The WoodChuck Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 WoodChuck here. The first SWW is now history. Disney knows how to thorw a party. Mr Lucas was there for the grand opening of the Star Tours ride. WOW! There are a lot of star wars fans !!!! The Florida heat was unforgiving, but they stood in line for up to two hours or longer to ride the Star tours ride. All fast passes were gone by 9 AM both Friday and Saturday, so you had better be there when the gates opened at 8 AM or be ready to just tuff it out in the long line. Jabba's Hut is where all of the SW merchandise was on display. Photo ops were great inside, and a lot of fans got signatures from some of the celebs that were on hand. Steve Sansweet was signing copies of his collectibles book. He also attended the 501st dinner at Hulihan's Saturday evening. I donated one of my Verpine sniper rifles for the raffle. The trooper who won it seemed very happy and plans to post a photo once he gets it painted, LOL. I tried to stop by every table and share my talent as a wizard with everyone there. My wife Pam, my son-in-law Richard, and I all had a wonderful time. Thanks, WoodChuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Tigui Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Great you had a blast Woodchuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jokerfish Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I trooped friday, I didnt know anyone there other than the guys from my garrison, maybe I should have chatted a few others up, would have been nice to meet some boardies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jokerfish Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 This is me on the far left with my clone buddy John Mangus behind me us rushing the line to hold the fans at bay (far right) Apparently it was decided for everyone to line up in costume while we were chit chatting, so we were one of a dozen or so people not grouped up. I did however fall back with the TD's when we lined up for Lucas to walk down the street to the ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Awesome!!! I had a friend that was fortunate enough to be there for this.....she always joked with me about my armor and dressing up in character....she never really understood how "big" the legion was until this event. She brought me back a keychain and tons of pics :)Shes even joking about doing a costume Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viktor Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Wish I could participate in one of your events in the states! But it is kinda cool that the legion is spread all over the world now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Tigui Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Hope that if the attraction hits Orlando next year, if so we could plan a nice gathering. In the mean time I agree, hurray for the Legion and the ones that one way or the other can represent us and amuse the crowd! That's what troopin is about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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