Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[OZMom]

Just dragged my suitcase out of the closet and started packing I know it's early, but I have to pack our suitcase, plus 2 separate bags for each boy as they are going to separate grandparents...oh who am I kidding, I just literally could not wait any longer!!

 

[MooksterL1]

It looks like you will get a real lightsaber (one per reservation)

This is so cool!!! I feel like those Disney commercials. I am too excited to sleep (or work)!

 

[MooksterL1]

WILLOW

This was my first thought too! I love that movie.

 

[yulilin3]

how could I forget Willow!!

 

[itsthatdisneygirl]

how could I forget Willow!!

Well to be honest it was kind of hard to notice him any time Val Kilmer was in the shot

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

They are like the tables set up during Food and Wine, high, circular, bar tables. The link to my pictures is on the first page second post

Thx yulilin! I must admit that this is SO MUCH WORSE to us than actual SEATS like at the MK dessert party... After a long day roaming around the parks, who wouldn't want to STAND for dessert?!?! I really wish they'd somehow manage seats for these.

 

[Teamanderson]

We will have a detailed report on both meals on May 4th, that's just 2 weeks away

Awesome! Thank you so much for sharing these updates! Its great! We have a Jedi mickey booked because I can't seem to find a galactic for 4. Hopefully I'll get one before June. Thanks for all your help!

 

[Teamanderson]

I've got a reservation for 3 on 6/5 at 10:30 that I can offer up.

That is so kind of you!! There are 4 of us though, I was hoping my 2 year old wouldn't count and we could just say 3 but I guess we have to include him in the total number. I'm hearing a lot of people are having success with the dining buddy. I really need to look into it. I'd love galactic for 4 on 6/5 or 6/6.

 

[MooksterL1]

I have the 3 boy family...oh boy oh boy... this will create a headache for sure!

My boys fight over everything anyway. It will just be another day. LOL Seriously. They were recently arguing over whether a car was light blue or medium blue. Say what???

 

[jillmc40]

Ok. In order of most popular to least:
Chewbacca (first thing in the morning) By Star Tours
The Jedi Council (they rotate so you have to loop around the line a couple of times to get Kit Fisto, Anakin and Windu) Mickey Avenue
Luke, Leia and the Droids also rotate so another looping around, not sure where they will be this year
Clone Wars gang, another one that rotates, on Streets of America
Jango Fett rotates with Boba Fett close to Darth's Mall
That's a lot of characters but if you have a good plan you can meet them all. Keep in mind that all of them meet outdoors (not sure about Luke, Leia and the Droids) so please bring an umbrella, drink a lof of water. Also if it rains all of them will leave so start your character hunting first thng in the morning
Which weekend are you coming again?

You are amazing, thank you!!! We are coming Weekend 2. We plan to be there at RD every morning and try to get as much done as possible each day, so hopefully we will get it done with time to spare.

This board is so active!! I see now that we all get lightsabers...YES!!! We are so excited!!!

 

[SalmonPink]

Last year I ordered the shrimp and grits. I then asked the server if it would be possible to have a small amount of the scrambled eggs with salmon. The server brought me full portions of both. In addition, last year the server kept asking my son if he wanted more of anything.

That's awesome news, thank you so much for replying! I don't think I could stomach a second full portion, but I'm a sucker for french toast so I'd be very happy if we could get that after our separate entrees to split between the party!

 

[yulilin3]

You are amazing, thank you!!! We are coming Weekend 2. We plan to be there at RD every morning and try to get as much done as possible each day, so hopefully we will get it done with time to spare.

This board is so active!! I see now that we all get lightsabers...YES!!! We are so excited!!!

that's great news for you . By the end of weekend 1 we will have a good idea of the schedule for the characters so you'll be able to plan better

 

[Felipe4]

That is so kind of you!! There are 4 of us though, I was hoping my 2 year old wouldn't count and we could just say 3 but I guess we have to include him in the total number. I'm hearing a lot of people are having success with the dining buddy. I really need to look into it. I'd love galactic for 4 on 6/5 or 6/6.

Normally the reservations for 3 have seating for 4 since the rows are for 2 people and reservation for 3 would technically seat in 2 rows. It's definitely worth a shot. Some people have reported success having 1 adult and 2 kids in a seat or 2 adults and 1 small child.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Leprechaun

Yeah, I remembered that one just didn't like it too much lol

WILLOW

Oh yeah. I have this one on my list at home, just forgot to list it here

 

[Teamanderson]

Normally the reservations for 3 have seating for 4 since the rows are for 2 people and reservation for 3 would technically seat in 2 rows. It's definitely worth a shot. Some people have reported success having 1 adult and 2 kids in a seat or 2 adults and 1 small child.

Oh ok! That makes total sense! With myself and husband we would take 1 row and then there would be an extra seat with my 5 year old in his row for my 2 year old. I'll give it a shot!! Thank you! Hope they let us in! It's worth a try!

 

[pmaurer74]

Thx yulilin! I must admit that this is SO MUCH WORSE to us than actual SEATS like at the MK dessert party... After a long day roaming around the parks, who wouldn't want to STAND for dessert?!?! I really wish they'd somehow manage seats for these.

For this occasion as well as parades, we bought these little stools that fold up into light weight things you can carry.. like a mini umbrella... it works wonders and worth the $19. You can get the at Dicks Sporting Goods.

 

[AThrillingChase]

I read that on wdwMagic yesterday. I really hope they announce SWland at D23 and start building right away (or tearing down) Backlot Tours has been closed for almost a year and still no movement has been seen.

Not sure they would care enough to do so, but the wine and dine half marathon runs through HS and confirmed it would go through the osborne lights again. So probably not a lot of work can be done before November. But, they did cancel the TOT weekend this year and that is in Oct usually and runs through the backlot tour space. All the planes, cars, tunnel etc were up for 2014 still. So maybe backlot is going first? And maybe soon...

Upon further checking...it looks like it will be 1 lightsaber per person
Thanks to my source for confirming

HOORAY! My first lightsaber!!

So are we talking about full size, toy lightsabers like they sell in the parks? Or smaller, non-toy lightsabers? Or do you know yet?

Can't wait for the reviews from the meals in two week. Anyone think Disney has any other surprises for us?

I would just guess some cheaper version than make your own? Like a mass production version lol

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

For this occasion as well as parades, we bought these little stools that fold up into light weight things you can carry.. like a mini umbrella... it works wonders and worth the $19. You can get the at Dicks Sporting Goods.

Thanks! I might look into these... I can just see everyone getting cranky with all that standing that late in the day!

 

[Koh1977]

Normally the reservations for 3 have seating for 4 since the rows are for 2 people and reservation for 3 would technically seat in 2 rows. It's definitely worth a shot. Some people have reported success having 1 adult and 2 kids in a seat or 2 adults and 1 small child.

How many rows per car? We will have 6 in our party.

 

[yulilin3]

How many rows per car? We will have 6 in our party.

3 s that's a car to yourselves