Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[Candleshoe]

I need to go to bed!! But first, a long time ago in a galaxy not so far away: my daughter (now 14)

 

[frisbeego]

The MDE site says this about the Jedi Mickey dinner at H&V: "Star Wars dining experiences are scheduled to take place daily from 4:15 PM to 8:00 PM, May 4 through June 14, 2015."

But, the site allows reservations to be made up until 9 pm.

Do the characters still appear until 9 pm? Does anyone have any experience with the character interaction that late at night?

 

[nallepuh]

I just want to double check something regarding signing up for JTA. Our SWW day is May 15 but we will be at HS on May 13 also and plan to let our son do the JTA then. HS has EMH that day and opens at 8 instead of 9. Will the JTA sign up start at 8 or does it start at 9 when the park would normally have opened?

 

[mexxican]

I just want to double check something regarding signing up for JTA. Our SWW day is May 15 but we will be at HS on May 13 also and plan to let our son do the JTA then. HS has EMH that day and opens at 8 instead of 9. Will the JTA sign up start at 8 or does it start at 9 when the park would normally have opened?

The JTA sign ups should start at 8 too. We will be there at RD as well to sign DS up before our 8:20 galactic bfast

 

[Itinkso]

The MDE site says this about the Jedi Mickey dinner at H&V: "Star Wars dining experiences are scheduled to take place daily from 4:15 PM to 8:00 PM, May 4 through June 14, 2015."

But, the site allows reservations to be made up until 9 pm.

Do the characters still appear until 9 pm? Does anyone have any experience with the character interaction that late at night?

The characters remain until they have rotated through all the guests. A character meal means you will meet all the characters during your meal.

 

[yulilin3]

I'm sorry if this has already been asked. Does anyone know what time we need to check in for the FtF dessert party? Thanks!

If you want to have a private table (not to share with others) then line up around 8pm. But if you don't mind sharing there really isn't a need to line up, you can get there around 8:30pm. Last year it was just my DD14 and I and we shared a table with a guy, no problem. It contributes to the party atmosphere

What is D Tech?

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...e-at-star-wars-weekends-starting-may-15-2015/

The MDE site says this about the Jedi Mickey dinner at H&V: "Star Wars dining experiences are scheduled to take place daily from 4:15 PM to 8:00 PM, May 4 through June 14, 2015."

But, the site allows reservations to be made up until 9 pm.

Do the characters still appear until 9 pm? Does anyone have any experience with the character interaction that late at night?

If you paid for the Jedi Mickey dinner you will get all the characters.

I just want to double check something regarding signing up for JTA. Our SWW day is May 15 but we will be at HS on May 13 also and plan to let our son do the JTA then. HS has EMH that day and opens at 8 instead of 9. Will the JTA sign up start at 8 or does it start at 9 when the park would normally have opened?

I'm actually not sure on this one. We are locals with AP and my kids are way over the JTA so I haven't signed them up in about 6 years. I would think that it will be open for EMH and at the very least, you would already be inside the park and beat the crowds coming in at 9am. I'm sure someone will come along and clarify this for you, sorry

 

[yulilin3]

Funny story...I had my first SWW dream last night:
I was at DHS with my DD and we got our spots for the parade and it was completely empty...maybe about 50 people along the parade route and I tell my DD "OMG the people on the DIS are going to think I'm lying to them, look how empty it is" So we watch the parade and I tell her "Let's go get in line to take a picture with Emperor Palpatine " we go to this gazebo sort of looking thing and inside is Mark (for anyone watching the livestream from Celebration he's the african american host that pumps up the people) and he's inside the gazebo and I ask "Hi Mark, are you in line for Palpatine?" he says "No this is a private panel for James Earl Jones, you want to stay?" I said "of course!!" and I woke up

 

[Venaros]

Funny story...I had my first SWW dream last night:
I was at DHS with my DD and we got our spots for the parade and it was completely empty...maybe about 50 people along the parade route and I tell my DD "OMG the people on the DIS are going to think I'm lying to them, look how empty it is" So we watch the parade and I tell her "Let's go get in line to take a picture with Emperor Palpatine " we go to this gazebo sort of looking thing and inside is Mark (for anyone watching the livestream from Celebration he's the african american host that pumps up the people) and he's inside the gazebo and I ask "Hi Mark, are you in line for Palpatine?" he says "No this is a private panel for James Earl Jones, you want to stay?" I said "of course!!" and I woke up

That's a good dream for sure!

