Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Our Internet is off, by choice if you can believe it

I'm sorry -- that does not compute...

 

[wdwalice]

I really appreciated that video and seeing the character meals. But the whole time I'm watching the Galactic breakfast, I'm wondering how I can take pictures without my flash blinding everyone!

 

[mamadragona]

Glad y'all mentioned luggage tags because I don't have mine. Sent an email to my TA.
Lifesavers!
6 days, 11.5 hrs!

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I really appreciated that video and seeing the character meals. But the whole time I'm watching the Galactic breakfast, I'm wondering how I can take pictures without my flash blinding everyone!

Same here! That said, using the Villains Sinister Soirée as an example, I thought my cell pictures without flash probably turned out better. I think it's darker in Sci Fi, but I may just try that anyway.

 

[RedM94]

VIP Tour Update

I left a voice mail with with WDW Tours this morning. After reading some of the posts here, I was concerned because they did not ask for our names or an email address when I booked the tour. This was my fifth attempt, and I finally was able to speak with someone well versed in the tour and very helpful.

I am glad that I continued to make repeated calls. They had our names wrong for the tour, did not have my email address and they had my son's food allergies listed incorrectly. Lesson learned, do not book tours through DVC.

The downside was that I had a list of questions to ask about the different viewing areas, but I was driving and I had to cut the call short.

She told me that they were emailing the detailed itineraries in one week intervals. This is so they don't get overwhelmed with JTA calls for all four weeks at one time.

Now this is what I thought was strange, and I hope someone was told differently. The VIP seating is only for SW Rebels, SOTS, and Obi-Wan. It does not includ shows like Ewok Tail or Visit to the Maul. It is only for the three shows that are running each of the five weeks.

I questioned this three times, specifically asking about Ewok tail. She checked and double check. Shen then recommended I make a FP+ reservation for that show. Now why would they rope off a section for SOTS, then not for Ewok, and then again for Obi-wan? Fingers crossed that she is wrong and that it just did not show up in her computer.

 

[OZMom]

Ashley just posted on Her Universe fb page that the At At shirt will be available at SWW, it completely sold out at Celebration and there are no plans to have them available online, for now. I guess I have to stop by Darth's Mall on Friday evening and hopefully there will still be my size. This is my one big purchase for SWW

this is what I REALLY want so I will keep my fingers crossed for both of us. I don't even know if they make it in my size though.

I'm sorry -- that does not compute...

I may or may not have had a fight with Comcast. We live in the middle of nowhere and it's either them or Frontier and we just haven't gotten them out to hook up new service yet. I was like meh no hurry we won't die. We grew up in the 80s and 90s with no internet so we'll be fine. I was so very very wrong DS4 cried like his girlfriend had just dumped him when I told him he couldn't watch Miles From Tomorrowland!

I really appreciated that video and seeing the character meals. But the whole time I'm watching the Galactic breakfast, I'm wondering how I can take pictures without my flash blinding everyone!

What kind of camera? You may have and night setting, also take the pictures with your back to the screen and the subjects facing it. That will give you some extra light

 

[AngiTN]

I really appreciated that video and seeing the character meals. But the whole time I'm watching the Galactic breakfast, I'm wondering how I can take pictures without my flash blinding everyone!

Do you belong to the forum at EasyWDW? There is a post there with tips to photograph on there

 

[wdwalice]

this is what I REALLY want so I will keep my fingers crossed for both of us. I don't even know if they make it in my size though.



I may or may not have had a fight with Comcast. We live in the middle of nowhere and it's either them or Frontier and we just haven't gotten them out to hook up new service yet. I was like meh no hurry we won't die. We grew up in the 80s and 90s with no internet so we'll be fine. I was so very very wrong DS4 cried like his girlfriend had just dumped him when I told him he couldn't watch Miles From Tomorrowland!



What kind of camera? You may have and night setting, also take the pictures with your back to the screen and the subjects facing it. That will give you some extra light

It's a Canon Rebel T5i. Just got it so I'll have play around with the settings. Thanks for the screen tip.

 

[msmama]

VIP Tour Update

I left a voice mail with with WDW Tours this morning. After reading some of the posts here, I was concerned because they did not ask for our names or an email address when I booked the tour. This was my fifth attempt, and I finally was able to speak with someone well versed in the tour and very helpful.

I am glad that I continued to make repeated calls. They had our names wrong for the tour, did not have my email address and they had my son's food allergies listed incorrectly. Lesson learned, do not book tours through DVC.

The downside was that I had a list of questions to ask about the different viewing areas, but I was driving and I had to cut the call short.

She told me that they were emailing the detailed itineraries in one week intervals. This is so they don't get overwhelmed with JTA calls for all four weeks at one time.

Now this is what I thought was strange, and I hope someone was told differently. The VIP seating is only for SW Rebels, SOTS, and Obi-Wan. It does not includ shows like Ewok Tail or Visit to the Maul. It is only for the three shows that are running each of the five weeks.

