Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[jennab113]

Any word on if there is Star Wars beer at RH?

There isn't. There's Sam Adams Rebel IPA, which is just a normal beer, and other everyday beers.

 

[yulilin3]

Didn't notice that @jennab113 They could call it sw beer if they wanted to

 

[yulilin3]

I'm sorry that I wasn't fast enough to take the camera out but just saw Chewie take a picture with a group while using the selfie stick. He operated the stick and all

 

[slaveone]

I had hoped they would get the Alderaan Ale in.

 

[Itinkso]

Any word on if there is Star Wars beer at RH?

The Safari Amber that Annheuser Busch brews for WDW does get renamed when it's served at bars other than in AK or AKL.

If there is an ale at RH, it'll just be Safari Ale renamed for RH.

 

[jtowntoflorida]

There isn't. There's Sam Adams Rebel IPA, which is just a normal beer, and other everyday beers.

Oooo, I just noticed that one of the wines is from Buena Vista winery. I love that place! They do make a pretty good Pinot so if anyone here is a wine drinker, that does seem like a pretty solid choice.

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

RH report ....checked in and got our buzzer at 5:05 ADR was for 5:35. They made us wait the whole time....I wish they had said go away and come back closer to your time!

Anyway got the cupcakes and the Yoda pie both were good but not amazing.

Saw the cantina band and sat and sat eating slowly. Had gotten the check and was about to give up and Greedo came out so waited to see him. Then Sabine and Ezra came out...yes, I let out a scream!! Met them and that was great!! Then a jawa came around..we traded and then paid and left.

I was happy in the end!

Have not seen any steins today but will look some more on the way out.

 

[msmama]

Didn't read back too much but second everything Carolyn said about VIP guides. They were awesome.

I just met @Good Morning Dewdrop's daughter at the rebel hanger and think @Ninja Mom say between us but we were sitting right under the air conditioning vent which made for a cold, cranky, overtired kid on my hands (not to mention I felt the same) so I didn't say hi.

Cantina band, Greedo and jawas came to the tables at rebel lounge. Sabine and Ezra did not (thought it was kind of possible to flag them down)!

I'm glad I went but I'd say don't feel too bad if you can't get reservations. You aren't missing a ton.

So tired. VIP makes for a very long day (up at 5 for a nice brisk walk from the beach club). And still several hours left.

Rebels show was ok. Ian mcdiermand was pretty awesome. Think (hoping) my son will really enjoy Obi wan and beyond. Hopefully a sugar high will get us through the fireworks.

That's my after dinner update from HS!! Hope everyone else is having a good day!

 

[jennab113]

I made it home! About 20 miles into the 400ish mile drive, I decided I was tired of being in the car. I miss SWW already! I know I will have two more doses, but I had so much fun that I didn't want Weekend I to end.

This morning was crazy - at the Galactic Gathering, I had 1 bag from my first stop in X-wing Collectibles sent to the hotel and took everything else with me. I had an 8 am Sci Fi breakfast, so I went to pick up my package around 6:45 this morning. It wasn't at the hotel. Apparently, even though I had filled out my form for resort delivery, the person working the register put it in as front of the park pick-up. It took forever for the AoA gift shop to figure that out, then call the park and confirm it was there. I did pick it up after breakfast, but it took them forever to find it when I got there because the person that confirmed it this morning had moved it. I know Darth's Mall is a short term retail place, but they should do a better job at training the people at the registers. At least two of them asked me to be patient with them because they worked at a resort and had just been pulled over. I was of course, but it was a bit annoying. One didn't even know if my build your own lightsaber was a single or double. They were all super nice, just needed a little more training. Overall, GG was cool, but I doubt I will do it again.

The Deluxe Premium Package was worth every penny! I really enjoyed the parade viewing (especially since I was on the shady side of the street) and getting to walk up to the stage. I was right behind the adorable Padawans and R2! So cool. The easy access to the shows was fantastic. The dessert party was great, though I wasn't really a fan of either of the alcoholic drinks and wasn't really that hungry for the snacks. But the view of the stage show was great. I look forward to seeing the Fireworks from farther back.

I highly recommend getting to Obi-Wan and Beyond about 15 minutes early. There was a really cool video that played.

Rebel Hanger was awesome, but I ended up talking to a manager about the service last night. I think the waitresses were doing their best, but they have too many tables. I know I drink a lot of water, but I felt like my glass was always empty. I was sitting right next to the bar last night and almost just took it over there for a refill. The manager had stopped by right after I was sat and then came back towards the end of my meal, so I told him my concerns. He brought me a glass Evian bottle to take to go, which was super nice. It also took forever to get my check and then for her to come back to scan my Magic Band to pay and then for her to come back with the receipt for me to sign. In my section, she had 4 tables (6 top, 2 4 tops, and a 2 top [me]), plus she had two or three tables in another section.

 

[Grumpy247365]

Very fast, took about 2 or 3 minutes - we arrived at 10:30 to get our credentials and still had an unobstructed viewing area for the parade! Also, our area was really well monitored by cast members who quickly pounced on anyone without credentials.


It was really packed, there are plenty of deserts and drinks but desserts were just so-so and non-alcoholic drinks were just apple and pomegranate lemonade, water, teabags & hot water and coffee.

Thanks for the reply!!!! How early did you show up for the dessert party? Thanks again.

