Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[yulilin3]

My group is going on Weekend V (Friday) and we want to go to SotS. However, we have Jedi Mickey reservations at 5:05 and 5:15 (two parties, cause they wouldn't let me make a ressie for 9). So if the schedule above holds, will we be able to get out of the show and over to H&V in time for our second reservation? Given our party size and that 5 of the party are kids, I am doubtful we can make it by 5 after 5 in any scenario. Can we make it by 5:15 given the location of the theater and the restaurant? If so, how much do I need to speed the kiddos (are whips necessary)? and if we do make it, will we be okay for both reservations?

Thanks!

SotS is a 45 minute show including the pre show, so, no you won't get there in time. You should be able to make it by 5:20, if you hurry...and whips are not encouraged at Disney The only one allowed to use one is Indiana Jones

 

[drlaurafsu]

Teamanderson - if your youngest planning to be in JTA? If so he will also need to go with your husband. Generally people are pretty understanding if it is just your immediate family.

 

[slaveone]

No one complains about you and youngest son waiting for chewie. If you get to front before son and husband get there just allow people to go in front of you. people are fairly understanding during sww. Normally you should be there around 5 minutes before time to check in and never count on being seated precisely on time. They try very hard but things happen.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Just a thought...more like a dream really...
what if they are not having Beauty and the Beast shows because they have to set up the stage for a Yoda demonstration during Frank Oz's conversation??
That would be pretty EPIC

I'm already close to tears that I'll miss him, don't push me over the edge.



This thread is kind of slow today come on everyone, it's Friday and I'm at work. Let's liven it up!!

What is everyone bringing for the actors to sign?

 

[mexxican]

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

16 days until we leave for Orlando, so we'll start packing and see what we still need to get before the trip. Also, I'm up to $975 in Disney gift cards. I believe I can use them for DTechMe (3 people + shipping is probably half of that) and dining ADRs. But I also have a Disney Rewards card, which has a 10 % discount on merchandise $50+. Does that discount apply to Darth's Mall / Her Universe stuff too? Trying to figure out how to best utilize the cards for max savings

 

[Disney Diva Mom]

On the off chance we get to get Peter Mayhew's autograph, I'm bringing the cover for our Star Wars episode IV laser disc. It's about the size of a vinyl record case.

How cool would it be to get Frank Oz too! (I know he's not signing, but I can dream.)

 

[slaveone]

I'm already close to tears that I'll miss him, don't push me over the edge.



This thread is kind of slow today come on everyone, it's Friday and I'm at work. Let's liven it up!!

What is everyone bringing for the actors to sign?

For Boba Fett/ Jeremy Bulloch it will most likely be a trading card. I may have Warwick Davis sign my copy of Willow.

 

[slaveone]

16 days until we leave for Orlando, so we'll start packing and see what we still need to get before the trip. Also, I'm up to $975 in Disney gift cards. I believe I can use them for DTechMe (3 people + shipping is probably half of that) and dining ADRs. But I also have a Disney Rewards card, which has a 10 % discount on merchandise $50+. Does that discount apply to Darth's Mall / Her Universe stuff too? Trying to figure out how to best utilize the cards for max savings

I believe so and AP discounts also apply usually.

 

[Smschmiesing]

Thanks. I totally forgot about the 45 minutes, was thinking 30. . .can't miss the dinner reservations (firm promise to my niece), so we'll have to do another show. . .back to the drawing board on my schedules--I have five contingency schedules for a single day based on different variables (I have a problem. . ..especially since I'll probably have to redo them all once the schedule is released.)

I think a Yoda demo is the best idea ever (possibly since the invention of the spork, or possibly going back to fire). Disney should hire you as a consultant!

 

[Tltorrez]

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!

Following you back. It's my first SWW too and the Day 1 Guinea Pigs need all the help we can get.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

On the off chance we get to get Peter Mayhew's autograph, I'm bringing the cover for our Star Wars episode IV laser disc. It's about the size of a vinyl record case.

How cool would it be to get Frank Oz too! (I know he's not signing, but I can dream.)

That's a very original/neat idea!

For Boba Fett/ Jeremy Bulloch it will most likely be a trading card. I may have Warwick Davis sign my copy of Willow.

Very nice


Last year I made the mistake of not bringing anything. I already had peter Mayhew's autograph so I wasn't worried. I kind of felt like a chump having him sign the photo they had available there.

Then we ended up loving jat and wanted his autograph, we searched all the gift shops for obi wan clone wars stuff but never found any, so I made an obi wan light saber and had him sign that.