 

[williamscm3]

For anyone feeling the itch to call this morning...rebel lounge is still not available...but coming soon! Lol

 

[nallepuh]

A follow up question on JTA. I have read somewhere that the CM asks the child questions when you sign up. Since my DS only speak Swedish (well, he knows quite a lot of English words but won't be able to carry on a conversation) do you think that will be a problem and that they will tell him he can't participate? I'll of course help him translate so he can answer the questions and I know he will understand enough to follow the directions during the JTA.

 

[yulilin3]

A follow up question on JTA. I have read somewhere that the CM asks the child questions when you sign up. Since my DS only speak Swedish (well, he knows quite a lot of English words but won't be able to carry on a conversation) do you think that will be a problem and that they will tell him he can't participate? I'll of course help him translate so he can answer the questions and I know he will understand enough to follow the directions during the JTA.

good question. On the first post of this thread you can see a short video of what is asked and how fast it's asked at the moment of signing up. If he understands basic commands he should be fine. Have you showed him videos of JTA? That would help him fully understand the whole training part.

 

[HCinKC]

Morning "Rebel Hangar" check, and I currently see a Jedi Mickey H&V for 4 people on May 16th at 5:05.

 

[MooksterL1]

What about these for Jawa trading? I thought my boys would like them. But not sure if they're chintzy. Figure it's better than a puzzle piece though! They're shiny, little spaceships and reasonably priced at $5.25 for a dozen.View attachment 89662

These are great!!

 

[lovingeire]

Those are great!! Did you get them at a dollar store?

Amazon actually! Glad people like them! I thought my boys would like them so that seemed like a good indicator they'd be fun to trade since other kids will be getting them too. I'm sure I'll have to put three aside so they each have one to play with too!

 

[KKBDisMom]

Amazon actually! Glad people like them! I thought my boys would like them so that seemed like a good indicator they'd be fun to trade since other kids will be getting them too. I'm sure I'll have to put three aside so they each have one to play with too!

I love those!! My boys will love them too...hoping if I order a dozen it will be enough for them to keep some and then "be able" to trade some with Jawas...my boys like to keep things I might have to order 2 dozen!

 

[lovingeire]

I love those!! My boys will love them too...hoping if I order a dozen it will be enough for them to keep some and then "be able" to trade some with Jawas...my boys like to keep things I might have to order 2 dozen!

Here is the link to the Toy Cruisers: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00362RWOG/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1K41AF3BILUFC (Hopefully that's allowed since I obviously don't profit from Amazon! ) At $5.25 per dozen you could totally buy two dozen! I have to order mine today! I know my boys will want to have one or two to play with too! We are doing the Galactic breakfast so I'm guessing we'll do our trading then. My littles at least won't be standing in line for SOTS so I'm not sure how many other opportunities they'll have to trade.

 

[ConnieB]

Oh shoot...they have some great merch coming out. I'm gonna have to leave our clothes behind to fit it all in the suitcase going home.

Mail the dirty clothes home......

 

[ConnieB]

There's a reason I am driving the first weekend! I can just load the car up for the trip home. And then the other times I'm flying, so I won't be able to buy stuff since I refuse to check a bag (even on SW). This is my money saving plan.

I really want to go to Celebration in London, but I'll have to wait until the fall to make the decision. Hopefully passes won't sell out and make the decision for me.

The VIP passes sold out in less than an hour. But the regular passes should be available for quite a while. I'd suggest that you sign up for the mail list at starwarscelebration.com and check that website often.....they'll warn when the tickets are nearly sold out so then you can scramble and make your decision.

Celebration has always been higher attendance in USA and the show that just ended this weekend didn't sell out of regular tickets until just a week or two before the show....only Saturday sold out which meant the multi day was also sold out.

 

[Cynister]

Called this morning for Rebel Lounge. CM said it will be walk up only but IF they decide to add reservations it will be after May 1. Not sure of the significance of May 1?

 

[Venaros]

Called this morning for Rebel Lounge. CM said it will be walk up only but IF they decide to add reservations it will be after May 1. Not sure of the significance of May 1?

I hate all the contradicting information. Each castmember seems to have their own version. I'm on the edge of my seat here hoping to be able to experience this, and can't get any straight answers!