New SWGE Superthread! Now Open to All! (6/24/2019)

[Skyegirl1999]

Semi off topic - I'm not a huge Star Wars fan, but want to fully enjoy the land. Which movies should I make sure I watch before we go? I've only seen the original 3.

I’d watch The Force Awakens so you’re up to date on Rey and Kylo Ren and all that jazz.

 

[Chronic Daydreamer]

I'm not a star wars fan but I still did a walk through at sunset and it was cool to look around

 

[mouschievous]

I’d watch The Force Awakens so you’re up to date on Rey and Kylo Ren and all that jazz.

Thanks! We just started rewatching the originals because it's been years since we've seen them. I tried to watch Phantom Menace when it came out (what was that, 20 years ago now?!) but found it to be so bad that I couldn't finish it. I've heard the newer ones are better, so I'll give The Force Awakens a try.

 

[Skyegirl1999]

Thanks! We just started rewatching the originals because it's been years since we've seen them. I tried to watch Phantom Menace when it came out (what was that, 20 years ago now?!) but found it to be so bad that I couldn't finish it. I've heard the newer ones are better, so I'll give The Force Awakens a try.

We recently watched The Phantom Menace with my daughter, and it is SO. BAD.

I saw that movie seven times in theaters. Seven! What on earth was wrong with me?!? This is what happens when you’re a huge fan but you’re also in high school and you have no discernment yet...

 

[DharmaLou]

Absolutely! The atmosphere is what makes it for me. Granted I'm a HUGE fan, but the total immersion and the CM participation totally make it for me. I am not a Harry Potter fan, but I can only assume that HP fans feel the same way at Universal

 

[ZCarroll]

We just got the one... it seems very stable when my son is operating it but whenever I try I just make it go crazy all over the place often knocking into things and causing it's head to fall off. I can't work a 360 et al type controller to play games either though, so.... when it pauses after rolling around it does wobble like a weeble but it's still very stable all things considered, my son is able to navigate it very smoothly with sudden stops and going around moving obstacles, it really seems neat.

Oh, I wanted to add the wobbling when it stops is just on hard floors, it works great on carpet.... actually I wonder if the R units would not work as well on carpet?

 

[theluckyrabbit]

Semi off topic - I'm not a huge Star Wars fan, but want to fully enjoy the land. Which movies should I make sure I watch before we go? I've only seen the original 3.

If you are going to ride MFSR, I'd watch "Solo" -- it made the line and the ride make more sense for me.

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

Thanks! We just started rewatching the originals because it's been years since we've seen them. I tried to watch Phantom Menace when it came out (what was that, 20 years ago now?!) but found it to be so bad that I couldn't finish it. I've heard the newer ones are better, so I'll give The Force Awakens a try.

I love the original trilogy, dislike the prequels and love the new movies. Force Awakens is fantastic!

 

[theluckyrabbit]

Speaking of Rey do u know if she will sign auto graphs?...

In SWGE, Rey is roaming, so she doesn't do M&Gs or sign autographs. She may stop to chat for a bit, but then she'll move on.

 

[BellaandMickey]

Oh, I wanted to add the wobbling when it stops is just on hard floors, it works great on carpet.... actually I wonder if the R units would not work as well on carpet?

That’s a good thought. We have mostly hardwood floors at home so I wonder then if the R2 would be better. Such a tough choice!

 

[ZCarroll]

That’s a good thought. We have mostly hardwood floors at home so I wonder then if the R2 would be better. Such a tough choice!

I was just wondering if the r unit would not work well on carpet, especially thick carpet.... we have almost all hard surface with just a rug in one room and the bb unit rolls around everywhere great (at leat when my son is controlling it, I'm terrible with controllers) ... I would not hesitate to get that one if it's your preferred choice, I just wasn't sure if carpet would actually be an issue for the r units?

 

[Gaugersaurus]

I was just wondering if the r unit would not work well on carpet, especially thick carpet.... we have almost all hard surface with just a rug in one room and the bb unit rolls around everywhere great (at leat when my son is controlling it, I'm terrible with controllers) ... I would not hesitate to get that one if it's your preferred choice, I just wasn't sure if carpet would actually be an issue for the r units?

I have a R-unit and it works okay on carpet. It doesn't work that well on thick carpet or rugs as the small wheels can't get traction. It works great on tile/hard surfaces though. I think the general consensus is that BB-units are more difficult to control regardless of the surface.

 

[LizzyS]

Is it feasible to take a light saber built at Savi's on RoTR in the carrying case? I have 3 reservations on one of my Disneyland days and am worried about getting to the ride during my window if we get a BG.

 

[LizzyS]

I really can't get a good idea of the size or if the blade's attached to the hilt in that case just looking at photos.

 

[Poppins2010]

We are a group of 4 adults, (my DH, DS and his girlfriend) who are not big drinkers. I am wondering if we want to make reservations to Oga's to visit the inside of the place? The food menu seems extremely limited, and the super sugary sounding non-alcoholic drink options don't get me really excited either. Cotton candy flavor? Is it worth the reservation commitment to have look around? Is there anything not so sweet available... along the lines of iced tea or something?

 

[Iceman93]

If you're a Star Wars superfan then yes. Otherwise, given what you've said, no.

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

It’s really fun and neat inside... but the food is not really food. I think they serve coffee and tea in the morning? And actually a few breakfast snack items that sound halfway decent.

My little one loves the blue milk, mostly because it comes with a fun cookie on top when you order it in Oga’s. It’s not frozen like the blue milk stand, it’s chilled.

 

[julesann]

It is worth it for the experience if you are a Star Wars fan, but not for the food and the drinks which are sweet and expensive. So like the pp said, if you are a Star Wars fan, I'd say it is worth it if you have the money to spend on an over priced cocktail. If you're not, skip it.

 

[jcatron243]

Can I pay at Savi’s with gift cards?

 

[ironband74]

Yes. I paid for my saber with a $100 gift card I got from Christmas and the balance on my card.