Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[The Sunrise Student]

Sunrise-thanks for the tip and I love love love the pictures-did you make your R2D2 dress?

The R2 dress I bought from an Australian company called BlackMilk, they even had a swim suit of the same design

http://blackmilkclothing.com/products/artoo-dress

They stopped making alot of their SW stuff however

side note-son is currently watching Episode 1 right now...He has a birthday in April so I am really trying to hold it in til then at least...

TOO AWESOME.... has he been watching the new Rebels show too? Very fun show!

 

[The Sunrise Student]

We will be going all 3 days the weekend we're there (May 22-24).
We have H& V one night, Sci fi galactic breakfast one day and mama melrose F! Dining one night.

With three days devoted to just SWW- would it be feasible (in terms of not missing out on meet and greets and shows etc spread out over the weekend) to hop to Epcot to do quick service there a time or two?

DHS's quick service options aren't the best.. Planning on breakfast each day (except one) at POFQ but that leaves lunch all days and dinner one day. Thinking of ABC commissary one day and studios catering company another. That leaves two meals.

Additionally- any good quick service or counter service in the boardwalk area? We don't want to do any other table service meals (too much time!)

So do you think it is worth leaving HS to go to either EPCOT or Boardwalk for two meals (on two different days)? We normally don't eat more than one meal at DHS because of the limited options!!

Thanks!!

The only Quick Service I have done in DHS is Backlot Express and the Commissary. I like Backlot slightly better but both work for a quick grab.

The other fun thing last year was the Ackbar Snack bar in Darth Mall, BUT that was mainly goodies. AND that was the first time they did the snack bar like that so waiting to see if they do it again or a different theme.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

Just to add to others, the 25th is Memorial day so the second weekend is likely to be busier due to that in general in the Disney parks. We are there the same time and are planning on going both weekends but that's just cause my Dad will want to go to see the different stars. If however you have no preference I would definitely choose the first weekend

that is true of Saturday and Sunday but not usually of Friday. The Friday before Memorial Day is my favorite day to go to SWW.

I'm a fan of the Brown Derby Lounge so I'm good with eating at DHS.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

that is true of Saturday and Sunday but not usually of Friday. The Friday before Memorial Day is my favorite day to go to SWW. I'm a fan of the Brown Derby Lounge so I'm good with eating at DHS.

I've eaten at Brown Derby many times but never thought about the lounge! Anything I should know??

 

[MakiraMarlena]

It's small, first come first serve (no reservations) and is entirely outdoors. And doesn't take the dining plan, but they will take Tables in Wonderland. You can order from the full restaurant menu if you like.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

It's small, first come first serve (no reservations) and is entirely outdoors. And doesn't take the dining plan, but they will take Tables in Wonderland. You can order from the full restaurant menu if you like.

Awesome!! I didn't know that! It's now on my list... THANKS!

 

[MakiraMarlena]

Oh and you can take out drinks from the outdoor bar, too.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Oh and you can take out drinks from the outdoor bar, too.

Oooh... mental note for sure...

 

[yulilin3]

I've eaten at Brown Derby many times but never thought about the lounge! Anything I should know??

http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2013/10/30/photo-tour-and-review-new-hollywood-brown-derby-lounge/

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2013/10/30/photo-tour-and-review-new-hollywood-brown-derby-lounge/

Thanks!! Maybe we'll see you all there!

 

[MakiraMarlena]

in the Food Blog link, on the photo marked "ribbon cutting" I am sitting next to the guy's backpack on the wall. He got there a moment sooner than I did or that would have been me cutting the ribbon.

 

[Smschmiesing]

A group of us are going to One day of Star Wars weekends in June. It is our first time, and we probably won't have an opportunity to come back for several years. Four adults and 5 kids. (4 of which, including DH and DS, are huge SW fans)

I know we won't be able to do all the Star Wars stuff in a single day, especially since two in our party are young girls who absolutely must do the disney jr show. So, I am trying to decide wether I should make the mad dash to sign the kids up for the parade, or for the Jedi training academy. Assuming I can only pick one, which? Or should I split based on age? Or forgot those in favor of other things!

Kids are 10, 8,8,5,5.

I can't decide! Any advice is welcome!

