There are a lot of people who will drive/fly down just for the weekend. That, and I'm expecting a great number of Cast Members to be there for the opening. Remember, it's not exactly families that come down for these weekends.
And then add the fact that it's the re-opening of a ride that...
worst coffee.
To avoid the Nescafe Coffee: go to the places that read "Coffee Espresso Pastries", the Kona Cafe at the Polynesian, or the Swan and Dolphin.
Just a heads up, if you plan on going on opening day.....there will be a pretty big line already formed well before park open.
During a normal Star Wars Weekend, Guests line up at Studios the night prior, usually starting around park close. It will be much, much worse for the opening of STII.
For example: the Parade Audience Control costumes for MK feature the original Walt Disney World logo, the Magic Kingdom logo, and Cinderella Castle all on each button.
In addition to going to Guest Relations to report an excellent Cast Member, feel free to also ask to speak to a manager.
Having a Guest praise a Cast Member to a manager allows an area's manager to directly see and realize some of the great Guest service that is occurring in their area, which...
Don't forget that there are also a few outdoor positions for this attraction.
Having fitted costumes would just cost way too much when you factor in how many people are actually trained at a single attraction (full time, part time, seasonal, CP) and that cast members come and go at...
The cost to maintain an entire attraction's worth of costumes that would include light-up clothing would be ridiculous. Not to mention the problems that costuming would encounter when time comes to wash those costumes.
usually:
Marketplace Dining and Shopping: 11pm
PI Dining and Shopping: 11pm
West Side Shopping: 11pm
West Side Dining: 12pm
Times can vary slightly. Instead of the 11pm closing time, sometimes it's 11:30pm.
They already offer coffee in many locations in the parks in this format. The Coca-Cola stand on Hollywood Blvd at Studios sells not only soda, but ice cream, pastries, and coffee beverages. Now if only it was good coffee.....
Many people think of coffee drinks as being relaxing (lattes...