Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[itsthatdisneygirl]

Look at this cut little youngling

 

[jimim]

More info from yulilin!

@jtowntoflorida: he's not the Luke you are looking for. Will add a photo...
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Wait for chewy. The park opens at 8 right? How do u get in line for him by 730?

 

[MakiraMarlena]

vader mini me

 

[seigyoku]

well had a pretty good pre-SWW day at DHS, despite being five minutes late to our breakfast. Lighting really is AWFUL in there, but the characters were all great. My little Filbert (BABW turtle) was a hit in his Han Solo outfit. He shot Greedo FIRST! Got most of the non-SWW stuff we wanted to do, and our Jedi Mickey dinner was fun and tastier that I thought it would be. Unfortunately, work and computer stuff kept me up WAY late last night, and my attempts to get to DHS solo this morning failed. I woke up ok in the wee hours, but my legs said NO. (I've had RA since I was three years old. I think they just gave up this morning.)

So ended up sleeping in and only just NOW am ready to go anywhere. Seeing the wait times for Darth's Mall makes me sad. I know I was always told they were crazy on day 1, but I thought it got better in the afternoon. Boo. I really want that Donald Jedi MB - that's pretty much my only LE MUST have, and I was hoping to pick up a Her Universe dress to wear tomorrow, so I guess I better brave it anyway...

Tomorrow is a FtF Deluxe day, so I'll have a credential THEN. Pffffffft.

Also, lack of coffee maker in room at Values is driving my BF (who intends to go to Wal-mart today for arcane points reasons before our Jiko dinner tonight) INSANE.

 

[amityisland]

I'm flopping in the Art of Animation building after the parade to Cool off. I scored free cups of ice water at the Joffreys coffee booth opposite Toy story Mania. There is lots of Air Conditioning and acres of Carpet to collapse on and cool off. After I finish my drinks I'll probably go to Man's Dream and Collapse again...

Signed, Buzzy the Fly

I have a feeling thoses going to be my go-to places these weekends

My plan...such as it is..is to take it easy the first Saturday. Goal is to mainly see the talk show for Ian (which I got a FP+ for).

 

[JayLeeJay]

A few questions that I hope someone can help answer. I've only ever used the buses and driving myself so I'm clueless about cabs.

1. What should I expect for lines for the two star wars stores around 2-3pm tomorrow? Will they be as bad as today? I can't get there any earlier but could go later if that would be better? I also don't need any of the limited edition items. There are a few I would like but I won't be upset if they are already sold out.

2. Does anyone know what the taxi situation is like at Coronado? Will I be able to easily get one early in the morning on Saturday, May 23? How much time should I allow for the wait for a taxi? We have our Deluxe FtF package and don't want to have to worry about driving back after the dessert party (also willing to share a taxi if others are staying at Coronado)
(I have a similar question about the 24 hour event. Planning on taking the bus but can do a taxi to contemporary and the walk if people think that will be better)

 

[itsthatdisneygirl]

Just got confirmation that the line for the Fett's M&G is to the left as the smoking section is to the right

 

[amityisland]

That's my understanding...of course be prepared for it to be a $16 sampler of 3 bite sized cupcakes!

that's fine...I was going to maybe pay $16 for popcorn I didn't really want anyway...at least I know I'll eat the cupcakes lol

 

[MakiraMarlena]

Ask the bell desk to call a taxi for you.

If what you are trying to do is get a taxi back to Coronado from DHS, there are usually taxis waiting in the parking lot.

 

[BobaFettFan]

well had a pretty good pre-SWW day at DHS, despite being five minutes late to our breakfast. Lighting really is AWFUL in there, but the characters were all great. My little Filbert (BABW turtle) was a hit in his Han Solo outfit. He shot Greedo FIRST! Got most of the non-SWW stuff we wanted to do, and our Jedi Mickey dinner was fun and tastier that I thought it would be. Unfortunately, work and computer stuff kept me up WAY late last night, and my attempts to get to DHS solo this morning failed. I woke up ok in the wee hours, but my legs said NO. (I've had RA since I was three years old. I think they just gave up this morning.)

