Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[delmar411]

I hate to do this but I'm not going to be able to get to the lunch meet at Commissary on Saturday. They just sent me an email that we got into the DPB meetup to watch Inside Out on Saturday. So we will be there really early to get the fp for Taylor Gray, go to DTD to watch the movie and come back to DHS. We should be there around 12:30pm...the fireworks meet will go on as planned for that day

How did you enter for that? I normally get into the DVC preview but I havent heard a peep about one.

 

[HCinKC]

In a "giving them the benefit of the doubt" moment of weakness, I thought maybe the CM was worried about how the character felt if people didn't want to see him. That has to be a little disappointing when you are a character. However, I bet they are expecting it sometimes too, based upon the character.

Perhaps, but many people have already gotten some characters and wait for the ones they are missing. I think the characters and line CMs know this. Obviously more likely on days 2-3 v Friday. We had gotten everyone but Kit Fisto, finally caught him Sunday late afternoon. Anakin and Mace were also out and gave us a funny look when ODS only got Kit's sig. I said we already had their sigs, and they understood. They were all so great with the ODS. I absolutely loved watching him talk with everyone!

That has been the protocol at Jedi Council for a few years. I did send an email to guest relations to say how much I appreciate my favorite CM. The woman who called me back knew exactly who I was talking about and said she thought he was very good too. So nice to know that he will get a little recognition for all the great work he does.

It stinks that they can't all be more accommodating but one difference is that line has never doubled back. I wonder if that has something to do with it.

I think you are right about the way the line forms...and where it forms. The Jedi council is also out of the way of normal traffic. Pretty much all of the other lines do have the potential to block regular traffic if double lines or switchbacks formed. I don't see the big deal with letting people go in front of you though. As long as the line is moving, a character isn't waiting for the next person, then I don't see the big deal with whichever set up works for a given location.

Two of our D-Techs are "out for delivery" today! ODS's Jedi is the one we are still waiting on. Not even a shipping notification yet. Perhaps it is taking longer because it is new this year. I think someone else... @mmafan is also waiting on the Jedi. So maybe a heads up for anyone who got that one?

Also, SW related...I just got tickets to SW day at the Royals for DH's birthday. Going to have my parents get him a SW Royals shirt to go along. It also happens to be a Sunday which is Family Fun Day, so we will be having a crazy day...yay! And did I mention he is getting back from a week of work in Denmark the day before. He won't be too tired to hang at the baseball stadium all afternoon in August heat and humidity, right?

 

[yulilin3]

How did you enter for that? I normally get into the DVC preview but I havent heard a peep about one.

DPB story yesterday, anyone could enter

 

[yulilin3]

map confirmation of times so here's the schedule

Weekend V: June 12-14
James Arnold Taylor (not signing)

Frank Oz Voice of Yoda -Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace; Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones; Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith; Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back;andStar Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (not signing)
Ray Park Darth Maul –Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace Autograph Sessions ( 1pm)
Peter Mayhew Chewbacca –Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith; Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope; Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back;andStar Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi Autograph Sessions ( 1pm, 2:15pm and 4:30pm)
Taylor Gray (Voice of Ezra –Star Wars Rebels)Autograph Sessions ( 3pm and 5 pm)
Ashley Eckstein(Voice of Ahsoka Tano –Star Wars: The Clone Wars) Autograph session 12:45pm-2:15pm


Legends of the Force celebrity motorcade and welcome 11am

Behind the Force Rebels 1:45pm
Stormtrooper Pre Show SotS 3:15pm
Stars of the Saga 3:30pm

A Conversation with Frank Oz 5:15pm
Visit to the Maul 7pm (FRIDAY ONLY)
Obi Wan and Beyond 7pm (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ONLY)
PMC kids edition 12:15pm and 4:15pm sign ups at ABC Sound Studios (kids only PMC featuring Sabine and Ezra)
2:30pm and 6:00pm no sign up required (Family Edition, picked at random, hosted BY Ashley Eckstein)
JTA 8:45 AM 9:20 AM 10:05 AM 10:35 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 1:30 PM 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM
DJ Lobot Dance Party 7 pm

