Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[delmar411]

As for those lightsabers that they cant give out extra of, the jawas had them available for trade at the end of breakfast. I was able to trade 2 pins for 2 light sabers, which worked out nicely since I was able to give light sabers to the 2 kiddos that I didnt take with me.

 

[yulilin3]

Just with a beauty and the beast theater manager. He says the lining up strategy is still tentative. But it looks like fps will be done to the far left of the theater. Standby thru the front main entrance and packages and vip thru the far right.
I asked him about the fifth weekend and why the show is dark. And he be reluctantly, after pushing him allot said that there MIGHT be shows added in the morning and they are waiting for celebrities to announce anything....this guy was really hard crack.
Took some pictures from different angles from the top of the theater. The two large screens look good. Right now, at 5:20 the sun is only in the back of the theater. The earlier shows will have more sun. From the bleachers all the way in the back you can see the screens but there's a lot of glare

 

[Itinkso]

Considering the cofiguration of Sci Fi, how does my reservation for 2 (that I wish was for 4) work? Do we get seated in a car with another party of 2 or are we guaranteed to be the non-car seating in the back?

Non-car seating is for walk-ins if there is room. Guests with pre-booked ADRs are seated in the cars.

 

[Tltorrez]

If it's hot like today, no dressing up for us other than Disney bounding. I am sweltering. I'm sweating like crazy. And ds doesn't have a stitch of sweat, he's red as blazes, with his cooling vest on.

How's the new vest working out?

 

[lovethattink]

How's the new vest working out?

It got him through JTA today! Not sure how it will go for the outdoor shows. His ice packs were totally melted at the end.

 

[HCinKC]

Machete order is the best! I've seen the movies countless times, but I watched in that order last summer and picked up on a lot of new connections I hadn't realized before. It's a great way to introduce the story to someone new because A New Hope has the best world building, then At the end of Empire, Luke is trying to understand his father, so you go back and see Anakin's story, and then his redemption in Jedi. You miss nothing if you skip 1 in my opinion, but I'd watch it after Empire if you're introducing someone new. The only problem I had was going from Empire (my favorite) to Attack of the Clones which is not great.

I just don't like it. Not for a first time. I think it should be the original 4-6 because the stories are so much better. IMO, you have to be a real fan to sit through 1-3. There is a lot of subpar acting (mostly subpar IMO lol), too much CGI, and too little story. I can see how this would be an interesting order once you have seen the movies, but I wouldn't introduce it to anyone this way. Ah, the great SW debate continues.

I watch them 4,5,1,2,Clone Wars Series,3,6. I am on season 2 of Clone Wars now. Hoping to finish before Thursday.

So, I suppose if you are including everything in Machete, Rebels would go between 3 and 6?

Chatted with a cm at Backlot Express that is super excited about the rl. He tells me that the area for rl will be open for Backlot Express lunch until 2pm. At that point they will close and decorate and have it ready for 4

Interesting. That makes me wonder about an immersive theme. It also makes me feel kinda bad for the folks who have to do that everyday! At least they are inside an ac space.

Is anyone else dressing up??? I can't wait to see your costumes.

I'm gonna melt in the Jedi robe lol

My 6yo will be. He already outgrew his Halloween one, so I had to make a new tunic. I don't have a new pic though. Still haven't decided, but he will probably be in shorts rather than long pants.

 

[jane2073]

My daughter believes in suffering for her art. She wants to wear her full (homemade) Jedi costume-inluding pants and boots.
I told her that I would take a pair of shorts and sneakers for her because I love her.

 

[yulilin3]

My daughter believes in suffering for her art. She wants to wear her full (homemade) Jedi costume-inluding pants and boots.
I told her that I would take a pair of shorts and sneakers for her because I love her.

My daughter is doing full Sabine. Black high leather boots and black leather gloves and all....I'm scared for her...lots of ac breaks and salt tablets

 

[CindySwims]

If anyone is doing the RH with food allergies in weeks one or two can you send me a PM please?

I'd be interested in hearing about gluten free items at the RH, SciFi Breakfast and the dessert party. A quick pic of the special menu would be awesome!

 

[lovethattink]

I'd be interested in hearing about gluten free items at the RH, SciFi Breakfast and the dessert party.

I took pictures of the menu at breakfast today. I'll post them tonight after I download them.

