Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[yulilin3]

There is a guest drop off area near the taxi stands. Not sure if he can park there for very long. Maybe he can drive around while you run to the shop.

that's a good idea. He can drop you off at, well, drop off. Go park the car at the Hess station across the street, and then go pick you up

 

[keishashadow]

no, it's at ABC Commissary go thru the main entrance make a right and I'll try and get a table at the back of the restaurant

ok, thanks, will see you there!

 

[JayLeeJay]

Attention Annual Passholders:

Bring a Piece of Star Wars Weekends Home
Passholders: Don't miss your chance to collect a complimentary set of Star Wars Weekends posters—a different one for all 5 exciting weekends! Available in limited quantities, each poster features popular characters from a galaxy far, far away and can be found while supplies last at Mickey Ave between One Man's Dream and Toy Story Mania every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 15 to June 14, 2015!

Please note: You must have your Annual Pass and corresponding photo ID on hand to collect your poster—one available per Passholder per weekend of the event.

That is exciting. I wonder how long they will last. I think I have plans to be in the area for 4 out of 5 weekends. Not sure I can make all 5 though.

 

[yulilin3]

That is exciting. I wonder how long they will last. I think I have plans to be in the area for 4 out of 5 weekends. Not sure I can make all 5 though.

seriously I was just thinking of doing the Chewie run and then going to pick up the poster and then keep going on my character hunt. I think this is Disney's answer to APs not being able to book fp more than 30 days ahead and missing the Frank Oz fp completely

 

[AThrillingChase]

Attention Annual Passholders:

Bring a Piece of Star Wars Weekends Home
Passholders: Don't miss your chance to collect a complimentary set of Star Wars Weekends posters—a different one for all 5 exciting weekends! Available in limited quantities, each poster features popular characters from a galaxy far, far away and can be found while supplies last at Mickey Ave between One Man's Dream and Toy Story Mania every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 15 to June 14, 2015!

Please note: You must have your Annual Pass and corresponding photo ID on hand to collect your poster—one available per Passholder per weekend of the event.

I wonder how quickly these will run out...

 

[MooksterL1]

Not completely SWW related but Tee Public is having a 1 day sale all their shirts are $14 they have some Star Wars Shirts

Their shirts are a great quality too

Thanks! My ds is going to be thrilled with the GNR Boba Fett mashup!

 

[yulilin3]

I wonder how quickly these will run out...

quickly...adding to the backpack rubber bands for the poster

 

[tots05]

There is a guest drop off area near the taxi stands. Not sure if he can park there for very long. Maybe he can drive around while you run to the shop.

that's a good idea. He can drop you off at, well, drop off. Go park the car at the Hess station across the street, and then go pick you up

thank you so much! I don't know about this if not because of you guys... will there be signs going into Hollywood studios where the guest drop off area is? What road signs should I be looking for? Im thinking its not the way for to the parking area....

 

[Itinkso]

our epcot day (Tuesday) is on the second day of our trip. We are arriving on a Sunday, possibly by 7pm, I was hoping this will be the time to get the magic bands. How about if DH parks close to the pay parking without really going inside and then me taking the walk? Will it be a long walk if that happens?

@ethanwa, the MagicBandCollectors guy, posted on his site that the SW MBs are only sold in stores inside the park. Ethan will know if they are sold at any other locations besides DHS.

 

[yulilin3]

thank you so much! I don't know about this if not because of you guys... will there be signs going into Hollywood studios where the guest drop off area is? What road signs should I be looking for? Im thinking its not the way for to the parking area....

it's the same entrance for everyone, when you get to the toll booth just tell the CM that you are being dropped off, they will put a paper on your windshield and direct you to the drop off area where another CM will retrieve the paper, see you being dropped of and your husband must continue driving to the exit

 

[Itinkso]

thank you so much! I don't know about this if not because of you guys... will there be signs going into Hollywood studios where the guest drop off area is? What road signs should I be looking for? Im thinking its not the way for to the parking area....

You can PM Ethan and see if he has any suggestions for you.

The "drop area" can be accessed from either of the parking lot entrances. Just tell the CM you are getting dropped off and they'll direct to the location.

 

[soniam]

I have a dog that is kind of old and has some arthritis in one of his hips. He went to day care yesterday because I had dentist appointment after work (add me to the unexpected expense club - yay new TMJD mouth guard ) and this morning he limping so bad and completely pitiful. I feel terrible taking him back to day care to board until Sunday. My poor little buddy. But luckily his day care is awesome and they will take good care of him. I just hate not being able to help him.