If anyone needs an item to be signed, I thought this was a good idea.

We went online and just did a Google image search for our rebels character, found a picture we liked, made sure it was a high resolution size, then printed an 8x11 at Walmart. It cost $2 but it looks really nice.

 

[Tltorrez]

Just a thought...more like a dream really...
what if they are not having Beauty and the Beast shows because they have to set up the stage for a Yoda demonstration during Frank Oz's conversation??
That would be pretty EPIC

That would be amazing. I'm stalking the Week 5 FPs because my parents will want to go to this. My Mom is a huge Yoda fan.

 

[cmaee]

I JUST MADE WEEKEND 5 FP+!!!!

A conversation with Frank Oz wasn't a choice. I got SoS for 6/13 and Ray Park Show for 6/12

 

[jtowntoflorida]

As soon as the rope drops we want to sign up for JTA and see Chewie. Which should be done first? Can me and my youngest get in line for Chewie while my oldest and husband sign up for JTA, without people throwing fits that my husband and oldest cut in line with us? I see people get upset about that all the time. Also about breakfast reservations, do you need to be early or will they not let you in until your exact time no matter what? Someone on here very kindly gave me a breakfast for 3 and I had hoped my 2 year old wouldn't matter but I see they do a head count. So if anyone has a June 5th breakfast for 4 preferably no later than 9:45 just for my peace of mind so I'm not worried please let me know! Can you tell this is my first SW weekend?

The biggest issue I see with this is that if you're not at the front for JTA signups, then they can eat up a big chunk of time. Chewie can't talk so his line actually moves at a pretty good clip, especially first thing in the morning when people are more motivated to move quickly! I can see your husband and oldest child being stuck in the JTA line for a long time and you being queued up to meet Chewie. If that happens, you can always let people go past you, but just be prepared for it. I was holding our spot in the Chewie line because in 2013, on weekends prior to ours, he didn't come out until 8:30. I grabbed a spot in his line and my friend took the kids to ride Star Tours. Imagine my shock when a big Wookiee comes strolling out around 8:10! Luckily, my party made it to me with about 3 groups to spare, but it was cutting it close.

As for the ADRs...we never bother arriving as early as Disney recommends because we're almost never seated on time anyway. Especially with these limited time character meals, parties tend to move slowly, so I wouldn't think that being seated early would be possible even if you arrived early. I remember the Sci-Fi meal getting backed up a lot last year.

 

[yulilin3]

We are very proud of our calendar collection of autographs. We also have the SW flip book where we got Tim Rose, Peter Mayhew
On our calendar we have Dave Prowse, Mark Hamill and Lorne Peterson on the cover.
Amy Allen and Silas Carson on the Jedi Page
Ahmed Best (Jar Jar)
Jeremy Bulloch, Temuera Morrison, Daniel Logan and Michonne Bourriague
Ray Park Matthew Wood (General Grievous) and Silas Carson again (as Nute Gunray)
Warwick Davis and Peter Mayhew (didn't get a pic forgot sorry)

 

[yulilin3]

Here's the schedule
BtF Rebels 1:45pm
SotS 3:15pm
Conversation with Frank Oz 5:15pm
VttM 7pm
no Obi Wan and Beyond listed

 

[yulilin3]

for people able to book weekend V is Obi Wan not even an option?

 

[Felipe4]

Weekend V fastpasses are live! No Frank Oz listed yet though In the meantime, I've made FPs for SotS for the 13th and 14th depending on when I can schedule Frank Oz when he's available.

 

[yulilin3]

Hear from the man—and the hand—behind Yoda as this prestigious storyteller tells tales of his experiences behind the scenes in a galaxy far, far away from June 12 to 14, 2015 at Star Wars Weekends!

Familiar Voice, He Has...
Don’t miss your chance to hear from a real-life icon of film and television… the one-and-only Frank Oz!

From his time behind the camera to his work as a world-famous puppeteer—including providing the soul, spirit and voice of one of the most beloved characters in theStar Wars universe—Frank is sure to share all kinds of fascinating details from his long, illustrious career.

A Conversation with Frank Oz takes place at the Theater of the Stars from June 12 to 14, 2015 at Star WarsWeekends. Be sure to check the event map when you arrive for up-to-date information about this entertainment offering!

 

[Felipe4]

for people able to book weekend V is Obi Wan not even an option?

Obi Wan is an option. Just not Frank Oz.