Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[phinz]

Peter Mayhew almost ran over my toes when he was scooting on his scooter across from Star Tours last year (IIRC) so I guess if he hit me, I would have had a selfie or autograph opportunity. You never know.

Peter's such a nice guy that oftentimes if he doesn't have somewhere he has to be, he'll stop and talk. He and Jeremy Bulloch actually came to my niece and nephew's wedding and reception when they were in town for a convention. Jeremy wound up being the surprise (for the groom) best man. They're both really, really genuinely kind people who love the fans.

 

[ConnieB]

They auditioned for Solo early last year and everyone thought he would meet during sww. But didn't. Then we saw him in the Christmas parade...it would be very cool if he did meet this year.

Oh my.......ya'll had me hyperventilating think you meant THE Han Solo would be making an appearance. I would be camping out starting the day we arrive waiting for that. No offense to the very hard working CM who are "friends" of Han .....but just not the same to me. Running joke with hubby is when (not if, but when) Harrison shows up at the front door, I'm gone. Bye bye. Hubby is ok with that, says the same thing about Lynda Carter (Wonder Woman).

 

[slaveone]

Oh my.......ya'll had me hyperventilating think you meant THE Han Solo would be making an appearance. I would be camping out starting the day we arrive waiting for that. No offense to the very hard working CM who are "friends" of Han .....but just not the same to me. Running joke with hubby is when (not if, but when) Harrison shows up at the front door, I'm gone. Bye bye. Hubby is ok with that, says the same thing about Lynda Carter (Wonder Woman).

Hehe. You just want him to say I know.

 

[slaveone]

On a non related SW topic. Who thinks Rey is a Skywalker or maybe a Solo?

 

[rstamm]

Is every show weekend 4 and 5 at the Beauty and the Best Theater?

It was so nice in the air condition in the past.

 

[wdhinn89]

Every show every weekend is in the Beauty and the Beast Theater

 

[rstamm]

Thanks

 

[db99]

On a non related SW topic. Who thinks Rey is a Skywalker or maybe a Solo?

Thinking Skywalker.

 

[yulilin3]

Is every show weekend 4 and 5 at the Beauty and the Best Theater?

It was so nice in the air condition in the past.

They have the frozen sing along at premiere theater. That's why the sww shows are moving to theater of the stars

 

[itsthatdisneygirl]

On a non related SW topic. Who thinks Rey is a Skywalker or maybe a Solo?

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Rey is a Solo. I'm going to nerd out for a moment with the trailer so forgive me... 1)some type of alien hands the anakin/Luke lightsaber to female hands while the voiceover of Luke says "like my sister" 2) during SW celebration the drawings for the character concept of John Beyoga ( or however you spell it) has the same lightsaber attached to his clothing 3) when Rey Boyega and BB8 were running away from gunfire on "Jakku" they run towards the support for the cargo platform of the falcon 4) Rey is a scavenger like her father who only finds his "home" with her

 

[slaveone]

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Rey is a Solo. I'm going to nerd out for a moment with the trailer so forgive me... 1)some type of alien hands the anakin/Luke lightsaber to female hands while the voiceover of Luke says "like my sister" 2) during SW celebration the drawings for the character concept of John Beyoga ( or however you spell it) has the same lightsaber attached to his clothing 3) when Rey Boyega and BB8 were running away from gunfire on "Jakku" they run towards the support for the cargo platform of the falcon 4) Rey is a scavenger like her father who only finds his "home" with her

I think it's a mech hand and it carresses r2 so I am going with it being Luke who doesn't bother with the glove anymore or the synthskin.

 

[Jedi Jeff]

Okay, we're taking our two boys (12 and 10) on Friday, 6/12 as a surprise. SWW first timers, so I need a sanity check on how realistic this is. Here's the itinerary I have in mind. Big question marks in bold.

8:00 and before - In line for Chewbacca
8:30ish - Star Tours FP+
9:20 - Star Wars Dine In Galactic Breakfast
(Some time around here, I'll break off to pick up our Deluxe Premium Package vouchers. Would I need to be there promptly at 10? How long of a line? Can wait until 10:20ish?)
10:30 - Line up for parade
11:00 - Parade
11:15 - Celebrity Welcome
(Party splits - Son 1 and wife go do R&RC FP+. Son 2 and I do TSMM FP+.)
12:35 - 50s Prime Time for lunch
1:45 - Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular (maybe, unless we decide to walk up to characters)
2:30 - Twilight Zone Tower of Terror FP+ (maybe, unless we decide to walk up to characters)
3:00ish - Get to SotS w/ DPP.
4:00ish - Either wander over to PMC or DM? Would the DM checkout line be too long for a short trip here?
4:45 - Frank Oz w/DPP.
6:10 - Mama Melrose's. This is certainly cutting too close with next. Any quick service recommendations for a bit earlier, emphasis on quick?
6:45 - A Visit to the Maul
(Stuff)
9:00 - Symphony in the Stars DPP area. Get here earlier?
(after) Wander over to Fantasmic area for 10:30 Fantasmic? How realistic is getting in easily without a FP directly from SitS?

