Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[SalmonPink]

RH and SOTS:

SOTS was wonderful, but it gets uncomfortably warm in the theatre, even more so than it was yesterday for Rebels. Take a drink. Seating was not fun for me and my bad back - really wanted to do Obi-Wan but there's no way I could manage two shows in one day in those seats.

Be aware SOTS ran 5 minutes long, and it took a good 5 minutes to get out of the theatre after. If you have an early RH reservation, be prepared to navigate your way over quickly.

Had a 4.15 RH reservation. Cantina band came out 4.30, they took a divide and conquer approach at first, but I saw them meeting later tables in teams. 20-30 minutes later a solo Jawa appeared. It was a speedy little thing, and skipped all the tables in our section. Watched it from across the restaurant and it only seemed to stop for tables with children. CMs couldn't give any info on character times. From various reports, looks like Rebels characters don't come out for at least the first hour. Didn't feel comfortable camping out at the table any longer to wait, but food was lovely. Got carbonite bucket, no problems. Some tables were ordering 4 or more at once. Lot of cupcakes to eat!

 

[MooksterL1]

I just saw a picture on instagram that was either a magic shot or aurasma, not sure which, of someone force pushing some storm troopers! If anyone comes across this, can you post where it is? Thanks so much!!!

I saw this on Instagram! It is awesome!! Hopefully someone knows.

 

[lovingeire]

For some reason all of my quotes magically disappeared!

Biggest thing I noticed was that there are Ewoks out first thing in the am!!!!! We have an 8:15 Galactoc breakfast. Any chance we'll have time to do that meet prior. (had planned for after the parade originally.)

 

[soniam]

I'm sure others could already speak to this, but I'll be there doing VIP tomorrow and can post as well...

Would definitely love to hear how it goes tomorrow with the VIP.

 

[Nhebron]

I have seen some pics of kiddos wearing face masks. For some reason, I thought people couldn't wear masks at Disney? Is it OK for my kiddo to wear his storm trooper mask?

 

[yulilin3]

@mamadragona what were you're kids wearing during the parade? We got pictures of the group and want to narrow it down

 

[delmar411]

I would completely do that if you don't want one, but I am not sure how to do it.

PM me to coordinate a time for me to drop it and you to pick it up.

 

[yulilin3]

I have seen some pics of kiddos wearing face masks. For some reason, I thought people couldn't wear masks at Disney? Is it OK for my kiddo to wear his storm trooper mask?

You can wear masks as long as it doesn't impair your line of vision

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I just saw a picture on instagram that was either a magic shot or aurasma, not sure which, of someone force pushing some storm troopers! If anyone comes across this, can you post where it is? Thanks so much!!!

Last year that was a magic shot with photo pass.

 

[yulilin3]

A line started to form for the premium package. It's 7:30. I don't think lining up is necessary for the package. @The Sunrise Student said there were enough tables last night

 

[yulilin3]

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

we looked for Luke and Leia multiple times in the Star Tours area today with no luck! Did hear from people that they were out just not when we were there!

Saw Aurra Sing and Stormtroopers out near the old Backlot Tour area in the afternoon.

Someone told us the Jawas and Stormtroopers (might have said clonetroopers) rotate in the Darth's Mall line area. We went to the mall early and did not see them.

working on our plan of attack for tomorrow. We were planning on going to DHS 4 pm and later and doing other parks in the morning/ early afternoon but we still need Kit Fisto, Leia and Rex so it will come down to timing - also have a 5:35 RH ADR (deeply hoping to see Sabine and Ezra!!).

Thanks to the many Disers who have come over to say "Hi" DD and DH are now convinced I'm somehow famous - let's face it - it is pretty neat when your 15 year old thinks you're cool!

 

[SalmonPink]

It was so good to finally meet you in the Ahsoka line today after catching glimpses of you for the last few days, @Good Morning Dewdrop! So glad your youngling had such amazing experiences at the parade - she's so sweet and excited about SW, it's no surprise the characters remember her!

 

[yulilin3]

One vip dad and one dpp dad are making the line for the dpp area...it really isn't necessary.

 

[delmar411]

One vip dad and one dpp dad are making the line for the dpp area...it really isn't necessary.

No that isnt needed. But maybe they are taking a rest under the guise of holding a spot. I know we were so worn out we just waited in the line.

 

[bgg319]

So the late ADR for the Galactic Breakfast is the BEST not only did we get all the normal character walk around but ALSO Boba Fett and Darth Vader were around for personal pics as well
And now I present me with Greedo, a Stormtrooper and me with Boba

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You can get second of anything you want as long as the kitchen is still serving the breakfast. Also the DBF traded a glow in the dark Ron and got an awesome gold necklace I traded in a glow in the dark bracelet and got a Band-Aid

What time was your ressie? Great photos!

 

[msmama]

Just got back from our Jedi Mickey dinner. It was $$$$!! I guess I never really bothered processing the cost until the waitress brought the check, lol. Still my son had a blast and I'd do it again. Interaction was great and food was surprisingly good too!

Managed to ride store tours with a FP. The CMs seemed way overworked there.

Asajj Ventress scared the **** outta my son which was lots of fun. Well, not so much for him (he was hiding behind me and she came up behind him and whispered "I'm right behind you."). The look of panic on his face was priceless. Watched her spend a lot of time with a tiny little princess too.

The interactions with SW characters far surpass normal character meets, I'd say, though maybe that's because it's only day 2.

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

It was so good to finally meet you in the Ahsoka line today after catching glimpses of you for the last few days, @Good Morning Dewdrop! So glad your youngling had such amazing experiences at the parade - she's so sweet and excited about SW, it's no surprise the characters remember her!

I am so glad you spoke up and said hello! I'm terrible with names and faces but I love meeting new people! It is so great to talk to fun people in line. As I am sure many Disers have noticed DD is not shy...she is more than happy to talk to everyone about a Star Warsand many other subjects!

 

[Cluelyss]

Last year that was a magic shot with photo pass.

Is this the one by the coke bottles?

Any other Magic Shot locations this year?

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

FYI all Boba Fett steins have new homes..meeting Delmar tomorrow with the last one.

I did talk to a manager type CM at the Prevy cocktail place (between Min and Bills and H&V). He told me that they had packed up the steins at Darths Mall and brought them over there because they were selling so quickly at that location. Not sure if that is true but it was the only place that had them. He said there was an Internet posting that the steins were at Backlot Express but they were not...(or so he said ..I did not check). IF he was right Prevys might be the place to check if the unavailable steins sign goes up again.