Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[yulilin3]

If its been discussed I missed it. What is everyone's personal opinion on what they think the crowds will be like this year with the new movie coming out? Anything you are hoping they do this year because of that? Dont need facts, just a fun question

Crowds: I expect to be the same, if not even bigger. Every year this event get's more and more people. As to things offered, I hope they have some new celebrities coming, maybe bring back the adult trivia and bring back Hoopla

 

[lovethattink]

Thanks again! My wife is loving that t-shirt of Vader, 'I take after my Dad'.

We bought those Father's Day Vader shirts. My dh and ds where them often. They are great shirts.

Speaking of shirts, there are some very nice mens Star Wars shirts at the Walmart on Turkey Lake rode if anyone had any upcoming trips. I bought 3 for ds, two in a nice aqua blue color and a black one. There was a white Boba Fett shirt, but didn't get that one for him. Boba was enjoying an umbrella drink.

 

[lovethattink]

If its been discussed I missed it. What is everyone's personal opinion on what they think the crowds will be like this year with the new movie coming out? Anything you are hoping they do this year because of that? Dont need facts, just a fun question

Agree with yullilin3, I expect crowds to increase though I expect much bigger crowds in 2016 after the release.

I hope they have some of the new cast from VII. I'd expect some teasers. Maybe see a new trailer that the general public hasn't seen yet?

 

[lovethattink]

Crowds: I expect to be the same, if not even bigger. Every year this event get's more and more people. As to things offered, I hope they have some new celebrities coming, maybe bring back the adult trivia and bring back Hoopla

Adult trivia was so much fun to watch. I do hope they bring it back.

Would love Hoopla back! But I love the fireworks too. Would prefer to see Hoopla AND fireworks!! Though it looks like there is little hope for Hoopla.

Family Trivia was a fun addition last year. I hope they keep it and Ashley hosts it again.

 

[nancipants]

Many people are expecting them to debut a new trailer at Celebration Anaheim, which takes place in April. I'm hoping that happens (since I'm going, yay!) and they then show the trailer at Star Wars Weekends.

It'd be nice to get some of the new cast! Especially Oscar Isaac...I have a bit of a crush on him. Lol.

 

[golfdad]

Many people are expecting them to debut a new trailer at Celebration Anaheim, which takes place in April. I'm hoping that happens (since I'm going, yay!) and they then show the trailer at Star Wars Weekends.

It'd be nice to get some of the new cast! Especially Oscar Isaac...I have a bit of a crush on him. Lol.

I've heard the next trailer wasn't coming out until May. It will be with the new Avengers movie.

 

[stasijane]

Agree with yullilin3, I expect crowds to increase though I expect much bigger crowds in 2016 after the release.

I hope they have some of the new cast from VII. I'd expect some teasers. Maybe see a new trailer that the general public hasn't seen yet?

I would love for the opportunity to meet some of the new cast.

 

[nancipants]

I've heard the next trailer wasn't coming out until May. It will be with the new Avengers movie.

It's pretty much a definite there will be a trailer with Avengers. However I wouldn't be surprised if they debuted the trailer at Celebration a few weeks beforehand.

 

[lovethattink]

It's pretty much a definite there will be a trailer with Avengers. However I wouldn't be surprised if they debuted the trailer at Celebration a few weeks beforehand.

I'd be more surprised if they didn't show a new trailer or sine kind of sneak peak at Celebration. When we went to the Disney Parks Blog meet for previewing Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No good, very bad day, they showed a trailer for the first time. We were told no camera, phones, or video taping. Just like they showed sneak peaks of Rebels at SWW.

 

[yulilin3]

I know many of you will start your holiday travels so I wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Joyous Kwanzaa and Happy Advent.



Something pretty awesome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5dfpe_-Lgg

 

[The Sunrise Student]

I saw it yesterday about the Season two premiere. That should be great! Is this your first Star Wars Convention?

So does this mean when Rebels starts back up on Jan 5th, it's still the 1st season?

