Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[KisstheGirl33]

I met with Leia and R2D2 yesterday at 4:50.

 

[boricuajedi]

magicyourband skins arrived ready for Weekend V, Kittie for DW, SW for DS and Transformer for DD, recommendation do not work on this when having couples of beers

 

[bgg319]

magicyourband skins arrived ready for Weekend V, Kittie for DW, SW for DS and Transformer for DD, recommendation do not work on this when having couples of beers View attachment 97294

Nice. Where did you get them?

 

[TXMemaw]

Wow! So excited for our trip this weekend - THANK YOU to everyone who posted their experiences about this weekend.

 

[boricuajedi]

Nice. Where did you get them?

Magicyourband website, they cost $8.00 they send you six stickers, they are mailed from the UK, it took around eight days to get to Texas. I posted a 10% discount coupon in here yesterday.

 

[moobar25]

magicyourband skins arrived ready for Weekend V, Kittie for DW, SW for DS and Transformer for DD, recommendation do not work on this when having couples of beers View attachment 97294

Where did u order these from? They're awesome! Can you repost the discount code again?

 

[Disaholic73]

I met with Leia and R2D2 yesterday at 4:50.

Thank you so much. How long was the wait? Was Luke there before these two. I am thinking we will have to go through the line twice.

 

[pbb322]

Yes, our DD who turned 2 the day we left WDW (yesterday) got a lanyard and autograph bag

GREAT! Thank you!

 

[Felipe4]

How did Stars of the Saga go this past weekend? I know some people said it was running behind.

Also, how long did Rebel Hangar experiences take?

I ask because: I'm looking to get a SotS FP with my FTF PP, I have a reservation at RH a@ 4:15, but I also have a Frank Oz FP - wondering if I'll get out in time to make it! Not sure if this will be feasible if most people spend a long time there. We're basically just looking to get a couple drinks with X wings and glow cubes, and a couple appetizers since we also have a Jedi Mickey at 6:25.

 

[boricuajedi]

Where did u order these from? They're awesome! Can you repost the discount code again?

www.magicyourband.com
Here is the code WB1C-8O56-0515.

 

[CheshireCrazy]

Yes - it's the Sideshow Fett! It's amazing in person.

Sideshow's stuff is really great. I started out with one Boba, now I have two bookcases of different SW collectibles.

 

[KisstheGirl33]

Thank you so much. How long was the wait? Was Luke there before these two. I am thinking we will have to go through the line twice.

We got in line at 4:10. Luke came out at 4:15. He left at 4:45 and Leia and R2D2 came out at 4:50. We were about four families back and met by 5.

 

[ethanwa]

I am a big collector, especially on Star Wars Weekends, so here are some cool things you may not have seen...

Galactic Dine-In Menu and Lightsaber (which you can have both). Lightsaber changes colors to red if you want:

Photopass card:

Gift card designs (available in Darth's Mall):

Set of 8 small buttons (also available in Darth's Mall at the checkout counter).

Interestingly enough, the Mickey and Donald shown are the exact same ones on the MagicBands, but Goofy and Darth Vader don't have a custom MagicBand....

 

[goofyinohio]

Is there a place for guests with no special passes in wheelchairs for the Legends of the Force celebrity motorcade and welcome? If so would 10am be too late for my Mom to get a spot?

 

[yulilin3]

Thank to everyone for the information leading up to the next five weekends of events.

to follow up, our day is incredibly packed. Let's assume we are not able to run into them while they are wandering and need to get in their lines, when are Luke and/or Leia at their spot? Luke at 4pm then.....?? Trying to write up the written agenda and plan of action for our day to maximize and prioritize everything.

EDIT: Hopefully we will find the droids we are looking for.

each one rotates about every 30 minutes. Don't know who has the first set though.

How did Stars of the Saga go this past weekend? I know some people said it was running behind.

Also, how long did Rebel Hangar experiences take?

I ask because: I'm looking to get a SotS FP with my FTF PP, I have a reservation at RH a@ 4:15, but I also have a Frank Oz FP - wondering if I'll get out in time to make it! Not sure if this will be feasible if most people spend a long time there. We're basically just looking to get a couple drinks with X wings and glow cubes, and a couple appetizers since we also have a Jedi Mickey at 6:25.