 

[jennab113]

Also, when I checked in at Sci-Fi, they said they had plenty of room for immediate walk ups, so if you didn't get a reservation, try walking up first thing in the morning. I enjoyed the breakfast. The best part by far was watching the clips and trailers on the big screen. It was awesome! I was sitting right next to the door you enter, so I heard the spiel about watching clips from your sand speeder over and over again. I guess there was a lull in the entry way pictures, because at one point, I glanced over and Boba was standing in the doorway. Scared me to death! I sometimes have anxiety around characters where I can't see their face, but for reasons unknown, the Boba costume freaked me out while the Vader one didn't. When I first came into the photo op, Boba was standing in the door way in my way. I just scooted around him and went over to Vader standing in the corner. I basically kept my back to Boba until the picture, then posed for it, said "Bye, Anakin!" and hightailed it out of there. I am a wuss!

I got the Tattooine Sunrise, coffee, and blue milk, even though I could only take a couple sips of it. I just wanted to taste it. Everything was great! I also ordered a Vader waffle which was good too. I liked the banana stuff with it. I got a box for the pastries and half the waffle, which ended up being lunch in the car.

Greedo signed my lightsaber and posed for a picture. The Jawas stopped by to trade and I didn't think to ask them to sign. I already have a picture with them. The stormtrooper posed for a pic, but wouldn't sign the lightsaber. He gestured that he would sign the paper with Vader and Boba Fett signatures on it, but that was pointless to me, so I just said never mind. I was so freaked out by Boba that I forgot to ask out front if they would take the lightsaber in the back for Vader and Fett autos. Oh well. I'll do a Vader Run one morning and I am not getting anywhere near Fett ever again!

 

[bgg319]

Can you get Coke products at RH? Also, anyone have any food reviews? I've never had humus but am strangely intrigued by it at RH.

 

[Koh1977]

I would say at least 80% of the items found in Darth's Mall can also be found in Tatooine Traders. Including 'exclusive' SWW logo phone cases.

SO what can you ONLY find at Darth's Mall? Trying to prioritize!

Also, have we figured out when it's more likely to see Ezra and Sabine at the RH? We have a 4:30pm ADR on Saturday the 30th. These are two that DS REALLY wants to see...

 

[coluk003]

If any of you have asked questions that have not been answered and you are coming weekend II-V please post them again tomorrow so I can get to it. I'm just scanning right now and don't want to leave without an answer if I have it.
So the general consensus is that if I see a Boba Fett stein I should buy it?
I don't want one but would hate for people to come and not get it. How many of you are interested in one and are coming weekends II-V?
I'll do my best

I WOULD LOVE A STEIN oops caps, I'll be there for the week of May 26. -June 2nd. There is only two day that week as of now that we won't be going in on the weekend. Saturday the 30 and June 2nd, but we will have a car all week and can meet you. I see me being the only one that wants one. That stein would get so much use lol.

 

[delmar411]

DD11 and I headed over to the studios for a few hours this afternoon so I could meet up with Good Morning Dewdrop to get the stein. Nothing was as packed as friday so that was nice. The first time I stopped by the lego build, the CM said it was a 45min wait but the next time we swung around to it the line was short so we only waited about 15mins to build the ship.

We also made it into the Mall in about 15mins. Inside wasnt packed either which I was glad for or else DD would have flipped out. We just missed Ashley so she didnt get to say hi. We will try another day. I bought DD the lightsaber shirt so we have that receipt.

She is not into character hunting so I was surprised she agreed to take a pic with the storm troopers and the imperial officers. Those guys are awesome! Definitely a must do for anyone coming to future weekends.

Also Vader was great to watch today. He is definitely maintaining character!

Overall a really nice afternoon.

 

[mamadragona]

So, canceled my plans on Friday for MK 24. Kids would rather go to SWW again. But now there aren't FP for TSMM or the rebel show, etc. . My fault on gambling they'd like MK the best. So if anyone happens to be canceling anything as they firm up plans, keep me in mind (afternoon or FtF or something). I'll be out of touch starting Mon afternoon though since I'm cruising.

Also, got a May the 4th pin, but I meant to get a SWW 2015 pin. I was okay with it, but now am having buyers regret, so if anyone wants to trade...

(ETA afternoon and types)

 

[jennab113]

Can you get Coke products at RH? Also, anyone have any food reviews? I've never had humus but am strangely intrigued by it at RH.

Yes, there are coke products available.

 

[Delilah1310]

Love everyone's reports! thank you so much for the inside info!!!

Couple of questions on things I haven't seen too much about.

• has anyone done or watched the Padawan Mind Challenge this year? Can you tell us about that experience?
• what is the best/fastest route to sign up for the PMC first thing in the am?
• do the characters sign at the Jedi Mickey Dinner? I've seen conflicting reports
• are the desserts at Jedi Mickey Dinner the same as the those are the FTF DPP dessert party? if not, what is the same/different?

thanking in advance!

 

[CheshireCrazy]

Yet another Boba Fett request: is anyone willing to snag a Fett AP poster for me next weekend? Pretty please with sugar and a cherry on top? (I also posted a swap request on the roll call thread, FYI.) Full disclosure - my brother @Disney_owns_the_Ewoks is a MEGA Boba Fett fan; we're talking about a guy who spent $8,000 on a life-sized figure. I really want to make sure he gets a stein and a poster!! TIA to anyone willing to help!

I have to ask, is this the Sideshow Boba Fett life size? That is so awesome!

 

[Monykalyn]

Sounds like everyone is having fun! Love the pics!
A question though: Sounds like most had the Deluxe FtF package or VIP--anyone do the Premium package? Did you think the Premium was good for the parade and party? Having second thoughts now...think I may try to call tomorrow and see if any Deluxe left...but if most were happy with their premium package then I won't be second guessing as much