Celebration Anaheim: Beforehand, Afterhours & Afterwards

Mike_S · Apr 21, 2014

Great -- thanks guys!
I do plan on buying some stuff, but bringing it back with me, might be an issue due to the volume of things I buy.
Paying an excess fee, might take the sting out of having to ferry everything to the post office.

What about purchasing cartons and packing material?

ECHO_3 · Apr 22, 2014

At CVI , FedEx raped you on there fee's. just saying.

Mike_S · Apr 22, 2014

Sure it will be expensive, but it'll save the hassle of having to carry around a large amount of boxed items with me. I'll be sure to bring xtra cash for FedEx

HELMETHEAD833 · May 17, 2014

Hoping there will be some "room" sales going on. Need to fill in some holes in my Vintage collection!

Darth_Ludicrous · May 19, 2014

Does anybody know if there is going to be a 501st Bash like they had at Celebration 6? If they are when do you think the tickets would go on sale?

Thanks,

DL

deathstar1000 · May 19, 2014

That's the plan. Another banquet possibly too.

Check the 501st forums for info. It's not to be missed!

Darth_Ludicrous · May 20, 2014

deathstar1000 said:
That's the plan. Another banquet possibly too.

Check the 501st forums for info. It's not to be missed!

How? Don't you have to be a member of the 501st to check to forums?

deathstar1000 · May 20, 2014

Yup. That's how you can go to Banquet/Bash. You have to be a member. That or know someone in the Legion that can invite you. They are not publicly sold.

Darth_Ludicrous · May 21, 2014

deathstar1000 said:
Yup. That's how you can go to Banquet/Bash. You have to be a member. That or know someone in the Legion that can invite you. They are not publicly sold.

Then how could I buy tickets for the Imperial Bash at C6? Those were publicly sold. I know that the banquet was 501st only but not the party.

I'm talking about this. 501st Legion Imperial Bash

deathstar1000 · May 21, 2014

You are right!

Guess the banquet was only 501st.

If that is the case again, I'll keep an eye out on the 501st forums for any info I can post.

SoonerSean · May 21, 2014

If anyone is ever wanting to tour Rancho Obi-Wan I'd suggest doing it another time. The only reason is that when the wife and I went EVERYTHING was there, i.e. they hadn't packed stuff up to exhibit at C6 or to send to Germany, etc. And, perhaps more importantly, we got to take our time. Steve never made us feel rushed. I assume they'll have a busy schedule for CVII and while you might have plenty of time to see everything and still not feel rushed - there's potential that they could have multiple visits the same day and you only have a certain window of time.

I'd suggest doing what I did... schedule a long weekend and fly into San Fran... rent a car and tour the wine country... go over to the coast (love Bodega Bay and the beaches there)... then hit Rancho one afternoon. You'll never regret it.

Hail_Lord_Helmet · May 22, 2014

Darth_Ludicrous said:
Does anybody know if there is going to be a 501st Bash like they had at Celebration 6? If they are when do you think the tickets would go on sale?

Thanks,

DL

Here was the website.
501st Legion Imperial Bash

It'll get some pub and you'll have a good amount of time to buy tickets...

Navarr · Jun 17, 2014

How far is Hollywood from the Anaheim hotel area? Does anyone know about Hollywood movie studio tours? Are they worth it? Would anyone recommend doing it?

thanks
NICK

9ZharTahJot9 · Jun 17, 2014

deathstar1000 said:
FedEx was also there. Of course they love to increase their prices and tack on the "handling fee". I remember I still got charged that fee despite having everything already packed. Just needed a label.

At CV, I asked if I could package my stuff.I was told no problem.
No "handling fee". At the time, they were quite busy. True story.

9ZharTahJot9 · Jun 17, 2014

501st Legion is a member only organization. However, their
"sister" group, Rebel Legion, was given the opportunity to purchase tickets
also once 501st members had first choice.

DarthBeek · Jun 21, 2014

This is turning into quite a venture.

Arriving the Tuesday prior to Celebration and staying at the Hilton through Sunday....Mrs. Beek arrives that day (will she finally make a SW con appearance? ). My buds family is traveling with her. We're all doing a Disney week from Monday to Friday.

Definitely looking for fun places during Celebration - any good bars fellas?

CaptainAlex · Jun 22, 2014

Getting in early Tuesday and leaving early Sunday. Doing the con Frio and Sat. Most likely doing a day of Disney Parks and a day of fishing somewhere on the coast. Looking forward to evening festivities with many of you folks.

LordAXL · Jun 22, 2014

Arriving with my family April 11 (my birthday BTW) and going to Disney and seeing CA up until the con starts, then leaving after Celebration on Sunday the 19th. This will be our first chance of going to Disneyland after years of going to WDW. Can't wait.

9ZharTahJot9 · Jun 25, 2014

DISNEYLAND ANAHEIM
ticket information.

On some tickets, expiration dates
are from December
31, 2015 or
January 13, 2016. Disney tickets generally
increase in price
every year. Unlike Walt Disney World, there is not an
"no expiration option".
Possibly, but not guaranteed, purchasing tickets at this
year's rate is good
until the end of 2015!
Go to the site below, click
on "buy" in any ticket category and read the fine print.

