Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[HCinKC]

thanks for the detailed review. Entertainment makes the call on character so the people in the restaurant really have no clue. Would've loved the picture of the blue uniform pilot, that sounds interesting.
We are going to RH again Sunday and plan on getting the hummus and maybe the detonators. I LOVED the Dagobah swamp juice (did you see they misspelled it on the menu) maybe will have that one again.
And can you believe that weekend I came and went and I still haven't had the DV cupcake!! must fix that this weekend...and now I'm hungry

Haha! I didn't notice the misspelling. For shame!

We didn't get the cupcakes since ODS and I tried them all at the Mickey dinner. I was tempted by the carbonite bucket, but we were so stuffed. Plus, ODS and I were heading over to MK for the parade. I thought we might get a treat there, but we were just stuffed all night. That Vader cupcake was by far my favorite, but a mini was plenty. One of those full sized ones would be so decadent...I would still totally eat the whole thing though.

I am trying to get all the laundry done and things unpacked today. If I don't get to the camera today, I probably will tomorrow. I'll post a picture of the pilot. He was really fun. He sat down with us for probably 5 minutes. Chatting with ODS, talking about xwings and ywings. We tried to get him to pay the bill, but it was a no-go.

 

[mom2febgirls]

So no Chewie at RH? I know there are no guarantees, but he is the main reason I'm keeping my ADR for this. I'm curious to know how often and at what times he is making appearances.

Chewie wasn't there during our dinner, but my Dh and I went just for drinks on Sunday and Chewie was there then...I think it was around 5pm.

ETA: I just checked and I was wrong...it was Monday that we saw Chewie at RH.

 

[HCinKC]

So no Chewie at RH? I know there are no guarantees, but he is the main reason I'm keeping my ADR for this. I'm curious to know how often and at what times he is making appearances.

He was at ours on Tuesday night, but there is no guarantee. IMO, the price for food is very good, made even better by the quality. We left AK to go to ours, and went to MK after. So we went over to HS just for RH. I would do it again regardless of characters.

ETA: We were seated around 5:30. The manager told us the characters they get at 4 are there all night. That may only apply to weekdays though since they don't have to be any place else (like m&g or fireworks).

 

[yulilin3]

Chewie is making an appearance on weekdays not on the weekends (Fri-Sat and Sun) they can't have him inside Rebel Hangar and just feet away at the speeder bike

 

[mom2febgirls]

I just rechecked and it was actually Monday that we saw Chewie at the RH.

 

[yulilin3]

Chewie wasn't there during our dinner, but my Dh and I went just for drinks on Sunday and Chewie was there then...I think it was around 5pm.

wait, he was at RH on Sunday?

 

[yulilin3]

I just rechecked and it was actually Monday that we saw Chewie at the RH.

nevermind the post above

 

[yulilin3]

I don't know how many of you guys reading this are actually going tomorrow but be safe

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Seriously, I'll put my mommy hat on: Drink plenty of water, some powerade or better yet take salt tablets. Carry an umbrella, I know it's a pain to carry around but use it. Take plenty of breaks inside somewhere, even if it's just 5 minutes.

 

[Gianfootography]

The Great Star Wars Movie Ride
Hello everyone and welcome to the Great Movie Ride. Again my name is Jek Porkins and I'll be taking you from this Hollywood spaceport right into the action of the greatest StarWars movies ever made, all in one tour... A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... First we visit the planet of Naboo where the greedy Trade Federation has stopped all shipments... and then Jar Jar Binks was singing in the swamp when 2 Jedi ran into him. Does anyone know what this movie is? Nope It is a Holiday Special. In 1978 Chewbacca celebrated Life Day with his family. Hold on to those wallets and purses folks. This doesn't look like a good neighborhood. In fact it looks a lot like Mos Eisley Spaceport: you will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy... Give my regards to Jabba! Where am I Bespin? Things can't get woise! What a hunk of junk! You are with C-3PO aboard the spaceship Millennium Falcon, she may not look like much but she's got it where it counts. Get a load of that chunk of ice! But the Kyber Crystal is guarded by a Jedi. See, I told you I was going out for a Darth Vader pop corn bucket. Ooooo I see Force Ghosts. Now we are entering the jungle home of one of my favorite Jedi yes Yoda portrayed here by Frank Oz. Over there we have Mark Hammil as Luke Skywalker and the lovely and talented R2-D2 as himself... I love you. I know. Best movie line ever. Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher in the classic romance The Empire Strikes Back. And here is one of my favorite movie stars, Ray Park as Darth Maul in Emperor's Apprentice... I've got a bad feeling about this. How often do you get to say that? We are approaching the Forest Moon of Endor on the Death Star in Return of the Jedi. Who killed my apprentice? Was it you? Be gone before someone drops you down a Death Star shaft... There's Alderaan! We're almost there, at last, at... oh no... I hope you have enjoyed this tour through some of the greatest moments of Star Wars. Here an action packed montage from the animated series Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels. Make sure to buy them on Blu-ray. We still have one more scene to do. It's called The Exit. The action begins with you remaining seated until we come to a complete stop, then you gather all your Plastic lightsabers and take small Padawans by the hand. The end.