This is my first SW Celebration , yes, but not my first convention BUT I am super excited about this one cause it's ALL about SW. The 501st is going to have a HUGE room with lots of displays (we already have the floor plan for it). In addition there is a huge 501st only bash Friday night. So between it being all about star wars and getting to meet some more 501st people I have only chatted with on line it will be TOTALLY WICKED! Of course there is more SW stuff that isn't 501st related that I am excited about too, but they still haven't finalized everything yet so I can only get excited about stuff I know, and the possibilities

From what I understand SW Rebels will continue session one on Jan 5th with Episode 8 of season 1.

See Wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_Rebels

 

[The Sunrise Student]

Many people are expecting them to debut a new trailer at Celebration Anaheim, which takes place in April. I'm hoping that happens (since I'm going, yay!) and they then show the trailer at Star Wars Weekends.

It'd be nice to get some of the new cast! Especially Oscar Isaac...I have a bit of a crush on him. Lol.

You are going to SW Celebration Anaheim too SUPER COOL!

They haven't said that they are debuting the new trailer for 7 but they'd be crazy not to! So we'll see

 

[got2lovedisney]

Having Seasonal passes, is there any advantage to staying onsite vs offsite? Are there any resort guest only events? merchandise? We would probably be hitting the first Friday and HS usually has their EMH on Saturday, could that change for SWW?

 

[Itinkso]

Having Seasonal passes, is there any advantage to staying onsite vs offsite? Are there any resort guest only events? merchandise? We would probably be hitting the first Friday and HS usually has their EMH on Saturday, could that change for SWW?

Being an onsite guest allows you to book FPs 60 days in advance versus 30 days for off-site guests. That would give you an advantage for booking FPs for the SW shows.

EMH at DHS won't be on Saturday mornings during the SWW time period.

Join the Roll Call Thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3358654&page=6
SWW DISmeet info will be added to the Roll Call once time and place is decided.

 

[disneygrandma]

Yulilin, I loved the Star Wars Christmas pictures. I especially liked the Charlie Brown one. Our son & grandsons are huge Snoopy/Charlie Brown fans, as well as Star Wars ones. Do you know, is there any place I could purchase that picture, or an item with that picture on it?

Thanks so much.

(PS - Still checking this thread multiple times a day for word that the FtF pkg is open. Thanks again.)

 

[yulilin3]

Yulilin, I loved the Star Wars Christmas pictures. I especially liked the Charlie Brown one. Our son & grandsons are huge Snoopy/Charlie Brown fans, as well as Star Wars ones. Do you know, is there any place I could purchase that picture, or an item with that picture on it?

Thanks so much.

(PS - Still checking this thread multiple times a day for word that the FtF pkg is open. Thanks again.)

Sorry, I just pulled it from google. I'm not sure if you can copy it from here and then go to a site that let's you make your own t-shirts?
No word on FtF yet, but I'll keep checking

 

[DisneyTasha]

Wanting to go, planning on being in WDW for my daughter's birthday on June 9th. Hopefully they don't change the dates!

Yep, we're going for May 17th, as the 18th is my daughter's birthday, so we're going to WDW to celebrate!

 

[yulilin3]

Yep, we're going for May 17th, as the 18th is my daughter's birthday, so we're going to WDW to celebrate!

no better way than to celebrate it at Disney

 

[xxpunkstar6xx]

I have a reservation for the Star Wars Galactic breakfast at the sci-fi diner for May 22, 2015 at 8:10 am and no longer need it for that date if anyone wants to work together.

 

[micheleq]

First SWW! Well, we're actually going for our nieces college grad trip, and luckily it's the first weekend, May 14-17th. DH & I are lifelong SW fans, DDs have also joined in.

Sorry if this is a newbie question, but will there be a FP+ for parade viewing? My girls have done Jedi Training at DL, so we're good on that experience. DD9 was the Rebel Spy on one Star Tour, so check that off the list too (we'll keep trying for DD7)! I know they would love to see the parade and meet a few Rebels.

We've got APs plus staying on-site @AKV, so I'll have the 60 day booking window. FtF sounds amazing, but we've already got one big ticket item planned (a Wishes cruise with the college grad and her family).

Any tips are appreciated! Thanks for all the info. here so far! I love reading all the TRs.