Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[OhioWDWDuo]

What time?

Our reservation was for 5:05. Ezra and Sabine came around just before 6. We got pics but they're on DH's phone so will try to post later.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Is this the one by the coke bottles?

Any other Magic Shot locations this year?

Last year there are two, the stormtroopers and one fighting Vader. I think they're in different locations this year. Someone posted yesterday there is a video one where Ezra and Sabine walk up. Usually if you ask a photo pass person they'll let you know.

 

[SalmonPink]

I know it's been mentioned here over and over, but take the time when you can to escape the heat. After 11, you will find huge queues and filled tables at pretty much every quick service. Grab a drink from a cart and go to the Animation building for a sit down and a blast of AC. I totally admit I got so dazed I was just wandering from QS to QS, since that's usually where I head when I need a break and I was on autopilot, until my mum reminded me about Animation.

 

[missastrocat]

Steins were sold out at darts maul from at least 6:00 until 7:30. They had signs outside and inside saying as such.

Remember, if you want stormtroopers magic bands, go to x-wing collectibles Tomorrow meoning. They have them
Grotto did not.

 

[missastrocat]

Also, I'll be wearing a chewbacca tank top and mocked nose ears with a chewbacca bow. Don't know if there is a group meeting tomorrow or not.

 

[pld5]

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!

Was the picture at the beginning with the Chipwoks? Or with Jedi Mickey? I have gone back and forth several times on doing this dinner so glad to hear about great interaction and food!

 

[ethanwa]

Just got this whole set of trading cards today in Darth's Mall. Set was given to me by a Cast Member who was handing out individuals. He gave me the set because of some extra magic from Disney.

 

[Meech Loves Mickey]

• @yulilin3's ledge was the perfect place to have a snack and watch fireworks. Missed the pre-show but I'm happy to catch it on YouTube.

Where is the location of this ledge? Can you share?
Thanks!

 

[msmama]

Is this the one by the coke bottles?

Any other Magic Shot locations this year?

Outside tattooine traders (on the way towards muppets area) they had Vader and force pushing storm troopers. Outside the front gate they had storm troopers walking into your photo.

Was the picture at the beginning with the Chipwoks? Or with Jedi Mickey? I have gone back and forth several times on doing this dinner so glad to hear about great interaction and food!

the pic at
The beginning was Jedi Mickey. I just realized I didn't get a card or anything for a free download though I have memory maker and it is on there.

 

[Dugette]

I'm admittedly 3 days and 60 pages behind, but just wanted to share what we found in our room when we returned tonight (taken at the Chewie Run yesterday).

 

[HCinKC]

Sadly, I am never going to catch up on nearly 50 pages. Here were our experiences...

Friday afternoon, got there about 3pm. We started with Clone Wars and got Ahsoka, Ventress, and Rex. There were some sprinkles, so they kept taking these guys in and out. It took much longer than it should have. The line was otherwise fairly fast moving. We decided to follow with a ride on ST while DH got into the Chewie line. I'd say Chewie took about an hour, and we got to meet Wicket with him! ODS and I got into the Luke & Leia line. This was pretty slow moving even though it wasn't that long. We met Yuli and her daughter here! We waited almost an hour and got Luke. Then we had dinner with Jedi Mickey etc. We were seated about 20 minutes after our ADR time. The food was pretty good, and the characters came by a bunch of times. I think there was previous mention of CMs grabbing cameras...no one grabbed ours. Afterwards, we snagged a fireworks spot in Yuli's recommended location. It did fill in, but it wasn't crowded. Plenty of space between the water and restaurants to watch. We were even able to see the jumbo torn across the water. Awesome fireworks show!

Saturday, we made it there around 8:15. We spent the whole day at HS. ODS and DH got back to the room around 7. We met Queen Amidala, Leia, Cody, Anakin, Shaak Ti and Mace together, Boba, Zam, Aurra, Stormtroopers, Jawa, Gamorrean Guard, Maul, Tusken. We missed Cantina Band, Jango, Kit Fisto, and clone troopes though we saw all of them around. We tried Kit 4-5 times, but he was only staying out for 15-20 minutes. The Council line moves slowly, but it is well shaded. We never caught it right for Kit. ODS decided he didn't care enough about Jango to wait again. I think it didn't help that the line was basically in full sun. We also skipped Vader since DH and ODS did the breakfast. ODS decided he didn't need to wait that long for an autograph. We also saw the parade, had D-Tech apps, went to Watto's Grotto, did the Lego build, got in three ST rides, and saw LMA. Oh yes, we had Rebels fps, but ODS decided he wasn't intersted.

We had planned to do RD this morning but just didn't make it. The baby had a miserable day Friday, and ODS and I were both tired from fireworks. So we missed the Stormtrooper show and signing up for PMC. If ODS changes his mind about the few he missed, we might go back for a bit tomorrow afternoon. Otherwise, we plan to catch a bit of F&G. We feel like we had a good run. We got pretty much everything done. And the crowds didn't seem too bad. I was certainly expecting much worse! We have RH on Tuesday to close out our trip. Hoping to see Ezra and Sabine, but it will be fun no matter. We have really enjoyed our SWW!

 

[yulilin3]

Special diet items at desert party

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

View attachment 97031 I'm admittedly 3 days and 60 pages behind, but just wanted to share what we found in our room when we returned tonight (taken at the Chewie Run yesterday).

Wow how very cool!!

 

[yulilin3]

Dessert party it's great,photos to come
Thank you again @Barbara C

 

[HCinKC]

Was the picture at the beginning with the Chipwoks? Or with Jedi Mickey? I have gone back and forth several times on doing this dinner so glad to hear about great interaction and food!

Picture at the front is with Mickey. Everyone else, including the chipmunks, come around one at a time. They came by several times, so plenty of interaction. It is pricey, but the time saved was worth it for us.

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

Forgot to tell you all..this morning at the turnstiles we met a nice couple...turns out the girl was born the year DH and I got engaged!! Hint we will celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary this December....I just had to laugh!

Also yesterday DD was photographed with Shaak Ti by the Disney blog folks....today they filmed her meeting Ahsoka! Now chances are neither will make it onto the blog but still very cool that they picked her. And we got 2 cool pins from the experience!

Ahsoka is so great she even remembered to ask if our puppy had a good birthday (puppy is named Ahsoka and her birthday was yesterday...we met Ahsoka yesterday and told her about the puppy). What an amazing memory I mean she meets a ton of people each day and she remembered a lot of details from our meeting! Magical I tell you..simply magical!

 

[Teamanderson]

Every drink we've tried is tasty, so we're building our collection! We're 3 adults, 2 kids, and we're collecting cubes with both alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. But I'm partial to the alcoholic ones...

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They won't run out of these before weekend 4 will they?!! I need them all lol

 

[CindySwims]

Are the chocolate chip cookies gluten free? Is there ice cream? The cookies will be enough to make DS happy. Thanks for posting special diet items. I like to prepare my 7 year old in advance when possible about which food is ok for him.
(I'm referring to the dessert party food pics)

 

[marsh0013]

They won't run out of these before weekend 4 will they?!! I need them all lol

Last year, we went weekend 5 and they had none of the special cubes left. Super disappointing. Hopefully they planned better this year.

 

[Cynister]

Last minute packing this weekend. All of these pictures & stories from everyone's experiences this weekend are fantastic! Made last minute modifications to our Mickey bottle holders (left) for Yoda & R2-D2 (right).