Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[coluk003]

I think with my recent turn of events ill have to give up the FtF show , i wanted it for the convenience but food and a roof over my head is more important, even at 50-70. Im a visual person but cant remember names at all. The area for the fireworks near that "boat" to they take down those umbrellas and what time would one have to be there for the fireworks? oops also forgot you can see the stage on a video is that right?

 

[hultrain]

Guess my son and I have some negotiating to do

 

[yulilin3]

I think with my recent turn of events ill have to give up the FtF show , i wanted it for the convenience but food and a roof over my head is more important, even at 50-70. Im a visual person but cant remember names at all. The area for the fireworks near that "boat" to they take down those umbrellas and what time would one have to be there for the fireworks? oops also forgot you can see the stage on a video is that right?

Yes, you can ask any custodial cm to take down the umbrellas. To get a table you should be there around 8:30pm

 

[coluk003]

Yes, you can ask any custodial cm to take down the umbrellas. To get a table you should be there around 8:30pm

oh cool im sure it will be before that as i plan way to much time ahead. Now this 8:30 you speak of thats an EXACT time correct

 

[coluk003]

Wheres a good place to get a large clear map to view online, for all the parks especially DHS and even DTD? Im sure disney won't send me any

 

[Artax]

Nice pic! It does, however, make me send some mad love to the folks who put on those heavy robes in the hot sun! I wonder what the hottest is...in that pic, I think my vote goes to the Imperial Guard.


Oh my word! These are fantastic! My son would love a SW quilt like that on his bed. I do sew, but quilting has always intimidated me. I assume you had fabric markers for the signatures? Where did you get the photo squares made?

Thanks, me and my children did all the running for autographs and grandma turned them into works of art. They are pretty amazing.

The quilt squares are kona cotton cut into 5" squares, signed using an embroidery hoop and fabric markers.

The photos on the star wars quilt are all from our photopass photos. I created a large collage photo and had it printed out 36"x44" by a frabric printing company I found online called fabrics on demand. Process was pretty straight forward, I even surprised my mom and some of her acquaintances at a few of the fabric stores she frequents. They all wanted to know where we had it done and were surprised at how good it turned out considering we did blow up the pictures pretty big.

 

[BobaFettFan]

If the park opens at 8:00am and I have a breakfast reservation for 8:30, will I be able to get into the park early?

 

[yulilin3]

If the park opens at 8:00am and I have a breakfast reservation for 8:30, will I be able to get into the park early?

The park actually opens at 7:30 with the stormtroopers show and then everyone goes on their way around 7:50am

 

[BobaFettFan]

Cool. The park hours said 8am so I was worried.

 

[MinnieMouse100]

Sorry if this has been asked already. This is our first time going to SWW, is it worth using our tier 1 FP on a SW show? Do these tend to fill to capacity?

 

[yulilin3]

Sorry if this has been asked already. This is our first time going to SWW, is it worth using our tier 1 FP on a SW show? Do these tend to fill to capacity?

They do fill up. If you read the first post on this thread you'll see the priority list for the SWW shows

 

[yulilin3]

Cool. The park hours said 8am so I was worried.

Yeah that's the official time. Before 8 Star Tours and Toy Story are operating, the rest of the rides open at 8

 

[ophkw]

Thanks for a great thread! Do you recommend getting to the park by 7 to get ahead of the crowd or do we need to get there earlier? We just want to ride Toy Story before our 8:35 galactic breakfast.

 

[yulilin3]

Thanks for a great thread! Do you recommend getting to the park by 7 to get ahead of the crowd or do we need to get there earlier? We just want to ride Toy Story before our 8:35 galactic breakfast.

If it's just to ride TSMM then by 7:20 you'll be fine. Stay on the right/middle side of the street and the CM will walk you to TSMM

 

[ophkw]

Great! Thanks.

 

[horse11]

Sorry if this has been mentioned but is there a place close to the stage that can be staked out for the Motorcade parade. That is not a VIP area and may be sheltered by the sun some what? If so How soon should one arrive to this spot to hold it? I am helping my friend in planning their day. They have a 8 year old and a 5 year old. I thought a spot by the stage may give them something to look at while they wait for the parade. We were there last May but were close to the main street and it was in the full sun. I can not remember what it was like close to the stage area. Any other suggestion would be helpful.

 

[mackeymouse4eva]

I'm sure this has been answered before but....are the SWW shows the same celebrity guests for the entire weekend? To clarify, would Fridays Stars of the Saga be the same as Sundays? I'm considering doing the VIP tour just to make sure I've covered my bases (for all the shows)but if I don't I will try to fast pass one show for each day of the weekend. Also if I do the VIP and if it happens that there is a 5 pm show that day, I wonder if the VIP tour would include FPs for it? or if they announce a 5pm show I should probably grab a FP for that show.... I think the tour has some down time after 3 or 4pm...??

 

[Ninja Mom]

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Wheres a good place to get a large clear map to view online, for all the parks especially DHS and even DTD? Im sure disney won't send me any

I find Google Earth invaluable for navigating the parks! This is what we talking about for getting in line for Chewie first thing at park opening.



~NM

 

[coluk003]

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I find Google Earth invaluable for navigating the parks! This is what we talking about for getting in line for Chewie first thing at park opening.

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~NM

ABC is the place that is QS and has the tables to sit inside. I just want to make sure i know where im going lol

 

[Ninja Mom]

ABC is the place that is QS and has the tables to sit inside. I just want to make sure i know where im going lol

Yes, ABC is on Commissary lane. I find that it's a great place to chill out after the lunch rush is over. The Air conditioning is a welcome respite from the heat and there is banquette seating so you can really relax when you need that afternoon break. In the middle of the afternoon it's fairly empty, at least when I've been there.

http://allears.net/dining/photos/abc-commissary/interior

Here is the menu compliments of the all ears site.
http://allears.net/dining/menu/abc-commissary/lunch-dinner

~NM