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SWC17 Orlando 2017!

Discussion in 'Star Wars Celebrations' started by michaelsft, May 4, 2016.

  1. Alison Organa

    Alison Organa Jedi Knight star 1

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    I agree. My main goal of SWCO was to have a pic with Carrie and Mark. Now I guess it's only going to be Mark, but just to meet him will be worth the entire cost of Celebration!
     
  2. star_wars_is_good

    star_wars_is_good Force Ghost star 5

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  3. Xinau

    Xinau Jedi Master star 4

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    I never really understood the appeal of the Funkos, but those are awesome.

    The Rey is entirely too cute and ,,,, holy crap, Garindan!!!!!
     
  4. Obi Anne

    Obi Anne Celebration Mistress of Ceremonies star 8 Staff Member Manager

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    I'm happy that I don't collect them, they do look awesome.

    I paid my hotel today, I didn't book through onpeak since they didn't have rooms at the Rosen when I wanted to stay there. Now I have paid the hotel, the flight and the tickets. I have my ESTA, so the only thing left to do is book my train tickets to get to and from the airport. (Seriously the worst part about long travel is that I also have a 3 hour train journey to the airport).
     
  5. LAJ_FETT

    LAJ_FETT Tech Admin (2007-2023) - She Held Us Together star 10 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    I'd get that Fett if I saw it at retail. I'd pass on the others though.
     
  6. Rox

    Rox Administrator Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    They will all turn up at GameStop or at other retailers. The only difference these will have some sort of sticker on them. Same thing happened last time.


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  7. star_wars_is_good

    star_wars_is_good Force Ghost star 5

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    It's possible not all will be shared. At SDCC and NYCC not all were shared.
     
  8. Padme501st

    Padme501st Jedi Grand Master star 4

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  9. star_wars_is_good

    star_wars_is_good Force Ghost star 5

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    Looks like they are using Chapin as the main stage which holds 2,643. After VIP'S and medical badges, that probably leaves a little over 2,000 seats for the main panels.
     
  10. Padme501st

    Padme501st Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    It's going to be a nightmare. I'm ready to sit in my foldable chair overnight, outside if I must, if that is what it takes. However I will not be happy if that still didn't guarantee a spot. I don't even care about the schedule anymore (though with the floor plan out, i'm expecting it any day), I just want queue rules!

    Come on Star Wars show, don't let me down!
     
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  11. TK--421

    TK--421 Jedi Grand Master star 2

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    Assuming they stick with Chapin for the main presentations. If you notice, they've expanded their use of the Valencia Theater from just Hall A in the past to Halls A+B+C (with D reserved for the queue), which would be a total capacity of 3789. Perhaps they'll use Valencia for the big ones this year?
     
  12. star_wars_is_good

    star_wars_is_good Force Ghost star 5

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    Yeah, I don't know. They've always referred to the main stage as the Celebration Stage. If Valencia is bigger and that's where the main panels are, I don't know why they didn't call that one the Celebration Stage. We will see.
     
  13. Padme501st

    Padme501st Jedi Grand Master star 4

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  14. TK--421

    TK--421 Jedi Grand Master star 2

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    Another thing of note is no mention of wristband queues, only "morning queue".
     
  15. star_wars_is_good

    star_wars_is_good Force Ghost star 5

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    Hopefully that means the big panels start the day.
     
  16. Rox

    Rox Administrator Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    We will just have to see. I'm ready to wait all night. I've been sitting in my camping chair all week to get used to it. Plus I wanted to make sure it held my big butt.
     
  17. star_wars_is_good

    star_wars_is_good Force Ghost star 5

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    Haha! I love that people are practicing waiting in line.
     
  18. Rox

    Rox Administrator Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Well not practicing but I set it up in the living room and have been watching TV in it from time to time. My son actually loves it. He said it's super comfy.
     
  19. LAJ_FETT

    LAJ_FETT Tech Admin (2007-2023) - She Held Us Together star 10 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    I had enough line practice last year at Celebration in London.
     
  20. star_wars_is_good

    star_wars_is_good Force Ghost star 5

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    They confirmed the live stream today for those who aren't going.
     
  21. Xinau

    Xinau Jedi Master star 4

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    Practicing waiting in line?

    Holy hell you guys are HARD CORE. :p
     
  22. Rox

    Rox Administrator Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    No real big news today which sucks.
     
  23. jphnc61

    jphnc61 Jedi Master

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  24. star_wars_is_good

    star_wars_is_good Force Ghost star 5

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  25. Padme501st

    Padme501st Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    I'm so excited about the overnight policy. Already discussed it with my friend who I'm meeting up with in Orlando, we will be there at 8 both nights. On Thursday we have orientation at 6:45pm for Rancho Obi-Wan volunteering so we plan on heading back to the hotel for a quick shower and changing out supplies in our backpacks before that so after our orientation we can either go eat nearby or loiter around till 8

    I have never waited in line more than 4 hours or so but I figured it would be a nice thing to check off my Star Wars list lol