Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[OZMom]

Did you see them? I'm in NY and we were supposed to be able to see them, too, but no luck.

No It got up to a KP of 9, but it was nowhere near dark enough yet to see them. NOAA predicted they would spike again around 9 / 10PM, but they dropped pretty quickly instead. We gave up around 11 because my kiddos had school and DH has to be up at 5 for work.

 

[sairell]

I have a question regarding the Ultimate Day at SWW VIP Tour.

If the tour starts at 7am, how does that affect your plans if you want to line up to meet Chewbacca first thing in the morning? How does it affect lining up to meet any of the characters actually? Is character meet & greets somehow added onto the tour agenda?

Thanks for your help!

 

[Itinkso]

No It got up to a KP of 9, but it was nowhere near dark enough yet to see them. NOAA predicted they would spike again around 9 / 10PM, but they dropped pretty quickly instead. We gave up around 11 because my kiddos had school and DH has to be up at 5 for work.

I guess I should read up on Northern Lights as I have no idea what KP 9 means and we will be in Alaska in June! The only reason why I am missing the last SWW dates this year. (Morphing it back to SWW)!

 

[MakiraMarlena]

I haven't made any ADRs or fastpasses. Don't see the need for making them now. My FPs are going to be some SW shows for the Saturday and Sunday though. I can wait till those come out.

Darth and Boba don't sign at the breakfast but they do if you wait for them at their meeting spots.

 

[Itinkso]

I have a question regarding the Ultimate Day at SWW VIP Tour.

If the tour starts at 7am, how does that affect your plans if you want to line up to meet Chewbacca first thing in the morning? How does it affect lining up to meet any of the characters actually? Is character meet & greets somehow added onto the tour agenda?

Thanks for your help!

If meeting characters is your goal, you will need a 2nd day in DHS. The VIP Tour is very scheduled and doesn't allow for character meets except for the special meet with Vader.

 

[Mrs. Sydney Wagner]

Okay friends, I am needing some guidance! I am going to SWW on my honeymoon (yay) and I am IN LOVE with those Dooney & Burke bags from the galactic gathering catalog. I saw that on the bottom of the page it says
"a limited quantity of this edition will be available to purchase via random selection process" What does that mean?! I am worried that if I don't get tickets for the galactic gathering than I wont be able to purchase one. Does anyone have any info about this?

 

[yulilin3]

Okay friends, I am needing some guidance! I am going to SWW on my honeymoon (yay) and I am IN LOVE with those Dooney & Burke bags from the galactic gathering catalog. I saw that on the bottom of the page it says
"a limited quantity of this edition will be available to purchase via random selection process" What does that mean?! I am worried that if I don't get tickets for the galactic gathering than I wont be able to purchase one. Does anyone have any info about this?

That's for people going to the Galactic Gathering event. They will probably have some left over but these are very popular items and they will probably sell out quickly. Which weekend are you coming?

 

[Mrs. Sydney Wagner]

That's for people going to the Galactic Gathering event. They will probably have some left over but these are very popular items and they will probably sell out quickly. Which weekend are you coming?

that makes me sad. Hopefully they will have some left over. I will be there the first weekend.

 

[OZMom]

I guess I should read up on Northern Lights as I have no idea what KP 9 means and we will be in Alaska in June! The only reason why I am missing the last SWW dates this year. (Morphing it back to SWW)!

Oh I'm so jealous of your trip to Alaska. It is hopefully our next family vacation, but it looks like it could be a few years out for us because of the price.

KP index is a global geomagnetic storm index. The bigger the number, the bigger the storm that caused the "lights" and the closer to the equator the aurora can be seen. There are maps that show the zones in relation to the number. Anything above a 5 is considered storm level and a good chance for people in the northern latitudes to get a show. Northern New England / upstate NY / Washington state etc could see storms at a 7, but CT and south need a 9 or higher so it is very rare, which is why the geek in me got excited to share Even then, if it happens, the conditions have to be just right to actually see it, which is the problem we ran into last night.

Back to SWW though, 57 days in my countdown Do the popcorn buckets / mugs sell out immediately? We're going on the first day, but I'd like to bring them home for our kiddos. Just wondering if I can wait until the end of the day so we don't have to carry them or if we should get them first thing.

