Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[Dis_Yoda]

Are the D&B bags the same design from the Star Wars Half? After the race, we spent some time in the parks and they were still being sold in gift shops, and there seemed to be a lot available. Guess they didn't sell as quickly as other race event purses.

Yes, they are the same ones.

 

[CJK]

Anyone know the meet & greet schedule for Chewbacca, R2D2 and C3PO? I can't find the schedule anywhere. I know that people recommend going to Chewbacca at park opening. Not sure about the others. Thanks! *Edited* I know this is information based on 2014, but I understand the schedule stays relatively the same year to year.

 

[Itinkso]

Chewbacca begins meeting right at 8:00 at the intersection of Commissary Lane and the walkway in front of Star Tours.

 

[pld5]

I've been following this thread for a while now and think I am up to date. This will be our first SWW and first summer trip. We just had the last day of school confirmed for us as 6/3, so I don't have to delay or cancel our trip!

I was added to the SWW Roll Call a few weeks ago from 6/9 to 6/14 staying at BWI.

Like everyone else, I am waiting patiently (not so) for Feel the Force packages to be released. I also have a Galactic Breakfast scheduled on 6/10 which my husband agreed to immediately upon hearing of the photo op with Darth and Boba Fett.

Chewbacca is my one priority for a Meet and Greet. I plan to arrive early on 6/12 to accomplish this. From what I can gather, even if I'm there first thing, I should plan for an hour wait. Am I understanding this correctly? I think I read recently that he does have a Photopass photographer with him.

Looking forward to more information as we all get closer.

 

[bgg319]

We went to Chewy first thing year before last and had a pretty decent wait, but it was well worth it. He was a fun character to meet.

 

[Itinkso]

Chewbacca is my one priority for a Meet and Greet. I plan to arrive early on 6/12 to accomplish this. From what I can gather, even if I'm there first thing, I should plan for an hour wait. Am I understanding this correctly? I think I read recently that he does have a Photopass photographer with him.

Looking forward to more information as we all get closer.

As soon as the Trooper opening show ends, head to Chewie's line. You'll have to wait maybe 10 minutes before he comes out right at 8:00, and then depending on where you are in line, it could only be a few minutes wait. Last year, we were a party of 6 and we met him as couples with the Photopass photographer and the Attendant snapping photos of us. We were on our way to Darth Mall by 8:15.

 

[pld5]

As soon as the Trooper opening show ends, head to Chewie's line. You'll have to wait maybe 10 minutes before he comes out right at 8:00, and then depending on where you are in line, it could only be a few minutes wait. Last year, we were a party of 6 and we met him as couples with the Photopass photographer and the Attendant snapping photos of us. We were on our way to Darth Mall by 8:15.

We went to Chewy first thing year before last and had a pretty decent wait, but it was well worth it. He was a fun character to meet.

Awesome. Thank you for the information! I keep telling my husband that when I see him I'm just going to keep saying how much I want to hug him.

 

[yulilin3]

Anyone know the meet & greet schedule for Chewbacca, R2D2 and C3PO? I can't find the schedule anywhere. I know that people recommend going to Chewbacca at park opening. Not sure about the others. Thanks! *Edited* I know this is information based on 2014, but I understand the schedule stays relatively the same year to year.

Chewbacca was 8am to 7:30pm last year. With a brief break for the parade.
R2D2 was rotating with Luke and Leia in the afternoons, I believe his sets started around 1pm.
C3PO last year was very random, he would only come out in the afternoons but not consistently, again rotating with Luke, Leia and R2D2. That's why you don't see a schedule for him
Try to go to Chewie first thing in the morning, even if you have to sign kids up for JTA, it'll be better in the morning, his line stays consistently long (+1 hour) all day and the heat in the afternoon is no joke

 

[yulilin3]

to the thread @pld5 love your picture

 

[yulilin3]

My computer being stupid trying to post my TBT but it's not uploading my pics

 

[BobaFettFan]

I feel like the ftf event will become more like a DIS board meet and greet.

 

[williamscm3]

I feel like today is the day we will hear some news about FTF...it's just my hopeful gut feeling! Lol

 

[AuntieK]

I feel like today is the day we will hear some news about FTF...it's just my hopeful gut feeling! Lol

I hope your gut is right!

 

[Itinkso]

My computer being stupid trying to post my TBT but it's not uploading my pics

It's DISboards. Posters have been complaining photos aren't loading. We'll wait for your pics!

 

[yulilin3]

I asked on the Frozen Summer Fun post from Disney Parks Blog why we got info on that event but not on SWW and Shawn just gave us the old answer "it's coming soon"

 

[yulilin3]

It's DISboards. Posters have been complaining photos aren't loading. We'll wait for your pics!

thanks, it was driving me crazy, I know the Dis was down around 4am (been having trouble sleeping)

 

[msmama]

The RSP is for the GG guests. They have to choose the items they want to purchase and it's done by lottery. So if everyone tries to get a bag, then it's possible that even at the event some may not get it. I have no interest in the bags. I don't care for the design. I do like the $90 R2 bag at Tatooine Traders though. I'd go for that over the D&B. I was going to get it for my birthday last week, but ended up getting a Vera. I prefer a strap going across body than one that hangs from my arm.

I had no problems getting items on my RSP last year, but what I wanted had a large quantity.

I just bought myself the Mickey Vera bag and as much as I love it I still REALLY want to D&B tote. I figure if it's meant to be, it'll still be there when I'm ready to buy it AND I'll have sold enough stuff on my local garage sale site!! (Hoping it's meant to be).

Makes sense. We have scheduled to meet Chewbacca first thing on 5/16, then VIP 5/17 and meals to catch the others we're interested in. I think 4-7pm we'll be using some regular FP+.

We're planning the same thing!! Chewy first thing on Sat, VIP on Sun. We're going to rest from 4-7 though.



Also, what is the name of the SW Villain (from Clone wars) that's very pale white with a pony tail and stick sticking out of her head? She wears orange. My son and I have been blanking on the name for a couple days now!?!?

 

[yulilin3]

I just bought myself the Mickey Vera bag and as much as I love it I still REALLY want to D&B tote. I figure if it's meant to be, it'll still be there when I'm ready to buy it AND I'll have sold enough stuff on my local garage sale site!! (Hoping it's meant to be).



We're planning the same thing!! Chewy first thing on Sat, VIP on Sun. We're going to rest from 4-7 though.



Also, what is the name of the SW Villain (from Clone wars) that's very pale white with a pony tail and stick sticking out of her head? She wears orange. My son and I have been blanking on the name for a couple days now!?!?

That's Aurra Sing, she actually makes an appearance during the podracing scene in episode I (she's there just seconds) Very cool to meet

 

[msmama]

That's Aurra Sing, she actually makes an appearance during the podracing scene in episode I (she's there just seconds) Very cool to meet

Thank you!!

 

[inkedupmomma]

That's Aurra Sing, she actually makes an appearance during the podracing scene in episode I (she's there just seconds) Very cool to meet

besides Chewbacca, I HAVE to meet Aurra, my SIL is obsessed with her and I have to get pics of my baby with her