Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[kpd6901]

What are the wait times like to see Ashley at the Her Universe location?

 

[hauntedcity]

Is Darth's Maul only open on the weekends, or would it be open on, oh, say, a Tuesday?

 

[JimBo Fett]

The wristlet is $89. It seems they have a lot left so hopefully!


I got in line for Ashley right around 12:45 and my photo was taken with her at 1:13, so not nearly as long as when I met Tiya last week. Boyfriend was able to pick up a Boba Fett stein from Peevy's around 4pm or so and was very happy about that.


Thanks! DD looking for Ashley.

 

[JayLeeJay]

It was so great to meet you both. You guys need to move closer to Orlando so we can hang out at Disney

We're working on it! Fingers crossed we will be only 1 hour away, instead of 2, by the end of the summer.

It was great to meet both of you as well.

 

[soniam]

Is Darth's Maul only open on the weekends, or would it be open on, oh, say, a Tuesday?

Friday-Sunday only. The other stores, Tataoine Traders or Mickey's of Hollywood, might have some SWW merch during the week.

 

[delmar411]

What are the wait times like to see Ashley at the Her Universe location?

You have to be there extremely early to get in to see her. I finally found a CM who said only the first 20 are 'guaranteed' and anyone else after that is a bonus. I had to push for this info as we waited 90mins for nothing yesterday and I wasnt about to get into her line again without some sort of estimate. There were well over 40people waiting in her line at 2:45

 

[ethanwa]

I have also heard that the Jedi Mickey MagicBands have completely sold out from someone else. I am going to confirm if this is really true on Friday morning (Weekend 3) in both Watto's and X-Wing and I will post to confirm.

My prediction has always been that all of the Limited Edition bands would be sold out by the end of Weekend 3.

 

[Sonya2489]

Has anyone had any luck with Characterpalooza on a weekday? Since we had to shift our trip a few days we'll be doing a half day at DHS on arrival day to get our Jedi Mickey meal in. I'm hoping to be able to hit up Chacterpalooza, and that by some miracle of God Hook is there on the 1st.



I haven't made Magic Band covers but the Silhouette is pretty intuitive. I'm a nervous nelly using it even though I've had it for years. You tube videos are my saving grace!

@lovingeire What is it that yall are decorating your magic bands with?

 

[CAS239]

Hello! I've been reading this thread for a while and it's a lifesaver! I'm sorry if this has been asked already. I'm going to SWW on the 29th, and my brother wants to be as close as possible to the stage during the symphony of the stars fireworks show and I was wondering how early should we be there? Also, if anyone has extra posters that they would like to give away, I will be more than happy to take them off of your hands!

Just know the closer you are to the stage, the more limited your view of the fireworks will be as the stage blocks them if you're close up. You can still see most of them, but the firework view won't be as good as if you were further back.

The show before is great though to be up close for. To be among the first ones near the front, I'd recommend about 2 hours in advance. We went tonight just for the fireworks and got there about an hour and a half ahead of start time and there was probably about 75 or so people in front of us

 

[CAS239]

I have also heard that the Jedi Mickey MagicBands have completely sold out from someone else. I am going to confirm if this is really true on Friday morning (Weekend 3) in both Watto's and X-Wing and I will post to confirm.

My prediction has always been that all of the Limited Edition bands would be sold out by the end of Weekend 3.

The Mickey Jedi band along with the Donald one I believe it is, are also being sold in the picture store in the front of the park. They had a bunch on the wall yesterday for sale, so I doubt their sold out. I'm sure most people are looking in Darths Mall for them, but I believe those are sold everywhere in HS other MB's are sold

 

[GrumpyBa*D]

Our Magic Bands are ready for Weekend V!

@luvallprincesses how dud you do that? I love the,

 

[ethanwa]

The Mickey Jedi band along with the Donald one I believe it is, are also being sold in the picture store in the front of the park. They had a bunch on the wall yesterday for sale, so I doubt their sold out. I'm sure most people are looking in Darths Mall for them, but I believe those are sold everywhere in HS other MB's are sold

Thanks, ill check it out.

