Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[yulilin3]

In the parade, who goes up to the stage vs. who marches on and where do they go?

501st and Rebel Legion march on and exit thru gates by star tours. Everyone else goes up on stage

 

[hiroMYhero]

You have me concerned now. I have the FTF PP for June 7. Mainly to watch the parade in the shade and a non crowded way to watch the fireworks. My DH has Meneire's and plans to wear ear plugs but if the bass is bad and it is really loud it will give him vertigo. I do not want to have wasted a bunch of money. Is it really that loud? Also is there a place to view the parade without having to line up very early and not being far back? I am not sure what to do.

Well, I don't want to get too clinical, but as a speech pathologist, I wouldn't want to be that close to the Dance Party.

Even with noise canceling headphones, it's the vibrations from the bass and the overall loudness of the music that will affect his inner ear... possibly setting off his vertigo.

You can keep the package for the parade viewing. For the Dessert Party, have your DH station himself either on the Echo Lake ledge area or even closer to Prime Time. You would have to carry desserts from the party to him but that would be much better than having him become ill.

 

[yulilin3]

Well, I don't want to get too clinical, but as a speech pathologist, I wouldn't want to be that close to the Dance Party.

Even with noise canceling headphones, it's the vibrations from the bass and the overall loudness of the music that will affect his inner ear... possibly setting off his vertigo.

You can keep the package for the parade viewing. For the Dessert Party, have your DH station himself either on the Echo Lake ledge area or even closer to Prime Time. You would have to carry desserts from the party to him but that would be much better than having him become ill.

just to add, you can bring a plastic container so you can carry a lot more desserts than the little plates they give so you don't have to make too many trips back and forth

 

[animalkingdom15]

Sounds with the heat and it was bad yesterday for the 3 hours I was at HS, that half days might be a good idea so the heat doesn't ware me out to much. So for the rest of my time here I think I will do:

Monday 6/1 - Late afternoon and evening at HS (Having 5 pm dinner at Jedi Mickey's w/ 1st show Fantasmic)
Tuesday 6/2 - Late afternoon and evening at MK (seeing MSEP and Wishes)
Wednesday 6/3 - Morning and early afternoon at HS (Galactic Breakfast)
Thursday 6/4 - Morning and early afternoon at AK

 

[Cynister]

@Cynister thanks for your detailed reports. I'm sure it'll help people for future trips.
What was your absolute favorite thing about SWW and the thing you liked the least?

My favorite things about SWW were probably all of the perks from the VIP day, how easy it was to walk to HS from our hotel, getting to draw Darth Donald, & the Rebel Hangar food.
My least favorite things were the blisters I got, the lines for the characters, & not being able to get the AP posters (we're not AP holders).

 

[lovethattink]

does anyone else feel like weekend IV is getting a little shortchanged without a Rebels voice actor?
I mean, I know Ashley will be there ... but she's there every weekend!
(okay ... mini-rant over)

No way!! Ahsoka lives! ! @Gianfootography would agree. It's HUGE that Ahsoka is Fulcrum!

 

[hiroMYhero]

Oh wow I was hoping Sunday would be the least crowded. We will for sure be there Friday weekend IV for Galactic 8:05 and RH 5:45 and then are picking one other day. I had it as Friday and Sunday but We may do Friday and Saturday instead then.

Today, MK closed at 6:00p for a special event which probaby contributed to the crowd level at DHS. MK will be having a regular schedule next weekend. Not sure how bad Sundays were the first two SWWs.

 

[yulilin3]

No way!! Ahsoka lives! ! @Gianfootography would agree. It's HUGE that Ahsoka is Fulcrum!

Ashley is great and Ahsoka is awesome but it cannot be denied that we're a celebrity down for weekend IV.

 

[yulilin3]

Today, MK closed at 6:00p for a special event which probaby contributed to the crowd level at DHS. MK will be having a regular schedule next weekend. Not sure how bad Sundays were the first two SWWs.

