Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[moobar25]

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.

Nice photo!

 

[Koh1977]

@yulilin3 - where did you find Ezra, Sabine, and Chopper? Meet them we must! ;-)

 

[Koh1977]

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

I am actually having the same thought… :-/

 

[tigger1972]

Anyone who did VIP today, did your Vader pictures wind up on Photopass? I checked the website and our Vader picture is not there! We took other pictures at DHS later in the day, including Jedi Mickey, and all of those are on the site.

 

[wendypooh]

Has anyone used TIW this weekend?? Just trying to confirm if it can be used or not. Thanks!!!

 

[yulilin3]

We are one of the last families in the clone wars line.last group gets Cody and Rex

 

[yulilin3]

Not sure someone answered but the autograph book comes with the plastic sleeve for pictures, one per page

 

[yulilin3]

I know that @The Sunrise Student did the pp on Friday. I'm sure she'll report back

 

[jar]

Choose one of your mornings and head to Darth Mall at park opening. Most guests go to TSMM, Chewie, or Vader. Last year, there was only a handful of people in the Mall when we arrived after meeting Chewie a little after 8:00.

We were the only people doing the Aurasma shots.

If we don't go at RD (will be at SWW next Saturday), when is the next best recommended time to avoid a huge wait? Planning to try for a ride or two before our Sci-Fi ADR.

 

[yulilin3]

@yulilin3 - where did you find Ezra, Sabine, and Chopper? Meet them we must! ;-)

Well...they are in the first two shows of. PMC. They come off stage and walk toward the ramp that leads to TSMM. We just hung around, Sabine saw Stephanie and said Nice outfit...Stephanie said thank you and asked if she could get a quick pic and they did.

 

[Itinkso]

If we don't go at RD (will be at SWW next Saturday), when is the next best recommended time to avoid a huge wait? Planning to try for a ride or two before our Sci-Fi ADR.

@ethanwa recommended that last hour before it closes down for the fireworks. Most guests will be staking out their fireworks spots.

 

[prgal0715]

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

Yes - it's the Sideshow Fett! It's amazing in person.

 

[CAS239]

I see each weekend they give out a different Star Wars poster. I can't read through all 805 pages lol, but can anytime tell me where you get this and if they run out of them quickly? Going this coming weekend and would like to pick it up. And I'm guessing it's free, but if not, how much are they?

 

[Delilah1310]

I see each weekend they give out a different Star Wars poster. I can't read through all 805 pages lol, but can anytime tell me where you get this and if they run out of them quickly? Going this coming weekend and would like to pick it up. And I'm guessing it's free, but if not, how much are they?

the posters are for annual pass holders and also DVC owners.

 

[CAS239]

the posters are for annual pass holders and also DVC owners.

Where do we pick them up at? Darths Mall?

 

[heyitsmejosh]

Where do we pick them up at? Darths Mall?

where the jack sparrow attraction used to be

 

[JayLeeJay]

Where do we pick them up at? Darths Mall?

You pick them up between One Man's Dream and Toy Story, back where the entrance to the Legend of Jack Sparrow was. There will be a small sign on the street pointing to the posters. They seem to be running out by 1pm each day. I would recommend getting it as early as possible before noon.

 

[jennab113]

This morning when I picked up a poster, if you were using the passholder card, you had to show ID, but if you had a 2015 Passholder slider, they would give you one with no ID. I asked the CM why that was and she said people were giving others their AP card so they were checking. I said it would be just as easy to take your slider off and give it to someone else and she just kind of brushed it off. But apparently later they were handing them out without ID. I may just be bitter because I don't have a 2015 slider since I bought my pass in 2014. I do have a DVC slider from staying with a friend earlier this year...

 

[yulilin3]

Beautiful weather

 

[jacksmommy]

Just make sure that whoever is holding spots at Vader line let's family thru while they wait for you. So allow at least 5 families in front and keep allowing a family to go in front of them while they wait, letting the families behind know that they are waiting for you....does that make sense?

Yes, she will just let people through (ahead of her) until we get there. Great. Thanks!