Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[mmafan]

anyone want to PM me there cell number or email to sent pics from first weekend so you can share the pics..i have ftf on Friday and d-tech me and VIP on Saturday................

 

[lovethattink]

Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit drinking.

Think of all the money you'll be saving. Or saving for souvenirs.

By the way, my dh found whatever book you were taking to him about at books-a-million. I think it was the new lego encyclopedia?

 

[AThrillingChase]

Super news today!!! My Husband had his license suspended. He was speeding and tried to get out of it instead of paying. I did remind him about the court date every week but of course "He isn't a child and I need to worry about my own stuff". I said just pay it! But NO. Dumb*** missed his court date. What a surprise!!!! Now he had a failure to appear and his license suspended. He thought he would get it back the second court date. But again the Idiot had to plead not guilty to speeding (15 over) which made the judge mad and he wouldn't give it back. He can go on vacation with us but now I have to make the 18+ hour drive by myself and at the end of our trip I gotta drive those 18 hours straight back, cause my daughter has a cheer camp to be at for her school team. No drinks for me either cause my husband refuses to take the bus to the parks. I am so upset right now. He doesn't drink at all but I like to, especially on vacation... (not getting wasted or anything) I know I get lynched for this here but I don't care that much about SW. I am a Marvel/DC girl. I stalked and wasted ours to make those SWW things awesome for him. And that is what I get in return! I know my kids still will enjoy everything. That's the only thing making it worth my efforts. Right now I care less about his enjoyment. I know I am mean right now but when I see that he doesn't even care about everything falling on me I get really annoyed. Sorry totally of topic but I had to vent somewhere. I am just so disappointed and stressed out right now.

Yeah that's what I would like to do. But I know that would result in an argument. Maybe he will come around. He wasn't happy today mainly because I was right and he somehow thought that all his wishes would be granted in court. I told him what makes you so special to have everything forgiven. He didn't like that... But it could have been way worse I guess. We leave on the 21st so I have still time to convince him not to be selfish for once. I am not asking to drink all of the 11 days we are there. So a few bus rides shouldn't kill him!

IMO - if you messed up you dont get to make demands! I'd be disney bussing it every day.

 

[missthatgator]

got to work this evening to find out that the court case I was subpoenaed for on the day we fly down for SWW will be carrying on without me talk about a load off my shoulders! Now I can go back to the good kind of stressing about which characters we need to meet when and whether or not my ADRs can be more finely tuned ...definitely beats worrying about wether or not I'll have to send everyone else on the trip without me - plus they would probably frown on me wearing my ewok tank top while testifying

 

[Mommy2Jameson]

That women's tank top is in my favorite color. Crap. Add it to the list.

I'm adding it to my list too! All my SW tanks seem to be black, so I'll be sweating! Like that this is a different color!

 

[jennab113]

I am almost done packing! This time tomorrow I should be arriving at AoA! I really should be in bed...

 

[Mommy2Jameson]

they had different background in the line to Darth's Mall last year.
One would have Chewie appear and stand next to you, the other some Royal Guards...http://blog.wdwinfo.com/2014/05/19/new-technology-at-star-wars-weekend-augments-reality/

Cool! I just downloaded the app and it worked! My son will think its cool!

 

[Mommy2Jameson]

I don't understand - how is it possible to have "too many" Star Wars clothes?

It's likely I'll be wearing Star Wars shirts before the weekend, during the weekend and after the weekend....

I agree! I'll be wearing my Star Wars most of the trip!

 

[Mommy2Jameson]

Thanks Yulilin! I ask only because we have a 5:10 Jedi Mickey as well, so we're just trying to figure out how much we can reasonably (or unreasonably squish into our day).

I just wanted to add they are super strict about being there 30 minutes early for the Jedi training. They will give out Standby Tickets to a certain number of kids who dont get into a show. Then those kids will be waiting for someone to be late. We saw a child show up late and they had already given away his spot, and they did not let him participate! So make sure you're not late!

