Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[HCinKC]

Here's my D-Tech X-wing pilot. I think it looks more like me in profile than straight on.
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I didn't meet you in person, but I think that looks like the pics you posted! I am super excited to get ours now!!!!!!

Where did you get this done? Sorry for my ignorance.

We had appointments. There were three of us, but they only have two stations so two people per appointment slot. We did go in early...maybe 15-20 minutes. I don't know if they take walk ups or if it is based on availability. It was in the X-Wing Collectibles shop past the main Darth's Mall area. The size Jenna posted came to about $150 once shipping was added in.

where can you meet Jawas?? Would our 7:45pm to about 8:15 RH ADR for Friday 6/12 be a good bet on seeing Jawas? Or who else may come that late anyone know, it seems like there is maybe a schedule , kinda,.... TY!!

Weekend 1 was a long time ago, but we traded with them in the line for Darth's Mall.

Shaak Ti and the droids are high priorities. Anyone have advice for meeting these?

Check out Shaak Ti's times in the first post (or ask a handler at the location) and arrive about 30 minutes before hand. That line moves pretty slowly.

Question for people who waited for Chewie M&G... if we can't make the Chewie run first thing in the morning, what does his line typically look like? Waiting to hear reports from weekend IV, but debating hitting VttM sign-ups (if they're not too long) followed by Chewie weekend V. Say we get in Chewie line around 8:15 (if that sounds reasonable)... what has the wait been? And does it stay consistent throughout the rest of the day or just keep getting longer?

We did it in the afternoon, and it was about an hour (on weekend 1).

If they had boba fett cakes my budget would of been blown. As is I gave up the ideal of ftf packages in exchange for a night Last weekend. After sleeping on the concrete Friday night I couldn't subject my very considerate traveling companion and designated driver to a night sleeping in the car.

ODS and I just shared a Boba Fett cookie I had bought as a surprise...and saved until he did something worth earning a surprise. It was beautiful to look at, but the Sarlac didn't miss out on anything...haha!

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

Going back to the posters in the GM cereals - we have bought many boxes (GM is no doubt happy with us) but still can't get the Attack of the Clones poster - I think we have every other poster! If anyone out there would like to trade for one of the other posters (GM cereal ones) we'd love to trade to get the elusive Attack of the Clones!

 

[momofallsons]

there was no one signing kids up for PMC and that one is publicly advertised. VttM should be the same, really fast sign up. I would still do Chewie after that even if the wait is an hour just because of weather

That's what I was thinking too... I have no problem waiting an hour for Chewie! The only catch is that we have FP+ for TSMM (8:15-9:15am), and am worried making it to that will be close even with the grace period of arriving a little late. I've been trying constantly to switch the time, but no other ones are available. We might be playing it by ear that morning on sticking with the Chewie line or making our FP.

 

[luvallprincesses]

Would anyone be willing to critique this plan for the first day of Weekend V?

 

[yulilin3]

they open the tapstiles at 7:30am, the stormtrooper show starts around 7:40am and ends around 7:50am
Vader should take you a total of 15 minutes (including walking over and meeting)
Amidala would be somewhere around 8:15am which is her first meet at 8:15am)
ST still a walk on at that time
You will still be able to get to Anakin's meet
Looks good!

 

[jennab113]

If you miss Rex or Cody, try to be back in line at 7:50. I was told last week that they meet together with whoever is left in line at that point.

 

[RapunzelsBFF]

Question for people who waited for Chewie M&G... if we can't make the Chewie run first thing in the morning, what does his line typically look like? Waiting to hear reports from weekend IV, but debating hitting VttM sign-ups (if they're not too long) followed by Chewie weekend V. Say we get in Chewie line around 8:15 (if that sounds reasonable)... what has the wait been? And does it stay consistent throughout the rest of the day or just keep getting longer?

If you're looking for exact times, weekend two I was the second group of the morning, my phone says I was in line at 7:57, and my photos with Chewie and Logray were taken at 8:04 and 8:05. Weekend three I was late due to issues activating my annual pass. I arrived in line at 8:12 and I met Chewie and Wicket at 8:48. I think literally every minute counts in this situation. If you get in line around 8:15 about an hour wait sounds accurate.... However throughout the day I did notice the line is longer and longer. It might be best just to get in line as soon as possible

I hope I helped!

 

[msmama]

Going back to the posters in the GM cereals - we have bought many boxes (GM is no doubt happy with us) but still can't get the Attack of the Clones poster - I think we have every other poster! If anyone out there would like to trade for one of the other posters (GM cereal ones) we'd love to trade to get the elusive Attack of the Clones!

I keep getting Empire Strikes Back!! Luckily my son has had several bday parties to go to lately, so we've stuck those in the card, lol.

Every time I go to the store he asks me if I bought more Cheerios!?!?! I'm off for more tomorrow and will happily part with attack of the clones if I get it.

 

[TwinPrincessMermaids]

that's where I've always done our meets but it was told to me by management that RH would not be available to use during regular lunch hours, so I thought it would be way more crowded than usual so we switched to Commissary. When you say GF is that gluten free? cause they have gluten free and dairy free items at Commissary as well

My experience all last saturday was that it was fairly quiet all evening and plenty of tables. I don't think most park goers know what RH is. We didn't the first day we went over Mem Weekend. And it doesn't impact the Backlot restaurant. There are still plenty of tables around that don't include the roped off section with the RH. But you definitely know more than I do.

 

[yulilin3]

My experience all last saturday was that it was fairly quiet all evening and plenty of tables. I don't think most park goers know what RH is. We didn't the first day we went over Mem Weekend. And it doesn't impact the Backlot restaurant. There are still plenty of tables around that don't include the roped off section with the RH. But you definitely know more than I do.

the thing is timing. The best time for people to meet is lunchtime, after the parade before the shows. All the QS restaurants are busy then. Last year we tried to do meets around 4pm and no one could show up because of shows or autograph sessions. So we decided to go with a better time, the meets have been going well it's just holding the tables that is the problem.
But we only have 2 weekends left so we'll stick with what was announced and try and improve next year

 

[DancinMama]

We're leaving in 6 days for our drive to Disney! It's our first time to SWW and we'll only be in DHS for one day so I know we have tons to do in such a small amount of time but we're still super excited! Can't wait for the Galactic Breakfast and the Jedi Mickey Dine at H&V, seeing the kids faces at all of the parks and just the general excitement that a Disney Vacation can bring!

The disboards just make me even more anxious to leave but are sure fun to read!

 

[Disaholic73]

Just arrived home from a business trip to New Orleans and I am beat. Practiced up for weekend V by getting up early, staying up late and walking around in the heat. The only thing I couldn't do was to do that while trying to corral and deal with my two children. The way back was three flight and I kept counting down to Orlando. Landed in Atlanta and said "three more flights until Disney. Landed in Detroit and said "two more flights until Disney". Landed in Lansing and said "next flight Disney".

By the way, I have a Jedi Mickey double book on June 12 and will be releasing one some time early next week. It will most likely be the one I have for 7:25pm. PM me if anyone is interested and if you wish to try to coordinate.

 

[TwinPrincessMermaids]

Would anyone be willing to critique this plan for the first day of Weekend V?View attachment 100679

Only that I find it funny that you have an FP for the Mall and not ST? But what do I know.

 

[sophy1996]

We're home. Had a great time. I had my Jawa bag by Gorgeous Girls (thanks to someone posting on this thread) and the Jawas at RH and Galactic Breakfast loved it. They wanted to trade for it, but they settled for the R2 statues and other stuff I brought. With our friends on Sunday, got just about everything done that we wanted to. The premium FtF package worked out well for us. Chatted with @yulilin3 and her daughter on Saturday night at the fireworks (actually saw them in X-Wing Collectibles earlier; DH (who doesn't even read this thread but has been forced to view some pictures) spotted them because of Stephanie's awesome Sabine outfit and said, "Isn't that who you are looking for?"). Loved, loved, loved the fireworks show. Was glad to have booked at YC because we walked back and forth Saturday, Sunday, and then Monday for breakfast. Sunday and Monday morning, getting to the park on time was precisely within our control, and going back Saturday and Sunday nights, the line was just too long for the boats. Also, the boats stopped running sometimes because of the weather (lightning).

I picked up a DV/BF signature card from the breakfast and would be happy to mail it if someone wants it. Also the Weekend III celebrity pictures from the FtF package, if anyone wants them.

 

[TwinPrincessMermaids]

@Disaholic73 You can add some running and weight training for stamina. and of course, get your roller derby elbows out in preparation to clear a path.

 

[yulilin3]

We're home. Had a great time. I had my Jawa bag by Gorgeous Girls (thanks to someone posting on this thread) and the Jawas at RH and Galactic Breakfast loved it. They wanted to trade for it, but they settled for the R2 statues and other stuff I brought. With our friends on Sunday, got just about everything done that we wanted to. The premium FtF package worked out well for us. Chatted with @yulilin3 and her daughter on Saturday night at the fireworks (actually saw them in X-Wing Collectibles earlier; DH (who doesn't even read this thread but has been forced to view some pictures) spotted them because of Stephanie's awesome Sabine outfit and said, "Isn't that who you are looking for?"). Loved, loved, loved the fireworks show. Was glad to have booked at YC because we walked back and forth Saturday, Sunday, and then Monday for breakfast. Sunday and Monday morning, getting to the park on time was precisely within our control, and going back Saturday and Sunday nights, the line was just too long for the boats. Also, the boats stopped running sometimes because of the weather (lightning).

I picked up a DV/BF signature card from the breakfast and would be happy to mail it if someone wants it. Also the Weekend III celebrity pictures from the FtF package, if anyone wants them.

It was great meeting you and chatting. Loved the bag!!

 

[yulilin3]

Only that I find it funny that you have an FP for the Mall and not ST? But what do I know.

it's not a fp for the Mall, it's for Visit to the Maul, a show at Theater of the Stars starring Ray Park. It's very popular

 

[sophy1996]

It was great meeting you and chatting. Loved the bag!!

I was so happy to get a chance to thank you for all the tips and hints. My DH and I had a fun time Saturday evening, and then Sunday worked out so well! And thanks to everyone else on here for all the assistance, real-time reporting, etc.!

 

[jtowntoflorida]

We leave tomorrow, too!! 1/2 day of work still to get through. You staying on site or off? We're in a pool home.

Sorry I didn't respond sooner...I've been running around like a crazy person at work all day and just did a final phone call from home. Hopefully my half day tomorrow won't be so bad, though someone scheduled a call with me for an hour after I'm set to leave. Grrrrr...

We're staying at BWI so we can walk to DHS. Disney transport is the bane of my existence when I want to be somewhere early.

 

[LoveMickeyMouse]

How early should I get to the theater for the Stars of the Saga show?