Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[xApril]

TBT This week's I would like to focus on the man that has been the host for SWW for the last 4 years. The amazing James Arnold Taylor. If you don't know who he is just google him. He's not only the voice of Obi Wan and Plo Koon on the Clone Wars and now Rebels but he is a very prolific voice actor giving life to many, many characters
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I have to agree - he's great! Definitely someone to meet if you've never met him before. He takes his time with each person and is such a kind soul. My boyfriend and I purchased his book last year and we're excited to get him to sign it.

 

[yulilin3]

Any thoughts on how the hat being gone will effect the parade or parade route or even the shows?

Not much - The stage for SWW was put up right in front of the hat so logistically it'll still be the same (presuming they put the stage up in the same area but I think that's a safe assumption) Maybe a little more space in front of the stage because they could put it further back.

I agree with Skywise. Maybe they'll put the stage where the Hat was and give more space for it.

I have to agree - he's great! Definitely someone to meet if you've never met him before. He takes his time with each person and is such a kind soul. My boyfriend and I purchased his book last year and we're excited to get him to sign it.

He is amazing. Such a talent and a great person

 

[yulilin3]

Rumorville is abuzz with sightings of George Lucas at Disney this past weekend. We'll see if it leads to an announcement or he could've just been vacationing like mortal people do.
I wish that Disney execs and Imagineers would come out with an hour special to announce whatever the plans are for DHS. Sort of like the "Florida Project" special where Walt Disney announced the construction of Disney World
I know this will not happen because they don't want to announce something that might not happen in the end. But Walt announced Epcot as city of tomorrow where people would live and work. That never happened and I know most people don't even care that it didn't.
Just come out, announce the plans for DHS and put all the rumors to rest. We know that something SW is coming, that was hinted at D23 and something Pixar having all the top brass coming to visit.

 

[lovethattink]

Maybe they are waiting till Celebration Anaheim to drop hints or give news?

 

[The Sunrise Student]

I will be out at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim, if they drop any juicy details I will be sure to spread the word out here

 

[alayne]

I am so glad to see 2015 SWW thread. I have booked our hotel for what I think might be the 3rd weekend. Can't wait to see the actual dates!!!!! We went for my son's 10th Birthday and the 1st weekend. It was by far our BEST TRIP EVER to DISNEY WORLD. I'm super excited to be following this thread again and hoping to enjoy another SWW with everyone.

 

[yulilin3]

TBT last week it was about James Arnold Taylor, now let's take a look at the co-host Ashley Eckstein. You will not meet a sweeter girl at SWW. She is the voice of Ahsoka Tano on the Clone Wars and also has her own line of clothes called Her Universe.

 

[39CINDERELLA]

Star Wars: ‪#‎EpisodeVII‬ will be called 'The Force Awakens.'

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/11/06/star-wars-episode-vii-breaking/

 

[yulilin3]

Star Wars: ‪#‎EpisodeVII‬ will be called 'The Force Awakens.'

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/11/06/star-wars-episode-vii-breaking/

I like it.
Also a good title for what happens around 6am outside the gates of DHS during SWW.

 

[yulilin3]

TBT SWW 2009 at 3:30am waiting for Dave Prowse...The Force Awakens

 

[The Sunrise Student]

I like it.
Also a good title for what happens around 6am outside the gates of DHS during SWW.

Me too... just shared this juicey info on FB

BUT I am seeing 501st folks comment, well what the Force was Asleep, and what an explanation of where it has been all this time... we'll see how they play the story out.

 

[The Sunrise Student]

TBT SWW 2009 at 3:30am waiting for Dave Prowse...The Force Awakens

 

[yulilin3]

Just confirmation that the regular morning EMH that DHS has on Saturdays is officially dropped starting Saturday May 16th. Which gives us almost 100% certainty that SWW will start May 15th
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/calendars/2015-05-16/
still operating hours start at 9am but that will surely change to 8am

 

[The Sunrise Student]

Just confirmation that the regular morning EMH that DHS has on Saturdays is officially dropped starting Saturday May 16th. Which gives us almost 100% certainty that SWW will start May 15th
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/calendars/2015-05-16/
still operating hours start at 9am but that will surely change to 8am

STAY ON TARGET!

Woot Woot this helps me feel more comfortable about the reservations I made at AKL for the 14th through the 25th.... Next week will be the 180 mark for my stay... and I can start booking ADRs and events (We are gonna do the 2 safaris at AKL and already picked dates and gave them to the IP Office )

 

[Skywise]

Star Wars: ‪#‎EpisodeVII‬ will be called 'The Force Awakens.'

That doesn't give me warm fuzzies and goes right to the bottom of titles for me which was held by Phantom Menace. I think "The Force Arises" at least has a better ring to it. I'm also hoping that doesn't portend to anthropomorphizing the actual force more - The Midichlorians are rising up!!!

 

[lovethattink]

There's a really nice article in SI about David and Ashley Eckstein and Her Universe http://www.si.com/mlb/2014/11/05/profiles-david-eckstein-baseball-sci-fi-clothing-company

 

[Meech Loves Mickey]

Just confirmation that the regular morning EMH that DHS has on Saturdays is officially dropped starting Saturday May 16th. Which gives us almost 100% certainty that SWW will start May 15th
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/calendars/2015-05-16/
still operating hours start at 9am but that will surely change to 8am

I wonder if this means that it will be 5 weekends again this year?? 3 weekends in May and 2 in June??

We just made reservations for June 6th thru the 16th and were hoping to catch the last SWW on June 12,13, or 14th. We could do June 7th if necessary, but really don't want to as we are driving in and will most likely be exhausted on the 7th.

 

[yulilin3]

I wonder if this means that it will be 5 weekends again this year?? 3 weekends in May and 2 in June??

We just made reservations for June 6th thru the 16th and were hoping to catch the last SWW on June 12,13, or 14th. We could do June 7th if necessary, but really don't want to as we are driving in and will most likely be exhausted on the 7th.

I'm hoping they announce the dates next month like they did last year. That way people can properly start planning and making reservations without the worry

 

[jennab113]

So assuming the first weekend is May 15th, 180 day ADRs can be made next weekish. I know that Sci-Fi doesn't usually do breakfast, so I'm guessing I'd need to wait until that is announced. But for the dinners, should I go ahead and book ADRs at those restaurants?

 

[yulilin3]

So assuming the first weekend is May 15th, 180 day ADRs can be made next weekish. I know that Sci-Fi doesn't usually do breakfast, so I'm guessing I'd need to wait until that is announced. But for the dinners, should I go ahead and book ADRs at those restaurants?

If you want ressies for May 15 the starting of the 180 days is Nov 16. I would do it if interested in the H&V one. You could even ask about the Sci Fi breakfast