Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[Gianfootography]

For all Disney trips, I hard boil eggs and bring them with me. I usually bring some fruit or veggies to go along with it and eat in line for rope drop.

I have learned to survive Star Wars Weekends on just Yoda Cupcakes and Iced Coffees from the Writer's Stop.

 

[yulilin3]

I've been stalking the dinning site and just picked up a Galactic Breakfast for this Sunday 17th, 2 people at 9:50am. If anyone wants it let me know and we can coordinate a time so I can cancel
I'll cancel it tomorrow if no one wants it, before I forget and get penalized

 

[BobaFettFan]

How's Mrs. BobaFett doing?

Good. While she was at the doctors I ran the few blocks to the closest pharmacy. Got her some ear drops and we're both trucking along. She is a trooper and holding up. She -just- snagged us 7DMT FPes.
The only problem I have now is she doesn't like to splurge on herself and I'm trying to convince her to get a nice watch!

 

[mmafan]

Super news today!!! My Husband had his license suspended. He was speeding and tried to get out of it instead of paying. I did remind him about the court date every week but of course "He isn't a child and I need to worry about my own stuff". I said just pay it! But NO. Dumb*** missed his court date. What a surprise!!!! Now he had a failure to appear and his license suspended. He thought he would get it back the second court date. But again the Idiot had to plead not guilty to speeding (15 over) which made the judge mad and he wouldn't give it back. He can go on vacation with us but now I have to make the 18+ hour drive by myself and at the end of our trip I gotta drive those 18 hours straight back, cause my daughter has a cheer camp to be at for her school team. No drinks for me either cause my husband refuses to take the bus to the parks. I am so upset right now. He doesn't drink at all but I like to, especially on vacation... (not getting wasted or anything) I know I get lynched for this here but I don't care that much about SW. I am a Marvel/DC girl. I stalked and wasted ours to make those SWW things awesome for him. And that is what I get in return! I know my kids still will enjoy everything. That's the only thing making it worth my efforts. Right now I care less about his enjoyment. I know I am mean right now but when I see that he doesn't even care about everything falling on me I get really annoyed. Sorry totally of topic but I had to vent somewhere. I am just so disappointed and stressed out right now.

coming from a guy.....sounds like he knew what he was doing and wants a way out.but I don't know anything else about it.... but knowing all the responsibility's that were upcoming driving ect...it puts you in a bad spot....if I did that my wife would still make me drive and if I got pulled over and arrested she would pick me up on the way back........is flying out of the question?????

 

[jane2073]

I am releasing a 4:55 RH for three on 5/16 this evening in case any one is looking for one.

 

[yulilin3]

Good. While she was at the doctors I ran the few blocks to the closest pharmacy. Got her some ear drops and we're both trucking along. She is a trooper and holding up. She -just- snagged us 7DMT FPes.
The only problem I have now is she doesn't like to splurge on herself and I'm trying to convince her to get a nice watch!

I'm going to have to have a conversation with her about splurging

 

[BobaFettFan]

Also 2015 boba fett hat is weak compared to last year imho

 

[Monykalyn]

Yeah but did any of your husbands get pulled over for watching tv while driving? Waaayyy back in the analog age DH had a B&W portable TV with radio that he set on the dash one night driving through OK-he said the cop took 30 min to look up the violation cuz he was sure it was illegal to drive and watch TV (it was-remember -way before backseat TV and DVD players). yeah that was a fun ticket. We did live in TX at the the time so the other speeding tickets were taken care of by going to class(-very easy to go fast on those TX roads...although I never actually got a ticket while living in TX...just lots of warnings)

That truly sucks @spc67carr!!

 

[The Sunrise Student]

Curious, and sorry it's OT, but why is this cheating? The monorail is not for on site guests only. If it was, how would folks who drive get to MK?

It's really not cheating.... just not "SoG" transport is all.

 

[The Sunrise Student]

not SW but still Lucas related
http://wdwnt.com/blog/2015/05/break...ant-jock-lindseys-hangar-bar-opens-this-fall/

That's pretty cool, like it!

 

[The Sunrise Student]

That's the ticket - I don't think it's the size, it's something about the image layout itself. This one works for me!

I got it to work this year, not just the graphics, that alwasy worked but the picture took this time and saved! Last year it didn't.... BUT I have an S5 now so that might make the difference. I know alot of people last year were struggling too!

 

[Gianfootography]

not SW but still Lucas related
http://wdwnt.com/blog/2015/05/break...ant-jock-lindseys-hangar-bar-opens-this-fall/

Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit drinking.

 

[spc67carr]

coming from a guy.....sounds like he knew what he was doing and wants a way out.but I don't know anything else about it.... but knowing all the responsibility's that were upcoming driving ect...it puts you in a bad spot....if I did that my wife would still make me drive and if I got pulled over and arrested she would pick me up on the way back........is flying out of the question?????

Unfortunately yes, otherwise I would now. When I booked our vacation it was either we fly or we do Discovery Cove with the Dolphin swim and Elite package. I knew how badly my kids wanted that so we chose to drive. We drove last time too and it wasn't bad (well with both of us driving lol). This suspension thing totally blindsided me. My daughter talked me into a Volunteer trip for her to go to Africa next year and a school trip to Spain. I paid for both 2 weeks ago. Go figure. I guess I could cancel one of those trips, but why should our kid suffer because of that. On top she talked me into another year on an All Star Cheer team. I thought ok let's do it. Paid that sucker 2 days ago while I was ignorantly unaware of the "disaster" to come. Sooner or later my son is getting to the age were he wants to do more than just gymnastics and dance and then my daughter won't be able to do that much anymore lol. I am BEYOND broke right now...so I was glad that I kinda had to cancel our Tusker House ressie. Saving $$$. But I won't cancel the Star Wars Meals. I worked too hard to get those. Someone has to take them out of my cold dead hands before I give them up!!! I say that we are broke a lot but this time it's true lol. Ramen noodles for the next 6 months. I just thought ok he's gotta pay his fine, our insurance goes up a bit, no problem. Ya, turns out bigger problem than I thought. First world problem I know... I did consider leaving him home though lol. All he had to do was plead guilty to the speeding and he would have had to pay the fine and whatever it is to reinstate the license. Trying to fight the speeding (he already had 3) caused the judge to be so harsh. My husband even said if I would have known that he was pissed I would have pleaded guilty. DUH! Well hindsight.... I am gonna live it up (well as much as I can with kids) He's not gonna poop on my party! I did decide that after 4 glasses of vino btw LOL

