Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[jimim]

I don't believe so, I would think about a cab or using uber.i think the buses start around 7am

I'm so glad we r staying at beach club villas this stay. At least we can walk to get there when we want.

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

I dont have the exact times but,Kit Fisto only came out in the evening.I'll try and get the set times for the jedi council today

We saw Kitt out in the afternoon around 5 . I am fairly sure he has afternoon and evening meets but none in the morning.

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

I may never catch up. So just wanted to talk about a few impressions from yesterday.

First, big thanks to @yulilin3. We couldn't have done it without you. It was amazing! And Stephanie's costume was adorable.

Second, great to meet @Ninja Mom, Cathy (?), @mexxican And all the other DISers. It was really great to have friends in the crowd and to be able to stop, chat and compare notes.

Some other thoughts in no particular order -

• Previous parade instructions are useless now. To guarantee a front row spot on the shady side you'd have to go fairly quickly after a Rope Drop. We had planned to get there by 9:00 but I'm not sure even that would have done it. By 9:25 we were happy to get one of the few remaining sunny side spots. Fortunately the full sun didn't hit us until about 40 minutes before the parade.
• Show up to SotS 10-20 minutes before your FP window. But don't FP or show up too early to Obi Wan.
• All of the lines we were in, were in the shade.
• If you're looking for an indoor, reserved table without a full TS, Rebel Hangar is perfect. Go in with low character expectations and you might be pleasantly surprised. We were!
• @yulilin3's ledge was the perfect place to have a snack and watch fireworks. Missed the pre-show but I'm happy to catch it on YouTube. The Dance Party was way too loud for me to go near that area.
• The Leia wig worked out well if you're considering something like that. I didn't have issues with the heat. Though the wig cap underneath gave me a bit of a "headband headache". I took a breather at lunch. Overall I was happy with it and my hair looked way better at the end than it usually does. ;-)

Will post pictures eventually. (There are some in my Twitter feed @Tltorrez). Heading to Epcot today. Good luck to those venturing out today.

Agree with the parade comment we sat down about 10 minutes ago on the sunny side curb

 

[mamadragona]

Where were you and when for your kids being in the parade? My DD 6 would love it, she is super jealous of her G-pa being in the parades on his motorcycle. Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks

At the entrance. Just asked for a map. My kids weren't that dressed up either.

 

[drlaurafsu]

Hi Stephanie! Your costume looked amazing yesterday!!

 

[Disney Diva Mom]

Right now this is Stephanie replying to everyone. Mom is driving and I want to make it to Star Wars Weekends in one piece

Thank you Stephanie!!! This group would be totally lost without your mom, so make sure she keeps her eyes on the road. We were all so impressed with your latest costume and can't wait to see you interview from yesterday!!

 

[yulilin3]

Checked in to dpp 10 minutes ago. After asking about if we could be in the small shaded area They said yes. They need to get unbrellas on the sunny side

 

[cvjpirate]

That's why locals have it made. I'm just going to chill this morning while all u visitors run ur heads off. We have 5 more weeks to do all this crap while u haven 2 days. Lol. That pretty much sums it up right. Lol.

One day for me, ACKKKKKKKKKK

Right now this is Stephanie replying to everyone. Mom is driving and I want to make it to Star Wars Weekends in one piece

Yes please, we need yulilin and you around for a long time to come

 

[mamadragona]

Where were you and when for your kids being in the parade? My DD 6 would love it, she is super jealous of her G-pa being in the parades on his motorcycle. Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks

At the entrance. Just asked for a map. We were there at about 8:40 and she said they were her last two. My kids weren't that dressed up either. 1 parent per kids needs to walk, no more, no less. Other family have a special waiting area.

Also realized I didn't pick up our pins. Bad guinea pig!

 

[mamadragona]

Depends on the show. I arrived at SotS during my FP window and the tbeater was full. Nice CM sat us in the section reserved for the writers and producers of the show.

Obi Wan, on the other hand, never filled up. Bleachers were totally empty. We arrived at 6:30 and they let us in shortly after that. After JAT came and met people in line.

I checked in for FtF at 9:30 and there was a line to get into the viewing area. But there were FP for all shows. I was very tempted to get SoTS FPs, but I know my kids would rather see Indiana Jones, lol, so I took an unpopular ObiWan and left SoTS for you all.

 

[mamadragona]

Fyi they had the boba steins at the maul about 30 minutes ago

I saw two people walking around with them

 

[mamadragona]

I'm h

Im gonna be in the DPP today and will take LOADS of pictures of the young padawans.

Thank you!!!

 

[SalmonPink]

Back at the hotel for a quick breather before I dive back in and oh my freaking gosh, I just checked photopass! Got a quick photo on the way out, just because she had no line, and I got a Rebels magic shot! It's a video with Sabine and Ezra (the face characters, not the animated versions) walking into frame either side of me. Such a nice surprise!

 

[mesaboy2]

I checked in for FtF at 9:30 and there was a line to get into the viewing area. But there were FP for all shows. I was very tempted to get SoTS FPs, but I know my kids would rather see Indiana Jones, lol, so I took an unpopular ObiWan and left SoTS for you all.

Good info, thanks. When you say SOTS FPs, do you mean "regular" FPs where you check in with the FP folks or the preferred seating thing where you would check in with the DPP folks? Did that make sense?

 

[mexxican]

I'm at MK today for my DD's 2nd birthday, but can anyone see if they have the boba Fett stein anywhere besides dearths mall? I might stop by HS just to pick it up. @Tltorrez will you be back at SwW today or tomorrow?

 

[GrumpyBa*D]

Still looking for some pixie dust or Jedi mind tricks to talk someone Into picking up a pair of the LE Magic bands....and ship to NJ can't get there until week IV

 

[itsthatdisneygirl]

At the Galactic Breakfast I look slightly less awkward than normal

 

[Brandiwlf]

Do you think sots was more crowded yesterday (this weekend) due to Ian mcdiarmid? Maybe next week won't be so busy???. ( hoping, we have fp but will be squeaking in to get there within the window)

 

[itsthatdisneygirl]

Still looking for some pixie dust or Jedi mind tricks to talk someone Into picking up a pair of the LE Magic bands....and ship to NJ can't get there until week IV

I'm headed to the Maul after breakfast if I see them I can pick some up

 

[Cluelyss]

Good info, thanks. When you say SOTS FPs, do you mean "regular" FPs where you check in with the FP folks or the preferred seating thing where you would check in with the DPP folks? Did that make sense?

She's talking about the show FP that comes with the FtF premium package. You select your show when you check in for the parade.