Summon the Force Pre Show and Symphony in the Stars 9:30pm

thanks to @pookadoo77 for the map pic

 

[Billabongi]

which show are you wanting? The most popular: Oz and SotS will be the first to fill up so if you are interested in one of those line up earlier

Oz is the priority, just trying to judge when to line up for the premium preferred seats. If nothing else I guess we can spot check the line.

 

[yulilin3]

Oz is the priority, just trying to judge when to line up for the premium preferred seats. If nothing else I guess we can spot check the line.

yeah. I would be there no later than 9:30am to check in. That's the one that will go first

 

[williamscm3]

I am seriously craving one of those Jabba cupcakes today...make sure you try one if your going down this upcoming weekend!

 

[cvjpirate]

I am seriously craving one of those Jabba cupcakes today...make sure you try one of your going down this upcoming weekend!

Will do three of each just to be sure.

 

[Billabongi]

I am seriously craving one of those Jabba cupcakes today...make sure you try one of your going down this upcoming weekend!

Those are fantastic!

 

[delmar411]

I am seriously craving one of those Jabba cupcakes today...make sure you try one of your going down this upcoming weekend!

I like the Jabba one the best. It is so yummy!

 

[Disney Diva Mom]

I remember reading somewhere that there was one place to get the Boba Fett steins cheapest (think it was frozen lemonade or something). Can someone remind me where that was??

Anymore rumors about Anthony Daniel?

 

[yulilin3]

I remember reading somewhere that there was one place to get the Boba Fett steins cheapest (think it was frozen lemonade or something). Can someone remind me where that was??

Anymore rumors about Anthony Daniel?

Peevey's it's a stand between Min and Bill's and H&V
No more rumors on Daniel

 

[sunnygal041]

I hate to do this but I'm not going to be able to get to the lunch meet at Commissary on Saturday. They just sent me an email that we got into the DPB meetup to watch Inside Out on Saturday. So we will be there really early to get the fp for Taylor Gray, go to DTD to watch the movie and come back to DHS. We should be there around 12:30pm...the fireworks meet will go on as planned for that day

Yay!! I got into the meet-up, too! Will see ya there!!

 

[yulilin3]

for anyone in Orlando now

 

[cvjpirate]

Rainy day in Disney is better than a Sunny Day at home, well for those that don't live in Orlando.

 

[peterb]

we are now back home in Canada after a 2.5 day drive. This was our first SWW and it was great. A big thanks to Yulilin for all the information and it was a pleasure talking with you and Stéphanie while watching the fireworks from Echo lake. Take care and enjoy weekend V. Peter, Jean-Sebatien and nicolas.

 

[yulilin3]

we are now back home in Canada after a 2.5 day drive. This was our first SWW and it was great. A big thanks to Yulilin for all the information and it was a pleasure talking with you and Stéphanie while watching the fireworks from Echo lake. Take care and enjoy weekend V. Peter, Jean-Sebatien and nicolas.

It was great meeting and talking to you as well.

 

[only hope]

For those needing a fastpass+ for the Frank Oz show, keep checking! I reserved one just now, after checking many times daily for the past few days.

 

[jomommy]

What's the Vader meet and greet situation like? He's DS6's favorite. We plan on doing the Chewie run Friday, but we have the whole rest of the day to meet him. Should we go straight there after Chewbacca?

 

[yulilin3]

What's the Vader meet and greet situation like? He's DS6's favorite. We plan on doing the Chewie run Friday, but we have the whole rest of the day to meet him. Should we go straight there after Chewbacca?

it would be best to go straight after Chewie. Walk down Streets of American and turn right toward Studio Catering Co. and he's right across the coke bottle