Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[lovingeire]

Just so you know, your FP booking window won't open up till 1 am tomorrow night due to the late closing time of MK. Found that out the hard way myself last night

Yep! I'm aware, just lucky to be in the Central time zone so it's an hour earlier, at midnight for me. Normally I would be sleeping, but my parents arrive tomorrow from CA so I have a feeling it will be a late night anyways!

 

[mesaboy2]

Just so you know, your FP booking window won't open up till 1 am tomorrow night due to the late closing time of MK. Found that out the hard way myself last night

All the help you are in the FP FAQ thread and you didn't know about the other one?

 

[Ninja Mom]

Didn't they have a slave Leia in 2010 for the Indy/Star Wars mashup?

Also Slave Leia was at the Hyperspace Hoopla...plus all the "unofficial" Slave Leias walking around during all the weekends

Forgot that Slave Leia appeared during Hoopla sometimes as well. Apologies.

I Remember that "Slave Leia" was in evidence before Disney purchased the Star Wars franchise. Has she appeared since? I have heard that Disney Discontinued Hyperspace Hoopla because they didn't want their characters portrayed that way anymore. Is it possible that "Slave Leia" has/will meet the same fate?

The last Hyperspace Hoopla was in 2013. Did anyone see Slave Leia at SWW last year?

~NM

 

[yulilin3]

I Remember that "Slave Leia" was in evidence before Disney purchased the Star Wars franchise. Has she appeared since? I have heard that Disney Discontinued Hyperspace Hoopla because they didn't want their characters portrayed that way anymore. Is it possible that "Slave Leia" has/will meet the same fate?

The last Hyperspace Hoopla was in 2013. Did anyone see Slave Leia at SWW last year?

~NM

Disney's Slave Leia was only seen during Hyperspace Hoopla during SWW

 

[The Sunrise Student]

I Remember that "Slave Leia" was in evidence before Disney purchased the Star Wars franchise. Has she appeared since? I have heard that Disney Discontinued Hyperspace Hoopla because they didn't want their characters portrayed that way anymore. Is it possible that "Slave Leia" has/will meet the same fate?

The last Hyperspace Hoopla was in 2013. Did anyone see Slave Leia at SWW last year?

~NM

I did not see Slave Leia during 2014 SWW however I was only there one weekend, but it was completely devoted to SWW

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Thank you for weighing in!
The Animation Station for us means the drawing class - we had a blast there last visit and thought it might be fun in case there are SW-related characters! ;o)

Yes, the morning does seem busy ... perhaps we drop ST and/or TT before the parade, knowing that we will have a FP for it in the afternoon? I've kind of intentionally keep it loose in the AM - putting all the fixed FP times in the afternoon/evening - expecting a curve ball from DS! HA!

I'm sure based on the show announcements and then knowing the characters and their schedules after the first week, we can have a better idea (plus we can watch the wait times on the first couple of weekends).

DS7 is all about the Rebels, so his focus is there.

thanks again for ALL the advice on this thread - it is a life-saver for someone like me planning our first SWW!!!

We got to draw Donald as Darth maul last year, but I specifically asked the cm working the line, and he asked the animator. Not sure if the artists regularly do the sw characters, I think it depends on the particular artist working.

I'd go at the start of the day and ask the cm at the drawing room door if any of the artists are likely to do sw characters that day.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

But I actually agree with your first statement, I doubt Disney does anything that is supposed to be a family restaurant that has slaves involved, doesn't matter how they are dressed.

ITA, but don't think that's necessary for them to have something themed after Jabbas's palace. I could picture the band à la Cosimc Ray's, and the rest of the atmosphere...!

 

[Cluelyss]

All the help you are in the FP FAQ thread and you didn't know about the other one?

