Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[Monykalyn]

Oh, cool... an answer to my earlier question from Twitter...

You heard it here first! Star Wars Celebration 2016 will be in London, July 15-17, 2016 — tickets on sale tomorrow!
http://t.co/aslglJL0UF

yeah-just told DH it sounds like time to plan an adults trip to London-and we have family living there currently...hmmm...he didn't say no...

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

yeah-just told DH it sounds like time to plan an adults trip to London-and we have family living there currently...hmmm...he didn't say no...

That's a good start!!

Yeah... DH's work has an office in London and he's been saying we should plan a family trip there ever since he came back from a recent business trip. Hmmm... I have an idea as to when we could go...

 

[jane2073]

Just tuned into Closing ceremonies at Celebration and find I missed Sam Witwer!! He was my must meet and pic with at a Comicon (argh thought I rotated it)
My son stayed up last night for "Luke Skywalker" and was sorely disappointed to see and "old" Mark Hamill-quite funny as we tried to explain just how long ago the first Star Wars was released (I was 7!)

He was at SWW two years ago.

 

[jimim]

Mark Hamill was just on the Flash show and my kids were shocked.

he looked pretty rough on the flash. much older looking than how he looked this past week at the star wars weekend

 

[wareagle57]

Does anyone know if they pipe in the music from the Symphony in the Sky Fireworks to the path between DHS and Epcot across the lake from the Ferry station?

 

[pmaurer74]

Are most of the character greeting lines in the sun?

 

[keishashadow]

sooothe mouse requires I book my accommodations 11 months ahead of time in order to get a room @ the DVC inn during SWW

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I would like to coordinate my upcoming AP start date to be able to cover 2016 SWW if possible. I never renew them automatically, just wait & buy another when needed, usually 5 months down the road.

Seemed to recall that in past years, SWW typically started the 2nd weekend of May, but after pulling the last few years' dates, not so sure.

I was hoping 2016's dates would commence on Friday, May 13th which would work out fine with my trip this year. Unfortunately, after pulling up the start dates for last few years, believe I may be out of luck to stretch my AP.

any educated guesses on whether SWW will likely start on May 13th or 20th in 2016?

Historical SWW - Weekend I start dates

May 16, 2014

May 17, 2013

May 18, 2012

May 20, 2011

May 21, 2010

May 22, 2009

 

[db99]

Are most of the character greeting lines in the sun?

I know this is a non-answer, but some are and some aren't. Also depends on time of day.

 

[Tltorrez]

Ok so this is the response I got from calling about the rebal hanger, he said it is being called "the backlot cantina" and until it is bookable it will be a walk up QS, and he said that it should be available from May 4th thru June everyday of the week. Forgot to ask about whether or not it will be on the Disney dining plan.
also, they updated the hrs for the backlot express from 11 to 5pm-ish now stating 11 to 8pm for the month of may. hopefully a sign :}

Lunch would be very good. Then I could go on my second day which is a lot less packed.

 

[msmama]

It's going to be a big shock for all the younglings when they watch the movie. I think the biggest one still be Carrie Fisher because she had changed so much.
I've been checking in every once in a while on the thread but have been binge watching Daredevil...we did have a lovely lunch with @Itinkso .so great to finally meet her and her daughter

Spent my day binging Daredevil, too.

Oh, cool... an answer to my earlier question from Twitter...

You heard it here first! Star Wars Celebration 2016 will be in London, July 15-17, 2016 — tickets on sale tomorrow!
http://t.co/aslglJL0UF

Anybody want to guess how quickly tickets will sell out? Is it like a comic-con thing where it's a matter of minutes? I was saving for a Disney cruise for next summer, but then they were released and none of them were super exciting to me. So....this is something I could do for next summers vacation, lol.

 

[yulilin3]

Are most of the character greeting lines in the sun?

In direct sun: Disney sw characters, Boba and jango Fett, Clone wars gang, Queen Amidala
Outside some shade thanks to trees: Chewie, Darth Maul
With a roof: Darth Vader and Jedi Council
Luke,Leia. and droids no clue where they will be this year

 

[HCinKC]

In regard to Jawa trading trinkets............ idea's please!!! I know someone suggested paper clips - anything else?? My son wants to trade with them at breakfast. Also, we did FP the stars of the saga show.......... it says to be there at 2:50 for the 3:30 show........ should we arrive earlier or is 2:50 good?? Thanks!!!

This will be our first year doing it, but I just gathered things from around the house. Most aren't shiny (bu that is what Jawas like best), but all are things I think a kiddo would enjoy (which is really the goal IMO). I found lots of Disney related stickers, a small Mickey vinylmation, cars swim goggles lol, Disney magnet, etc. Maybe hitting the dollar store for some shiny things like glow rings, gem rings, glitter bouncy balls (great idea PP!) would be worth it, but I certainly wouldn't spend much money.