I didn't even know that. That could've been the cause of today's crowds.

 

[lovethattink]

Ashley is great and Ahsoka is awesome but it cannot be denied that we're a celebrity down for weekend IV.

I'll give you this, it's going to be very difficult to get Ray Park's autograph.

 

[southernfriedmom]

@southernfriedmom

My son and I will be at the RH for a 4:00 ADR. I can grab a yoda for you at DVC kiosk if you like.

You're so sweet. I hate that I missed this. I am just now checking the boards again- I've been busy trying to avoid the constant string of meltdowns from my 4 kiddos- it's been a hot & crowded but fun day. Thanks for offering.

 

[jane2073]

I haven't seen Ashley in any of the shows so I am definitely looking forward to seeing her next week. Especially since her character has become so iconic (imo).

We just did SoS and RH today. The show was very entertaining! Warwick Davis is so funny and I had never heard Daniel Logan speak until today's

 

[emsip]

I'll give you this, it's going to be very difficult to get Ray Park's autograph.

We will be at Disney next weekend. I was planning to be at DHS at 5am to get a FP for Ray Park. Will I be too late? What time should I get to the park?

 

[Teamanderson]

What is the differences between PMC kid edition and family edition? Is it fast pass-able? Is the family edition where R2D2 and C3pO are? Or just around 7:15 with Luke?

 

[delmar411]

We will be at Disney next weekend. I was planning to be at DHS at 5am to get a FP for Ray Park. Will I be too late? What time should I get to the park?

Maybe. It will all depend on who the regulars all line up for plus all the others that have done their homework. Are you going friday? If not, you can at least get a baseline from fridays line close time.
Things like this are so hard to judge.

Keep in mind, many front line spaces are virtually held and people will rejoin the lines right before banding time.

 

[emsip]

Maybe. It will all depend on who the regulars all line up for plus all the others that have done their homework. Are you going friday? If not, you can at least get a baseline from fridays line close time.
Things like this are so hard to judge.

Keep in mind, many front line spaces are virtually held and people will rejoin the lines right before banding time.

Going Friday, Saturday and Sunday but only planning to wake up early for one of those days. Do you know which day is usually the least crazy?

 

[RedM94]

View attachment 100097 Trading Posters.

First and foremost, it is sad that I have to report that our fifth annual father son SWW getaway has come to a close. We fly back to Pennsylvania first thing in the morning. Thank you to everyone who helped my son and I make memories that will last a lifetime. We met and made a lot of new friends and were reaquanted with many old friends.

@yulilin3 i have followed your Star Wars Thread form several years and was thrilled to finally meet you and to have a chance to sit and chat with you. You are the best!!!!

Everyone seems to be talking about the posters. My son included. He is bound and determined to have the entire set. We have an extra Yoda, Boba, and Maul poster. They are in excellent shape as we put them directly into our locker after getting them. If you are going to be at weekend IV or V, and want to trade for a storm trooper or Chewie poster, please PM me.

Enjoy the rest of SWW and safe travels to the non locals. We will see you all again next year!!!!!!View attachment 100091View attachment 100091

 

[RedM94]

Sorry all for the full sized photos and double post. Tried three times to fix and just c'mon get it right.

 

[delmar411]

Going Friday, Saturday and Sunday but only planning to wake up early for one of those days. Do you know which day is usually the least crazy?

Normally friday is the least busy because the locals have to work but school is out here on thursday for the summer so there will be more locals with kids trying to knock out SWW stuff on the friday. It is just too hard to guesstimate this particular weekend IMO.

I know I have promised my DS9 an all day autograph day for SWW this saturday and we are all going on friday and will be sleeping out for both Ray and Jeremy when other weekends it was just DH and myself.

 

[TwinPrincessMermaids]

What event was MK closed private for?


Also, wow, GREAT fireworks tonight from home. Visibility varies day to day. They were so bright tonight so I know you guys had a great show by 50s PT!!