerios (which we don't eat) for the Star Wars posters inside. Got Return of the Jedi and Revenge of the Sith (as long as it wasn't Attack of the Clones I would've been happy)

just called DH (who conveniently works at Wal-Mart) and told him to look at the cereal aisle. Have a feeling we're going to be getting some boxes.

We should arrange a swap at SWW for folks who want to swap posters!

 

[Arich01]

I'm heading to Target today and will totally look to see if they have any of those R2D2 carryons. Those are awesome.

Since we're talking merchandise...does anyone have any experience with the Vader and/or Boba Fett tunic tanks?
http://smile.amazon.com/Star-Wars-D...9973488&sr=8-1&keywords=darth+vader+tunic+top

http://smile.amazon.com/Womens-Star...429973591&sr=8-3&keywords=boba+fett+tunic+top

I think it would be fun to get Boba Fett for my daughter and Vader for me for our galactic breakfast day, but I'm not sure of the tunic style for me--I'm short with a short torso and it seems like it would be mini-dress length on me, and while my daughter is very tall for her age (she's 8 and 55 inches tall **sob**), she's skinny so I'm not sure she'd be able to fill out one of these, even in X-small. The Amazon reviews indicate they run small, but just wanted to see if anyone had any actual experience.

Those are really cute! I think it would look cute with leggings I'm really tall, so this would probably be a normal tank for me- wish I could pull off leggings with tanks like this!

 

[IamTHERebelSpy86]

Does this sound like a good schedule?

We will be at WDW June 7-14 for our honeymoon. We're going to HS for Star Wars Weekends on Friday, June 13. We bought the Feel the Force Premium Package, and will probably try to use our 1 VIP viewing for Stars of the Saga(if we can). We tried to get the deluxe package but they were all sold out! Here's what the day looks like so far:

6:00 Arrive early to get meet n' greet with Taylor Gray(We both love Star Wars Rebels!)
8:20 - Fast Passes for Toy Story Mania
9:00 - Line up for our premium package
10:00 -11:00 - Get autographs and pictures with different characters
11:00 - Motorcade
11:45 - Lunch
12:15 - Fast Passes for Indiana Jones
1:45 - Behind the Force Rebels
3:15 - Storm Trooper Pre Show
3:30 - Stars of the Saga
5:15 - A conversation with Frank Oz
6:20 - Dinner Res. at 50's Prime Time
8:00 - Fast Passes for Star Tours
8:30 - Grab our space for the Dessert Party/Fireworks

Also, somewhere in the day I'd like to visit Darth's Mall and Check out the Rebel Hangar. I guess my biggest question is: does this all sound doable?

 

[mexxican]

We got our son the R2-D2 luggage from the Disney store for Xmas, and my DD1 loves pressing the button to make it speak droid. http://m.disneystore.com/luggage-accessories-r2-d2-rolling-luggage-star-wars/mp/1362608/1000366/

 

[BobaFettFan]

Ms. Boba fett fan is totally going to rock that tunic and leggings. I'm thinking about having her add a red sash but it is not in style for spring says the woman in the mall >_>

 

[Candleshoe]

@Candleshoe
Here's the list of shows and the people that will be in them by weekend. I was typing from my phone last night and couldn't pull up the guest list until now:
I
Rebels: James A Taylor and Tiya Sircar
SotS: James A Taylor Ian McDiarmid and Amy Allen

II
Rebels James A Taylor and Vanessa Marshall
SotS: James A Taylor, Wariwick Davis and Silas Carson

III
Rebels James A Taylor and Steve Blum
SotS: James A Taylor, Warwick Davis and Daniel Logan

IV
Rebels: James A Taylor and Ashley Eckstein
SotS: James A Taylor, Ray Park and Jeremy Bulloch

V
Rebels: James A Taylor and Taylor Gray
SotS: James A Taylor, Ray Park and Peter Mayhew

Obviously Obi Wan and Beyond is only JAT, Visit to the Maul: Ray Park and Ewok's Tale: Warwick Davis
Hope this helps

THANK YOU!! That's awesome!

Curses my secret spot is revealed.

That's where we'd park DD (from the chicken exit) when we want to ride and she doesn't.

I had a long day at a conference yesterday, so I couldn't keep up here. I finally log on in the middle of the night. I had to open all of the new pages simultaneously so I could read them during the DIS's nightly planned maintenance. Thanks everyone for all the info.

I snagged the Frank Oz FP+ for Weekend V because that seems to be the one most likely to be unavailable first. What's your opinion on whether a SW-enthusiastic 6 year old boy would enjoy this show? I'm already planning Behind the Force and Visit to the Maul for the same day. I think 3 shows in one hot day might be expecting a lot out of an active 6 yo. But, if this is a rare, golden opportunity, I'd hate for him to miss it. (He insists on visiting the other parks, so at this time, going to SWW on more than one day isn't an option.)

So if it were me, and my six year old* I would set up expectations. (You know your child best. All 6yo behaviors that I'm working with here were from MY child! LOL) I would show the schedule and say 'This day is for rides', and 'this day is for cool shows' even if you plan on doing rides on the show day I wouldn't say so. I'd spring it as a surprise. like 'Hey guess what, we're going to TSMM now!' Otherwise all I'd hear is "I don't want to sit any more I want to go ride." I might make a coloring booklet with the characters Frank Oz did (and a similar one for the other shows) and about 30 seconds before the show I would pull it out and a clipboard and a very limited selection of colors. Or, I might save it for midway through the show. If I planned on using the coloring booklet as a last resort I might make a one page brochure like thing for kiddo with Frank Oz's characters.