 

[JonathanK]

If anyone is looking to drop a Jedi Mickey for May 23, please let me know! Just need two final ADRs to make my trip set!

 

[DisneyLove2015]

Trying to figure out which res time makes better sense in our tentative plans for Saturday May 23rd.

Currently I have a res for 4:00 and 6:40 for RH. Only true commitment early that afternoon is FP+ for Behind the Force at 1:20. We planned on doing characters afterward until res time. We will have a pass for another show from premium parade package but not sure we're using it since we will have already done SotS and BTF with FP+ ( spread out two days. We have all three days for just Sww) I don't see my Ds7 being interested in Ewok's tail or Obi wan and beyond.

we also have Fp+ for TSMm 7:15-8:15 before the dessert party.
The res for RH will most likely serve as our dinner since we will have the dessert party at 8:45. (If we did 4:00 res would probably grab a snack somewhere too). My plan for lunch that day is grabbing sandwiches from starring rolls around 12:30. If we do the 4:00 that leaves us with time afterward for more characters/wandering (and possibly Obi wan and beyond) if we do the 6:40 that makes our TSMm FP+ pretty close but still doable (as long as not overly backed up) and possibly EWOKS tale beforehand. Gives us more time in afternoon for characters/shopping/ wandering. Shows aren't a big driving factor bc again we may not see either.
Which would you pick?
Also does anyone know what time Animation Academy drawing classes end on SWW days?

 

[JonathanK]

I am releasing a 4:55 RH for three on 5/16 this evening in case any one is looking for one.

I sent you a PM

 

[soniam]

not SW but still Lucas related
http://wdwnt.com/blog/2015/05/break...ant-jock-lindseys-hangar-bar-opens-this-fall/

Man there's too many cool things opening. I was excited about going next year, because Morimoto Asia will be open and hopefully some of the hoopla around Trader Sam's will have died too. Now I have to figure out to fit this new hangar in, in addition to whatever else they throw at us next for SWW. It's like they want us to keep coming back

 

[stardam]

I've been stalking the dinning site and just picked up a Galactic Breakfast for this Sunday 17th, 2 people at 9:50am. If anyone wants it let me know and we can coordinate a time so I can cancel
I'll cancel it tomorrow if no one wants it, before I forget and get penalized

So close... Im stalking for a reservation for 4. I've had diningbuddy on the case for over a month & only had 1 hit and it was gone immediately.

 

[RedM94]

For those of you who may be dining at the RH with food allergies. Chef Albert from the SCi-Fi returned my email. He spoke with a Chef involved with the RH. Because it is temporary, there will not be allergy menus available. I specifically asked about the Maul Hummus because of the black sesame. My son is allergic to sesame. They are being "brought in" from an outside provider and will not pose a cross contamination issue.

Seriously, if you are doing Sci-Fi with food allergies, and Chef Albert comes to your table, tell him Manny Gordon sent you. It is an inside joke and he will love it. Albert is awesome!!!!

 

[mmafan]

Unfortunately yes, otherwise I would now. When I booked our vacation it was either we fly or we do Discovery Cove with the Dolphin swim and Elite package. I knew how badly my kids wanted that so we chose to drive. We drove last time too and it wasn't bad (well with both of us driving lol). This suspension thing totally blindsided me. My daughter talked me into a Volunteer trip for her to go to Africa next year and a school trip to Spain. I paid for both 2 weeks ago. Go figure. I guess I could cancel one of those trips, but why should our kid suffer because of that. On top she talked me into another year on an All Star Cheer team. I thought ok let's do it. Paid that sucker 2 days ago while I was ignorantly unaware of the "disaster" to come. Sooner or later my son is getting to the age were he wants to do more than just gymnastics and dance and then my daughter won't be able to do that much anymore lol. I am BEYOND broke right now...so I was glad that I kinda had to cancel our Tusker House ressie. Saving $$$. But I won't cancel the Star Wars Meals. I worked too hard to get those. Someone has to take them out of my cold dead hands before I give them up!!! I say that we are broke a lot but this time it's true lol. Ramen noodles for the next 6 months. I just thought ok he's gotta pay his fine, our insurance goes up a bit, no problem. Ya, turns out bigger problem than I thought. First world problem I know... I did consider leaving him home though lol. All he had to do was plead guilty to the speeding and he would have had to pay the fine and whatever it is to reinstate the license. Trying to fight the speeding (he already had 3) caused the judge to be so harsh. My husband even said if I would have known that he was pissed I would have pleaded guilty. DUH! Well hindsight.... I am gonna live it up (well as much as I can with kids) He's not gonna poop on my party! I did decide that after 4 glasses of vino btw LOL

on top of that Africa and spain comes frist........and cheer too it is all kid social stuff they need to succeed........but if needed I will buy you multiple drinks as needed if I see you...lol....but I see KIDS FIRST AS MOST OF US HERE WOULD DO REGARDLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!........but if you need someone else to go to Africa I will go for you........