So ended up sleeping in and only just NOW am ready to go anywhere. Seeing the wait times for Darth's Mall makes me sad. I know I was always told they were crazy on day 1, but I thought it got better in the afternoon. Boo. I really want that Donald Jedi MB - that's pretty much my only LE MUST have, and I was hoping to pick up a Her Universe dress to wear tomorrow, so I guess I better brave it anyway...

Tomorrow is a FtF Deluxe day, so I'll have a credential THEN. Pffffffft.

Also, lack of coffee maker in room at Values is driving my BF (who intends to go to Wal-mart today for arcane points reasons before our Jiko dinner tonight) INSANE.

The line is moving super fast bro! Jump in!

 

[ArielRae]

Found these on YouTube. Here are what each of the magic bands do.

Donald Jedi

Red Light Saber

Mickey Jedi

Green Light Saber

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

We were told by a CM that Luke might be roaming before 4 pm.

Have left DHS will return this afternoon.

Before the parade we did

Chewie and Logray
Mickey and Minnie
Queen Amidala
Chipawoks
Got the AP posters
Shaak Ti ...DD had her picture taken by the Disney Blog folks and we signed paperwork!
Tuskin Raider (roaming)
Phineas and Ferb

Got an ok not great spot for the parade. Seems like they did not let anyone stand in the SIDS shaded area. We stood there last year and it was great.

Noted they are leaving the smoking area near the Fetts line and are running the line in the other direction

 

[JayLeeJay]

Found these on YouTube. Here are what each of the magic bands do.

Donald Jedi

Red Light Saber

Mickey Jedi

Green Light Saber

The videos are nice, and the magic band effects are great, but my favorite part of the videos is the conversation happening in the background. Seems like there were problems with scanning things at the time of the videos.

 

[Itinkso]

Real-Time Character Updates from Yulilin:

*Chewie with Ewoks from 8:00a - 10:00a
~ Chewie back at 12:00
~ Ewoks back at 1:00
~ both out until 9:00p
~ CM states to get in line by 7:30p to see them before their sets end for the day
~***at 8:30 this morning, the wait time in line is at 1.5 hours

*Jedi Mickey and Pals
~ character meet times are on MDE but not sure how accurate
~ Jedi Mickey and Leia Minnie rotate meet until 9:00a
~ Donald and Goofy come out for their first rotation at 9:00a

*Chipwoks
~ they leave set at 10:20 to prepare for the parade
~ they return after the parade at 11:45
~ last set is at 3:30 and Chipwoks complete their set by 4:00p

*Jedi Council
~ line moves at glacial pace - be prepared (40 minute line)
~ met Anakin
~ Fisto and Windu will meet after the parade

Luke and Leia: spotted roaming near Star Tours
~ spotted by Star Tours around 11:30a

C3PO may not come out at all today.
R2D2 will randomly appear - no set times.

Magic Shot next to smoking area by the Coke Bottle.

***Strollers are allowed in all character lines
***MDE character times appear to be accurate

Updated info^^
Magic Shot is next to the smoking area by the Coke Bottle.
*yulilin waited 70 minutes in line to meet Vader. Got in line before 12:00 noon.

 

[Felipe4]

Anyone know if the alcoholic drinks they serve in the dessert party have the glow cubes?

 

[seigyoku]

The line is moving super fast bro! Jump in!

DHS bus needs to get here. Seen all the other park busses!!!!

 

[BobaFettFan]

SOLD OUT!?

 

[BobaFettFan]

No mugs!!!????

 

[BobaFettFan]

FOR A WEEK???

 

[Itinkso]

Wait for chewy. The park opens at 8 right? How do u get in line for him by 730?

That is 7:30p. Please reread as it pertains to Chewie's last set of the day.