Lol...worst part is I DID know about this and even checked the park hours last week....but must have checked the wrong date or can't read because I swore last night was a 12 am close....went right to your thread to confirm when I couldn't get in

 

[mesaboy2]

Lol...worst part is I DID know about this and even checked the park hours last week....but must have checked the wrong date or can't read because I swore last night was a 12 am close....went right to your thread to confirm when I couldn't get in

 

[inkedupmomma]

Check out the cake chatter thread. There are definitely pictures of Star Wars cakes there and instructions on how to order!

I have exhausted the cake chatter thread, and there isn't much SW on there. Hard to find a cake that doesn't have 3d symbols, which for licensing reasons they can not do...

We had this made at the contemporary last November for my sons birthday

that is pretty darn cute! My DH is a light side fan, so I'd have to lighten it up a bit

 

[msmama]

I have exhausted the cake chatter thread, and there isn't much SW on there. Hard to find a cake that doesn't have 3d symbols, which for licensing reasons they can not do...


that is pretty darn cute! My DH is a light side fan, so I'd have to lighten it up a bit

What about getting a plain cake (readibly available in most restaurants) and then adding your own topper? They have some on Amazon but I can't seem to link them.

 

[inkedupmomma]

What about getting a plain cake (readibly available in most restaurants) and then adding your own topper? They have some on Amazon but I can't seem to link them.

I want something over the top and flashy lol Not a huge fan of their podium cakes

 

[yulilin3]

and now I want cake

 

[slaveone]

I also now want cake well cupcake. Preferably a Vader one though Yoda would suffice.

 

[yulilin3]

I want something over the top and flashy lol Not a huge fan of their podium cakes

 

[yulilin3]

I also now want cake well cupcake. Preferably a Vader one though Yoda would suffice.

I'm bored as you can tell

 

[The Sunrise Student]

Vader cupcake was too much chocolate for me in one sitting... DID I SAY THAT?! But the mini Vader cupcakes at the desert party were just right!

 

[slaveone]

I was almost deathly ill from the rich Vader goodness and totally could of used milk with it. May bring in box of shelf stable like parmalite to drink with it this year.

 

[lovingeire]

Ok, I probably should not have tried to plan out FP's prior to getting my small amount of work done today! But I did and now that our SWW time is cut down I'm feeling like I'm trying to cram too much in. It doesn't help having a 10 and 13 year age gap with your kids (15, almost 5 and 1!) Throw in spending the day with a friend and it should be entertaining trying to get a schedule to work.

My first question is, we will be there for the rumored Jeremy Bulloch weekend and Boba Fett is my husband's favorite character. Oldest DS is also a big fan. How early would they (possibly we depending on time) need to be in line do you think to score FP's for him? (And yes, I am aware this could probably throw off our schedule immensely!) Actually looking at last year's thread it looks like 6:30 was recommended, which is doable but there were some big hitters there at the same time so I guess it's a wait and see.

Here is what I am thinking:

Rope Drop
8am - Darth Vader M&G
9am - Star Tours FP+
10am - FtF parade viewing spot
11am - Parade
Noon - Chewie & Ewoks
1pm - Lunch
1:45 - R2D2 (or would this be better to do in the morning after Darth Vader and do a ride here due to weather?)
3:30 - Stars of the Saga?
5:15 - Visit to the Maul (if happening)
<<<<rides/shows/dinner - no fixed plans >>>>
8:30pm - FtF fireworks viewing (can't remember what time people recommend getting to the dessert party?)

If they have Visit to the Maul I think my middle would enjoy that should and would try to FP+ it. If not then I guess we might do SoTS. I'm a little torn on shows knowing my littles will have little patience for them. One of us could take them back to the room for nap time, which is what we would normally do, but we will see what the celebrity schedule has in store for us and who the oldest is into seeing. (At least he's old enough to do it on his own as well if desired.)

Hopefully this is doable for that day (Friday, the 5th). We might have some time to hop over on the afternoon of the 6th if there's a show the oldest wants to see or something. We'll figure that detail out when we find out more info on the weekends.

 

[lovingeire]

Horizon also has shelf stable milk boxes. I was thinking of picking some up for my youngest DS as he pretty much only drinks milk.