How to SURVIVE your first Star Wars CELEBRATION | Tips, Tricks, and More | London 2023
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- čas přidán 25. 01. 2023
- Today we will be discussing the best practices for Star Wars Celebration if you are going this year to London or if you are planning on going in 2024/2025.
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You can buy a poster tube to keep all the posters you get nice and fresh.
Also for the Excel, it has 3 tube stations so it is very easy to get to.
Really useful tips! Great video 👍😄
Thanks for the info! 1st time going and cannot wait!
No problem glad it helps!
Thanks for the video, was super helpful 😊
No problem! Hope it helps.
Wow this was amazingly helpful it's my first and I'm so hyped
Nice! Good to hear. Literally just dropped another one with todays news and updates for London!
See you there!
Thank you very much, it is very helpful. Hope to see you there!! It is our first celebration and we are looking forward it so much.
No problem! Hope it helps. Nice u will have a blast if you see me say Hello!
great tips, thanks for posting, really looking fwd to my first SWC
Thanks! Thanks for watching. You will have a blast at London Celebration for sure!
Loving the videos, very helpful. Will be attending my first celebration this year. Going alone and costuming so helps to know what to expect 😄
Oh your gonna have a blast. Even alone. Last year i went with a few friends to Anaheim but was alone wandering by myself lost from the group 75% of the time lol so being solo ur completely fine! Ill be dropping more videos with updates for London as they come and starting this Wed dropping so Anaheim celebration footage so u can see what to except! Thanks for watching.
@@starwarssith66 Will definitely check the rest out. Going as Mando Fri&Sat so if I happen to see you i'll say hi. Though with the amount of people there it's not very likely haha
Thank you for the info! This is my first celebration.
It's good to know that you only need to get there 2-3 hours before opening and that the large panels are through raffles. I've only been to NYCC and SDCC, and for those, you need to be in line at least around 4am or even 24 hours before if you want to get into Hall H.
Thanks for watching. Yeahhhhh its different than those for sure!
Sounds great, thanks mate. My brother and I will go to our first celebration this year in London and it’s nice to know some cool tips and info to be well prepared for it.
No problem! You guys will have a blast. Ill be dropping plenty more videos from now til the first day of London Celebration as news drops to keep everyone updated and prepared. There might be some news tomorrow so keep an eye out in case!
Excited for the videos and the celebration. Will you be there all four days?
Crazy that Hayden is coming..
@@timwinter1451 yes i will be there all 4 days so u prob will see me running around recording the entire time!
this is so helpful hopefully I can meet u at tokyo
Thanks! Glad it helps. Will def be dropping way more of these once Tokyo info drops. Yes hopefully!
Solid tip on the hotel arrangement! Save yourself a bunch money with this tip alone
Yessssss!
Hey man, great video, thank you! You touched on the tickets at the beginning but I was wanting to expand on the topic a little, when you first scrolled down to the single day tickets I saw others above them that had sold out, are there other types of tickets? If so, do you remember what they include? Maybe their rough price range compared to the single day tickets. Also do you know how long before the event they go on sale?
Thanks again.
So there is 4 Day Tickets, Single Day Tickets, and Jedi Vip Tickets. I think the 4 day was 190 and singles were like 60-70 each something like that. Jedi was like 800-900ish and come with a ton of perks early floor access early store access, seats at all panels etc etc
I would say around June 2024 is when tickets will go on sale is my guess. Orlando 2017 they announced Chicago 2019 and those tickets went on sale June 2018
Thank you for this really informative video! I completely forgot about SWC taking place near to my place (living in Germany btw) and bought tickets for Friday and Sunday just today; one f*in day after the shipping deadline. But well, it is what it is. Maybe I get to know someone nice when standing in the will call line. :) really looking forward to the event and hope to meet interesting people! :)
No prob! Oh ur gonna have a blast and meet tons of people! At least u got ur Saturday ticket it literally sold out today!
@@starwarssith66 no, only Friday and Sunday, but that gives me a break and I can enjoy the city ;)
@@Cybergerd nice! sounds like a blast for sure.
