Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[disneygrandma]

Yes, ages 4 - 12 for JTA. I had read some posts that said CM's would ask kids how old they were. We had a very mature 3 yr old, but were worried about it. Chose not to do it.

 

[yulilin3]

Spoiler Alert: Don't watch if you want to be completely surprised.
Here's a compilation of the 2 stormtrooper shows during SWW. The first is their opening skit, this one has stayed pretty consistent year after year. The second is the Stars of the Saga pre-show

 

[HCinKC]

Do the FTF packages usually sell out? Our SWW day is Friday May 15th and we definitely want to get the FTF package so do I need to stalk the website until they release it?

What is FTF?

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

What is FTF?

Feel The Force package -- the 1st post in this thread describes it.

 

[HCinKC]

Haha, thanks. I read it the other day, but clearly it did not sink in.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Haha, thanks. I read it the other day, but clearly it did not sink in.

I understand! There's a lot to absorb!!

 

[texasgingerbread]

Are the ear hats available right now in the park for star wars character (like the R2D2 ears and C3P0)? Any others you've seen?

 

[lovethattink]

Are the ear hats available right now in the park for star wars character (like the R2D2 ears and C3P0)? Any others you've seen?

Yes. R2-D2 and C3PO

 

[lovingeire]

JTA is for kids 4 to 12. I'm glad we started the costume early, we still have the belt, holsters to do.

He's old enough as he is 4, and will be almost 5 in in June, but I don't want him to get up there and freak out. I want him to be ready, especially since there will be opportunities on other trips and it will be so busy during SWW. I figure if we watch videos of what it entails he'll have an idea of what it actually entails.

 

[Itinkso]

He's old enough as he is 4, and will be almost 5 in in June, but I don't want him to get up there and freak out. I want him to be ready, especially since there will be opportunities on other trips and it will be so busy during SWW. I figure if we watch videos of what it entails he'll have an idea of what it actually entails.

You meant DS "2" as in middle child. DS2 usually means a 2 year-old.

Show him a JTA video that includes Darth Maul, Ventress, and Ahsoka Tano as they will be rotating through the shows on SWW. If he decides to do it, take time to make a restroom pit stop before he has to report back 30 minutes before his session. Too many kids have to leave the stage due to becoming frightened and needing to "go."

 

[lovingeire]

You meant DS "2" as in middle child. DS2 usually means a 2 year-old.

Show him a JTA video that includes Darth Maul, Ventress, and Ahsoka Tano as they will be rotating through the shows on SWW. If he decides to do it, take time to make a restroom pit stop before he has to report back 30 minutes before his session. Too many kids have to leave the stage due to becoming frightened and needing to "go."

Yes! I didn't even realize the age until after I replied he was old enough! I have 3 boys & didn't even think about it!

I will show him the videos & keep the bathroom break in mind. He likes Darth Vader but not sure about the others so definitely worth watching! Thanks again!

 

[CampbellzSoup]

I am BEYOND excited to go guys.

How cool is it going to be getting photos with jedi mickey in our robes!?

 

[yulilin3]

You meant DS "2" as in middle child. DS2 usually means a 2 year-old.

Show him a JTA video that includes Darth Maul, Ventress, and Ahsoka Tano as they will be rotating through the shows on SWW. If he decides to do it, take time to make a restroom pit stop before he has to report back 30 minutes before his session. Too many kids have to leave the stage due to becoming frightened and needing to "go."

I thought you meant he was 2 like Itinkso said, show him videos of all of them, some kids think they can do it and then just freak when they're on stage with these baddies (I don't blame them, they are intimidating) and they don't break character but the awesome Jedi trainers are there to help

I am BEYOND excited to go guys.

How cool is it going to be getting photos with jedi mickey in our robes!?

you'll have tons of fun

 

[lovethattink]

Only kids can dress in costume on May the 4th, right?

 

[Cluelyss]

For those looking, just saw a 10:25 SciFi breakfast available on 5/31 for at least 4.

 

[yulilin3]

Only kids can dress in costume on May the 4th, right?

I would think it's the same guidelines as all of the other parks that day, unless they announce something. Not really sure

 

[The Sunrise Student]

He cried! My son never gets emotional and he was so happy he cried ! It was very exciting to get such a great reaction from him! He says this was the greatest thing that has ever happened to him! When he went to bed he told me "thanks mom this is the best birthday ever!" Made me tear up! Such a perfect day !

Oh that is soooo awesome!

When are you folks planning to be there?

 

[The Sunrise Student]

Couple things...

ONE I am doing the double digit dance for both trips now 69 days till SWC Anahiem, 99 days till SWW WDW WOOT WOOT...

Second, holy kittens has this upgrade changed everything... I am out here on a quick break from working on stuff and I am desperately trying to figure stuff out! If I missed a question from you or a comment please note that I am still trying to find my rear

 

[Candleshoe]

Are the ear hats available right now in the park for star wars character (like the R2D2 ears and C3P0)? Any others you've seen?

Texas Ginger Bread! We're close by to Austin, what part of the state are you in?

 

[Candleshoe]

@The Sunrise Student - we can tag each other now of course, whether that person gets alerted depends on their preferences.
Oh yea, and we can paste pictures directly into the post-reply box: