Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[Cluelyss]

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.

We booked at YC for that exact reason - to control our own travel time to HS. We probably passed on the path over the weekend

 

[Teamanderson]

Another question.. I'm full of them lol... I've always wondered but never asked, is a fast pass good just once or can you use it for that whole one hour window and just keep getting back on?

 

[yulilin3]

@yulilin3
Every time someone says they saw you in the park or you discuss waiting at ABC Commissary, I get this image in my head of a hooded figure, like Fulcrum but with a black cloak I think it's your avatar. I have seen pictures of you, and you were never in a cloak

Maybe it's time for me to buy a cloak

 

[yulilin3]

Another question.. I'm full of them lol... I've always wondered but never asked, is a fast pass good just once or can you use it for that whole one hour window and just keep getting back on?

Just once

 

[Teamanderson]

Made it to TN. 11 more hours to go til we get to Disney!

 

[RebelScumRunner]

This is pretty random, and I doubt that I'll shell out the $$$ for it, but just in case....

Is there any spot in HS that sells Stormtrooper helmets? Preferably 'cheaper' versions on one...meaning, not the real deal.

I plan on wearing a shirt that reads, "I had friends on that Death Star" depicting a trooper hiding his face as he looks on an exploding Death Star. I thought it would be funny to get photos of myself wearing it at various spots around the park. I'd even settle for a single photo in the store

 

[kpd6901]

This is pretty random, and I doubt that I'll shell out the $$$ for it, but just in case....

Is there any spot in HS that sells Stormtrooper helmets? Preferably 'cheaper' versions on one...meaning, not the real deal.

I plan on wearing a shirt that reads, "I had friends on that Death Star" depicting a trooper hiding his face as he looks on an exploding Death Star. I thought it would be funny to get photos of myself wearing it at various spots around the park. I'd even settle for a single photo in the store

I will be wearing that shirt on my SWW day ... and I am currently sitting here, wearing that shirt right now.

 

[drlaurafsu]

I just claimed my photopass photos for DS being in the parade Friday of Memorial Day weekend...I was surprised to see that they had tons of photos of the whole parade! Even the 501st...so I have a few pictures of Sunrise Student and Mr Sunrise as the flag bearers. Yulilin...can you let her know? I am working on downloading them tonight so I can email them over the weekend.

 

[Billabongi]

I will be wearing that shirt on my SWW day ... and I am currently sitting here, wearing that shirt right now.

I met Mark Hamill wearing that shirt. He saw it and replied something along the lines of "I did have something to do with that, I'm really sorry about that" that became my favorite shirt that day!

 

[mmafan]

http://www.starwarsunderworld.com/2015/06/report-photos-from-force-awakens.html?m=1

 

[jtowntoflorida]

Why can't people look at calendars? I mean what's the point of putting info in there if no one is going to bother looking. This happens to DH all the time. What's even worse is that it's with people in PST and we are in CST. So, no one blinks twice about scheduling a meeting during our dinner Have a great vacation.

My call tonight was with 5 people in California (I'm in Minneapolis) and they kept moving it back from a semi-reasonable time to an unreasonable time. It ended up being scheduled for 5:30 CT and I have to pick my son up from daycare at 6:00 at the latest. So instead I left work at 4:30, picked him up, and then we raced home so I could jump on the call. I work for a German multinational company, and the Germans are actually much more respectful and never expect early calls, though I do surprise them by being willing to do an occasional call before 6:30 in the morning. The Californians, though...they never respect the fact that we want to be home by dinner time. I finally started declining any meeting invites that start after 5:00, but I absolutely needed to touch base with them today, so I made do.

I do think karma is on our side, though...I just checked in for our flight, and my husband and kids all got PreCheck. I have Global Entry so I always get it and then get to take the kids through with me, but then we still end up waiting for my husband. Not tomorrow! We'll all be in the airport FP+ line together!

 

[pookadoo77]

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.

Hi, I would love the DV / BF cards and celebrity pictures if you would please mail them!! Thanks!!

 

[Delilah1310]

I apologize if I missed moving anyone's recap here into the Trip Report thread -
http://www.disboards.com/threads/official-star-wars-weekends-2015-trip-reports-and-recaps.3415848/

I did my best going back through page by page to find what appear to be trip report-type posts, but I'm sure I didn't catch them all.
I was going to add photos too, but have just run out of time. sorry about that.

I have a half day of work tomorrow, then last minute errands, and then we leave on FRIDAY!
DS7 is going to have so much fun and its all because of your great advice - so THANK YOU all in advance!!

Can't wait to report back next week!
Safe travels to all my fellow Weekend IV visitors - see you soon!

 

[xApril]

So what time are we thinking for the droids? I saw someone say 6:45 and then another with the 7:15.

 

[sophy1996]

@Cluelyss, quite likely!
@pookadoo77, sent you a message. Happy to mail.

 

[momofallsons]

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!

This is extremely helpful!!!! Thank you!!! (I can be flexible and go with the flow when things change, but I am still a planner & like to try to estimate everything out time-wise so I can be prepared. I may or may not have several spreadsheet layouts for different scenarios... )

 

[soniam]

@jtowntoflorida

The CA employees for DH's company are fairly inconsiderate. They won't schedule anything before noon PST, but they don't mind cutting into your personal time. I think the tide is turning your way though

 

[missthatgator]

Timing question for those who have done the Deluxe FTF package. Would it be possible to do a 9:45 galactic breakfast and still make the parade viewing?

As far as the Delux parade viewing goes, we were running really late last Sun and arrived to check in less than 10 min before the parade started (would have been 15min but first CM we talked to sent us to the end of the parade route and we had to sprint back lol), the area was not crowded at all and we still had a great view.

Galactic breakfast was also served very fast so you can probably do it, I would agree with Yulilin though and try to check in early for breakfast if you can. It's a lot of money to pay to rush through the meal.

 

[yulilin3]

This is pretty random, and I doubt that I'll shell out the $$$ for it, but just in case....

Is there any spot in HS that sells Stormtrooper helmets? Preferably 'cheaper' versions on one...meaning, not the real deal.

I plan on wearing a shirt that reads, "I had friends on that Death Star" depicting a trooper hiding his face as he looks on an exploding Death Star. I thought it would be funny to get photos of myself wearing it at various spots around the park. I'd even settle for a single photo in the store

They don't sell stormtrooper helmets. The only thing thru have is a stormtrooper piggy bank

 

[yulilin3]

I just claimed my photopass photos for DS being in the parade Friday of Memorial Day weekend...I was surprised to see that they had tons of photos of the whole parade! Even the 501st...so I have a few pictures of Sunrise Student and Mr Sunrise as the flag bearers. Yulilin...can you let her know? I am working on downloading them tonight so I can email them over the weekend.

Thanks, I'll let her know. She's been very busy since she got back work

So what time are we thinking for the droids? I saw someone say 6:45 and then another with the 7:15.

I think Sunday was an anomaly, being that mk closed early the park was extra crowded. The only thing I can say is not to get in line too early. CM have been ok with people letting families thru but that can change. I would say be in the area around 7pm and see how packed the line is. What day are you coming? If I'm there I can help you figure it out