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Star Wars Weekends

Post by missynole » May Thu 20, 2010 6:33 am

OK - I'm going to be at WDW for the last weekend of Star Wars weekends. I'm not into Star Wars like that but I wanted to go do the new TOT drop and see the new Toy Story Mania but I'm just not sure whether it's worth it to brave the crowds during Star Wars weekends. :ccat: :wave:

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Re: Star Wars Weekends

Post by MadEye » May Thu 20, 2010 8:23 am

Nothing really happens for SWW by ToT and Toy Story Mania always has long lines whether it is SWW or not (try and get a fastpass early if you can). As long as you don't show up to the park during the motorcade, you should be able to traverse the park without having to deal with any of the SWW events. Well, maybe you will encounter the Stormtroopers above the turnstiles, but that should be about it.
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Re: Star Wars Weekends

Post by Future Guy » May Fri 21, 2010 11:28 am

We're going to be there June 5. I'm excited, I've always wanted to do SWW. We're planning to get there early and stay late for Hyperspace Hoopla, but I'm concerned about the heat, and how the Studios don't really have a place where you can go sit for an extended period of time in the A/C. We're taking my brother-in-law; he's never been to the Studios before, so it'll be fun for him. And my wife will have someone to go with her on ToT and RRC.

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Re: Star Wars Weekends

Post by MmeLeota » Jun Sat 05, 2010 5:40 pm

Ooh FutureGuy...I know where you are today!!! Please let us know how SWW was. We're looking into trying for next year...if they are going to still do them next year. (unknown because of Star Tours)

Hubby is a huge SW fan...

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Re: Star Wars Weekends

Post by Jacca5660 » Jun Sat 05, 2010 6:08 pm

Does anybody know what the Star Wars plush is this year?
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Re: Star Wars Weekends

Post by Amy » Jun Sat 05, 2010 9:57 pm

MmeLeota wrote:Ooh FutureGuy...I know where you are today!!! Please let us know how SWW was. We're looking into trying for next year...if they are going to still do them next year. (unknown because of Star Tours)
Hubby is a huge SW fan...
Yes - do tell! :D How was the weather? And how were the crowds?

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Re: Star Wars Weekends

Post by Chernabog » Jun Mon 07, 2010 3:20 pm

Every year I say I'm going to go for SW Weekends, and alas, I'm not going again. I look forward to the report from this past weekend!!

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Re: Star Wars Weekends

Post by Jacca5660 » Jun Fri 11, 2010 6:59 am

"Our dreams can come true - if we have the courage to pursue them" WED

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Re: Star Wars Weekends

Post by NaCler » Jun Fri 11, 2010 7:23 am

Jacca5660 wrote:Here's a NEW Star Wars video!

http://starwars.jibjab.com/view/6sJCWPeFASagSe1ZfBTF
Nice job Jacca... love the cat...

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Re: Star Wars Weekends

Post by Amy » Jun Fri 11, 2010 7:29 am

Jacca5660 wrote:Here's a NEW Star Wars video!

http://starwars.jibjab.com/view/6sJCWPeFASagSe1ZfBTF
Not at all what I was expecting ~ too cute Jacca! I agree with NaCler, the kitty was awesome. What a talented family you have :D

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Re: Star Wars Weekends

Post by Mr.ToadWildRider » Jun Fri 11, 2010 9:10 am

I was there for SWW once and I honestly don't remember there being a whole lot going on. I remember storm troopers on the roofs above the entrance turnstyles right before opening and then right next to Star Tours there being like some sort of light saber training for kids every so often throughout the day. I think there was also a chance to get autographs from some relatively minor character actors from the series

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Re: Star Wars Weekends

Post by Jacca5660 » Jun Sat 12, 2010 3:51 am

Amy wrote:
Jacca5660 wrote:Here's a NEW Star Wars video!

http://starwars.jibjab.com/view/6sJCWPeFASagSe1ZfBTF
Not at all what I was expecting ~ too cute Jacca! I agree with NaCler, the kitty was awesome. What a talented family you have :D
It was ALL BALOO!! My only talent is marring (way over my head!) a very talented LADY!!
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Re: Star Wars Weekends

Post by elizabethswann » Jun Sat 12, 2010 4:19 am

I've seen the videos of the Dance Off for both 2008 and 2009 and I have to say that I loved 2008 the most.

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Re: Star Wars Weekends

Post by MmeLeota » Jun Sat 12, 2010 7:14 am

For some reason, I'm having trouble loading the video. :(

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Re: Star Wars Weekends

Post by Amy » Jun Sat 12, 2010 8:56 am

Jacca5660 wrote:
Amy wrote:
Jacca5660 wrote:Here's a NEW Star Wars video!

http://starwars.jibjab.com/view/6sJCWPeFASagSe1ZfBTF
Not at all what I was expecting ~ too cute Jacca! I agree with NaCler, the kitty was awesome. What a talented family you have :D
It was ALL BALOO!! My only talent is marring (way over my head!) a very talented LADY!!
That would explain why she had all the best parts ;) That was a cute video though :D

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