Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[soniam]

to go or not to go, Don't get me wrong I love it but the people that go for merchandise to sel are getting out of hand I have seen pre orders on stuff for the event on ebay already.

You don't have to big into the merchandise to still want to go. My family doesn't collect pins, but we still go to Disney and shop at the stores.

 

[yulilin3]

to go or not to go, Don't get me wrong I love it but the people that go for merchandise to sel are getting out of hand I have seen pre orders on stuff for the event on ebay already.

Items have been listed on Ebay ever since they announced Galactic Gathering

That's the spot near Star Tours, where the Cantina Band is supposed to be too, right?

Last year I didn't really pay attention if the Ewoks were roaming or with Chewie (I've never seen any Ewoks roaming)

 

[AuntieK]

on an unrelated/sorta kinda related SWW:
Dj Elliot (A.K.A. Dj Lobot) uploaded his mix that he'll be using during SWW. He is actually on his way to Anaheim for Celebration.
If you like dance/techno with some SW and Disney stuff thrown in you'll like this. (I have a bad feeling about this. R2D2 and Chewbacca, Big Thunder Mountain, Frozen stuff)
I find that it makes perfect cleaning music
It's the MegaCon mix: https://soundcloud.com/disneydj

Thank you for this link. My niece had the best time ever last year during his show. She kept saying she wanted to go to the dessert party again and in large part it was because of Dj Lobot. I queued up last year's show and am sitting here with a big grin on my face. Awesome memories and excitement building for this year!

 

[yulilin3]

Thank you for this link. My niece had the best time ever last year during his show. She kept saying she wanted to go to the dessert party again and in large part it was because of Dj Lobot. I queued up last year's show and am sitting here with a big grin on my face. Awesome memories and excitement building for this year!

Dj Elliot is the best and he's a really nice guy too

 

[pookadoo77]

Dj Elliot is the best and he's a really nice guy too

Is the dj really loud, like in a dance club during and in the dessert party area? Wondering if I should bring earplugs, really loud over stimulating noises can bother one of my kids sometimes. This is one of the big reasons I got the FtF package so the stress level would hopefully be down at least a little for him at peak times. Thanks!

 

[cvjpirate]

Looking for opinions... if you could only see one (Fantasmic! or Symphony of the Star), which one would you choose??[/QUOTE

Symphony of the Stars

 

[yulilin3]

Is the dj really loud, like in a dance club during and in the dessert party area? Wondering if I should bring earplugs, really loud over stimulating noises can bother one of my kids sometimes. This is one of the big reasons I got the FtF package so the stress level would hopefully be down at least a little for him at peak times. Thanks!

it is loud, you can still carry a conversation but it'll be loud. Also club lights and some pyro before the actual fireworks. I always bring earplugs cause my DD14 doesn't like the fireworks booms

 

[OZMom]

on an unrelated/sorta kinda related SWW:
Dj Elliot (A.K.A. Dj Lobot) uploaded his mix that he'll be using during SWW. He is actually on his way to Anaheim for Celebration.
If you like dance/techno with some SW and Disney stuff thrown in you'll like this. (I have a bad feeling about this. R2D2 and Chewbacca, Big Thunder Mountain, Frozen stuff)
I find that it makes perfect cleaning music
It's the MegaCon mix: https://soundcloud.com/disneydj

Alright I missed something...Is he only there during the dessert party? Or are there other times to hear him?

 

[yulilin3]

Alright I missed something...Is he only there during the dessert party? Or are there other times to hear him?

He'll be playing at the event stage from 7pm until fireworks time

 

[keishashadow]

@keishashadow it looks good. Can't wait to meet you

Yes, it's going to be so much fun! We always have a great time @ SWW & Disney in general, but doing the FTTF has added an interesting twist to things this year for me.

I like to shake things up to keep things fresh for my better half who is not quite as Disney obsessed lol. Feel bad my youngest DS needs to skip the trip this year. He graduates from college on 5/9 but decided to stay on into June to take three more classes in order to get a double major.

 

[pookadoo77]

it is loud, you can still carry a conversation but it'll be loud. Also club lights and some pyro before the actual fireworks. I always bring earplugs cause my DD14 doesn't like the fireworks booms

great, thanks! Glad I thought to ask in case! I may just carry a few earplugs in my bag just in case.....

 

[HCinKC]

It's exactly the same but I think it would be AWESOME if Darth Vader would come out and fight Sorcerer Mickey

Ha...I might actually watch F! again if they did this.

Looking for opinions... if you could only see one (Fantasmic! or Symphony of the Star), which one would you choose??

Per my comment above, you may deduce that I am not a F! fan. It is my least favorite Disney show. That said, if it is your only trip, it is worth seeing. This will be our first SWW, so I can't compare the two. We are definitely going to SWW fireworks; F! is up in the air. It will only be ODS and me doing the nighttime stuff, so I am trying to decide if he would like it enough to 1) stay out somewhat late an extra night to see it or 2) stay out extra late the same night we do SWW fireworks. I know some people like to be surprised, but you could always watch a little on YouTube and see what you think.

 

[Candleshoe]

We haven't done F! in a few trips. This will be the first time in a while because we're taking newbies. It's good, but I'm a rope drop person and couldn't burn the candle at both ends for any extended period of time. So we usually just watched Wishes and Illuminations.

 

[mmafan]

400 pages!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[yulilin3]

400 pages!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

pretty crazy

 

[mmafan]

29 days to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[mmafan]

what time is check in for ftf dessert and fireworks

 

[yulilin3]

what time is check in for ftf dessert and fireworks

Parade viewing no later than 10am if you want a good spot. Fireworks anytime after 8:30pm

 

[Candleshoe]

what time is check in for ftf dessert and fireworks

Between 10a-Noon to get your credentials.

 

[MooksterL1]

I am sure that I am missing this right in front of my face, but what time is Symphony of the Stars?