The one thing you learn when you are a local here is that you absolutely cannot run at a vacation pace all the time. I had planned to go to all 4 Star Wars Weekends and stand in line early in the morning to get autographs. But the reality is that work comes first and I have been putting in some hours on the weekends to keep up with everything. I was just too tired to put in a full day during Weekend 3.
Jason and I went to Stars of the Saga during Weekend 3 to see Jake Lloyd. I began filming the show but our seats were not good AND stupid me forgot to upload the videos from the previous weekend so I had NO SPACE left for any more videos or pictures :( What a bummer! It was a good show but nothing compared to seeing Anthony Daniels in Stars of the Saga in 2011.
I couldn't go to Star Wars Weekend #4 because I had a business trip and I was using the opportunity to spend the weekend with my parents in VA. I was super bummed because Jeremy Bulloch was there that weekend but thinking back on it I wonder how early I would have had to get there for his autograph? I'll bet I would have had to get there around 2 or 3 AM!
I also never saw Hyperspace Hooplah at all during Star Wars Weekends 2012. It was basically the same show as last year and the crowds were INSANE. I know people who lined up 2 hours before for a good spot. I guess I am spoiled because I am accustomed to visiting Walt Disney World during value season and so I am not accustomed to waiting very long for things. And, of course, people who wait for hours are always pushed out of the way by rude people who muscle their way into their spot 5 minutes before the show. Last year I found a great spot that Jason and I were pleased with. As the show started, a father right in front of us put his kid on his shoulders. Ugh, I couldn't hardly see anything. Not to mention the fact that the girl next to him had her iPhone up over her head taking pictures the whole time. Get the picture? We just weren't interested in going through all of that again, I can catch the show on YouTube.
Next year, I hope to have a press pass so I can get some better photos and videos. I may also plan some vacation time around Star Wars Weekends so I can go on Fridays when the crowds are lighter. I did have a great time even though I did not get any celebrity autographs. I met and shared experiences with new friends and that is more than enough for me :)
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