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/tickets/

LordAXL · Jun 25, 2014

9ZharTahJot9 said:
DISNEYLAND ANAHEIM
ticket information.

On some tickets, expiration dates
are from December
31, 2015 or
January 13, 2016. Disney tickets generally
increase in price
every year. Unlike Walt Disney World, there is not an
"no expiration option".
Possibly, but not guaranteed, purchasing tickets at this
year's rate is good
until the end of 2015!
Go to the site below, click
on "buy" in any ticket category and read the fine print.

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/tickets/

I've been waiting for Disney to release their package pricing to see if that is better than getting tix and hotel separately. After being told by a travel agent that package prices won't be released until August or September, decided to grab a hotel just to have it locked in. Next will be tickets if the package doesn't work out. Thanks for the info.

9ZharTahJot9 · Jun 25, 2014

Any time my friend!
At CV there was an event ticket especially for SW
fans at Walt Disney World at $75.00 a pop. Disney Studios was shut down just for us.
Yes, pricey. I was there and it was worth every penny.
Hope they do the same thing at Disneyland.

Navarr · Jun 26, 2014

I was at the CV Disney event as well and had a GREAT time. I was very disappointed when they didn't do it for C6. I hope they do something like that for C:A. My wife and I still plan on going to Disney prior to the con anyway for a least a couple of days. I am looking at another day for a studio tour and the Battleship Iowa tour. Probably coming in Saturday prior to the con.

LordAXL · Jun 26, 2014

I was at Last Tour to Endor as well and was disappointed there was nothing at CVI. I'm hoping for the same at Disneyland (and think it would be a great way of testing for their own version of Star Wars Weekends). No matter what they do, my week in CA will be half Disney and half Celebration, so it will be fun.

JediEddy · Jun 27, 2014

Navarr said:
I was at the CV Disney event as well and had a GREAT time. I was very disappointed when they didn't do it for C6. I hope they do something like that for C:A. My wife and I still plan on going to Disney prior to the con anyway for a least a couple of days. I am looking at another day for a studio tour and the Battleship Iowa tour. Probably coming in Saturday prior to the con.

I also loved going to Disney at CV, but do you think the reason they didn't have it again at CVI was maybe they didn't get the turnout they hoped for.? Not sure what the turnout was, but the park looked pretty full to me. I really hope they offer that during C:A

Jedi_Rainman · Jun 27, 2014

If I would have known about the CV Disney tickets, I wouldn't have paid full price at the gate. Grrrrrr

9ZharTahJot9 · Jun 27, 2014

The way I looked at DISNEY in CV, Uncle George showed up.
Disney would have been a fool not having something special.
Let's hope something "special" happens in Anaheim.

deathstar1000 · Aug 2, 2014

No 501st Banquet for CVII. Only the Bash will happen. Info for tickets will be coming soon.

DarthBeek · Aug 2, 2014

deathstar1000 said:
No 501st Banquet for CVII. Only the Bash will happen. Info for tickets will be coming soon.

Last time, the bash was pretty cool. Didn't I get my pic with the lovely Clare Grant just prior?

9ZharTahJot9 · Aug 3, 2014

deathstar1000 said:
No 501st Banquet for CVII. Only the Bash will happen. Info for tickets will be coming soon.

Well that sucks!

Darth_Ludicrous · Aug 4, 2014

I believe next year is Disneylands 60th Anniversary. Maybe they will have something in conjunction with that? Hope we get information soon about the 501st Bash. It was great last time.

deathstar1000 · Aug 5, 2014

Looks like the Bash will be on Friday and they are looking at about $60 a person.

CaptainAlex · Aug 5, 2014

Where's the bash going to be at?

deathstar1000 · Aug 5, 2014

At the Marriot.

9ZharTahJot9 · Aug 5, 2014

The 501st Legion had some concerns about cost and went
with he BASH instead at the Marriott.
I guess the highest bidder gets the ballroom.

Darth_Ludicrous · Aug 7, 2014

I'm staying at the Marriott, so I don't have to go anywhere. YES! But $60 a person wow! If I remember correctly it was only $26.00 a person at C6. California is really expensive.

deathstar1000 · Aug 7, 2014

I think it was $60 at CVI too but WITH the banquet included. If they were going to have the banquet at CVII, it was going to be over $100 a person. o-o

9ZharTahJot9 · Aug 7, 2014

deathstar1000 said:
I think it was $60 at CVI too but WITH the banquet included. If they were going to have the banquet at CVII, it was going to be over $100 a person. o-o

OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DarkArtist · Aug 12, 2014

Definately interested in this bash. would love to know more about it. what happens there. I see it costs $60 per person...is it first come first served, pay at door. is there a website for the event. I'd love to attend

9ZharTahJot9 · Aug 12, 2014

I am a member of the 501st Legion.
Tix are sold to members first, Rebel Legion, Merc.'s etc.
if you know someone who belongs to 501st, they'll be
getting the tix.

9ZharTahJot9 · Aug 12, 2014

Been to the BASH at CV/CVI.
Awesome finger food, terrific drinks!
Special SW guest(s) make an appearance
and party with the fans.
Truly one of the highlights of Celebration.
Did I memtion the live band????