Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[moobar25]

57 days to go! Can't wait!

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

Off topic here, but I think some here will appreciate. My husband just told me that Doctor Who is coming to Disney XD. The series with the 10th doctor. I'm super excited about this because my son is developing an interest in the episodes on BBC and will be nice to have the show on "his " channel.

DD and DH (used to be English just became an American) watch Dr Who together on Netflix - it's their thing - which I think is rather cool.

I'm most looking forward to the whole atmosphere - it's just so fun and everyone is so friendly and enthusiastic. I know DD is most looking forward to seeing Ahsoka again (big fan) and telling her that we named our puppy after her! DH is a photographer so his 'high' is getting great character pictures and having people compliment them!

 

[Nhebron]

Can you get Vader's autograph at the Galactic breakfast?

 

[MooksterL1]

I am most excited about my kid's reactions. My 14 year old has been a Star Wars fanatic since he was 5. He went to his first SWW when he was 6 and it was magical. The character interactions were so great - Anakin showed him how to hold his lightsaber and Darth Maul crept up behind him. But, my favorite was during the parade. He was standing there with his little Jedi lightsaber and when the bounty hunters started his way he handed me his lightsaber and whispered "Hurry! Hide this so they won't know I am a Jedi!" I am hoping for more of this magic!

 

[MooksterL1]

Oh and not Star Wars related...meeting Baymax and Hiro.

 

[AuntieK]

I am most excited about my kid's reactions. My 14 year old has been a Star Wars fanatic since he was 5. He went to his first SWW when he was 6 and it was magical. The character interactions were so great - Anakin showed him how to hold his lightsaber and Darth Maul crept up behind him. But, my favorite was during the parade. He was standing there with his little Jedi lightsaber and when the bounty hunters started his way he handed me his lightsaber and whispered "Hurry! Hide this so they won't know I am a Jedi!" I am hoping for more of this magic!

This is priceless and sums up why I love Disney so much. It's purely magical watching the little kids believe in the magic. It's those simple little moments that create lifetime memories.

 

[AuntieK]

Our trip starts with SWW and I can't wait. I'm looking forward to the dessert party and hoping my nephew enjoys this experience as much as his sister did last year. Oh and Frank Oz...

 

[mamadragona]

fireworks set to John Williams score for SW. I really love the score. I saw him do a great show guest conducting the Boston Pops and Stormtroopers came out in procession. My kids may be indifferent to my love for SW, but they love the music. Just hope they can stay up long enough.

 

[momofallsons]

Thank you! I knew it was somewhere in plain sight!

I was able to get Jedi Mickey dinner through the Dining Buddy at 8:40. I am going to keep that one and hope we see some of the fireworks.

I had looked at the Dining Buddy and wondered if it worked. Did it take a while to find what you wanted with them? Just curious, if you're open to pretty much any time frame, do you need to set up multiple searches with them to cover the day?

 

[xxpunkstar6xx]

I got the FTF package alsoto surprise my DH, but I was so excited I couldn't even keep it to myself! I am so bad at keeping secrets.

I'm excited to surprise my hubby with the FtF package. I've not even mentioned it to him as an option so it should be a great surprise.

 

[Cad0587]

While looking at pictures from last year's SWW I see some pictures from the parade with the kids from the jedi training show participating in it. Does anyone know how this works? Did they only use kids from the early morning shows?

 

[Dugette]

I'm excited to see my 2-year-old DD's reaction to Darth Vader at breakfast. She recognizes and loves Darth Vader, but I think her image of him is, um, a bit off from reality. In her world, he just may be married to Han Solo and an excellent dancer/gymnast. (she narrated this to us with action figures). So, I'm not sure what she's going to think. She may want to hug him or she may run screaming from him, we'll see. I'm also excited for the SWW character meals in general. That's new to us (only other SWW we went to was 2010), so it should be fun. And I loved the Frozen fireworks dessert party last summer, so I'm hoping this one is a blast too!

 

[Candleshoe]

since the conversation pretty much has died down and everyone is (or should be) basically done planning I wanna know:
What are you most looking forward to, excited about Star Wars Weekends??

Goodness me.. I guess Frank Oz! And I hope to get a carbonite popcorn bucket. I'm looking forward to seeing DH enjoy all the star wars stuff since he's the big ole geek. I hope to see Chewy, Vader and the Ewoks! Looking forward to trading with the Jawas! And looking forward to meeting one or two of you guys.

Off topic here, but I think some here will appreciate. My husband just told me that Doctor Who is coming to Disney XD. The series with the 10th doctor. I'm super excited about this because my son is developing an interest in the episodes on BBC and will be nice to have the show on "his " channel.

I just bought DD a Tardis blue bass and some Doctor vinyls. When it gets in I'll be decorating it up for her birthday

 

[AThrillingChase]

I think I am most excited for SWW opening day with our FtF package. I love the music playing all around the park and the roaming storm troopers. It just has such a different, grand feel to it. And my old roommate who is coming with me - in fact her idea this year! - is a huge SW fan so I'm excited to see how she reacts. I was afraid when I mentioned the price of FtF she would say whoa why are we paying that? But instead she said "that sounds like a great deal, just like the wishes dessert party but with SW! thank you so much for getting it set and booked!" I was so surprised because she has been to WDW once, with me, so I had no idea she even knew dessert parties were a thing lol.

 

[yulilin3]

While looking at pictures from last year's SWW I see some pictures from the parade with the kids from the jedi training show participating in it. Does anyone know how this works? Did they only use kids from the early morning shows?

The kids are picked at random at the entrance of the park and around the star tour area. They look for kids that are excited for sw and are not shy. Wearing sw clothes or costumes.

 

[yulilin3]

I love reading all of your comments. Excited for the ones that are surprising the family, that's awesome, not sure how you guys can keep a secret that big.
I love walking into the park and hearing sw music, love seeing all the people that dress up, love seeing adults reaction to characters. It's been a very hard year for me personally and Disney is my magic place, I can truly leave my worries behind, SWW is my absolute favorite event at Disney, there's nothing like seeing a grown adult freak out because they see Vader or Chewie.
MTFBWY

 

[yulilin3]

Just doing my daily checking and saw that the Frozen Sing Along is back on the schedule for the month of June it looks like it won't have any dark days while they transition from Premiere to the Hyperion Theater

 

[yulilin3]

I could not find a better visual than this. This was taken by a friend of mine at Celebration. He is making the overnight line for the JJ Abrams presentation. THIS is why we can't have huge names sign autographs at SWW, there's just no place for all the people to camp out. This was taken at hour six of the wait.
JJ Abrams did send free pizza to everyone in line though

 

[yulilin3]

JAT stopped by at 1:30 am. He's so nice. You can follow along to Skywalking through Neverland on FB

 

[yulilin3]

For you AP and off siters. fp are available for all the shows May 15 and 16. It looks like demand isn't that high