If that sounds preachy I don't mean it to! My daughter is going against her will. LOL. She said she doesn't want to do shows. When my niece was coming I was going to give them that day to hang out together. Niece not a fan of star wars. But now DD gets to hang with us.
We've already had 2 talks and will have a couple more before the trip about how you don't always get to do what YOU want to do when you are with other people. Sometimes you do what they want to do -- and you do it without eye-rolls, deep soul wrenching sighs, and other gloomy attitudes because that would spoil it for them. Like wise Mom and Dad will be doing things WE don't like to do for YOU (stitch, space, Jungle cruise, paying $$$$ for the trip)

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I'm heading to Target today and will totally look to see if they have any of those R2D2 carryons. Those are awesome.

Since we're talking merchandise...does anyone have any experience with the Vader and/or Boba Fett tunic tanks?
http://smile.amazon.com/Star-Wars-D...9973488&sr=8-1&keywords=darth+vader+tunic+top

http://smile.amazon.com/Womens-Star...429973591&sr=8-3&keywords=boba+fett+tunic+top

I think it would be fun to get Boba Fett for my daughter and Vader for me for our galactic breakfast day, but I'm not sure of the tunic style for me--I'm short with a short torso and it seems like it would be mini-dress length on me, and while my daughter is very tall for her age (she's 8 and 55 inches tall **sob**), she's skinny so I'm not sure she'd be able to fill out one of these, even in X-small. The Amazon reviews indicate they run small, but just wanted to see if anyone had any actual experience.

I just received the "I am a stromtrooper" version of this tunic/dress yesterday. We are going to be a "stormtrooper family" on one of our SWW days - fun for pics, I thought.

Let me just say that while I am not out of shape, I am well past the age where I would personally wear this thing as a dress! But perhaps I'm just not adventurous enough...

I bought it to wear as a tank top, and with a little bit of "scrunching it up" around the waist/hips, it'll work perfectly for me as a long-ish tank. Could also see it working with leggings, but I don't want to melt...

I'll also say that I generally wear a small or medium depending on the brand, but I sized up to a LARGE based on reviews and that was definitely the right thing to do.

 

[HCinKC]

just called DH (who conveniently works at Wal-Mart) and told him to look at the cereal aisle. Have a feeling we're going to be getting some boxes.

We should arrange a swap at SWW for folks who want to swap posters!

Lol, I was thinking the same thing about a swap at SWW.

And to add to then fun,Target has an exclusive poster. It is all six movies with Vader in front. It was marked, so you will know you are getting that one. I got it in a box of plain Cheerios. I also got an Episode 1 in a box of Reese's cereal. ODS will be happy since qui-gon is his favorite.

 

[slaveone]

I now have Star Wars pool wear. Classic comic shorts from target and a tank with stormtrooper floating on a pool lounge from Walmart. The r2d2 luggage at target is indeed at.

 

[yulilin3]

Does this sound like a good schedule?

We will be at WDW June 7-14 for our honeymoon. We're going to HS for Star Wars Weekends on Friday, June 13. We bought the Feel the Force Premium Package, and will probably try to use our 1 VIP viewing for Stars of the Saga(if we can). We tried to get the deluxe package but they were all sold out! Here's what the day looks like so far:

6:00 Arrive early to get meet n' greet with Taylor Gray(We both love Star Wars Rebels!)
8:20 - Fast Passes for Toy Story Mania
9:00 - Line up for our premium package
10:00 -11:00 - Get autographs and pictures with different characters
11:00 - Motorcade
11:45 - Lunch
12:15 - Fast Passes for Indiana Jones
1:45 - Behind the Force Rebels
3:15 - Storm Trooper Pre Show
3:30 - Stars of the Saga
5:15 - A conversation with Frank Oz
6:20 - Dinner Res. at 50's Prime Time
8:00 - Fast Passes for Star Tours
8:30 - Grab our space for the Dessert Party/Fireworks

Also, somewhere in the day I'd like to visit Darth's Mall and Check out the Rebel Hangar. I guess my biggest question is: does this all sound doable?

First of all I would switch the Indiana Jones fp for Frank Oz fp. Jones doesn't need afp.
Second the sign up for the PP is at 10.I would meet characters before that. At 10 you check in and you should stay and grab spots for the motorcade.
All the rest looks doable. From 7to 8:30 you could go to the mall and check out the hangar

 

[Willow tree]

Looking for Friday May 22 reservations for the Star Wars Dine-in Galactic breakfast for a party size of 4. If anyone has any that they are looking to cancel, please PM me. Thanks in advance!

 

[OZMom]

I swear, I take a few hours away and I miss so much. After running around like crazy for 2 days, I come home to relax and BAM, now I have to go to Target for an R2D2 suitcase!

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

Lol, I was thinking the same thing about a swap at SWW.

And to add to then fun,Target has an exclusive poster. It is all six movies with Vader in front. It was marked, so you will know you are getting that one. I got it in a box of plain Cheerios. I also got an Episode 1 in a box of Reese's cereal. ODS will be happy since qui-gon is his favorite.

oh man now we have to go look for the Target Exclusive one!

We now have 1 Phantom Menace (DD is thrilled) and 2 A New Hope (will be looking to trade one at SWW - Guinea Pig weekend).

 

[yulilin3]

Completely unrelated, but guys, look at the baby gorilla

 

[yulilin3]

 

[slaveone]

So adorable. He should be named something adorable.

 

[DisneyLove2015]

He is so small!!! How adorable!