First of all, thanks for the video! It is great to know all of these. Second, if I have a Photo Op at 11:50, when do you recommend me to be at the main entrance, because I am afraid to be late for that?
So on the ticket it says you can line up 15 min before so they will start lining you up them at 11:35 so u can prob head there 11:30 to wait for a couple minutes til they call ur photo op and group!
@@starwarssith66 Thank you so much! It‘s going to be my First Star Wars Celebrationy I am really exited and I feel much more prepared because of your videos!
Thank you so much for putting this vid together, first time going to London 2023 so really appreciated.
My son and I have booked a table signing with Carl Withers - do you know if they stop you taking a selfie if it's not a photo op?
No problem glad it helps!!! So usually they wont let u take a selfie at the autograph. Sometimes at smaller cons they do but since Celebration is so big and tons of people will be waiting they want the line to move smooth.
But i mean ive seen it happen before u can always ask him and maybe ull get lucky. Worse he can say is no🤷🏻♂️
He talks about cash, but in London (UK) their currency is the pound, might be usefull to keep in mind. Aswell as the exchange rate.
HOw can we be alerted as to when the raffle will be? and what is involved in accessing the raffle, are we just inputing our ticket numbers in the spot on the website or something? thanks
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With the merchandise, depending on how much you buy and if you do not want to haul all that stuff home, consider using UPS/Fed-Ex/USPS which usually is located at the Convention Center, or at one of the main hotels close by...
Thats a great call out/idea!
For London im bringing an empty duffle bag with me and on the way home loading up my clothes in the duffle bag and checking it in on my flight and loading my hardcase suitcase with all the stuff i buy. Might be a little cheaper than shipping and quicker to get since itll be with me🤷🏻♂️
@@starwarssith66 Are you going to Japan in 2025?
@@davidlewis5189 yes sir!
@@starwarssith66 I didn't go to London.but I will try to do Japan in 2025
@@davidlewis5189 oh nice! Yeah man Japan should be a blast!
This is my first celebration. I’m going alone, I have booked a Ewan signature but that’s it due to prices and I’m only there Friday and Saturday.
Oh nice! His autographs r sold out too! Ur gonna have a blast even alone!
What is your experience on the waiting time for the will call line? I just purchased my tickets for Friday and Sunday today and am unsure when to be at the venue at those days.
Will call line on the day of celebration will be long but typically it opens early usually 7 or 8am and the show starts 10am. And usually will call is open 1-2 days before the first day of the show so since it starts Friday they should have hours on Thurs and Possibly Wednesday id def recommend going as early as u can.
We wont have those official dates and times until closer to the show.
Hi this is my first and I’m really wanting to see Hayden when u see the people are they at panels of what?
So the best way to guarantee seeing Hayden is buying a photo op or autograph. If not yeah you have maybe 2 or 3 chances outside of that to see him depending which panels he does and if he comes out on the live stage on the show floor. For the panels though he would be in the big main panels which you have to enter a lottery for a seat in there.
In Anaheim Celebration Hayden did not do photo ops or autos but I was able to see him 4 times over the 4 days I was there, at the Lucasfilm panel, kenobi premiere, attack of the clones panel and the live stage on the floor. Was super lucky.
@@starwarssith66 thanks man!
What about meeting the actors? When does that usually happen?
Those are on sale now for photos and autographs - store.epicphotoops.com/star-wars-celebration-europe/2023
Do you need to book for the photos on that website to have pictures with the actors? Or is it also possible to just go directly there without booking beforehand and take a picture ?
You have to have a ticket, you can buy a ticket there at the show but you will have to wait in line to make the purchase then come back when its ur time slot for the photo or auto and then wait in that line.
You also run the risk of the guest selling out if you dont book before. But u totally can still book there if u want to make a last minute decision.
Hope this helps.
hii ! im 13, im going with my dad on the sunday. do you think it would be hard for me ? i went to mcm comic con last year ( which was in eXcel so i know my way around ) , so i know how busy it can get. would star wars celeb be more busy than mcm do you think ? and thanks for all these tips, im hoping to make great memories 💗💗💗
So I have a feeling it will be very very busy, since Star Wars Celebration hasnt been in London since 2016. I'm sure it will be busy but it will still be a super fun time for you and your dad. Just enjoy the day and dont stress about not being able to do and see everything. Do what you can and enjoy the time there. There will be sooooo much to see and do!