Any advice from SWW vets is appreciated.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

I would just eat at Rosie's across from the Beauty & Beast Theatre instead of doing Mama Melrose's

 

[slaveone]

I would just eat at Rosie's across from the Beauty & Beast Theatre instead of doing Mama Melrose's

I'd grab something from Backlot Express or the Rebel Hangar. Mama Melrose would definitely cut it close.

 

[JayLeeJay]

Okay, we're taking our two boys (12 and 10) on Friday, 6/12 as a surprise. SWW first timers, so I need a sanity check on how realistic this is. Here's the itinerary I have in mind. Big question marks in bold.

9:20 - Star Wars Dine In Galactic Breakfast
(Some time around here, I'll break off to pick up our Deluxe Premium Package vouchers. Would I need to be there promptly at 10? How long of a line? Can wait until 10:20ish?)
12:35 - 50s Prime Time for lunch
6:10 - Mama Melrose's. This is certainly cutting too close with next. Any quick service recommendations for a bit earlier, emphasis on quick?

Any advice from SWW vets is appreciated.

I would recommend reconsidering having three table service meals in one day. Not only will this take a large chunk of time, Disney portions are large. If the Galactic Breakfast is like last year you should also be able to order seconds on entrees. I believe a bunch of people also got seconds on the pastries to eat as snacks later. Plus I believe free ice cream was confirmed to be included during the parade viewing. I would pick one table service meal and would go with the recommendations of posters above to consider getting a quick service meal or snacks as you get hungry later.

 

[yulilin3]

Okay, we're taking our two boys (12 and 10) on Friday, 6/12 as a surprise. SWW first timers, so I need a sanity check on how realistic this is. Here's the itinerary I have in mind. Big question marks in bold.

8:00 and before - In line for Chewbacca
8:30ish - Star Tours FP+
9:20 - Star Wars Dine In Galactic Breakfast
(Some time around here, I'll break off to pick up our Deluxe Premium Package vouchers. Would I need to be there promptly at 10? How long of a line? Can wait until 10:20ish?)
10:30 - Line up for parade
11:00 - Parade
11:15 - Celebrity Welcome
(Party splits - Son 1 and wife go do R&RC FP+. Son 2 and I do TSMM FP+.)
12:35 - 50s Prime Time for lunch
1:45 - Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular (maybe, unless we decide to walk up to characters)
2:30 - Twilight Zone Tower of Terror FP+ (maybe, unless we decide to walk up to characters)
3:00ish - Get to SotS w/ DPP.
4:00ish - Either wander over to PMC or DM? Would the DM checkout line be too long for a short trip here?
4:45 - Frank Oz w/DPP.
6:10 - Mama Melrose's. This is certainly cutting too close with next. Any quick service recommendations for a bit earlier, emphasis on quick?
6:45 - A Visit to the Maul
(Stuff)
9:00 - Symphony in the Stars DPP area. Get here earlier?
(after) Wander over to Fantasmic area for 10:30 Fantasmic? How realistic is getting in easily without a FP directly from SitS?

Any advice from SWW vets is appreciated.

I would finish breakfast and then go all together to the DPP check in and stay for the parade.
It's quite a walk from Theater of the Stars to Darth Mall back to theater of the stars for the afternoon and I agree that's a lot of table service. You could go to the Mall after Visit to the Maul. The area for the dessert party opens up around 8:45pm. You will have plenty of time to go to the second F! after the fireworks

 

[mesaboy2]

On a non related SW topic. Who thinks Rey is a Skywalker or maybe a Solo?

Thinking Skywalker.

Why not both?

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Why not both?

When we watched the teaser we all thought she was cast to look like Leia and Padme. I keep thinking about the Timothy Zahn books and Han and Leia having twins (that's it, right?? I read them when they first came out!). Funny that we kinda assumed Han and Leia's daughter in our house!

 

[Jedi Jeff]

Thanks, everyone. That was hugely helpful!

 

[kpd6901]

@kpd6901. Yes only things bought at gift shops or Darth's Mall will be sent front of the park or resort.
As for autographs, if you are not at the park early and go thru the whole getting a wristband/fp there's very little chance to get an autograph.
You might see the celebrity walking around from point A to point B they will have a VIP guest relations CM and some even Disney security...if you really want an autograph you could approach and ask for one with the possibility of them shooing you away (more the CM than the actual celebrity)
My daughter managed to get Mark Hamill fp and picture by stalking
We knew from which backstage area he would come out to go to the green room. There were adults stalking too. He only signed her stuff. Nothing like sending an innocent child..."Mr Hamill could you please sign this and can take a selfie?"
They also are told which guests are regular ebayers and told not to sing anything for them unless they make the early lines

I figured that was the case re: autographs, so I wasn't really expecting...and the kids aren't really into that, but just wanted to cover my bases (which are quite empty, lol)