Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[Billabongi]

Headed over now, if you see a tall guy wearing a "I had friends on that Death Star " shirt and a Lightning hat that's me!

 

[pookadoo77]

I had a great time at Star Wars weekend yesterday. Got to Hollywood city is at 12:30 a.m. Thursday night. Got the 2:15 fast pass. he was sweet and kind of quiet. Just got enough food stated a dessert party for about 15 minutes. It was a little much for the kids quite loud and lots of people.was glad for sleep. Met @yulilin3 finally she was super sweet. make it back tonight. Feel like I am in a black hole at Art of Animation absolutely no signal circle with line through it.

 

[yulilin3]

Frank oz wristband line.

 

[SureAsLiz]

What time were you in line for the droids??

Yesterday I was in line 7:05ish and got the droids at 8. The line was tripled back.
Last weekend I got in line at 7 when it was just over doubled back and was the second person to get them at 7:42 after letting 3 or 4 families pass (though the line did seem to be moving a lot faster that day than normal)

 

[moobar25]

Thank you Yulilin3! It was nice to meet you even though briefly! Thanks for the Solo bucket and all the info you provide!

 

[ghornett]

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Hey I see us!

 

[delmar411]

If anyone recorded VttM yesterday (particularly the kids' portion) and posts it to YouTube, I'd appreciate it if you shared the link. I didn't have enough memory to record.

I didn't record in full but I will post what I did take. It will be like 4 or 5 short videos.
Plus I posted a few clips on instagram under twochickstwopumpkins

 

[delmar411]

I hope everyone has a fun day today! We came home right after VttM and after showering everyone fell asleep. Not a toss or turn all night! LOL Of course my boys were up at the crack of dawn.

Heading out in a minute to go pick up somethings that DTD and contemplating trying for the fireworks tonight. Haven't decided yet.

 

[Billabongi]

Releasing frank oz fast pass now, run!!!!!!!

 

[iluvwdw4ever]

Do you need a wristband if you have a fast pass??

 

[HCinKC]

Did anyone else get a SWW survey email? I did yesterday. I'm a bit disappointed there wasn't a "Is there anything else you'd like us to know?" spot at the end, and they didn't ask for any specific feedback on the meals, but I'm hoping that the appearance of this survey means that Disney is finally paying attention to its one piece of IP that may be able to compete with Harry Potter.

I didn't get it, but I was hoping I would. I did send an email to GR about RH. I told them how much our family enjoyed it, stressing that the price point was great, and that we enjoyed the surprise of who would be there. I got a call thanking me for my input. She said they had gotten a lot of positive feedback about it and hoped to keep it for future SWW. I hope they don't make any major changes, but it does sound like they will have it again.

This is probably a dumb question, but you're allowed to wear Star Wars costumes/masks into DHS or carry them in in your bag, right? Thanks!

We were there weekend 1 and saw lots of costumes, including my own 6yo. I did see kids with masks on. I also saw some with the masks pushed up on their heads more like hats.

Just a quick question before we head out to Ohana for dinner on our down day #1 - DS6 built a single and a double lightsaber at Tatooine Traders yesterday (and yes, he indeed got his JTA - the only one costumed in his group, too). But we had it delivered to the room and picked them up fine. found out that one of the lightsabers lights up fine, but no sound. We are really looking to avoid that in the park tomorrow, which is why we were so glad to have that step done with yesterday. Any thoughts on getting it fixed, when our resort couldn't help us on site...without wasting time with a packed FTF day tomorrow? Thx.

One of our lights stopped working. We were at HS almost everyday though, so we just had it fixed at TT. No questions asked. Otherwise, there is DTD. Perhaps just check the line as you pass by. There were definitely times when it was slower at TT. Or maybe a CM can just do it without you having to wait.

 

[Billabongi]

Do you need a wristband if you have a fast pass??

Not that I'm aware of, wristbands are for stand by. Fast passes are guaranteed spots unless Oz is different.

 

[MooksterL1]

If anyone is staying for the last Fantasmic show and need to catch the parking lot tram, speed walk! We were on the last tram last night and there were still a lot of people at the turnstiles. I felt really bad for them when our tram workers announced there would not be another one.

 

[d-r]

Do you need a wristband if you have a fast pass??

No. But they start the fast pass line much earlier than the stated 4:50 time, be at the fast pass entrance by 4:30

 

[mil2297]

Thanks. Everyone in line for autograph please report at what time you arrived and what session you got.

Happy to say we got there at 6am yesterday for Taylor the line was at bag check maybe two people pass that. We got the 5pm sign. He was great with my kids . My kids loved him. I hope it helps anyone for tomorrow. Ashley line seems to be shorter for some reason. We met her at the Darth mall last week. Ahsoka Tano is my girls favorite character of all the shows. This was our first time doing SWW and it was awesome I got to relive my childhood being a Star wars fan back in the day. I asked my kids out of all what was your favorite part. They met all the characters expo R2 (that's another sorry lol ). They said their favorite part was meeting Ashley in person. She is really sweet and loves her fans

 

[MissTiss]

In the area for the deluxe premium package. It is hot as he11! I could use a frozen towel. Did I imagine reading about those?

 

[mil2297]

I was there too. Missed them by maybe 5 groups. I Blame Luke. He is too chatty. Trying again today!

I was in line 40 min before for the 7:40 droids. Everyone seem to be waiting for the droids. We got to the front and only Lea was there. We took a picture with her and went in back of the line. The line moving along. The droids came out at 7:45 and the line just stopped. People kept taking millions of selfies. We were cut off like maybe one or two families fore me. I think the cm should let people know that since this is a special appearance to keep it short and move the line along. I mean the line literally stopped. people should be considerate as well. They were talking to to Luke and Lea like there were from the actually movie lol and taking selfies. They can meet Luke and Leah at another line. The droids are only there for a short time. That was a dissapointment

 

[DisHeels]

We had a great time at the Galactic breakfast. Greedo didn't like my millenium falcon shirt. Kept nudging me out of the picture with our daughter. Lots of Jawa trading.
It's really hot today. Keep hydrating. Our mister fans and cooling towels helped a bunch yesterday.

 

[mmafan]

In the area for the deluxe premium package. It is hot as he11! I could use a frozen towel. Did I imagine reading about those?

they give them out for the VIP package......

 

[Billabongi]

The things you hear... Had a couple pass me and the guy said, I think a movie come out this weekend, that must be why all the Star Wars fans are here.