WHEN Will it be in cali again i missed it
Maybe in 5-7 years.
Any tips for getting the jedi master vip tickets?
No lol luck. They sell out in seconds. Literally.
If you don’t get Jedi master then can you still walk up to like (for example) Haden Christianson or do you still need to have a jedi master ticket, just so I don’t over pack because it’s going to be a 10 hour flight😂
Jedi master is just a badge type that has some discounts and perks. Has nothing to do with the actors.
To see an actor you have to buy a photo op or autograph to be able to meet them. So anyone who has a ticket will get a time slot and then u wait in line and get ur photo or auto
Hey i have booked to go to the star wars event but abit unsure on how to retrieve my tickets or if they will send it to me. Do you know?
Great videos x
Depends when u ordered the tickets, did it charge u for shipping and ask for ur address to ship it? If not u pick up at will call at the show.
Show Hours | Will Call | Queuing Lining Up | LONDON | Europe Celebration 2023
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Hi. Just a couple of questions. How long should we queue before doors open and how quick does the line go down? Thanks in advance.
It really depends if u want to be the first in the convention to get exclusives or line up for the overflow line for the main panel.
If your not worried about either usually after they open at 10, like 1O15-1O3Oish u basically walk right in.
I talk about it more in depth here:
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So I’m only able to afford one day and I’m now a little shocked at the cost of autographs. However I am keen to get some from the OT cast members. Given the cost, will they sign multiple items (eg a photo and a figure) as I don’t think I could afford or justify paying twice for the same actor?
No its one autograph per ticket. So if you want to things signed you will have to pay twice and buy 2 tickets. This def can become costly.
I know for my first 2 celebrations i didnt do any photo ops or autographs and had a blast. I just started last celebration in 2022 doing the photo ops.
Just keep in mind since you have one day only you dont want to spend a majority of the day in autograph lines all day if you get several.
I def reccomend enjoying the con, taking it all in and seeing as much as possible!
Who’s autograph were you looking to grab?
@@starwarssith66 currently got wedge and threepio, but may swap them for Mark Hamill, if he goes. It’s a shame they charge per autograph, as I can’t afford multiple. ☹️
@@johnskywalker9070 oh those are 2 good ones for sure! Yeah today we may get more guest announcements around 12pm est. hopefully we get Mark!
Yeah it is a shame pricing for sure. Good then they will let u switch ur current ones to Mark if he is announced.
is it worth it to go alone for 3 days if youre not gonna get any photos/autographs? im scared that itll be boring or awkward for me if im alone...
Yes yes and yes! If u love star wars yes. There so much to do, so much to see. Panels all day from open to close. I usually go with 1 or 2 friends but i spend more than half the time walking around myself lost and having a blast. Its something u need to experience for sure! The energy there and how everyone is so nice and friendly its such a good time. My first 2 celebration i didnt do photo or auto i only did that last year so u dont have to do that to have a good time at all.
I heard the celebration store and the entrance have a massive line.
Does the store have one if you go in right on opening hour in order to get the exclusives?
Yeahhhhhh if there is a exclusive that is only in the celebration store thats limited exclusive there will be a long line for sure. Its kind of a pain to get into the celebration store. Always has a long line.
Usually the people who line up early before the show starts will go right to the celebration store when the show opens at 10 so it will always have a line at open. Usually towards the end of the day u can get in but the first day or 2 expect long lines all day
@@starwarssith66from your experience how long is the line and how hard is it to get the exclusives?
How early should i arrive if i want to get in with yhe least amount of wait time?
Thank you for all the help
@@Dasty67 lines r long lol theres line everywhere for everything. And as far as how hard it is to get exclusives it depends on if its lottery only for it, how limited it is if its like 500 pieces, 1000 pieces, 5000 pieces etc etc .
So it varies man hard to say now, once we get more details on who has what and how to get them ill be making a video to cover it.
I talk more about the line in this video here:
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On the website a few weeks before will it say on the website what big panel is for day? As well as the smaller panels?