It's going to be a big shock for all the younglings when they watch the movie. I think the biggest one still be Carrie Fisher because she had changed so much.
I've been checking in every once in a while on the thread but have been binge watching Daredevil...we did have a lovely lunch with @Itinkso .so great to finally meet her and her daughter

I'm gonna practice..."Where my nerds at! Woo woo!" *throws hands up raise-the-roof style*

Mark Hamill was just on the Flash show and my kids were shocked.

Haha, I was confused at first, too. He was doing a great job with the crazy eyes! We were about halfway through the episode before I turned to DH to confirm that it was Mark Hamill.

Oh, cool... an answer to my earlier question from Twitter...

You heard it here first! Star Wars Celebration 2016 will be in London, July 15-17, 2016 — tickets on sale tomorrow!
http://t.co/aslglJL0UF

Well, well, DH travels overseas some for work. One of his possible spots is London. Looks like he needs to coordinate!

any educated guesses on whether SWW will likely start on May 13th or 20th in 2016?

Everything I read always says "mid May", so I would say the 13th is more likely than the 20th, but with Disney there's no tellin'!

 

[yulilin3]

sooothe mouse requires I book my accommodations 11 months ahead of time in order to get a room @ the DVC inn during SWW

&

I would like to coordinate my upcoming AP start date to be able to cover 2016 SWW if possible. I never renew them automatically, just wait & buy another when needed, usually 5 months down the road.

Seemed to recall that in past years, SWW typically started the 2nd weekend of May, but after pulling the last few years' dates, not so sure.

I was hoping 2016's dates would commence on Friday, May 13th which would work out fine with my trip this year. Unfortunately, after pulling up the start dates for last few years, believe I may be out of luck to stretch my AP.

any educated guesses on whether SWW will likely start on May 13th or 20th in 2016?

Historical SWW - Weekend I start dates

May 16, 2014

May 17, 2013

May 18, 2012

May 20, 2011

May 21, 2010

May 22, 2009

I would guess that it'll be May 20. They usually start a weekend before memorial day

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Spent my day binging Daredevil, too.



Anybody want to guess how quickly tickets will sell out? Is it like a comic-con thing where it's a matter of minutes? I was saving for a Disney cruise for next summer, but then they were released and none of them were super exciting to me. So....this is something I could do for next summers vacation, lol.

Great question... How quickly do these sell out??

I kept seeing tweets the last couple of days (but not before that) saying they were out of tix for this Celebration. Seemed like they had some left when the wknd started, though... is that right, I wonder??

 

[yulilin3]

Does anyone know if they pipe in the music from the Symphony in the Sky Fireworks to the path between DHS and Epcot across the lake from the Ferry station?

I watched the frozen fireworks from outside and they didn't pump the music. Not sure about sw

 

[pmaurer74]

In direct sun: Disney sw characters, Boba and jango Fett, Clone wars gang, Queen Amidala
Outside some shade thanks to trees: Chewie, Darth Maul
With a roof: Darth Vader and Jedi Council
Luke,Leia. and droids no clue where they will be this year

thanks!

 

[mexxican]

he looked pretty rough on the flash. much older looking than how he looked this past week at the star wars weekend

My wife didn't recognize him in Kingsman: The Secret Service. PS, don't show it to your kids

 

[coluk003]

Wow what a weekend baby. Star Wars convention was fun, lots of fun. Figured I'd pop in before I made dinner. I see 34 pages non of which I read , sorry lol. I don't think so but since Tuesday has anything big been announced?

 

[lovingeire]

Oh, cool... an answer to my earlier question from Twitter...

You heard it here first! Star Wars Celebration 2016 will be in London, July 15-17, 2016 — tickets on sale tomorrow!
http://t.co/aslglJL0UF

Oh how I wish! But I'd have to win the lottery probably since DH is retiring from the military next year!

That's a good start!!

Yeah... DH's work has an office in London and he's been saying we should plan a family trip there ever since he came back from a recent business trip. Hmmm... I have an idea as to when we could go...

We did this when I was in high school. My dad's company had an office in Cambridge and he traveled there quite a few times a year. He flew us all over on miles to coordinate with a business trip. He worked for about 5 days in Cambridge while we explored, then we visited Edinburgh and London. It was an awesome trip and inspired a love of travel for me. I'm so grateful to my parents for giving us that experience! (Among many others…)

 

[jacksmommy]

There is a FTF package for 4 available on June 14th if anyone is looking.