 

[Mommy2Jameson]

Quick request for anyone going to the first SWW! Would any of you be willing to pick up a SWW Calendar for us? Last year we were lucky a friend picked up one for us the first weekend, because they were sold out by the time we got there weekend 5! I'm afraid that will happen again this year! One downside to going that last weekend!

I can paypal you right away for it! This little guy would love you! Haha!

 

[ghornett]

No Oz fast pass. Awesome.

 

[markmcalear]

The only good thing to come from Episode I

 

[coluk003]

The only good thing to come from Episode I

Have to beg to differ, I'll take DM over WAY any time, and I've seen WAY every year for the last 5 tours lol

 

[mackeymouse4eva]

The only good thing to come from Episode I

OMG....that's awesome!!!

 

[seigyoku]

Hmm, flight in about 14 hours, go straight from work, not packed, and we had to tear the house apart to find most of Filbert's Star Wars outfits (like seriously, Yoda, Darth Vader, Han Solo and ALL the Jedi robes were missing!) They were found, but alas, only one black rubber boot was found an it is used in several outfits. :/

Do I have time to run to Build-a-Bear before the flight... /panic!

 

[mexxican]

Alright, up early at POR getting ready to hit RD at HS to sign DS up for JTA then hitting our SciFi ADR at 8:20. First time checking in since Sunday, hope I didn't miss much. Universal was a blast, we did MK last night. Also, don't know if I broke my toe, but a suitcase or two might have fallen on my foot a couple times due to my first time (and maybe last?) flying with both kids. Anyway bruising is gone and it's still slightly swollen, but it's getting better! Lol

 

[yulilin3]

Trying to figure out which res time makes better sense in our tentative plans for Saturday May 23rd.

Currently I have a res for 4:00 and 6:40 for RH. Only true commitment early that afternoon is FP+ for Behind the Force at 1:20. We planned on doing characters afterward until res time. We will have a pass for another show from premium parade package but not sure we're using it since we will have already done SotS and BTF with FP+ ( spread out two days. We have all three days for just Sww) I don't see my Ds7 being interested in Ewok's tail or Obi wan and beyond.

we also have Fp+ for TSMm 7:15-8:15 before the dessert party.
The res for RH will most likely serve as our dinner since we will have the dessert party at 8:45. (If we did 4:00 res would probably grab a snack somewhere too). My plan for lunch that day is grabbing sandwiches from starring rolls around 12:30. If we do the 4:00 that leaves us with time afterward for more characters/wandering (and possibly Obi wan and beyond) if we do the 6:40 that makes our TSMm FP+ pretty close but still doable (as long as not overly backed up) and possibly EWOKS tale beforehand. Gives us more time in afternoon for characters/shopping/ wandering. Shows aren't a big driving factor bc again we may not see either.
Which would you pick?
Also does anyone know what time Animation Academy drawing classes end on SWW days?

both options are good. I would do the 6:40RH and have more time in the early afternoon for characters, even if you get seated at 7pm you would still have enough time for your TSMM fp. The Animation bldg closes at 10pm so the last class is probably around 9:20pm

 

[yulilin3]

No Oz fast pass. Awesome.

yep, just checked as well

 

[yulilin3]

Alright, up early at POR getting ready to hit RD at HS to sign DS up for JTA then hitting our SciFi ADR at 8:20. First time checking in since Sunday, hope I didn't miss much. Universal was a blast, we did MK last night. Also, don't know if I broke my toe, but a suitcase or two might have fallen on my foot a couple times due to my first time (and maybe last?) flying with both kids. Anyway bruising is gone and it's still slightly swollen, but it's getting better! Lol

have a great day!!

 

[SnowyWhite]

Can someone post pictures of Rebel Hanger Lounge once it opens?!
FYI - I was relieved to get a reservation during the week on Thursday, June 4th!
I thought it was only open Friday-Sunday during SWW.