Yup a few weeks before they will have everything listed on the website and the mobile app you can download on the phone. That way you can filter it by day if you are only going a certain day to see what panels they have and it will show the time of the panel, a description on it and where its located what Hall or Room its in.
@@starwarssith66 also, when entering the raffel for the big panel, does it cost money or is it free? Also im going with my friend so would we both have to enter or is there an option to get 2 enteries then its just your luck wether we both get picked?
@@finlay6015 it is free and yes when u enter theres a way to enter for both and link his badge to urs for the raffle so if u win u both win. More details on that will be released closer to the show. Ill be making a video covering that too for sure!
@@starwarssith66 great thank you so much!
How to enter those raffles for panels and exclusives items?
Once you have badges/tickets for the show about 2-3 weeks before the show starts online they will post info when the raffle begins and ends, then you just enter and once its complete if you won they will notify you. So this should be some time in March.
@@starwarssith66 by mail?
@@lars.4439 yeah once ur receive ur badges by mail or if ur picking up ur badges ull just use ur email u used to purchase them to enter the lotteries.
@@starwarssith66 thanks ❤
I remember on past celebrations I heard they showed new shows and premier episodes to attendees, how do I get to those panels or is it available to everyone attending? Like probably they might show first two episodes of Ashoka
So we def wont get the first 2 episodes of Ahsoka. That would be amazing but no way they would do that.
So in orlando and chicago i dont know if they showed full episodes of anything early.
At Anaheim i know the Tales of the Jedi panel showed the first episode of Tales which was only about 15 min. Also at Anaheim they did the World Premiere Red Carpet event of the Kenobi show showing 2 episodes but that was a special after hours event and they released the show the same time on disney plus.
So the big main panels the most we will get is the trailers first before everyone else. Which is still cool.
@@starwarssith66 thank you for fast and detailed answer :) I remember they showed some episodes of rebels or season 7 of the clone wars during one of the celebrations, was that the after show too or was that at the panels? Also if not attending panels but at the celebration how high are chances they will show trailers and panels to everyone attending?
And one another question related to star wars celebration 2023, but not related to my previous question. More like an advice I need. I am taking my dad to star wars celebration this year but he knows almost nothing about star wars. What are the best ways to enjoy star wars celebration if you are not really a star wars fan? Or are there attractions for everyone regardless they know star wars or not? Sorry if my question is stupid 😂 I am huge star wars fan but my dad is really difficult to introduce to star wars and relies on watching TikTok videos
@@mrspinner2588 hmm not sure about Rebels. And i was at Chicago i remeber they showed us the Season 7 clone wars trailer but we didnt see anything early. I know at Anaheim 2022 there was a panel Filoni hosted where they watched the last 4 episodes of season 7 clone wars together but that was way after its release.
So interesting question. Well even if he doesnt like start wars theres always a ton to do and see on the showroom floor/exhibit hall all the cool booths and vendors. Some have interactive stuff to do. Then theres an area with props usually so u might see some lifesized ships and other cool props and then all the cosplay u guys will see amazing cosplay everywhere some of which is move quality costumes its wild and fun.
Just make sure to wear comfy shoes and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated!
@@mrspinner2588 tomorrow im dropping a video showing my day 1 experience at Anaheim on the showroom floor so ull have an idea of the cool stuff ull see u could always show him videos like that to get him hyped up for what u guys will see too.
Every wednesday for the month of feb ill be dropping a different Anaheim video for day 1, 2, 3 and 4 so ull see what i saw every day at 2022 Celebration.
@@starwarssith66 thank you again so much for detailed answers :) i subbed, you deserve way more subs
So when i can't get into for example the ahsoka panel where they show a trailer. I have no chance to see it from the outside through a big screen?
Potentially, so for Orlando and Chicago celebration they showed the panels on the screens in the Exhibit Hall if u didnt get into the panel. In Anaheim though they didnt.
So hopefully London shows it, if not the Ahsoka trailer should release online after the panel finishes.
@@starwarssith66 thank you so much for the quick response! Very helpful video
@@leeg.4634 thanks! No problem. More to come as new info for London releases!