Thanks for all the pictures! I'm so glad I'll be able to walk around the park tomorrow and figure out where everything is.

The dog and mouth guard suck. I hope your dig starts to feel better. Don't let your dog near the mouth guard. Supposedly, dogs like them. Also, be careful to not drop it on a hard surface. I dropped mine in the cabin bathroom on DCL. It broke in two, and I had to pay for the new one completely out of pocket. My dental insurance will only cover one every 3 years. It was only a few months away

 

[tots05]

@ethanwa, the MagicBandCollectors guy, posted on his site that the SW MBs are only sold in stores inside the park. Ethan will know if they are sold at any other locations besides DHS.

it's the same entrance for everyone, when you get to the toll booth just tell the CM that you are being dropped off, they will put a paper on your windshield and direct you to the drop off area where another CM will retrieve the paper, see you being dropped of and your husband must continue driving to the exit

You can PM Ethan and see if he has any suggestions for you.

The "drop area" can be accessed from either of the parking lot entrances. Just tell the CM you are getting dropped off and they'll direct to the location.

thank you to the both of you... DIS is really a wonderful community I know my DH would really love to get this band in the beginning of our trip but Im not telling him yet about them as I don't want him disappointed if we can't get them... I will try to PM the user you mentioned too... Hopefully I will be able to get some answers before our trip comes

 

[delmar411]

Not completely SWW related but Tee Public is having a 1 day sale all their shirts are $14 they have some Star Wars Shirts

Their shirts are a great quality too

Thank you! I am now going to justify buying the shirts I wanted!!

 

[delmar411]

I want to get one of these for my DH, possibly one for both of my sons too if these are the designs they want but from what I can tell, they are only sold at Hollywood Studios. We won't be there until the second to the last day of our trip. Is there a way to buy the magic band somewhere else? If not, can we possibly buy it somewhere in Hollywood Studios without going inside the park and using our tickets? any help on this matter will be truly appreciated. DH will be very excited to get one in the beginning of our trip

I would go to HS and ask the cashier at the store that is inside/outside of the park to get you the bands from Mickey's of Hollywood and ring them up there. Im sure if you ask for a manager first and explain what you are doing that they could help you out.

 

[tots05]

I would go to HS and ask the cashier at the store that is inside/outside of the park to get you the bands from Mickey's of Hollywood and ring them up there. Im sure if you ask for a manager first and explain what you are doing that they could help you out.

Thank you so much for your insight.... this has been what I tried:
so I tried to PM the user that they told me is familiar with magic bands and he told me that these bands are only sold at Darth Mall all the way at the back of the park and have long wait times to get in... From what I can tell, some people here have already bought these bands which is very confusing because darth mall hasn't opened yet from what from I can tell... Would anyone be kind enough to let me know what stores these bands are found?

 

[delmar411]

Im getting to the point of bouncing off the walls. I have so much planned this weekend I cant stand it! LOL

We have SWW with RH and FTF DPP on friday, sleeping at AKL friday night, saturday morning we got into the DVC showing of tomorrowland and will hang out at the resort the rest of the day and sunday we are going to a local farm for a blueberry pancake breakfast.

I have my SWW schedule written down, DH and I have coordinated times for being at HS to get the celeb FP and I have gotten the kids all set with a ride to the resort after school.

 

[delmar411]

Thank you so much for your insight.... this has been what I tried:
so I tried to PM the user that they told me is familiar with magic bands and he told me that these bands are only sold at Darth Mall all the way at the back of the park and have long wait times to get in... From what I can tell, some people here have already bought these bands which is very confusing because darth mall hasn't opened yet from what from I can tell... Would anyone be kind enough to let me know what stores these bands are found?

They are/were sold at Mickey's of Hollywood. The store directly across from the left side entrance gates. They came out on May 4th.

When do you arrive?

 

[tots05]

They are/were sold at Mickey's of Hollywood. The store directly across from the left side entrance gates. They came out on May 4th.

When do you arrive?

We will be arriving on a Sunday June 7 night but we won't be going to Hollywood Studios until Friday, 2 days before the Starwars weekend ends... Thank you so much... if Mickey's of Hollywood is close the the gates, I think it will be worth a shot to ask a CM to get one for me... will be praying very hard that I get a very nice CM at the outside store that day

 

[yulilin3]

They are/were sold at Mickey's of Hollywood. The store directly across from the left side entrance gates. They came out on May 4th.

When do you arrive?

I saw them at Mickey's of Hollywood as well, this past weekend