Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[Meech Loves Mickey]

I would say Rebels as my first choice, which day are you coming, Fri., Sat. or Sun.?

Friday, June 12th. I was thinking Rebels too.

I can still sign them up for the Visit to the Maul w/o a FP+, correct?

 

[yulilin3]

Friday, June 12th. I was thinking Rebels too.

I can still sign them up for the Visit to the Maul w/o a FP+, correct?

Yes, actually Visit to the Maul will only be done that Friday for weekend V, that's why I asked which day. It's VttM on Friday then Obi Wan for Saturday and Sunday

 

[Meech Loves Mickey]

Yes, actually Visit to the Maul will only be done that Friday for weekend V, that's why I asked which day. It's VttM on Friday then Obi Wan for Saturday and Sunday

Thanks!

Just so I understand this clearly.......... Visit to the Maul is something I can sign them up for early in the day to participate in? When and where are those sign ups?

 

[delmar411]

REALLY!? So even if I am buying something they will not let her sign my poster?

When I a buying her clothes I want to WEAR the clothes, and if she signs them I can't

Last year at the event she had no issues with signing whatever I wanted. I had her sign postcards for my husband and my daughter. Lots of people had her sign random things.

 

[lovethattink]

Last year at the event she had no issues with signing whatever I wanted. I had her sign postcards for my husband and my daughter. Lots of people had her sign random things.

Both she and David signed a baseball for my son at the Rebel Rendezvous.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

It will be a "complex" of 3 stores. 2 of them will use the old Backlot Tour Prop Shop and Gift Shop (old AFI) the third will be the store right next to Studio Catering Co.

I think I need to pull up a map -- I have a hard time picturing this. I'm trying to imagine whether we'll have time to make our way through it all during the small early morning VIP window...??

 

[yulilin3]

Thanks!

Just so I understand this clearly.......... Visit to the Maul is something I can sign them up for early in the day to participate in? When and where are those sign ups?

yep, sign up in the morning at the info desk by ABC Sound Studio
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/hollywood-studios/star-wars-weekends-visit-to-maul/

 

[yulilin3]

I think I need to pull up a map -- I have a hard time picturing this. I'm trying to imagine whether we'll have time to make our way through it all during the small early morning VIP window...??

probably not able to really browse, more like know what you want and get it...or go back later in the day and browse. I usually take about an hour inside the Mall the first time just because I like checking everything out.
Are you just unsure on where it is exactly?

 

[jennab113]

they had them last year

Oh good! I'm sure I'm going to "need" more than I can carry in my grubby little hands.

 

[jtowntoflorida]

yep, sign up in the morning at the info desk by ABC Sound Studio
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/hollywood-studios/star-wars-weekends-visit-to-maul/

This is essentially where JTA signups are normally (well, outside the door where signups normally occur on the right).

 

[aggiejnny]

I am having a hard time picturing in my mental map where Darth's Mall is this year. Would anybody be able to visually indicate somehow?

Edit: Nevermind. I think I found it on the Hollywoods Studio map. Down back by the Lights, Motor, Action area?

 

[Meech Loves Mickey]

yep, sign up in the morning at the info desk by ABC Sound Studio
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/hollywood-studios/star-wars-weekends-visit-to-maul/

Thanks!

If you sign your child up for this, does it mean you automatically get seating? Or do you have to wait in the Stand By line? When would you recommend getting there for a seat?

 

[yulilin3]

I am having a hard time picturing in my mental map where Darth's Mall is this year. Would anybody be able to visually indicate somehow?

Edit: Nevermind. I think I found it on the Hollywoods Studio map. Down back by the Lights, Motor, Action area?

Yes, it was the old gift shop for the Backlot Tour. The entrance is straight across from the Monsters Inc meet and greet

 

[yulilin3]

Thanks!

If you sign your child up for this, does it mean you automatically get seating? Or do you have to wait in the Stand By line? When would you recommend getting there for a seat?

if your child is part of the show you will have a reserved area to sit. They will tell you when you need to be at the theater .
If your child is not in the show then standby is about an hour because it is very, very popular and on weekend V it'll only be performed once.

 

[delmar411]

Both she and David signed a baseball for my son at the Rebel Rendezvous.

I had David sign a postcard too LOL They are both so nice and genuine people.

 

[lovethattink]

Thanks!

If you sign your child up for this, does it mean you automatically get seating? Or do you have to wait in the Stand By line? When would you recommend getting there for a seat?

they'll have you return to a different entrance. Child gets wristband.

if your child is part of the show you will have a reserved area to sit. They will tell you when you need to be at the theater .
If your child is not in the show then standby is about an hour because it is very, very popular and on weekend V it'll only be performed once.

Sometimes am hour wasn't even early enough

I had David sign a postcard too LOL They are both so nice and genuine people.

They are wonderful! Ashley called him from the back room to come out and see ds.

 

[Kevin_W]

I've been debating on the umbrella too. My camera is heavy enough. I just hate carrying extra stuff.

Before last years' trip, I bought a couple Totes mini-umbrellas. They are ~9" long and ~1.25" diameter and weight next to nothing. The fit nicely in my camera bag, so it's no big deal to have them along. We brought them in preparation for June rain, but managed to have no rain in a whole week(!). We did find them useful waiting for the parade at SWW.

 

[The Sunrise Student]

 

[yulilin3]

@The Sunrise Student love it!!!!! can I steal it for facebook?
EDIT TO ADD: I saw you posted it already...when it's on fb it's fair game right?

 

[The Sunrise Student]

@The Sunrise Student love it!!!!! can I steal it for facebook?
EDIT TO ADD: I saw you posted it already...when it's on fb it's fair game right?

Of course, steal and share away!