Hi brother just had another question if you don’t mind, I have photos with Hayden and Ian mcdermaid booked one on Friday one on Saturday, did you know if I booked Ewan there would be a chance of the times clashing and I may miss one or so they make sure to avoid that? Many thanks 🙏
Like if I booked two the same day
You should be ok if you book both in one day. They wont give time slot out until maybe a few days before the show starts. I think its safe that they wont do both at the same time knowing a lot of people will want both of them.
If by chance they r the same time u should be able to contact them to adjust one. Also keep in mind next week they will have dual photo op with Hayden and Ewan! Thats what im waiting for.
@@starwarssith66 did they give a day next week they are going to release that? ive just seen you can add your existing ticket and upgrade to one of a higher value so will try to upgrade it to that, i suppose it will just get announced on there instagram when they release that?
No i would imagine Monday at noon EST when the same typical time they do announcements it will prob go live them. I been checking now though to see if they randomly get added in and updated nothing yet.
@@starwarssith66 thank you will keep that in mind, i keep doing the same when i get a minute at work😂
If u get ur ticket in the mail is there a line before u go in ?
Depends what time u get to the show. Ur ticket is ur badge to get in u just wear it around ur neck. People start lining up anywhere from 5-6am to get in at 10 when it opens. But if you show up after 10 u walk right in. I talk more a out the line here this video -
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From your experience are there any panels or booths you need to pay extra in order to get in?
No everything is free, its usually either lottery, or waiting in a line, or just walking in or up too.
The only one that is a charge is sometimes they do breakfast with a star like in Anaheim is was like $200 i believe and it was a Meet and Greet Breakfast with Matt Lanter and Ashley Eckstein where u go to ask them questions and u got a t shirt, other goodies and a photo with them.
@@starwarssith66 thank you🙏
I have another question, do the exclusive collectibles on Funko especially cost more than they do usually?
How much will they cost
@@Dasty67 so the Funko celebration exclusives retail $15 USD at the past 3 celebrations i went to so im sure itll be around that this time as well.
@@starwarssith66 thank you for the help
I'm so sorry but I have one more question.
Do you know if kid passes have any limitations compared to the regular tickets?
Hi, i just got my ticket for 1 day on Saturday, i wanted to ask is there a place where you leave your storage since im bringing cosplay stuff as well as food and drinks, and is there a map or info of some kind to see what times thing happen, and can you see this info on the app (what name).
Cuz im not sure about booking a hotel since i live in london but where can you book it.
And where do i sign up for raffles?
Sorry for too many questions nervous on how to prepare
So I have never been to the Excel Centre in London before so I am not sure if they offer on site lockers for storage. I don't believe so but I could be wrong, maybe google search that about the Excel center to see.
Closer to the con they will have maps and break downs of each day what panels and activities are going on and it usually breakdowns the entire day from open to close. It will be on the site and the app which will be downloadable closer to the show so maybe the week before we will have that.
Raffles will be about 2-3 weeks before the show starts, and they will announce it everywhere and raffles typically stay open for a full week for the panels and exclusives.
no worries keep the questions coming! As news is released I will be dropping videos breaking it down to help out so dont stress just stay tuned for more videos!
Thank you so much for the response, huge help.
So i still have to wait for raffles and timetable.
One question, can you refund ticket to book another date?
Or straight away change the date of ur ticket?
@@daniel.mshr.6489 for the ticket do u mean the badge to get into celebration? Not sure about that i would email them and ask and it may be possible.
@@starwarssith66 dont they send the badge afte the order?
So i purchased the ticket online for Saturday but wanted to change it to Monday and wanted to ask if it can be refunded, i haven’t recited my badge yet though.
@@daniel.mshr.6489 yeah badges will ship out in March. Dont think they will refund unfortunately a buddy of mine asked that cant go and they said he will have to resell it
Hello there will be 3 of us that can't now go. How do I sell these tickets? Thanks
You can try emailing them and see if they can refund you. If not you have to either wait til you receice the badges and sell them on ebay or any other resale site OR they may possibly do an official resale site through Celebration where u can list and sell them but that hasnt been confirmed yet. Last year they used Lyte to resell tickets officially but confirmed no Lyte this year but its possible another service may pop up.
