Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[kpd6901]

So, looking through our options tonight with Amazon pantry, and we came across the perfect item to trade with Jawas...not that they would take a food item, but we saw a box of Rotini. Just picture the amusing responses of Jawas as we shout "Rotini" to their "Utini" !!

 

[Teamanderson]

Resort question.. Is pool hopping still allowed or been blocked? I feel dumb asking because I understand why people are against using a pool that you didn't pay to stay at but just curious. My DS5 thought we was staying at CB again this year and when I broke it to him were staying at POP he was sad he couldn't use the pirate ship kid pool at CB.

 

[Sonya2489]

Resort question.. Is pool hopping still allowed or been blocked? I feel dumb asking because I understand why people are against using a pool that you didn't pay to stay at but just curious. My DS5 thought we was staying at CB again this year and when I broke it to him were staying at POP he was sad he couldn't use the pirate ship kid pool at CB.

We stayed at CBR this past weekend and while i do not think they necessarily "allow" pool hopping, i do know that the pool does not require you to scan your band or anything for entry....

 

[Gianfootography]

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)

Who better to be this week's Rebels voice actor than Ashley!? She is the main thing bridging that gap for us Hard-Core Clone Wars fans and Rebels. She will be in the Rebels show interviewed by James. I can't wait to hear what she has to say about being back to voice one of the greatest Star Wars characters ever. And I am sure she knows what her character has been up to since the cancellation of Clone Wars since there were 2 seasons of stories recorded that will never air. Last year's Star Wars Weekends interview with the cast of Clone Wars was amazing. I wish they would bring that cast back again for one weekend.

 

[soniam]

Resort question.. Is pool hopping still allowed or been blocked? I feel dumb asking because I understand why people are against using a pool that you didn't pay to stay at but just curious. My DS5 thought we was staying at CB again this year and when I broke it to him were staying at POP he was sad he couldn't use the pirate ship kid pool at CB.

I am pretty sure that it's not allowed, except for some pools and DVC members.

 

[soniam]

you could tell them we all play really nicely in the sandbox

And we don't run with scissors

 

[Sonya2489]

Ok. I know this is a LONG shot, but does anyone happen to have a jedi donald magic band for sale? We were at SWW this past weekend and they were all gone and my 7 yo son was devastated. If anyone can help, you can PM me. I would definitely appreciate it. =)

 

[d-r]

Video of the Padawan Mind Challenge kids version from yesterday @drmartin1998 @southernfriedmom

For all of you coming in the next 2 weeks, there's still a lot of merchandise left. Here are videos of each of the Darth's Mall stores:

Those are my kids in your video!!

 

[d-r]

Who better to be this week's Rebels voice actor than Ashley!? She is the main thing bridging that gap for us Hard-Core Clone Wars fans and Rebels. She will be in the Rebels show interviewed by James. I can't wait to hear what she has to say about being back to voice one of the greatest Star Wars characters ever. And I am sure she knows what her character has been up to since the cancellation of Clone Wars since there were 2 seasons of stories recorded that will never air. Last year's Star Wars Weekends interview with the cast of Clone Wars was amazing. I wish they would bring that cast back again for one weekend.

Has anyone seen next week's schedule? Will she be doing the rebel's time block (3 and 5) so that she can be in the rebel's show, or will she be doing the Ashley time block (12:45) so she can do her universe signing?

 

[Disney Diva Mom]

Okay, I'm sure this is a dumb question, but I NEED the info from this thread for my trip in a week and a half. If they close the thread, will we still be able to access it to review? I'm pretty sure we can but need a little reassuring.

Just finished the boys magic bands. Need to sleep and tackle the rest tomorrow.

 

[jtowntoflorida]

If they close a thread, it means it's just closed to further replies. The information it contains is still available.

So my kids have been "studying" for SWW for the past few weeks...been watching the movies and reading some books. Please don't vote me off the island when I admit this...but we never had any exposure to the Clone Wars (except for one book for beginning readers) until this weekend when we watched the movie/pilot on Netflix. So while we've only seen the one thing, it gave a pretty good introduction to more of the characters.

