Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[Delilah1310]

Non-SWW question for the locals - when I see that there is a 60% chance of scattered thundershowers almost every day of my trip, are they talking about the kind of "pop-up" shower event that comes in quickly and leaves just as quickly?
Or is this the chance of sustained rain for hours?

Not that I can do anything about it, but just curious since I don't normally watch the local weather for Lake Buena Vista.
I'm wondering if this is the "normal" event or the hangover from the downpours we have had in Texas.

thanks!

 

[RapunzelsBFF]

Great! We won't be able to do the Chewie run because of our galactic at 8:05 and I was worried that was the only time Ewoks were with him. If I have to wait in line for over an hour in the afternoon that's ok, as long as I get an Ewok in the deal!

If you're really trying to see an Ewok here are some things I have noticed (no exaggeration I literally stalked the Chewie/Ewok meet for two days).

On two different occasions whichever Ewok was meeting with Chewie in the morning left to get ready for the parade between 9:45 and 9:50, and returned around 1 pm. Those same days the CM working the line let everyone know that Ewoks were done for the day at 6:30. Chewie still continued to meet without him for at least an hour.

 

[Teamanderson]

If you're really trying to see an Ewok here are some things I have noticed (no exaggeration I literally stalked the Chewie/Ewok meet for two days).

On two different occasions whichever Ewok was meeting with Chewie in the morning left to get ready for the parade between 9:45 and 9:50, and returned around 1 pm. Those same days the CM working the line let everyone know that Ewoks were done for the day at 6:30. Chewie still continued to meet without him for at least an hour.

Very helpful! Thanks!!

 

[Delphinus317]

Getting SUPER excited for Weekend V!!! 5 more days til we leave!!

 

[xApril]

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


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

I'm going to try and meet them this Friday.

 

[itsthatdisneygirl]

Aaaand I'm back. Sorry that I've been away but work is redonkulous lately. I'm super excited for weekends 4 & 5 but have to say I'm almost as excited for them to be over because then I can start my first ever trip report!!! Anyhoo I want to give a special shoutout and thank you to @JayLeeJay for the gift of the AMAZING week 5 FP's I was able to coordinate with her, @jtowntoflorida for the additional Oz FP coordination for my newb/first time friends, and especially to @yulilin3 for letting me help with her adventures and for this thread which made me come out of my shell and actually meet the people I talk to on here.

 

[yulilin3]

I'm going to try and meet them this Friday.

shoot I'm not there tomorrow

Aaaand I'm back. Sorry that I've been away but work is redonkulous lately. I'm super excited for weekends 4 & 5 but have to say I'm almost as excited for them to be over because then I can start my first ever trip report!!! Anyhoo I want to give a special shoutout and thank you to @JayLeeJay for the gift of the AMAZING week 5 FP's I was able to coordinate with her, @jtowntoflorida for the additional Oz FP coordination for my newb/first time friends, and especially to @yulilin3 for letting me help with her adventures and for this thread which made me come out of my shell and actually meet the people I talk to on here.

It's been fun talking with you, we're in the parks all the time, if you need someone to hang out with let us know

 

[bgg319]

Can someone help me out with a prepaid memorymaker purchase. I bought it 72 hours in advance, but now, I have no idea what to do. Is it automatically linked or is there something I need to do past the purchase? Thanks!

 

[xApril]

shoot I'm not there tomorrow


It's been fun talking with you, we're in the parks all the time, if you need someone to hang out with let us know

If it rains, we'll try again another day so I'll let you know. Thanks for your help!

 

[itsthatdisneygirl]

It's been fun talking with you, we're in the parks all the time, if you need someone to hang out with let us know

Awww shucks. We are in the parks ALL the time too and probably will be even more now that our friends have upgraded to full AP's. It's gotten to the point where my boss no longer asks me what I'm doing on the weekends because its always some version of Disney. I tell you if I could find work as a Disney tour-guide it would be like a dream come true.

 

[cinder-ellah]

Look at the new balloons being sold in Disneyland...can they be getting ready to announce ?

photo credit to @daps_magic

OMG ! Wonder if I can order a couple of them thru the DLR Merchandise Mail Order.......

 

[yulilin3]

Non-SWW question for the locals - when I see that there is a 60% chance of scattered thundershowers almost every day of my trip, are they talking about the kind of "pop-up" shower event that comes in quickly and leaves just as quickly?
Or is this the chance of sustained rain for hours?

Not that I can do anything about it, but just curious since I don't normally watch the local weather for Lake Buena Vista.
I'm wondering if this is the "normal" event or the hangover from the downpours we have had in Texas.

thanks!

