Two Birthdays, a new job, and two steps forward at long last! Pt 3

[Mickey'sGirl]

DH (Brian, aka CanadianWDWFan) – Celebrating his new job
Me (Jennifer, aka Mickey’sGIrl) – Celebrating my 41st birthday
DS12 (Harry) – Celebrating his 12th birthday
DS6 (Euan) – Celebrating life, cuz it’s pretty good when you’re 6 and at Disneyworld!

Day 3 – Sunday May 23

We are very big Star Wars fans in our house. My children have their names because of Star Wars; DS12 is Harrison for Harrison Ford aka Han Solo, whom I fell in love with when I was just 6, and Euan is for Ewan McGregor aka young Obi Wan, whom I fell in love with as a young adult. Our plans for Star Wars weekend were very simple. Get there early, and don’t worry about what we do... we are there to see what we can see. My only hope was to see Greedo, my favourite Bounty Hunter and LEGO Star Wars guy, Darth Vader, a family favourite, and to see the parade.

We got to the Gates by 8am, a full hour before the park opened, but it wasn’t long before Storm Troopers and Boba Fett arrived to entertain us from atop the turnstiles. Very fun .... then at about half past, they started letting us into the park, and escorted us over to a new rope to wait until 9 o’clock. When the ropes dropped, people rushed off towards the Jedi Academy to sign up. We took our time and headed over to Star Tours to see what we could see ... Turned out it was an Ewok by the speeder, the Princess Leia with R2D2, and we saw Chewbaaca where the Ewok was, and over around down near Al’s Toy Barn Mace Windu and Chaak Ti were waiting without ANY one and the guys had a great visit (Chaak Ti Rocks!) and then they saw Commander Rex (from the Clone Wars) and we headed up towards where we knew Darth Vader would be waiting for us. Turn out we were waiting for him ... for over an hour, but it was sooooooooo worth it! He was fabulous, and took a shine to me (he must have sensed my inner-Sithness) and gave my DH nasty looks, and we got tons of great photos. Then we went up to check out the line for Jengo Fett, but it was too long, so we snapped his photo in passing before literally running into a Gromorian Guard just wandering around with his axe. Very cool.

We watched the Star Wars parade over by Star Tours. It was extremely hot and crowded, so I had to hang back with Euan, and Brian and Harry got up close to see what they could ... all of the characters and Jedi Mickey and the 501st Legion of Storm Troopers. After the parade we rode Star Tours ... well, the guys did, I just passed through the ship to the other side. Can’t ride Star Tours anymore! When they were done, we left to go back to the pool for some swim time.

Later in the evening, after we had cooled off in the pool and cleaned up considerably, we met friends over at ‘Ohana for late dinner. We didn’t have to wait long, and the food was very tasty and very plentiful, and afterwards, we went down to the beach to watch Wishes. It was really beautiful, and a great way to end a terrific day!

[KylesMom]

From one Star Wars geek to another, Major Score! I am so happy that you guys were able to spend some time at DHS this morning. Aren't the photo ops, characters and parade the absolute best?! It sounds like the boys did great. Way to go!

before literally running into a Gromorian Guard just wandering around with his axe. Very cool.

I think DS was 3 when we did the same thing - running into him. You couldn't wipe the excited, silly grin off DS' face for the rest of the day after that. Great morning, Jenn!

It sounds like an early day in the pool is just what you needed after all of that galactic excitement. And what a fab way to end the evening - Ohana & Wishes. Does vacation really get much better than today???

[BrerGnat]

Wow...sounds like we have to get ourselves to WDW for SWW one of these years. DH is a HUGE fan. If we had the space, we'd have an entire room full of his collectibles and Lego Star Wars models. He bought the $400 Lego Death Star a year ago and it *only* took us 4 months to build it.

My younger son's name is Lucas. As in George.

Another great day. You guys sure know how to vacation!

[yjgirl32]

I would love to get my Dh down there for Star Wars Weekend- He would love it- my ds6 would too- we have a ton of the old toys in our family room. Glad to hear you had a very good day.

[gauvin4]

I'm not much of a Star Wars fan, but I can appreciate the thrill for you and your family. So glad you were able to enjoy the day!!

[faline]

Great day! You enjoyed much of the Star Wars Festivities!

[Dsnygirl]

Jenn, you crack me up... your "inner Sithness"?? Glad you got to hook up with DV.... and how could he resist you and your wonderful guys?? Soooo glad you had such fun.... it sounds like it was an incredible day.

[DizNee143]

of course another great day!
glad you were able to see/do alot of the star wars stuff they had!

[Joannelet]

Wow! I am not a Star Wars fan ( I am actually terrified of Darth Vader-many nightmares as a child) but I was excited for your family for being there for something that you love so dearly
Pretty cool with the names of your children by the way!!

[#1disneyfan]

Thanks for sharing. I too am not a fan of Star Wars. In fact, when I was a kid my dad took me to see one, the one were Darth cut off the arm of Hans???? And I thought I was gonna puke and I made my dad take me out. This was the only movie as a kid that my dad wanted to see and actually stayed awake for, he was not happy to leave! Anyway, think it scarred me for life!
Great report though!

[offwego]

Inner Sithness? Good plan not to have outer Sithness huh?

So cool for all of you that you saw the folks you wanted to see. The parade would have been something to see for sure.

Course a swim is never bad either is it?

[DisneyorBust]

Nice way to end the day, time in the pool and dinner at 'Ohanas!

[ibelieveindisneymagic]

Glad you had another good day!

[pdrlkr]

Thanks for the Report!

[Jennib]

I am dying to do the star wars weekend. maybe next year!!!

[BluewaterBrad]

I like the pace you guys are taking!