Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[Artax]

Whoa, that quilt is amazing. Can his grand mother make me a quilt too? Lol.
What an awesome reminder of sww and childhood (when he gets older).

You definitely need to see the fireworks!
They are so good. The sw soundtrack is so amazing and it only makes it that much better to have the fire works booming in the background.

Thanks, I had the panel made and my mother did an amazing job getting together the rest of the fabric and putting it all together. Turned out awesome and should hold up really well over the years. He sleeps with it every night, grandma and I spent so much time and effort into it we wanted to make sure it got used and not just a show piece.

definitely don't plan on missing the fireworks again this year. Even if I have to take a break earlier in the day this year.

 

[AThrillingChase]

Since we have nothing better to talk about...

For those of you who have clothes from Her Universe how is the sizing? My 8 year old is really tall but a beanpole. She's wearing girl's size 10/12 clothes, but most everything is too loose on her. My husband is 6'4", but I'm not a super tall person and she's up to my chin right now. **sob** Anyway, I was thinking about getting her one of the R2D2 A line dresses, but with them only being available in "grownup" sizes, I'm not sure if it would hang off her. It says Ashley is modeling a small on the website...has anyone bought an XS for a kid/tween, and if so, how did that work out? I think my daughter is around 55/56 inches tall and about 55 pounds or so.

I thought about that one too - but I am also quite thin so I would have felt more comfortable if they offered an xs option. I decided against it and bought this instead! http://www.shirts.com/star-wars-chewbacca-costume-skater-dress.html

I couldn't help myself! But these also look to run smaller and in more of a stretchy fabric. And from what I could piece together from that and other photos on there, that model is very tall! So I do not expect it to fit quite as short on my not as tall frame.

 

[The Sunrise Student]

Wait, we weren't the same show were we? Last year, Sunday I believe?

Isn't Warwick Davis just the best though?

We might have been, I was the one he commented I don't remember my Grandmother being able to dance like that. If you were in that show, then up, that was me!

I loved Warrick Davis, simply awesome... and so glad he is involved in SW7

 

[CinderElsa]

Since we have nothing better to talk about...

For those of you who have clothes from Her Universe how is the sizing? My 8 year old is really tall but a beanpole. She's wearing girl's size 10/12 clothes, but most everything is too loose on her. My husband is 6'4", but I'm not a super tall person and she's up to my chin right now. **sob** Anyway, I was thinking about getting her one of the R2D2 A line dresses, but with them only being available in "grownup" sizes, I'm not sure if it would hang off her. It says Ashley is modeling a small on the website...has anyone bought an XS for a kid/tween, and if so, how did that work out? I think my daughter is around 55/56 inches tall and about 55 pounds or so.

I have a size S dress from HU in a similar cut & it fits me well at a size 4-6. From that, I'd assume XS must fit size 0-2. If she's still in girl's sizes, your poor DD would be swimming in it, unfortunately, especially around the chest.

 

[jtowntoflorida]

I have a size S dress from HU in a similar cut & it fits me well at a size 4-6. From that, I'd assume XS must fit size 0-2. If she's still in girl's sizes, your poor DD would be swimming in it, unfortunately, especially around the chest.

Yeah, that's what I thought. We'll have to find something else for her. Thanks!

ETA: It's just so frustrating because there is so little Star Wars stuff out there for girls that isn't pink or super girly, or proclaiming the wearer to be a "Star Wars princess" or stuff like that. My kid isn't super girly, isn't especially into princesses, hates being referred to as a princess, doesn't really like wearing pink, but she isn't a tom boy and doesn't like having to wear boy clothes just to get her Star Wars fix. Ashley Eckstein's stuff fills that void, but most of it is for grownups and not a kid who just wants a Boba Fett t-shirt made for a girl!

 

[jane2073]

They should have dressing rooms at Darth's Maul (or what ever they are calling it this year). That had a couple available last year.

 

[Cluelyss]

I thought about that one too - but I am also quite thin so I would have felt more comfortable if they offered an xs option. I decided against it and bought this instead! http://www.shirts.com/star-wars-chewbacca-costume-skater-dress.html

I couldn't help myself! But these also look to run smaller and in more of a stretchy fabric. And from what I could piece together from that and other photos on there, that model is very tall! So I do not expect it to fit quite as short on my not as tall frame.

Oh, I wish I hadn't clicked that link! Guess I'll be shopping while I wait for some news!

 

[AThrillingChase]

Oh, I wish I hadn't clicked that link! Guess I'll be shopping while I wait for some news!

Aah sorry! haha. I also bought the "rebel scum" tank top (they have dresses for r2d2 and c3 too - for some reason I had better luck searching the site for "dress" to find them). And if you decide to buy anything, join the email list and get 15% off. I think after you spend $50 shipping is $2.95. ...do not ask me how I figured all of this out. my credit card is pretending the whole thing didn't happen. But hey now everyone will be able to recognize another dis'er!

 

[Cluelyss]

Aah sorry! haha. I also bought the "rebel scum" tank top (they have dresses for r2d2 and c3 too - for some reason I had better luck searching the site for "dress" to find them). And if you decide to buy anything, join the email list and get 15% off. I think after you spend $50 shipping is $2.95. ...do not ask me how I figured all of this out. my credit card is pretending the whole thing didn't happen. But hey now everyone will be able to recognize another dis'er!

Thanks!!

