Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[yulilin3]

Ftf Premium available for May 30th, 31st and weekend IV all 3 days
Weekend V only June 14

 

[msmama]

There are some SW shirts on Zulily today. Under Fifth Sun.

Also...

I have nothing to do. With no new announcements my plans are pretty much set. What am I going to do for the next 21 days!?!?!

 

[Candleshoe]

There are some SW shirts on Zulily today. Under Fifth Sun.

Also...

I have nothing to do. With no new announcements my plans are pretty much set. What am I going to do for the next 21 days!?!?!

Laminate your plans?
Pack?

 

[yulilin3]

There are some SW shirts on Zulily today. Under Fifth Sun.

Also...

I have nothing to do. With no new announcements my plans are pretty much set. What am I going to do for the next 21 days!?!?!

Bored as well...
Tomorrow I'll be dropping of DD14 at an Anime convention and heading to AK while I wait for her.
Sunday taking care of the baby again to be able to afford my Disney addiction
What's everyones weekend plans

 

[bgg319]

Anyone know the quality of the woot shirts?

 

[jacksmommy]

There is an 8:45 for 4 Jedi Mickey dinner on Sunday, June 14th right now showing.

 

[HCinKC]

View attachment 90418 Just finished my 7 yr old ds's outfit. He has been practicing his light saber spin moves. I apologize in advance to anyone who may be attacked weekend I. I'm going to try to keep him from actually whacking anyone in the head.

Looks great! I still have not done mine, probably this weekend or next. ODS outgrew his Halloween one already, so I am waiting to make sure he doesn't outgrow the new one before we get to SWW. Sometimes I feel like they sprout overnight!

View attachment 90439

Haha, 3 weeks makes me happy and Jean Ralphio makes me happy!

Anyone know the quality of the woot shirts?

We have a bunch. They are very nice. I wear both men's and women's styles. They are so nice and soft. The images are very well done, haven't had any issue with fading or peeling. I would also say they run true to size. So if you would normally get a medium, get a medium. The women's are that sort of hourglass cut though. Still accurate sizing, but allow for that if need be. I haven't had any shrinkage either.

 

[Lavaluma]

And remember: There are limited opportunities for young ones to participate in this show. Confident younglings ages 5 to 11 who will be comfortable on-stage can sign up to participate at the Event Information Table near ABC Sound Studio.

Visit to the Maul takes place at the Theater of the Stars during weekend 4 (June 5 to 7, 2015) and weekend 5 (June 12 to 14, 2015) of Star Wars Weekends. Be sure to check the event map when you arrive for up-to-date information about this entertainment offering!

How does the sign up for this work? We'll be there June 12, our main priority for the day will be JTA for my two boys and the shows for DH. We have the FTF Deluxe, so we get into this show, but would have to sign up for the kids to participate? Will the sign ups interfere with the rush to sign up for JTA?

 

[wdwalice]

I was thinking about extra chargers for that first day too. Because I'm already juggling my camera, I like to keep things simple though. So I mostly just post on Twitter. (Tltorrez) It's too many steps to post here especially with pics. But if I post anything useful, feel free to repost here.

Hi! Just wanted to let you know that I am now following you on Twitter (aliceinwdw96). We will be there for SWW #1 (Fri & Sat) and hope to pass along good info while experiencing it for the first time!

 

[kpd6901]

so today I'm making my daily rounds, checking every info on SWW> So I decide to go to the show page of each SWW show...people coming on weekend IV and V And your kids want to be a part of Visit to the Maul you can sign them up on the info desk by ABC Sound Studio...my bad for not checking properly. I'm glad I caught it in time though...from the site:

Calling All Dark Lords
Join Ray Park as he performs impressive demonstrations and reveals his journey to action-star fame. Don’t miss your chance to learn from the martial arts master as he appears for a limited time at Star Wars Weekends!

And remember: There are limited opportunities for young ones to participate in this show. Confident younglings ages 5 to 11 who will be comfortable on-stage can sign up to participate at the Event Information Table near ABC Sound Studio.

Visit to the Maul takes place at the Theater of the Stars during weekend 4 (June 5 to 7, 2015) and weekend 5 (June 12 to 14, 2015) of Star Wars Weekends. Be sure to check the event map when you arrive for up-to-date information about this entertainment offering!

Is the sign-up situation then similar to JTA and PMC, signing up before hand? Or is it signing up just prior to the show start? Does the show itself normally fill-up, so that if we are able to sign DS6 up, we would be guaranteed a spot without using a FP or FtF allotment? We would rather use those for Oz and SotS, but DS6 would love this opportunity!

 

[kpd6901]

and now knowing that Visit to the Maul will happen weekend V it's either going to be a very similar schedule as last years when Mark Hamill did his A Conversation with or A Conversation with Frank Oz will be in the morning

If Oz is in the morning, usually how does that coincide with timing with motorcade and FtF check-in at 10?