I questioned this three times, specifically asking about Ewok tail. She checked and double check. Shen then recommended I make a FP+ reservation for that show. Now why would they rope off a section for SOTS, then not for Ewok, and then again for Obi-wan? Fingers crossed that she is wrong and that it just did not show up in her computer.

For Obi-wan, they give you a FP (because the tour ends long before that show). I would guess that IF (and I hope you do) you get into all the shows, the later ones would all be FP's rather than actually being seated with/by the tour guide.
My email says, " During the afternoon, you’ll the have best seats in the house for our most sought after Star Wars™ Weekends offerings at the Theater of the Stars." That said, I'm doing weekend 1 where there are only the 3 shows so...


I've been running the plant sale at my son's school for the past two days (and another tomorrow). I don't know how you folks with real full time jobs do it!! I've been starting to get the shakes from SWW thread withdraw during the days!

 

[wdwalice]

Do you belong to the forum at EasyWDW? There is a post there with tips to photograph on there

I'll check that out. Thanks!

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

My Chopper magic band arrived!



It is a little bit shiny because it is still in it's wrapping. I am very pleased with it.

 

[OZMom]

It's a Canon Rebel T5i. Just got it so I'll have play around with the settings. Thanks for the screen tip.

If you use the manual settings, You should be able to open up the ISO and take low light photos no problem. Depending on how fast of a lens you're using, you can open your aperture to help as well

 

[soniam]

@RedM94
Others have said the same as what msmama said. Plus, it was confirmed that the Deluxe package would get all of the shows. It wouldn't make sense for the Deluxe to get all of the shows but not the VIP. I don't even think they are going to give you an FP+. I think the VIPs will have badges or something, and you'll just show that.

 

[RedM94]

For Obi-wan, they give you a FP (because the tour ends long before that show). I would guess that IF (and I hope you do) you get into all the shows, the later ones would all be FP's rather than actually being seated with/by the tour guide.
My email says, " During the afternoon, you’ll the have best seats in the house for our most sought after Star Wars™ Weekends offerings at the Theater of the Stars." That said, I'm doing weekend 1 where there are only the 3 shows so...


I've been running the plant sale at my son's school for the past two days (and another tomorrow). I don't know how you folks with real full time jobs do it!! I've been starting to get the shakes from SWW thread withdraw during the days!

@msmomma. The person I spoke to specifically said reserved seating for Obi and I remember last year at the later shows, they held the front two rows for the VIP tour. The itinerary posted by another Diser, states VIP seating for Obi-Wan at 7:00 pm. Fngers crossed It will include all evening shows.

Sorry for any mis-spellings, getting used to my new iPhone.

 

[RedM94]

My Chopper magic band arrived!



It is a little bit shiny because it is still in it's wrapping. I am very pleased with it.

NICE!!!!!

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

not SWW related really but if you met me last year my hair is much shorter now....I didn't think it would be but the hairdresser went a bit nuts cutting it. DH thinks it looks great - I feel shorn like a sheep. Good news is it will grow back and it will be great for the FL heat!

 

[RedM94]

@RedM94
Others have said the same as what msmama said. Plus, it was confirmed that the Deluxe package would get all of the shows. It wouldn't make sense for the Deluxe to get all of the shows but not the VIP. I don't even think they are going to give you an FP+. I think the VIPs will have badges or something, and you'll just show that.

@soniam I was also wondering about Darth's Maul. The FTF DP states all day priority access and the VIP tour only lists an hour in the morning.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I may or may not have had a fight with Comcast. We live in the middle of nowhere and it's either them or Frontier and we just haven't gotten them out to hook up new service yet. I was like meh no hurry we won't die. We grew up in the 80s and 90s with no internet so we'll be fine. I was so very very wrong DS4 cried like his girlfriend had just dumped him when I told him he couldn't watch Miles From Tomorrowland!

LOL!! Times have changed, huh?!

 

[The Sunrise Student]

do we know if the Donald and mickey jedi magic bands will be for sale outside of the GG? I know the light saber ones are exclusive but I can't remember if the Donald and mickey ones are, too. DS really wants jedi Donald since he has the purple light saber. (Mace windu is his favorite jedi!)

these magic bands are sold outside the GG.

 

[Tltorrez]

For Obi-wan, they give you a FP (because the tour ends long before that show). I would guess that IF (and I hope you do) you get into all the shows, the later ones would all be FP's rather than actually being seated with/by the tour guide.
My email says, " During the afternoon, you’ll the have best seats in the house for our most sought after Star Wars™ Weekends offerings at the Theater of the Stars." That said, I'm doing weekend 1 where there are only the 3 shows so...


I've been running the plant sale at my son's school for the past two days (and another tomorrow). I don't know how you folks with real full time jobs do it!! I've been starting to get the shakes from SWW thread withdraw during the days!

I don't know how I'd get through work *without* this thread. ;-)