 

[RedM94]

I am. Today for Galactic Gathering they gave me a separate menu for gluten free, peanut free and tree nut free. No chef coming to the table. I am hoping firc the same for RL. We are doubt the lounge on the 16th.

@lovethattink

My son is allergic to peanuts and sesame. And because of the peanut shells in cumin, we are avoiding that as well.

If you talk to a chef at the RH, can you ask about sesame. I am concerned with the black sesame dust on the Darth hummus.

If it is dusted there, it could He a concern for cross contamination.

 

[RedM94]

I'd be interested in hearing about gluten free items at the RH, SciFi Breakfast and the dessert party. A quick pic of the special menu would be awesome!

@CindySwims

Last year the gluten free items for the dessert party were awful. They were also the peanut free option.

Thankfully they had Mickey Premium bars and my son was happy with those.

 

[Disney Diva Mom]

Just with a beauty and the beast theater manager. He says the lining up strategy is still tentative. But it looks like fps will be done to the far left of the theater. Standby thru the front main entrance and packages and vip thru the far right.
I asked him about the fifth weekend and why the show is dark. And he be reluctantly, after pushing him allot said that there MIGHT be shows added in the morning and they are waiting for celebrities to announce anything....this guy was really hard crack.
Took some pictures from different angles from the top of the theater. The two large screens look good. Right now, at 5:20 the sun is only in the back of the theater. The earlier shows will have more sun. From the bleachers all the way in the back you can see the screens but there's a lot of glare

Hmmm... "Waiting for celebrities to announce anything". Are we thinking there may be more stuff added to weekend v? Sounds interesting.

 

[KisstheGirl33]

Finished up my last round of final exams EVER! Officially graduating from law school on 5/15 and flying to Disney on 5/16!

 

[lovethattink]

@lovethattink

My son is allergic to peanuts and sesame. And because of the peanut shells in cumin, we are avoiding that as well.

If you talk to a chef at the RH, can you ask about sesame. I am concerned with the black sesame dust on the Darth hummus.

If it is dusted there, it could He a concern for cross contamination.

I strongly suggest you contact Disney before you go, especially if it's an anaphylaxis allergy.

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

My daughter believes in suffering for her art. She wants to wear her full (homemade) Jedi costume-inluding pants and boots.
I told her that I would take a pair of shorts and sneakers for her because I love her.

DD will also be in her full (homemade by Granny) outfit including boots. I will be carrying shorts, tshirt and flip flops for her to change into if necessary. We're doing 1/2 days at SWW - first Friday we'll be there through the parade and then hopping to MK (she'll change into shorts etc for that) then hopping back close to dinnertime to DHS (probably getting back into her Jedi outfit). Then we're doing Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon at SWW. Hopefully keeping her hydrated and in the shade / AC when possible will work out OK. I'm glad we're there for the whole weekend so we can tweak the plans if rain turns out to be an issue (main goal is meeting characters)

 

[Tltorrez]

I can't believe I'm posting this picture on the Internet. But this is what I'll be wearing on Friday. Sunday too if the wig isn't too unbearable.

I'll be with my parents. They'll be channeling Yoda and Chewie.



I leave tomorrow after work. I'll be tweeting from the parks (@Tltorrez) and I'll try to catch up here and on easywdw in the evenings.

See you at the Chewie Run on Friday!
Terri

 

[RedM94]

I strongly suggest you contact Disney before you go, especially if it's an anaphylaxis allergy.

@lovethattink

I did contact them, but you know how that goes. I am going to email one of the Chefs we have come to know over the years and get his opinion.

 

[Gianfootography]

So, I suppose if you are including everything in Machete, Rebels would go between 3 and 6?

Possibly between 3 and 6 but I am waiting for that series to end before I include it in my saga watching order. It is a good show but at the moment it does not (for me) have a major impact on the main arc like Clone Wars did. It does look like the show is building itself to be an important part of the saga with season 2 answering some unanswered questions that Clone Wars posed by ending so abruptly.

 

[lovethattink]

Possibly between 3 and 6 but I am waiting for that series to end before I include it in my saga watching order. It is a good show but at the moment it does not (for me) have a major impact on the main arc like Clone Wars did. It does look like the show is building itself to be an important part of the saga with season 2 answering some unanswered questions that Clone Wars posed by ending so abruptly.

I want to know where Darth Maul went? And we last saw Ahsoka team up with Ventress, what happened with that duo.