Two Weekends Down... Two to go!

David Prowse signing an autograph

With Star Wars Weekends 2009 in full swing, we have reached the mid way point of the event.  So far so good.  While the weather appears to have improved as of the 2nd weekend, weekend #1 still stands out as the early winner with Ray Park's Trip to the Maul being one of the best "extras".  Couple that with Studios Centrals 2nd Dinner Event, which included suprise guest Warwick Davis and even the Monsoon rains we experienced were no problem to deal with.  As a matter of fact, there was only one event that I missed due to the weather.  Due to my scheduling and the incredible rainfall (aliens were pairing off in twos and seeking out a space ship/ark for safety) I missed this years Hoopla.

Now I intend to correct this during Weekend #3 as well as track down David Prowse.  Of course it is now June and the MUSTAFAR HEAT is front and center in my mind.  The beauty is that it doesn't stop people from coming out in force, wearing costumes and enjoying everything Star Wars.  I'm hoping that there is still a suprise or two left in these final two weeks that will be worth mentioning. 

Now Glenn mentioned that StarWars.com has put up an information video to help guide you through weekends.  They have been GREAT this year with info.  Because of my schedule I failed to point out earlier that they also updated the weekend guide PDF that they gave us for weekend #1.  Weekend #2's could be found here: http://sww.studioscentral.com/main/files/StarWarsWeekends_May_29-30_LR.pdf

I suspect that they will get weekend #3's up by the end of this week as well.  Here's hoping it is up on by Thursday.  At any rate if you are curious, keep a look out for it.  Starwars.com has really covered this well and we appreciate the information.

As for me, it is time to pick out something for Mr. Prowse to autograph.

Comments

lightningtyme's picture

I'll be there for Friday

any suggestions what time I should get there friday morning? i got there at 6:20 for peter mayhew on sunday.....

The Dark Lord of the Sith's picture

Earlier

Based on everything I'm being told, you will have to be there even earlier for Prowse.  That said, how did you do for your Mayhew autograph?  The possibility for more wet weather and less "buzz" then last year may make things easier this year.  I was thinking 6, but again, everyone I talk with suggests you have to be there earlier.  I guess I'll find out the hard way.

lightningtyme's picture

Autographs

Did great for Mayhew, was about 20th in line.  SO I got the Fastpass for 9am. Got in line right after that for Matt Wood, got that for 4:15. They went fast!!! I will probably try and get there for 5-6 for Prowse and hope to get both him and Bullock for tyhe same day...

The Dark Lord of the Sith's picture

See you Friday....

I am considering a similar time frame although I still find it hard to believe I won't be just fine if I show up at 6:30 or so.  If I am wrong I guess I will be there earlier for Saturday.

han's picture

Merchandise

I was at the first weekend and did not see the packs of small collectables or the puzzles. When I asked


about the packs, they said later in June but no one even knew about the puzzles. Any word on those?

The Dark Lord of the Sith's picture

Posters, etc

According to the people I talked to, there were a number of items that did not come in and that they have no real timetable for their arrival.  They seemed quite confussed about when some of the other stuff might arrive.  The Yoda Potato heads were among the missing as well.  As soon as we hear something we will let you know, but where it isn't "Limited Edition" stuff, only the mouse knows for sure.

YAY so you're coming

That's Awesome, hope to see you this weekend then...as I said we'll be there early on Friday for Mr. Prowse and Mr. Bulloch if we can we'll stay until after the Hoopla. Then on Saturday will be there from 9am to celebrate Gustavo's birthday.

The Dark Lord of the Sith's picture

yes, we should try to get

yes, we should try to get together.  I will keep an eye out for you and the kids on Friday.  I'll be trying to get Prowse.