 

[yulilin3]

Since we have nothing better to talk about...

For those of you who have clothes from Her Universe how is the sizing? My 8 year old is really tall but a beanpole. She's wearing girl's size 10/12 clothes, but most everything is too loose on her. My husband is 6'4", but I'm not a super tall person and she's up to my chin right now. **sob** Anyway, I was thinking about getting her one of the R2D2 A line dresses, but with them only being available in "grownup" sizes, I'm not sure if it would hang off her. It says Ashley is modeling a small on the website...has anyone bought an XS for a kid/tween, and if so, how did that work out? I think my daughter is around 55/56 inches tall and about 55 pounds or so.

here's my DD she was 13 last year, she's wearing the Small, she was probably around 100lbs 5ft tall. As you can see it's loose around the waist but other than that it was fine. I think it would be too big for your daughter if she's around 55lbs

 

[yulilin3]

They should have dressing rooms at Darth's Maul (or what ever they are calling it this year). That had a couple available last year.

Darth's Mall does have a dressing room provided by Her Universe

 

[Brandiwlf]

Are those Jedi duffys behind her??? My ds6 will have to have one I'm sure!! He loves Duffy!

 

[yulilin3]

Are those Jedi duffys behind her??? My ds6 will have to have one I'm sure!! He loves Duffy!

It's the robes for Duffy and then they sell the Duffy separately

 

[Nhebron]

It's the robes for Duffy and then they sell the Duffy separately

Sweet. Looks like our Duffy might be getting a new outfit.

 

[Nhebron]

In an effort to scale down our plans, and "manage" expectations, I think we are going to skip the FTF package (whenever it finally comes out!). With a little kiddo, I just want to keep some flexibility in the plans.The fireworks are a priority for us, but we have three different nights to try and see them (Fri, Sat, Sun). And it seems to me that even with the package, we would still need to get to the parade area pretty early. I am thinking we are not going to see parade, unless we try watching from near American Idol. Realistically, my son's priority is seeing Jake and Doc McStuffins anyway, not SW characters . We also wont try and do any shows this year. I know for sure he couldn't handle it.

Oh well. We have our character dining experiences booked. My plan is to arrive at 7am on Saturday (5/23) and head straight for Chewbacca (a priority item for DH). If son can't handle the line, I will take him somewhere else to occupy. We have a FP+ booked for Star Tours for 8:15-9:15am window and then the Galactic Breakfast (9:25am). I am assuming breakfast would take at least an hour and that if I was interested in the parade, I would need to start finding a spot immediately afterwards. I did avoid booking FP during this window (10:30am - noon), just in case we wanted to try and see the parade. We then have TSM and Disney Jr FP+ booked. Hoping to leave the park no later than 2pm for a midday break. Dinner ADR @ HV for 7:05pm and may try and see fireworks afterwards.

I am also leaving Sunday evening open for DHS for shopping, wandering around, etc.

 

[Koh1977]

Is there any seating by the Dockside Diner?

 

[yulilin3]

@Nhebron I think this is a smart thing to do. Your plan is very open and flexible so whatever extra you get will feel like bonus. Not sure if you have h&V booked for breakfast to meet Doc. Her meet and greet is being built but no one knows when she will come out to meet. At this moment the only place to meet her is the H&V breakfast

 

[yulilin3]

Is there any seating by the Dockside Diner?

yep, tables and benches (no back support) http://www.guide-to-disney.com/right-photos.php?394

 

[The Sunrise Student]

Ok it's 13:00 eastern, I keep hitting the refresh button... nothing! Nothing on the blogs, nothing through google search... ahhhhhh

 

[Artax]

In an effort to scale down our plans, and "manage" expectations, I think we are going to skip the FTF package (whenever it finally comes out!). With a little kiddo, I just want to keep some flexibility in the plans.The fireworks are a priority for us, but we have three different nights to try and see them (Fri, Sat, Sun). And it seems to me that even with the package, we would still need to get to the parade area pretty early. I am thinking we are not going to see parade, unless we try watching from near American Idol. Realistically, my son's priority is seeing Jake and Doc McStuffins anyway, not SW characters . We also wont try and do any shows this year. I know for sure he couldn't handle it.

Oh well. We have our character dining experiences booked. My plan is to arrive at 7am on Saturday (5/23) and head straight for Chewbacca (a priority item for DH). If son can't handle the line, I will take him somewhere else to occupy. We have a FP+ booked for Star Tours for 8:15-9:15am window and then the Galactic Breakfast (9:25am). I am assuming breakfast would take at least an hour and that if I was interested in the parade, I would need to start finding a spot immediately afterwards. I did avoid booking FP during this window (10:30am - noon), just in case we wanted to try and see the parade. We then have TSM and Disney Jr FP+ booked. Hoping to leave the park no later than 2pm for a midday break. Dinner ADR @ HV for 7:05pm and may try and see fireworks afterwards.

I am also leaving Sunday evening open for DHS for shopping, wandering around, etc.

Since I haven't seen this anyone mention it yet. If anyone is planning to see chewbacca first thing, advice I got last year (was first in line on friday weekend one last year), is to go all the way down hollywood blvd down to where the hat used to be and take a left down commissary lane and wrap around to the left until you hit the speederbike on your LH side. This is the fastest way since the line starts forming in that direction and you don't have to navigate around the heard of people signing up for jedi training. Chewy came out at 8:04 last year.