Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[yulilin3]

I'm in the market for an X-Wing glow cube if anyone's there on the 29th (and they are still available). I didn't book RH but I might try a walk-up.

private message me Monday...I should have one, or two

 

[yulilin3]

@mesaboy2 I think I might swing by DHS on the 29th. It'll be in the evening though, around 6pm.

 

[jennab113]

I know they did Darth Donald at the Animation Academy during SWW I, does anyone have any insight if there will another SW character offering for it this week? Any chance they'd be doing it on Thursday or would it only be on Sat/Sun? Do they only do them at certain times?

I did AA again Saturday morning, and if I remember correctly, someone asked about Star Wars characters and was told that Donald was the only one they do and only certain people do him. The woman leading the class that time didn't do him, so we did Baymax instead.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I know they did Darth Donald at the Animation Academy during SWW I, does anyone have any insight if there will another SW character offering for it this week? Any chance they'd be doing it on Thursday or would it only be on Sat/Sun? Do they only do them at certain times?

I don't think they'd do any other sw character. Mickey Minnie and goofy don't really have anything on their faces that would make them their sw counterparts, except maybe Minnie's ear buns, so you'd just be drawing the regular characters. If that makes sense.

 

[JayLeeJay]

Did anyone see any character reports from Rebel Hangar for Tuesday? I believe the report from Monday showed Chewie was there. My boyfriend and I have a reservation for Thursday night and would love it if we could get a picture with Chewie out of the way before the weekend. We have these shirts



that we are planning on wearing Saturday when we will try to meet Chewie first thing in the morning. I think I'm going to have us change into these before our RH reservation just in case. Our reservation isn't until 7:15 and it seemed like characters were pretty much done by that time over the weekend??

I will also probably be wearing one of these shirts Sunday.


My boyfriend will have another SW/Disney shirt as well, but he doesn't plan outfits like I do. If you see us, say hi. I'm hopeful we will make at least one of the lunch/firework meets.

 

[tylerbeachclub#1fan]

You won't miss the dessert party, just part of it. They leave the desserts and drinks out until the fireworks start, so they will be out until 9:30pm. The are opens around 8:30pm so you would miss some of it. Is there no way you can do Rebel Hangar another day? During the weekday maybe?
The reports from RH is that characters walk around until about 7ish, then only a Jawa comes out, not sure how important characters are to you.

We have a reservation for the galactic breakfast so we will be seeing jawas there. We have made dining reservations for every night we are there. So thats not an option unfortunately. If we arrive late will there be tables at the dessert party available thats my only worry?

 

[barclay]

This year the are meeting inside the old American Idol Experience audition rooms and that's why a child needs to have an adult with them at all times (safety issues once inside) everyone going into this building needs a wristband and fp for that celebrity. Everyone needs to be in line before 6am to receive both things. Last weekend we arrived around 6:25am and the wristbands were already being distributed. If one person of your group doesn't want to meet or get an autograph they can stay outside and wait for you. Obviously if it's a child under 12 I believe, not sure on the age policy I'll get back to you on that, then they need to stay with someone over 14 years old. If you have any other questions please let me know. I know it's confusing to explain,

I think that clears it up. It all comes down to getting there early for the whole family. Thanks for the help!

 

[LoKiHB]

When we were there in 2013, not only did he sign autographs, he scared the s*** out of my then 7 year old. I have a picture of them standing together, my son looks terrified, if I can find it I'll post it. The person that played Maul that year was incredible, and stayed completely in character. My son walked up, and he began stalking him- seething like in Ep I, staring at him the whole time, pacing back and forth. He then just walked right up to him and stared down at him, grabbed the autograph book from him, signed his name, pointed to the camera. When my son turned to pose, Maul stood next to and slightly behind him, and just as the photographer was about to snap the picture, he smacked his fist into his open hand- which with the leather gloves made it LOUD. My son jumped a good foot in the air and you can see how startled he was in the picture. It was fantastic.

Sorry it took so long. I couldn't find the actual photopass picture, but here is Darth Maul as he's stalking my son. My son has no fear, but wouldn't even look at him...

 

[yulilin3]

We have a reservation for the galactic breakfast so we will be seeing jawas there. We have made dining reservations for every night we are there. So thats not an option unfortunately. If we arrive late will there be tables at the dessert party available thats my only worry?

they added more tables this year, which is why it seems more crowded, not sure if you'll find a table for yourselves but you can always ask if you can share. We've done the package 2 years and we always share a table

 

[yulilin3]

@JayLeeJay those shirts are fantastic

 

[Beezle2]

I having burning questions for the board There might be answers already but I have to get to work..so.

Is Darth Goofy still wearing his red Mickey boxers? I am about to make 3 pairs for our H&V dinner and I wouldn't want to look silly or anything if he isn't wearing his

And second we have Rebel Hangar reservations at 4:10 and then Oz FP= at 4:50-5:05 I think we will be at the hanger a bit before 4. Is the service pretty quick? Will we be able to eat and get over to the theatre without killing ourselves to make our FP time?

 

[jomommy]

Hello, all! Well, I'm new here (in this thread). We have had too much going on for me to keep up with all of this, but I'm trying to gather a little info.

Here's where I'm coming from:
-Going to SWW for the first time on the last weekend.
-There are 9 of us; Myself, DH, and 7 clones.
-We have a ressie for Jedi Mickey at H&V on Wednesday evening.

