Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[Wendydagny]

@yulilin3 thanks for posting that video! Makes me feel better about keeping the package. I am used to having to be places early for her needs, but I was worried there was nowhere she could even go!

 

[yulilin3]

Ok gang, I'm out for the night.

 

[lovethattink]

So if I read this right are you saying I would not be able to be with her in the wheelchair area? And she can't be in the kid's area? If that is the case I may cancel this package as it may just not work for us. She can't be left unattended because of her medical needs, and she's 8.

Wanted to clarify that it's fine.... I don't expect special treatment....I just thought she'd be allowed in the back of the kids area or something. Unfortunately it's not like I can lift her to see if we are unlucky enough to not get a spot on the rope in the general area.

I understand. My son couldn't be left alone. I told the cm that he can't be unattended by one of us. They said that was fine but it the area filled up then only one person could stay with him. I'm sure behind the kiddie area would be fine too. My son's w/c sits low. He'd never be able to see over and ecv.

This sww he wants to try it without his chair. It will be in the car. And we'll take it easy and play it by ear. We gave it a few tries recently at Epcot and MK. He lasted about 3 hours before we had to leave the park for the day.

 

[msmama]

For those familiar with the VIP package, would appreciate advice: you can sign up for Jedi Training in advance, and it doesn't have to be the day of your tour. Would we be better off doing it on a different day (we are going to HS one other day on our trip)?

Thanks

The VIP info says that Jedi Training must be signed up for at least 5 days in advance. Just FYI. And the VIP info suggests doing it on another day as well.

 

[jane2073]

I wasn't aware you could do that? Just download it using Xbox live?

Yes!

 

[Cynister]

Since we're waiting for Rebels Hangar...Magic Bands are done!

 

[slaveone]

Since we're waiting for Rebels Hangar...Magic Bands are done!

Those look awesome.

 

[lchuck]

Since we're waiting for Rebels Hangar...Magic Bands are done!

They all look great! Did you follow instructions to decorate them or any tricks to share? We just received our bands and I would love to do something special for my 2 boys.

 

[Felipe4]

Guys, I finished my R2 cake! My friend helped me decorate it!

 

[Cynister]

They all look great! Did you follow instructions to decorate them or any tricks to share? We just received our bands and I would love to do something special for my 2 boys.

I did them with Magic Your Band. I think easier than the tattoo application, but only slightly easier than putting a screen protector on a cell phone.

 

[lovingeire]

I had a sneaking suspicion things would disappear overnight, so I just left all my tabs open when I went to bed. My laptop probably hates me for it but, hey, we haven't lost the photos this way.

Thanks for posting the pictures! I really appreciate it!

View attachment 91911 Made a couple new shirts for the kidos last night (front/back). Only problem is they want to wear them now. They still don't know we are going to sww.

Super cute! I made a similar Stormtrooper one for my oldest!

 

[coluk003]

I'm getting Donald - ugh!

DH and I are already coordinating Monday morning - he's going to take the cat to the vet for the early morning follow up visit and I'm going to stalk the Rebel Hanger!

Our community pool opens today -way to cold for me (cold blooded) to go swimming but DD wants to go so I'll hang out and talk to the other moms Problem is none of them share our Disney obsession and one of them even said she felt "sorry for me" when we told her about our plans to go to SWW last year - her kids have never even seen Star Wars!!! That's just wrong on every level!

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Those are the people I say "oh I'm sorry it's something you can not get enjoyment out of but please don't pee in my Cheerios

Rumours suggest a possible release date of August this year, which makes sense, since the last two Infinity games came out in the summer. I waaaaant it, but I still haven't got all the figures from 2.0, because it ends up being such a pricey commitment. So I'm telling myself I'll wait until Christmas, when the special offers are good. Except we all know I'll cave and buy it on release day! I mean, Ahsoka. AHSOKA!!

I was so excited for 2.0 even got some free figures at d23, but for some reason I've lost so much interest in the infinity stuff

I wasn't aware you could do that? Just download it using Xbox live?

. Ps4 here.

I did them with Magic Your Band. I think easier than the tattoo application, but only slightly easier than putting a screen protector on a cell phone.

. What is this magic your band thing and was it hard to do? And by hard I guess I mean I don't have any editing software for images and stuff like that.

 

[lovingeire]

We've had a busy day today. DH and I ran a 10K today and enjoyed the after party for a bit. Ran into one of my runDisney friends at the race which was super fun!

After the race and cleaning up I took my older boys for free comic book day. Then they each for a comic from the dollar bin in addition to the free comic books. (Because I have got to spend less before Disney!)

Grilled out, watched Paddingto. With the littles and now ready for an early bedtime. Church and the Star Wars Lego build at Toys R Us tomorrow!

 

[cinder-ellah]

Since we're waiting for Rebels Hangar...Magic Bands are done!

Wow ! Those look great !!!

 

[Cynister]

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. What is this magic your band thing and was it hard to do? And by hard I guess I mean I don't have any editing software for images and stuff like that.

It wasn't hard, just a bit time consuming because they wanted so many characters on each side. I did use Photoshop to get clear image cuts so i could paste them onto my own background & move them around to get them in the center. If you want to do something simpler & don't have editing software, you could just as easily google "facebook cover photo" & the name of what ever theme or character you are looking for (i.e. Star Wars). The Facebook Cover Photos are already formatted in a long skinny size that would work pretty well for the application. You can preview what your image will look like on the website & manipulate it as needed. There's also a tool on the website that lets you add 3 layers of images to make up what you need on the band. The website is www.magicyourband.com. I believe there's a coupon code listed on 516 of this thread.

 

[Candleshoe]

Ooooh Guinne Pigs, I have a favor to ask! Will someone please scan and upload the HS-SWW maps/brochures on say Monday after you are done Feeling the Force?

 

[SalmonPink]

Morning, all! Still getting Donalds on the Rebel Hanger page. Darn that duck!

 

[Tltorrez]

So if I read this right are you saying I would not be able to be with her in the wheelchair area? And she can't be in the kid's area? If that is the case I may cancel this package as it may just not work for us. She can't be left unattended because of her medical needs, and she's 8.

Depending on crowds at least one party member can always stay in wheelchair seating. Standard policy, regardless of age. And if the wheelchair area for the tour is full, there will be a regular wheelchair area as well. As with everything, getting there early gets her the best view but you will never have to leave her unattended.

I should add that the CMs in regular wheelchair seating are among the best and most experienced. And the most wonderful. They have to be to keep non-disabled parties from encroaching, politely but zealously. I would assume that the tour guides have to have similar skills.

 

[meganhernandez76]

Is the symphony in the stars fireworks show shown every night in May or just on fri/sat/sun of Star Wars weekends?

 

[heidi8]

Just a note that the website reservation system still can't tell that the Feel the Force Premium package and a breakfast reso at the Dine-In are different things, and one should be able to hold both reservations. I'm sure I can fix this by calling WDWDINE but it feels like such a weird glitch to still have.