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Discussion in 'Archive: Daytona Beach, FL' started by Amiry, May 24, 2005.

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  1. Amiry

    Amiry Jedi Master star 2

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    SWW started this past weekend.
    Here are the dates and guests:

    May 20 - 22
    Daniel Logan (Young Boba Fett)
    John Goodson (Concept Model Maker)

    May 27 - 29
    Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca)
    Rob Coleman (Animation Supervisor)

    June 3 - 5
    Warwick Davis (Wicket the Ewok)
    Don Bies (R2-D2 Operator)

    June 10 - 12
    Jerome Blake (Rune Haako)
    Brian Gernand (Model Supervisor)

    I'm going to be going to the last one unfortunately. I was going to go to the one before it, but then we found out that that one is the last weekend of Gay Days and therefore will probably be übercrowded (as if Disney isn't crowded enough on a regular basis). I'm somewhat disappointed, cause I really don't care for the Nemoidian guy, but whatever, my best friend absolutely refuses to go when it's Gay Days because he will get depressed. I wish we'd known earlier or I'd have opted to see Daniel Logan, as we've already met Peter Mayhew (last year). Also, might I note that they are being cheap this year with the guests. I don't really have any interest in meeting a model supervisor. . . *sigh*

    Anywho, who's planning on going and when?
     
  2. AgentDeadpool

    AgentDeadpool Jedi Youngling

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    I am going on the 28th. I have gone every year that they started doing this and it is awesome.Lucky for me half my family works at Disney so i dont have to pay to get in.Last year had my pic taken with DV nad my gf accidentally(so she says) felt Luke on his ass.
     
  3. darthdemios

    darthdemios Jedi Youngling star 1

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    i'm going sometime soon thats all i know
     
  4. Q99213

    Q99213 Jedi Padawan star 4

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    The last weekend is the best to do. It's denoted as "Fan Weekend" and the 501st/Rebel Legion will have roughly 100+ members marching in the celeb. parade.
     
  5. Amiry

    Amiry Jedi Master star 2

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    Ooer... :B That makes me feel somewhat better about the lame guest, but now I'm wondering why they didn't save a good one for the last weekend? So cheap this year compared to previous years. :( And the price went up on our rooms from last year's excursion (used to be $80, now it's $120). Will you be there that weekend, Q?
     
  6. Q99213

    Q99213 Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Yes, I will be one of two ARC marching that Sat and Sun.
     
  7. Amiry

    Amiry Jedi Master star 2

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    Woo! I'm kinda wanting to do something, but I probably won't have time; I never have time, damn it. *huff* I've got some extra days off coming up, so maybe I will be able to whip something up. For some reason, Padmé's Tatooine disguise is calling me...
     
  8. darthdemios

    darthdemios Jedi Youngling star 1

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    i'm going sunday ,any suggestion on whether i should go in costume or not
     
  9. AgentDeadpool

    AgentDeadpool Jedi Youngling

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    isnt it gonna be kinda hot to dress up?
     
  10. darthdemios

    darthdemios Jedi Youngling star 1

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    yeah , probably
     
  11. AgentDeadpool

    AgentDeadpool Jedi Youngling

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    Well I didnt get a chance to go last weekend but I will def be there tomoroww. Anyone else going Saturday?
     
  12. darth_terak

    darth_terak Jedi Youngling star 1

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    i went last sunday with my bro darth demios
    didnt dress up but we did get peter mayhew's autograph pic
     
  13. ChissGoddess

    ChissGoddess Jedi Master star 3

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    I'll be there this Friday...before FL Wing Conference. I'm kinda pissed because I signed up for the banquet and its friday night...and I want to do the trivia contest friday night. damnit. And then I was gonna go sunday after the conference was over but my season pass isn't good then...because its the start of tourist season. blah.
     
  14. Amiry

    Amiry Jedi Master star 2

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    From YakFace:

    Star Wars Weekends At Disney Extended

    Disney World in Florida has announced that Star Wars Weekends will be extended for two additional weeks-- the last weekend is now June 26! No word yet on the promotions for those weekends, however we'll bring you the 411 as soon as we get it.

    Thought I would pass it on. . . o_O
     
  15. Q99213

    Q99213 Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Great find Amy!
     
  16. Amiry

    Amiry Jedi Master star 2

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    Thanks. :)
    As far as I know, I'm still going to be there this coming Saturday, although my best friend's grandmother just passed this morning, I don't think it's going to interfere with our SWW plans. If it does, we will go on one of the extended weekends.
     
  17. Q99213

    Q99213 Jedi Padawan star 4

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    This will probably be my only weekend since the 501st won't be out for the extended weekends. Karma and I will be in the parade both Sat and Sun mornings :)

    I'm crazy excited
     
  18. ChissGoddess

    ChissGoddess Jedi Master star 3

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    not on Friday? alas, I found out that I can compete in the trivia contest though...which I was thrilled about although i'm quite sure no one else really cares. hehe. :D
     
  19. Q99213

    Q99213 Jedi Padawan star 4

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    The 501st will be there Friday, but alas, I have class :(
     
  20. ChissGoddess

    ChissGoddess Jedi Master star 3

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    Yeah, but I haven't joined the 501st yet...I need a good sith costume or something. Hell, maybe I'll join the Rebels. ^_^
     
  21. Q99213

    Q99213 Jedi Padawan star 4

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    You could probably join the Rebel Legion (www.rebellegion.com).

    As for the 501st, just having a Sith costume won't cut it. It needs to be a canon (seen on screen or somewhere in the EU) costume. We are just now approving the Assaj Ventress' and pre-armor Vaders.
     
  22. ChissGoddess

    ChissGoddess Jedi Master star 3

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    Yeah I would probably do something like Mara Jade as the Emporer's Hand...I don't think they'd approve Shawnkyr (or more properly 'Kyrn') Nuruodo do you?
     
  23. ChissGoddess

    ChissGoddess Jedi Master star 3

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    Okay so the lame thing is that I'm not 18 yet...so i can't join. *swears vehemantly*
     
  24. Amiry

    Amiry Jedi Master star 2

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    An update on the extended weekends. Guests have been announced. From StarWars.com:


    June 17-19
    Amy Allen (Aayla Secura)
    Matthew Wood (voice of General Grievous)

    June 24-26
    Jake Lloyd (young Anakin Skywalker)
    Warren Fu (concept artist, designed General Grievous)

    I'm thinking my best friend might want to do the first one. He loves Aayla and Grievous. I haven't spoken to him yet though. We're heading out this afternoon to Orlando as we have a room to check into. :)
     
  25. Q99213

    Q99213 Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Amy Allen *drooooool*
     
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