Anyway, tonight, my 5 year old (who I was afraid was going to be a pill about SWW because of his age, but now is super excited!) asked me when Star Wars Rebels happens...is it before or after the Clone Wars? I was like a deer in headlights, since I now must also confess no knowledge of Rebels beyond this thread. **hangs head in shame** Is there any way to get a quick exposure to Rebels before Thursday (like maybe this recap you guys were talking about earlier)? We have DirecTV and Amazon.

 

[cinder-ellah]

Okay, I'm sure this is a dumb question, but I NEED the info from this thread for my trip in a week and a half. If they close the thread, will we still be able to access it to review? I'm pretty sure we can but need a little reassuring.

Just finished the boys magic bands. Need to sleep and tackle the rest tomorrow.
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Your Magic Bands are awesome !
How did you do them ?

 

[jacksmommy]

Can someone link the Blister Pack helpful hints post? Thanks!

 

[Disney Diva Mom]

Your Magic Bands are awesome !
How did you do them ?

Thanks! I cut the images out of black contact paper and transferred them to the bands. Lots of trial and error.

 

[pbb322]

If they close a thread, it means it's just closed to further replies. The information it contains is still available.

So my kids have been "studying" for SWW for the past few weeks...been watching the movies and reading some books. Please don't vote me off the island when I admit this...but we never had any exposure to the Clone Wars (except for one book for beginning readers) until this weekend when we watched the movie/pilot on Netflix. So while we've only seen the one thing, it gave a pretty good introduction to more of the characters.

Anyway, tonight, my 5 year old (who I was afraid was going to be a pill about SWW because of his age, but now is super excited!) asked me when Star Wars Rebels happens...is it before or after the Clone Wars? I was like a deer in headlights, since I now must also confess no knowledge of Rebels beyond this thread. **hangs head in shame** Is there any way to get a quick exposure to Rebels before Thursday (like maybe this recap you guys were talking about earlier)? We have DirecTV and Amazon.

If you have an iPad, the Disney XD app has all the shows, including the 1 hr premiere movie, plus short clips about the characters that can get them some quick exposure. You have to login with your cable provider info though, I haven't checked if Directv is a valid provider, we have uverse.
Edit - just looked, you can login with Directv!

 

[cinder-ellah]

Thanks! I cut the images out of black contact paper and transferred them to the bands. Lots of trial and error.

They look great !

 

[soniam]

@jtowntoflorida
Clone Wars occurs between Episodes II & III (new movies/prequels). Rebels occurs after Return of the Jedi, and I think before The Force Awakens.

And so it begins...
We just finished watching the Clone Wars movie (newest series) and will start the shows soon. We finished Rebels not too long ago. How did I live without these in my life

 

[mouseguy77]

@jtowntoflorida
Clone Wars occurs between Episodes II & III (new movies/prequels). Rebels occurs after Return of the Jedi, and I think before The Force Awakens.

And so it begins...
We just finished watching the Clone Wars movie (newest series) and will start the shows soon. We finished Rebels not too long ago. How did I live without these in my life

Rebels takes place between Episode III and IV

 

[loribird]

Has anyone had any issues traveling with a JTA lightsaber in their carry-on luggage? I am bringing my decorated one for my costume Friday and am going back and forth with putting it in my checked bag versus my carry-on. TIA!

ETA - fixed JTA acronym

 

[lovethattink]

Rebels takes place between Episode III and IV

Yep.

If they close a thread, it means it's just closed to further replies. The information it contains is still available.

So my kids have been "studying" for SWW for the past few weeks...been watching the movies and reading some books. Please don't vote me off the island when I admit this...but we never had any exposure to the Clone Wars (except for one book for beginning readers) until this weekend when we watched the movie/pilot on Netflix. So while we've only seen the one thing, it gave a pretty good introduction to more of the characters.

Anyway, tonight, my 5 year old (who I was afraid was going to be a pill about SWW because of his age, but now is super excited!) asked me when Star Wars Rebels happens...is it before or after the Clone Wars? I was like a deer in headlights, since I now must also confess no knowledge of Rebels beyond this thread. **hangs head in shame** Is there any way to get a quick exposure to Rebels before Thursday (like maybe this recap you guys were talking about earlier)? We have DirecTV and Amazon.

http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Star_Wars_Rebels