 

[yulilin3]

I have a question regarding the Ultimate Day at SWW VIP Tour.

If the tour starts at 7am, how does that affect your plans if you want to line up to meet Chewbacca first thing in the morning? How does it affect lining up to meet any of the characters actually? Is character meet & greets somehow added onto the tour agenda?

Thanks for your help!

If meeting characters is your goal, you will need a 2nd day in DHS. The VIP Tour is very scheduled and doesn't allow for character meets except for the special meet with Vader.

I agree with ITinkSo, have 2 days or you can try and squeeze as many characters between 4pm and 8pm. The line for Chewie will be about an hour, the rest should be shorter. You get to meet Vader during the tour so that one is covered

 

[yulilin3]

that makes me sad. Hopefully they will have some left over. I will be there the first weekend.

If it's important to you be at the park that first Friday before it opens and join the merchandise line. It'll take a good chunk of your morning but if you really want them then that's the only way to go

 

[yulilin3]

Back to SWW though, 57 days in my countdown Do the popcorn buckets / mugs sell out immediately? We're going on the first day, but I'd like to bring them home for our kiddos. Just wondering if I can wait until the end of the day so we don't have to carry them or if we should get them first thing.

You should be fine buying them at the end of the day. I really hope they have enough this year for all weekends.

 

[Mrs. Sydney Wagner]

If it's important to you be at the park that first Friday before it opens and join the merchandise line. It'll take a good chunk of your morning but if you really want them then that's the only way to go

Thank you so much! I will be sure to do that.

 

[mexxican]

So to get to HS by 6:45 on day 1 from POR we're looking at a taxi or uber? What if I need a carseat?

 

[sairell]

I have a question regarding the Ultimate Day at SWW VIP Tour.

If the tour starts at 7am, how does that affect your plans if you want to line up to meet Chewbacca first thing in the morning? How does it affect lining up to meet any of the characters actually? Is character meet & greets somehow added onto the tour agenda?

Thanks for your help!

If meeting characters is your goal, you will need a 2nd day in DHS. The VIP Tour is very scheduled and doesn't allow for character meets except for the special meet with Vader.

I agree with ITinkSo, have 2 days or you can try and squeeze as many characters between 4pm and 8pm. The line for Chewie will be about an hour, the rest should be shorter. You get to meet Vader during the tour so that one is covered

Thank you so much for your helpful replies! We will look into adding a second day just to meet characters.

 

[yulilin3]

So to get to HS by 6:45 on day 1 from POR we're looking at a taxi or uber? What if I need a carseat?

Buses are supposed to start running around 6am to 6:30am for DHS. Check with the front desk. If you'd rather get a taxi (I would) ask the front desk to schedule one and let them know you need a car seat. Most taxi co. have car seats in the trunk in case they are needed

 

[db99]

Other thread on another site is reporting that Freddie Prinze Jr. will make his SWW debut this year (he was the only one from SW Rebels core cast that didn't come last year) and also Taylor Grey is confirmed to come back. Again rumors until Disney announces the list.

I can tell you that Freddie said on a Star Wars podcast over the past couple of weeks that he would be at Celebration, but has not been able to cut a deal with Disney for Weekends. He said something about the schedule has being reason and he has made counter proposals that have not been accepted.

 

[yulilin3]

I can tell you that Freddie said on a Star Wars podcast over the past couple of weeks that he would be at Celebration, but has not been able to cut a deal with Disney for Weekends. He said something about the schedule has being reason and he has made counter proposals that have not been accepted.

thank you...meaning that he's not getting paid what he wants for SWW

 

[bgg319]

Hi there! I just booked my first ever SWW trip June 12-14th...I have a question I'm hoping someone could help with...I was able to get 8:35pm Jedi Mickey dinner....do you think I will be done in time to see the fireworks? Thank you!

I have a 4:35 reservation on 6-14 for 4 that you are welcome too. We got a breakfast so I will be canceling this one. Just let me know.

 

[db99]

thank you...meaning that he's not getting paid what he wants for SWW

LOL - Probably correct! He seems like a cool guy, but business is business, I guess.