 

[Cluelyss]

Anyone recall how late Darth Maul met last year? Easy WDW says "exact meet times unknown" and KTP shows 9-7:25. Was hoping to catch him after our 6:15 dinner, so wondering if I need to move my plans around a bit? I know we'll have better info after Weekend I, but trying to get our M&G day planned as much as I can! Thanks!

 

[yulilin3]

How does the sign up for this work? We'll be there June 12, our main priority for the day will be JTA for my two boys and the shows for DH. We have the FTF Deluxe, so we get into this show, but would have to sign up for the kids to participate? Will the sign ups interfere with the rush to sign up for JTA?

Is the sign-up situation then similar to JTA and PMC, signing up before hand? Or is it signing up just prior to the show start? Does the show itself normally fill-up, so that if we are able to sign DS6 up, we would be guaranteed a spot without using a FP or FtF allotment? We would rather use those for Oz and SotS, but DS6 would love this opportunity!

First go to JTA, nothing takes priority if you want to do JTA. After you walk toward the info desk by ABC SOund Studio (old Sounds Dangerous) and sign up for Visit to the Maul, they will probably put a wristband on the child and tell you at what time you need to check in for the show
As to your second question @kpd6901 Visit to the Maul always fills up. For parents of kids that are going to be on stage they leave a section reserved for them. Now as to how many per child I'm not sure. My DD did the show years ago and my son and I got the reserved area to watch her, not sure if they have a limit

 

[yulilin3]

If Oz is in the morning, usually how does that coincide with timing with motorcade and FtF check-in at 10?

we've NEVER had a morning SWW show. So I don't think it will be in the morning. The only thing that gives me pause is that Beauty and the Beast will be dark weekend V so either they will have it in the morning or there's a lot of equipment that the will set up to broadcast the show to other places around the park. (I'm hoping for the latter)

 

[39CINDERELLA]

I still have if anyone wants
Jedi Mickey's Star Wars Dine at Hollywood and Vine
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2015
Time: 4:55 PM
Guests: 2 Adults

and
Jedi Mickey's Star Wars Dine at Hollywood and Vine
Date: Sunday, June 7, 2015
Time: 4:25 PM
Guests: 4 Adults

 

[yulilin3]

Anyone recall how late Darth Maul met last year? Easy WDW says "exact meet times unknown" and KTP shows 9-7:25. Was hoping to catch him after our 6:15 dinner, so wondering if I need to move my plans around a bit? I know we'll have better info after Weekend I, but trying to get our M&G day planned as much as I can! Thanks!

I honestly don't remember. Sorry

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Anyone recall how late Darth Maul met last year? Easy WDW says "exact meet times unknown" and KTP shows 9-7:25. Was hoping to catch him after our 6:15 dinner, so wondering if I need to move my plans around a bit? I know we'll have better info after Weekend I, but trying to get our M&G day planned as much as I can! Thanks!

I don't think Kenny's info is ever wrong.

 

[HCinKC]

Anyone recall how late Darth Maul met last year? Easy WDW says "exact meet times unknown" and KTP shows 9-7:25. Was hoping to catch him after our 6:15 dinner, so wondering if I need to move my plans around a bit? I know we'll have better info after Weekend I, but trying to get our M&G day planned as much as I can! Thanks!

I have been impressed with KtP's site and ended up subscribing for this trip. ODS keeps going around about (nonSWW) character meets, so I want to be prepared to work them in if/when I need. We plan on all the SWW ones. I know the schedule may change, but I am still going to follow his list for weekend 1.

I am going to tag him and see if he can help us out... @kennythepirate do you have an estimate on when you will update the times for SWW? I am guessing you are there weekend 1, but I'm not sure how quickly you are able to get things updated. Weekend 1 Guinea Pig DISers FTW!

 

[yulilin3]

I don't think Kenny's info is ever wrong.

I wouldn't put 100% into any characters schedules out there. What might've happened one day could've changed the next. They are good to use as guidelines but not 100% set in stone

 

[kpd6901]

First go to JTA, nothing takes priority if you want to do JTA. After you walk toward the info desk by ABC SOund Studio (old Sounds Dangerous) and sign up for Visit to the Maul, they will probably put a wristband on the child and tell you at what time you need to check in for the show
As to your second question @kpd6901 Visit to the Maul always fills up. For parents of kids that are going to be on stage they leave a section reserved for them. Now as to how many per child I'm not sure. My DD did the show years ago and my son and I got the reserved area to watch her, not sure if they have a limit

Thanks! we are already hoping to have JTA done on our first DHS day earlier in the week (Thurs 6/11), so we were hoping to hit Chewie at rope drop. Is the signup area near the line for the Chewie M&G so that hopefully, I can take my son to sign-up while my wife and other kids go to Chewie line and hold our spot?