First of all don't just look at whatever percent they are talking about.
I go to Accuweather and actually look at the hour by hour. Look at it only one day ahead, more than that and it's completely unpredictable.
When they say 60% it means that 60% of the area (central Florida) will se rain at one time or another during the day.

 

[delmar411]

which characters are priority?

Pretty much all with set locations and times, possibly excluding Vader as I will be back Sat AM and can dash there easily first thing. We can easily catch the floating ones here and there over this weekend and next.

Plus we have FPs to the ray park show, and will have bands for ray and jeremy, and I want to attempt to sign up DS9 for ray's show while DH is doing the chewie run with the other 2. I will catch up to them after signing up.

Plus I do need to go to the mall to get vinyls relatively first thing as well. My main stressor is I have to be in about 4 places at the exact same time. LOL

 

[basketrn]

Visit to the Maul: only happens when Ray Park is a celebrity guest. He shows his martial arts techniques and how he used them in the character of Darth Maul. You can sign your kids to go onstage with Ray Park at the ABC Sound Studio and he shows the kids a small sequence of moves on stage. SWW 5:15pm

I am finializing my plans for V... And just noticed this...how do you sign your kids up for the onstage with Ray Park?

Thanks!

 

[wdwalice]

If you're really trying to see an Ewok here are some things I have noticed (no exaggeration I literally stalked the Chewie/Ewok meet for two days).

On two different occasions whichever Ewok was meeting with Chewie in the morning left to get ready for the parade between 9:45 and 9:50, and returned around 1 pm. Those same days the CM working the line let everyone know that Ewoks were done for the day at 6:30. Chewie still continued to meet without him for at least an hour.

Great to know! I'll have to try next year. I LOVE Ewoks and really wanted a M&G picture but didn't want to stand in that long, long line and possibility only get Chewie.

 

[wdwalice]

Look at the new balloons being sold in Disneyland...can they be getting ready to announce ?

photo credit to @daps_magic

How crazy are those!?! My DH went nuts for it and wanted one shipped to us immediately! LOL!

 

[yulilin3]

Pretty much all with set locations and times, possibly excluding Vader as I will be back Sat AM and can dash there easily first thing. We can easily catch the floating ones here and there over this weekend and next.

Plus we have FPs to the ray park show, and will have bands for ray and jeremy, and I want to attempt to sign up DS9 for ray's show while DH is doing the chewie run with the other 2. I will catch up to them after signing up.

Plus I do need to go to the mall to get vinyls relatively first thing as well. My main stressor is I have to be in about 4 places at the exact same time. LOL

maybe you should head to Kamino first, I hear they are great with creating clones
That's a lot to do.

 

[HCinKC]

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!

LOL, all we keep getting is Phantom Menace and New Hope. It is nuts!

Don't know if this has been answered before. Are strollers allowed in Darth Mall? It will be easier to look at stuff if I'm not chasing my son the whole time.

I saw that you got your answer. Sometimes, non-stroller spots let you in with a sleeping baby, but DM does not. Luckily DH didn't care, so he waited outside with our sleeping baby. There was a wheelchair while we were in there, and they were having a difficult time maneuvering.

What if you let families in front of you and they cut off the line?

Be careful with this. We were about five back waiting for Kit Fisto. I let a family in front of us because the line seemed to have picked up a bit, and he wasn't out yet. Then for about 5 minutes, all four council members were out together. The family I had let in front of us was the last one to get a picture with all four...so it would have been us. We only "needed" Fisto and got him (plus two)...but all four would have been a fun picture for ODS. I think you were asking about the droids, but I would get within two and then let a family go one at a time until whoever you want comes out.

 

[wdwalice]

Can someone help me out with a prepaid memorymaker purchase. I bought it 72 hours in advance, but now, I have no idea what to do. Is it automatically linked or is there something I need to do past the purchase? Thanks!

Hi! When it was purchased, it should show up in your MDE account. If not, there is a spot at the bottom of your MDE to link it. Once you see it there, any magic bands attached to your MDE account (located in the Family & Friends section) can have their bands scanned when pictures are taken by a Disney PhotoPass Photographer. You will also receive a card in the mail (depending on when your vacation starts) that you can take with you to be scanned as well.

Just to be sure all is working correctly (especially if you have multiple family members using MM), once you take pictures, I would recommended checking that your pictures are loading correctly by visiting the site mydisneyphotopass.com. If you don't see them within the same day, you can call Disney PP Tech at 407-560-4300.

Hope this helps! Enjoy your vacation!!

 

[cnunley424]

Is there anywhere to buy the Vader popcorn buckets instead of Han Solo?

Also, dh has decided he wants to do the Chewie run first thing Sunday while I take dd to Tsmm. What's a good strategy for getting to Chewie?