@Star Wars Sith Thanks for the advice. I emailed and the reply said there will be a resale site.
Hi do you think there will be anybody from the cast of Andor at Celebration, was hoping to get Diego Lunars autograph. I will be Attending on Monday.
Possibly. I mean it would make sense to have Andor actors there BUT at the same time I know they are filming Season 2 right now BUT i believe they are filming it in London, so it would be so simple and easy for them to head over for a day or two. Fingers crossed! We still have plenty more guest announcement's coming!
Thanks for the reply, hopping to get at least one Autograph don't want to stand in line all day what with only going for one day. Hope you have a great time.
@@jasonhoare4080 no for sure! thanks hope you have a great time too!
I’m doing my 1st and doing 1 day but sadly think I’m going to need more days by the sound of it from your videos so 2025 I do all but looking forward to it and trying to see everything I can. What is the droid area ? Can u do things or is it just watch and learn? And what’s with the swag i keep seeing about?
Yeah 1 day is better than 0 days ull have fun. I always recommend going as many days as u can if possible.
As for a droid area not sure could be a few things prob where the droid builders show off there droids im guessing.
And swag is something people just make to either give away for free or trade . They sometimes have a swag trading room where people go and swap stuff but on the floor u will see people doing it everywhere
Before buying my ticket I didn’t know we had to pay to see each actor and get their autographs and pictures 😅 I’m returning my ticket… As for my hotel, idk
For professional photo ops and auto graphs yeah you have to pay.
But you can see the actors for free all over at several panels and on the live stage. Search star wars celebration live stage on youtube and ull see tons of cool interviews done in the main hall surrounded by everyone thats free.
going with my girlfriend but will be in London for two days only currently have Saturday booked and a Hayden photo but don't know if doing the Friday would be worth it too sounds like i could miss a bit of it by not doing a couple of days
Well if ur only in London 2 days im guessing 1 day at Celebration and 1 day exploring London? If thats the case i understand that for sure. I mean ull still enjoy celebration for sure and u have prob the best photo op so ur winning regardless.
@@starwarssith66 I just booked the friday too i live in england so been to london many times, feel like i probably wont be able to go to another one outside of england so may as well do it properly!
@@jack214 ohhhhh yeah then i woulda def recommended booking a second day then! Awesome u did tho! so usually the first 2 days have the best stuff so u wont be missing much!
@@starwarssith66 yeah that was my thinking, think i will stop there though two days for two people plus the hayden photo op its getting expensive now even without hotels ect. 😅
@@jack214 no for sure. Be prepared tho they are nowhere near done announcing guests and they usually save the big big big names for last. Which im surprised they didnt save Hayden for last so that means we are in for more big surprises!
1:50 why did you not think that 2 days was enough?
For me it was just so much fun those 2 days that after on Sat and Sun we were wishing we were still there.
Going all 4 days just gives you more time to see and do more things, its impossible to set it all and do it all in one day thats for sure.
But the more days u can go the more things u can plan and spread out. For example in Chicago the line for the Celebration store was about 6-8 hour wait which is wild, imagine wasting a whole day in line but come later on by day 3 or 4 it was easier to get into.
@@starwarssith66 thanks! Love the video btw
@@forensiccandy thank you! More London update video will be coming as they release info so i just wanna keep everyone up to date and know what to expect!
How much it's for an autograph?
It can vary anywhere from $50 USD to $300 USD depending on the actor. Google search Star Wars Celebration Anaheim autograph pricing and you'll see a few articles showing those prices to give you an idea.
Another question: where do I book autographs?
@@Cybergerd store.epicphotoops.com/star-wars-celebration-europe/2023
@@starwarssith66 thanks! :)
why is Star Wars Celebration adding none Star Wars panel cuz they have a Indiana Jones panel it's like come on this is star wars keep non Star Wars stuff out of celebration I'm sure the first half an hour at celebration they are going to be talking some non star wars project like last celebration and every fan was pretty much like what is this crap came here for star wars not here about willow I'm starting worry this gonna be a trend and they will add more non star wars stuff at celebration which is stupid and should be star wars only