Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[yulilin3]

Question about parking. I saw earlier that parking was always open. How does the paying for parking working at DHS @ 3AM?

Also going to be brining a backpack and someone said that there was room on rides. I am just curious is that true of all 4 parks? If not what rides do you think you would not be able to take a backpack on?

you don't have to pay at all
Backpacks are allowed on all rides, if the backpack is too big for the underseat compartment or mesh they hold it for you (like in Soarin)

 

[yulilin3]

Do they have the new pieces for build a saber and build a droid downtown at once upon a toy too? Or just at traders by star tours?

I only looked at the build a droid at DtD and saw the new pieces. I would think they have them all

 

[Cluelyss]

We stood in line the whole time, the droids were out 7:45-8:10. They extended them to 8:15, then they went in and Leia stayed to finish the line. The family in front of me was the last family that got the full crew. By the time we got there two lines had formed within Tantive line, 1 for Leia and the other to wait for Luke/droids, and by 6:35 no one wanted to meet to Leia so she stayed with one family from 6:35-6:45 until the others came out.

We were in line that night too, you must have been behind us. Another thing that hurt the line was that there were several groups with VIP lanyards that got let in when all 4 first came out. We were about 5 groups back from the front of the line and it was at least 10 minutes into their set before we got our meet. But here's the money shot.

Thanks again to everyone here for all the great tips and advice. I am currently back home going though my PDD (post-Disney-depression), made worse by the 50 degree temps in Ohio. Can't wait to keep reading about everyone's upcoming experiences!

 

[yulilin3]

@Cluelyss great picture!! Bummed that we didn't get to meet. But there's always next year

 

[jennab113]

I got notification that my D-Tech Me figure has shipped! It's supposed to be delivered Thursday.

 

[danny1649]

Hi fellow Disers after discussion with my fellow mods,I have learned that with our new software the 250 page limit may have changed.So I will speak with admin. and get their input,so the thread will not be closed until I get a reply from them.When I get that relpy I will let you know but for now the thread will not be closed.If I have would have to close I would leave a redirect. Thanks Danny

 

[yulilin3]

I got notification that my D-Tech Me figure has shipped! It's supposed to be delivered Thursday.

which one did you do?

 

[jennab113]

which one did you do?

I did the X-wing pilot.

 

[morrison2951]

Thank you Danny! MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!

 

[yulilin3]

Another reminder, and I've repeated this a couple of times on this thread:
Can we please be nice and polite to the CMs. This goes for all CM but especially the ones working the SWW event. I've been reading some posts on fb about a certain CM working the autograph lines. They have strict rules to follow to allow every guest with a fp to get in to meet the celeb of choice. The rule of one item per guest is so that the line keeps moving smoothly. Like I've said before, if you have an issue with a certain CM first thing you can do is call their coordinator and talk about it, if you cannot take time to do this right away then email Disney. No point shaming and cyber bullying anyone. This particular fb page is bashing this CM because she was doing her job, she might not be soft spoken and have a stricter tone but I've never seen her being mean or rude. Maybe if this person didn't want 3 things signed this wouldn't be a problem.
Just because you're a paying guest doesn't make you entitled to special treatment.
Rant over

 

[db99]

Good rant. My experience with the cast members during SWW was exceptional this year. Many of them seemed really into the spirit of the event, which was awesome to see.

 

[Arich01]

@yulilin3 ~ I just got around to watch your youtube videos... my 2 best friends (live in Orlando) happened to be at the very beginning of the X-wing collectibles shop!!!! Small world, right?!

Quick question: We want to get in line for Jeremy Bulloch on Saturday. Originally I planned on 5am, but after reading everything on the thread, should I go earlier? Thank you for all of your amazing help!!! (And Stephanie too!!)

 

[yulilin3]

@yulilin3 ~ I just got around to watch your youtube videos... my 2 best friends (live in Orlando) happened to be at the very beginning of the X-wing collectibles shop!!!! Small world, right?!

Quick question: We want to get in line for Jeremy Bulloch on Saturday. Originally I planned on 5am, but after reading everything on the thread, should I go earlier? Thank you for all of your amazing help!!! (And Stephanie too!!)

I think that 5am is fine. He signs super fast and sees a lot of people. If you want to be super sure go earlier.

 

[Arich01]

Thanks a bunch!!!

 

[pookadoo77]

what are the "new" light saber pieces? Just the double ended both sides lighting? Thanks!!

 

[yulilin3]

what are the "new" light saber pieces? Just the double ended both sides lighting? Thanks!!

sorry, don't know exactly which pieces are new.I think it's not just the double lightsaber

 

[pookadoo77]

sorry, don't know exactly which pieces are new.I think it's not just the double lightsaber

It's ok, any Jedi Masters out there know new pieces that are available this year?? TY!

 

[msmama]

WARNING!

I HIGHLY recommend you avoid purchase of "her universe" or "tee fury" if you are a plus size.

I bought one from Her Universe first and it should have been equivelent to a 3X according to their site, but it's more like a medium. I gave it to my daughter and it fits her. (She wears a medium, or size 12.)

I bought from tee fury a size 3x. It SAYS 3x on it, but looks like a medium, too.

These were not super cheap either.

I also bought one from Torrid (and VERY not cheap) and this one thankfully is sized correctly.

eta: if you are not plus size, they are probably just fine. Although I do wonder since her universe sized itself 4 sizes too small, does that mean if you buy a REAL medium it would fit a toddler?

I spoke to one of the women working Her Universe there. She said that they are now working with the same people who manufacture Torrid stuff so the shirts should (hopefully) now be more Uniform and more of a "true" (her words) plus size (which I assume means not just bigger, but actually shaped differently). I do have to say that I was surprised at how long my SW lightsaber shirt is!!

 

[MakiraMarlena]

Tee fury womens' cut runs excessively small.

 

[Candleshoe]

Ok, crisis averted... no change to our plans.
Sorry to vent, I was pretty bummed and can't vent to anyone else.
<dance>

I finished making our MB covers on Monday. Tonight I need to decorate the Yoda bags and start packing.
And Thursday we FLYYYYYYYY.


eta - um... Jawa bags, not Yoda bags. I'm sleep deprived!