 

[Beezle2]

This question is not strictly SW but I know someone will know the answer On 6/12 we will be at HS arriving by 7:15 am and I have an afternoon break scheduled for about 12-1pm in but we need to be back to the park by 3:30. We are DVC members and are allowed to pool hop to the Boardwalk pool and I am wondering if we could just walk over there versus catching the bus back to OKW and then having to return. We could catch a quick swim to cool down and maybe a sandwich from the BW Bakery. We stayed at the BW a few years ago but I don't remember the pool set up. They will have a changing room and towels I believe. Anybody done that walk over from HS? How long is it?

 

[RedM94]

This question is not strictly SW but I know someone will know the answer On 6/12 we will be at HS arriving by 7:15 am and I have an afternoon break scheduled for about 12-1pm in but we need to be back to the park by 3:30. We are DVC members and are allowed to pool hop to the Boardwalk pool and I am wondering if we could just walk over there versus catching the bus back to OKW and then having to return. We could catch a quick swim to cool down and maybe a sandwich from the BW Bakery. We stayed at the BW a few years ago but I don't remember the pool set up. They will have a changing room and towels I believe. Anybody done that walk over from HS? How long is it?

@Beezle2

In the past, we have stayed at BWV and BCV for SWW. The walk to DHS from there isn't bad at all. I remember correctly, 15 to 20 minutes depending on how fast you walk. You can also take the boat from the Boardwalk to DHS. Both options are definitely faster than taking the bus back to OKW and then to DHS.

I am not sure about a changing room. I have only swam in the pool while staying there. Hope this helps.

 

[RedM94]

Good Morning all!! Anyone in the park this morning. I was just curious how the crowds were today and also the autograph lines.

Have a great day and enjoy closing out weekend II. We will be flying in on Thursday. Bags are packed and we can't wait to see everyone for weekend III.

 

[southernfriedmom]

This question is not strictly SW but I know someone will know the answer On 6/12 we will be at HS arriving by 7:15 am and I have an afternoon break scheduled for about 12-1pm in but we need to be back to the park by 3:30. We are DVC members and are allowed to pool hop to the Boardwalk pool and I am wondering if we could just walk over there versus catching the bus back to OKW and then having to return. We could catch a quick swim to cool down and maybe a sandwich from the BW Bakery. We stayed at the BW a few years ago but I don't remember the pool set up. They will have a changing room and towels I believe. Anybody done that walk over from HS? How long is it?

I am not sure about set changing rooms but I am positive there are restrooms right by the BWI's main pool if that helps.

 

[lovingeire]

@lovingeire What is it that yall are decorating your magic bands with?

@Sonya2489 I got bands from MY Fantasy Bands for our Magic Bands. I have made quite a few tings, but I knew there was a limit to how much I'd get done so I figured those were easy, and cheap, to order from someone else.

 

[yulilin3]

Good Morning all!! Anyone in the park this morning. I was just curious how the crowds were today and also the autograph lines.

Have a great day and enjoy closing out weekend II. We will be flying in on Thursday. Bags are packed and we can't wait to see everyone for weekend III.

No SWW today cause it's Monday
Yesterday was definitely more crowded than Saturday. The autograph lines have stayed about the same for both weekends. From reports you need to be there around 6:30am for the rebels actor. For Warwick Davis you needed to be there around 5am for a guaranteed fp. Silas Carson around 6am, even though a DISser got here at. 7am on Saturday morning and was able to get a fp. Next weekend for Daniel Logan arriving around 5:30 should be fine.
It was an excellent, but super hot and sticky, weekend II

 

[cherice95403]

Has anyone seen a full review of the Deluxe Premium Pass posted anywhere?

 

[yulilin3]

@yulilin3 what are the magic shots?

Magic shots are special pictures taken by Disney photopass photographer's around the parks. For sww they have two. One it's where you are fighting Vader, and the other where you are force pushing stormtroopers.