 

[lovethattink]

A group of us are going to One day of Star Wars weekends in June. It is our first time, and we probably won't have an opportunity to come back for several years. Four adults and 5 kids. (4 of which, including DH and DS, are huge SW fans)

I know we won't be able to do all the Star Wars stuff in a single day, especially since two in our party are young girls who absolutely must do the disney jr show. So, I am trying to decide wether I should make the mad dash to sign the kids up for the parade, or for the Jedi training academy. Assuming I can only pick one, which? Or should I split based on age? Or forgot those in favor of other things!

Kids are 10, 8,8,5,5.

I can't decide! Any advice is welcome!

Kids can't get signed up for the parade. But you may sign them up for Jedi Training Academy or Padawan Mind Challenge. Anyone may watch the parade.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Kids can't get signed up for the parade. But you may sign them up for Jedi Training Academy or Padawan Mind Challenge. Anyone may watch the parade.

How are the kids chosen to march in the parade if it's not a sign up?

 

[lovethattink]

How are the kids chosen to march in the parade if it's not a sign up?

They are chosen by cm. It's done very discretely. The kids and 1 parent are wristbanded and given a time and place to meet. The kids and that 1 parent meet at the designated time and are walked back stage where the kids get robes and lightsabers. The parents are given a photopass card. They are lined up near parade time, with kids first and parents following behind. Once up at the stage, the parents are sent off to the side, and the kids line up along the stage. After the parade, the kids are ushered to a roped off area and the wristbanded parent is allowed inside to meet up with their child. The kids are given a certificate when they turn in their robe and lightsaber. Then free to go with their parent.

 

[msmama]

They are chosen by cm. It's done very discretely. The kids and 1 parent are wristbanded and given a time and place to meet. The kids and that 1 parent meet at the designated time and are walked back stage where the kids get robes and lightsabers. The parents are given a photopass card. They are lined up near parade time, with kids first and parents following behind. Once up at the stage, the parents are sent off to the side, and the kids line up along the stage. After the parade, the kids are ushered to a roped off area and the wristbanded parent is allowed inside to meet up with their child. The kids are given a certificate when they turn in their robe and lightsaber. Then free to go with their parent.

But they have to be signed up for JTA to even have a chance of being in the parade, right?

My son is adamant he DOES NOT want to fight Darth Vader.

 

[yulilin3]

But they have to be signed up for JTA to even have a chance of being in the parade, right?

My son is adamant he DOES NOT want to fight Darth Vader.

no, the parade and JTA have nothing to do with each other. The parade is completely random, sometimes kids are picked close to the entrance of the park, sometimes around Star Tours

 

[lovethattink]

I think it was new last year, but the one day we were asked to be the VIP family for the parade and were given a special taped off area to stand in. That was pretty cool.

But they have to be signed up for JTA to even have a chance of being in the parade, right?

My son is adamant he DOES NOT want to fight Darth Vader.

There's a 50/50 chance, or better, that during SWW your son would fight Darth Vader if you signed him up for JTA.

As yulilin said, the two are unrelated. Or at least have been in the past. I don't like to definitively say something. Because it's quite possible anything during SWW can be tweaked at any time.

As for the parade, my son has been asked as we entered the park. As we stood on the street watching the stage. Outside a store. Near Indian Jones. Near Idol. He's been asked while in costume and while out of costume. So there doesn't seem to be any set rhyme or reason for the choosing.

no, the parade and JTA have nothing to do with each other. The parade is completely random, sometimes kids are picked close to the entrance of the park, sometimes around Star Tours

Exactly.

 

[Itinkso]

But they have to be signed up for JTA to even have a chance of being in the parade, right?

My son is adamant he DOES NOT want to fight Darth Vader.

The best thing to do is not to sign him up for JTA if he doesn't want to fight Vader as the other options would be Darth Maul or possibly Ventress.

Also, don't mention the possibility of being in the parade because he may be very disappointed if he isn't chosen.

 

[lovethattink]

The best thing to do is not to sign him up for JTA if he doesn't want to fight Vader as the other options would be Darth Maul or possibly Ventress.

Also, don't mention the possibility of being in the parade because he may be very disappointed if he isn't chosen.

My son is crossing his fingers that the Inquisitor or Agent Callus will be new villians to battle.