Here are my questions:
-Our priority is seeing characters, is there a link to a map or list for the meet and greets for this year? I can only find last years.
-Can you watch the parade on screen somewhere? With so many of us, staking out a parade spot is just not worth it.
-I don't understand anything I've read about the shopping situation. Darth Mall? Am I correct that we need to get in line for that early? Is there another good time?

Any character meeting info is VERY welcome. I've only been able to glean bits and pieces. This thread moves so fast!

TIA, everyone!

 

[jennab113]

I having burning questions for the board There might be answers already but I have to get to work..so.

Is Darth Goofy still wearing his red Mickey boxers? I am about to make 3 pairs for our H&V dinner and I wouldn't want to look silly or anything if he isn't wearing his

And second we have Rebel Hangar reservations at 4:10 and then Oz FP= at 4:50-5:05 I think we will be at the hanger a bit before 4. Is the service pretty quick? Will we be able to eat and get over to the theatre without killing ourselves to make our FP time?

Goofy wears pants now. You could probably make it to your FP if you ask for your check right after you order, so you can get that taken care of while you eat.

 

[yulilin3]

I having burning questions for the board There might be answers already but I have to get to work..so.

Is Darth Goofy still wearing his red Mickey boxers? I am about to make 3 pairs for our H&V dinner and I wouldn't want to look silly or anything if he isn't wearing his

And second we have Rebel Hangar reservations at 4:10 and then Oz FP= at 4:50-5:05 I think we will be at the hanger a bit before 4. Is the service pretty quick? Will we be able to eat and get over to the theatre without killing ourselves to make our FP time?

No he's not. They went with full black pants.
We were the first ones inside on Friday and we had our drinks and food within 10 minutes. So first thing is good, if you want to get out of there quickly

 

[yulilin3]

Hello, all! Well, I'm new here (in this thread). We have had too much going on for me to keep up with all of this, but I'm trying to gather a little info.

Here's where I'm coming from:
-Going to SWW for the first time on the last weekend.
-There are 9 of us; Myself, DH, and 7 clones.
-We have a ressie for Jedi Mickey at H&V on Wednesday evening.

Here are my questions:
-Our priority is seeing characters, is there a link to a map or list for the meet and greets for this year? I can only find last years.
-Can you watch the parade on screen somewhere? With so many of us, staking out a parade spot is just not worth it.
-I don't understand anything I've read about the shopping situation. Darth Mall? Am I correct that we need to get in line for that early? Is there another good time?

Any character meeting info is VERY welcome. I've only been able to glean bits and pieces. This thread moves so fast!

TIA, everyone!

@Felipe4 made an awesome map of character locations. It's on the first page.
You can watch from the jumbotron of the Hyperion Theater (Old AIE)
Best times to hit the Mall is early in the morning or late afternoon, early evening. It closes at 7:30pm
First post has a lot of information. If after reading that you have additional questions feel free to ask

 

[Cluelyss]

I having burning questions for the board There might be answers already but I have to get to work..so.

Is Darth Goofy still wearing his red Mickey boxers? I am about to make 3 pairs for our H&V dinner and I wouldn't want to look silly or anything if he isn't wearing his

And second we have Rebel Hangar reservations at 4:10 and then Oz FP= at 4:50-5:05 I think we will be at the hanger a bit before 4. Is the service pretty quick? Will we be able to eat and get over to the theatre without killing ourselves to make our FP time?

Sadly, Goofy is no longer wearing his boxers.

Depends what you plan to order at RH. Reports have been that service is fastest earliest, so you may be ok if just ordering a drink and an app.

 

[jennab113]

For the glow cubes - I know the X-wing is at Rebel Hanger. What other glow cubes are available? Death Star and Millennium Falcon? Where are those?

 

[jomommy]

@Felipe4 made an awesome map of character locations. It's on the first page.
You can watch from the jumbotron of the Hyperion Theater (Old AIE)
Best times to hit the Mall is early in the morning or late afternoon, early evening. It closes at 7:30pm
First post has a lot of information. If after reading that you have additional questions feel free to ask

Thank you!

I don't know how I missed that map. Maybe information overload...

 

[pbb322]

got home late last night - missing SWW and Disney already but it was nice to sleep in our own beds!

Got up bright and early this morning to take DH to work and for DD and I to pick up the animals (3 cats, 2 dogs) from my parent's house. 2 cats hid (typical they don't like riding in their crates) - so took one home and the dogs will go back for the other 2 later today (they'll be hungry by then...)

Anyway get the cat home and let him out of his carrier; unload the dogs, dog crate, toys, food etc. from the car - then I went upstairs to start some laundry (always a priority)....I hear the cat making this kind of yowling noise - like nothing I've ever heard before. I find him on the floor in obvious distress. Grab the credit card, pick up the cat - put him back in the carrier and call the vet to let them know we are coming in for an emergency visit....cat died on the way to the vet.....I know not what you all wanted to read but I had to get it out. Vet says he probably threw a clot. Poor kitty (his name was Bullseye after the horse in Toy Story) - he was the one that had the abcess ($$$$) right before our trip. So glad we got him from my parents house but SO sad.

I have to catch up on posts at some point - I miss you all and hope that everyone going this weekend has a great time.

I did talk to a manager type person at DHS regarding the SWW rotating character line situation and he seemed to understand my points. I'm also going to send in an e-mail when I get it together.

so sorry for your loss!

 

[Skywise]

It's odd that Darth Goofy dropped his boxers (hah!) - Any word on why? I'm not even sure why he was wearing the boxers to begin with but I always thought it had something to do with not wanting to scare the kids.