SotS started about 7 minutes late on Saturday. I have heard reports of RH being a bit behind the later it gets in the day.
That's a lot you are trying to cram in there

 

[MakiraMarlena]

Yeah, wifey adn me, plus our 3 kids, including stroller, so we would want to be as close to the front as possible...we wouldn't mind sitting on the ground if needed to do so. My question for everyone is about holding parade spots for the family. If we get Chewie done, and if we are first (or so) in line for DM (can we confirm that he would at least begin right around 9 am and not later?), then I can head on over for credential with DS2 while wife and DS10/6 can hit Muppetvision (DS10 is a verifiable Muppet encyclopedia). My hope is that I can take the stroller with me and hit our parade spots while the rest of the family is enjoying their time until they meet up with us...I assume that they would still need to join me in PP parade viewing area not long after 10 anyway, but at least I wouldn't need to keep the whole fam waiting outside the PP ropes from like 9:30 or so to make sure I have a curbside seat in PP area. Thoughts, anyone??

If you are on the premium package, I do not believe they will allow you to park a stroller in the children's seating area. There was stroller parking off to the side. Parents could sit on the ground with their children, or sit on the ground and hold the children in their laps, but they had to sit, or at least be sitting when the parade came by. you could stand right behind the children's area but then your children might not be really close to you, or if you have a child too young to be in the area without you, you will want to sit with your child. I didn't see any strollers right behind either.

Wheelchair area was separate and to the right of the children's seating area.

Someone came in with a wheelchair topped by an enormous canopy and it wasn't possible to see over it, but otherwise there would generally be family members standing behind the wheelchairs, and others could stand behind the family members. so if you weren't with a guest in a chair, you would be more likely to be up front there if you stood behind the children rather than the wheelchairs.

Do you remember how availability looked for the sing-along? I have SoTS booked for both of our days, but I know I'll swap one out for the sing-along because the kids love it. I assumed that it would have decent availability, so I'm hoping I'm not wrong...

Only two times available, around 11 and around 4:30.

 

[yulilin3]

Is there a place for guests with no special passes in wheelchairs for the Legends of the Force celebrity motorcade and welcome? If so would 10am be too late for my Mom to get a spot?

I didn't check this year but last year it was just to the left of the FtF wheelchair area. I believe they also had one right across from it, so one in the sun and one in the shade. They are small areas so I would try a bit before 10 just b=to be sure

 

[TrixieLouMagoo]

Hello fellow SWWers -

Thank you to everyone who posted info about Weekend I! I will be attending this weekend and have been every year for the past few years.

I have some questions regarding viewing spots -

1. I heard something about the Premium Package parade viewing spot might be in the secret spot by the curio shop right at the gate. Is this true? Is that spot on the curb by the gate next to the curio shop still a good motorcade viewing spot this year?

2. Where is a good place to stand for optimal viewing of both the pre-show and the fireworks for Symphony of the Stars? I don't want to be too close to the stage so that I can get a good view of the fireworks, although, without the hat, it might be easier. But, I want to be able to see the pre-show.

I am truly heartbroken C3P0 may not be out at all this year. I love him and have had so many wonderful interactions with him. He even remembered my name from one year to the next!

Thank you all! And, may the force be with you!

TLM

 

[Itinkso]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong...but I don't think there's a friend inside the C3PO suit. I think he's remote controlled, right?

I know you won't mind if I correct you, jtown: C3PO definitely has a friend and C3 definitely has a real (real-time) voice. That's why when C3 is at the park, he isn't onstage for very long at all.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

How did Stars of the Saga go this past weekend? I know some people said it was running behind.

Also, how long did Rebel Hangar experiences take?

I ask because: I'm looking to get a SotS FP with my FTF PP, I have a reservation at RH a@ 4:15, but I also have a Frank Oz FP - wondering if I'll get out in time to make it! Not sure if this will be feasible if most people spend a long time there. We're basically just looking to get a couple drinks with X wings and glow cubes, and a couple appetizers since we also have a Jedi Mickey at 6:25.

Yep see Yuli's note above. Stars of the Saga started 5-7 minutes late, I had Rebel Hangar at 4:05. I left when they brought out Mickey to sing with the celebs. Had to squeeze out past people but it wasn't too bad. I was 3 minutes late checking into the Hangar and that was not an issue.

ps. the portions are large. Split one thing if you want to keep room for dinner.