Been bored at work so I made this. I am off in 2 hours then bed time to get up before heading to DHS around Midnight.
SWW2015 weekend 2 here I come!!!

 

[Cluelyss]

I would walk. It's about a mile. Pleasant. Cross the bridge and there is a path running beside the boardwalk.

We will be doing this next weekend. I'll make sure to report back

 

[yulilin3]

@Gianfootography Oh EM GEE. That was HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wanna ride this version of GMR

 

[yulilin3]

@Gianfootography who are you getting in line for?

 

[lovethattink]

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The Great Star Wars Movie Ride
Hello everyone and welcome to the Great Movie Ride. Again my name is Jek Porkins and I'll be taking you from this Hollywood spaceport right into the action of the greatest StarWars movies ever made, all in one tour... A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... First we visit the planet of Naboo where the greedy Trade Federation has stopped all shipments... and then Jar Jar Binks was singing in the swamp when 2 Jedi ran into him. Does anyone know what this movie is? Nope It is a Holiday Special. In 1978 Chewbacca celebrated Life Day with his family. Hold on to those wallets and purses folks. This doesn't look like a good neighborhood. In fact it looks a lot like Mos Eisley Spaceport: you will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy... Give my regards to Jabba! Where am I Bespin? Things can't get woise! What a hunk of junk! You are with C-3PO aboard the spaceship Millennium Falcon, she may not look like much but she's got it where it counts. Get a load of that chunk of ice! But the Kyber Crystal is guarded by a Jedi. See, I told you I was going out for a Darth Vader pop corn bucket. Ooooo I see Force Ghosts. Now we are entering the jungle home of one of my favorite Jedi yes Yoda portrayed here by Frank Oz. Over there we have Mark Hammil as Luke Skywalker and the lovely and talented R2-D2 as himself... I love you. I know. Best movie line ever. Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher in the classic romance The Empire Strikes Back. And here is one of my favorite movie stars, Ray Park as Darth Maul in Emperor's Apprentice... I've got a bad feeling about this. How often do you get to say that? We are approaching the Forest Moon of Endor on the Death Star in Return of the Jedi. Who killed my apprentice? Was it you? Be gone before someone drops you down a Death Star shaft... There's Alderaan! We're almost there, at last, at... oh no... I hope you have enjoyed this tour through some of the greatest moments of Star Wars. Here an action packed montage from the animated series Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels. Make sure to buy them on Blu-ray. We still have one more scene to do. It's called The Exit. The action begins with you remaining seated until we come to a complete stop, then you gather all your Plastic lightsabers and take small Padawans by the hand. The end.

Been bored at work so I made this. I am off in 2 hours then bed time to get up before heading to DHS around Midnight.
SWW2015 weekend 2 here I come!!!

Lol. May I share the picture?

Midnight? For Silas, I assume?

 

[tigger1972]

I don't know if we were lucky, but I was pretty shocked that Chewie came through.

We met Chewie on Monday in RH. Just like you, we went nuts just like everyone else around us!

I'd be interested to know if Chewie is there every weekday. He definitely can't be there SWW because he is out in the park.

If so, RH just became a much tougher ticket during the week!

 

[lovethattink]

Does anyone have a times guide? What time does Backlot Express open on Friday? On Sunday it was opened at 10:30am, and I'm hoping the same.

 

[Teamanderson]

let me know when we get closer to your weekend what your plans are, ok.

In your opinion, what do you think is best...Chewie and JTA friday rope drop and vTTM sign up Sunday rope drop or switch them?

 

[coluk003]

if you have the DPP there's an express line for each building. They are in separate buildings. Like @lovethattink said go first to X Wing collectibles and then to Watto's Grotto because from there it's only an exit and you have to circle around to get back int Darth's Mall

I'm sure in the 851 pages this has been answered, but I know to get in there is a special line, is there a special check out line or do we have to stand with the regular folk

 

[Gianfootography]

@Gianfootography who are you getting in line for?

 

[Gianfootography]

Lol. May I share the picture?

Midnight? For Silas, I assume?

Share away.

 

[yulilin3]

Does anyone have a times guide? What time does Backlot Express open on Friday? On Sunday it was opened at 10:30am, and I'm hoping the same.

10:30am https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/hollywood-studios/backlot-express/