Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[yulilin3]

Headed out to home to coordinate with the BF then its off to DHS!!! Now to figure out what SW shirt to wear tonight

FYI @lovethattink was told that the characters are only out until 6pm

 

[yulilin3]

Somewhat off topic - but this is a very interesting piece of info from the official rules of the new Star Wars Style contest - it says the grand prize winner will receive "an exclusive Star Wars character meet and greet and a Star Wars inspired themed dining or dessert party (details will be selected and determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion and based on availability)" BUT then it also says "The Grand Prize travel must occur on Sponsor-specified dates, and completed between September 4, 2015 and October 31, 2015" - I wonder if this means they are going to continue one of the dining experiences after SWW? Or do something SW themed during MNSSHP (which is that same time frame)?

that is indeed very interesting...

 

[ethanwa]

Booked Rebel Hanger for 6:05 on May 23rd. Must call in. The lady on the phone was a bit confused as to where to find it at first.... its under events and in the Backlot Express section if they are having trouble.

 

[Tltorrez]

I caught that. I think he means the lounge and the cupcakes and other specialty food (maybe some marshmallow or apple creations)

I am totally craving cocktails and desserts after today.

 

[yulilin3]

any instagramers or twitterers (not sure that's how you say it) if you want to see your pics at the end of the night during the pre show to the fireworks make sure to post them under #SWW2015

 

[jimim]

Ok. So I said this a week ago. There are characters so that means people are going to camp out there. So how r they going to manage to seat people with later than say 4-5 adr's. We r at 6. I actually hope we get in. There is no way I'm sitting around waiting for a table for 45 mins either with a 2 year old. I think this is going to be a mess. Call me a half glass full kinda guy I guess.

I have never waited longer that 10 mi s for a table in over 15 yeArs but I think this is going to be my first. Lol

 

[HCinKC]

Galactic breakfast menu

My cousin was at the breakfast this morning! I'll ask her any questions if you'd like (though I don't know if she's checking messages). Already posted at least one lightsaber battle.

Oh, and in case you forgot what "The Star Wars" is all about :

Do either of you happen to know if they are doing the second entree this year? DH is the one taking ODS, and I want to give him the heads up just in case. Thanks!

 

[Tltorrez]

if you have a fp for Obi Wan better, but I think you shouldn't have a problem
From all the SWW shows Obi Wan is the least popular just because it has very little to do with SW, also at that time people are getting dinner and getting ready for the fireworks

That Obi Wan show on Day 1 has been sold out literally since FPs opened. I'm not entirely convinced it ever had any availability. I would happily give up my Muppets FP though.

 

[yulilin3]

Do either of you happen to know if they are doing the second entree this year? DH is the one taking ODS, and I want to give him the heads up just in case. Thanks!

yes you can ask for second entree just not a box to take food with you, unless you just can't finish it. Wait staff was told that boxes to put untouched meals or pastries will not be available

 

[yulilin3]

Ok. So I said this a week ago. There are characters so that means people are going to camp out there. So how r they going to manage to seat people with later than say 4-5 adr's. We r at 6. I actually hope we get in. There is no way I'm sitting around waiting for a table for 45 mins either with a 2 year old. I think this is going to be a mess. Call me a half glass full kinda guy I guess.

I have never waited longer that 10 mi s for a table in over 15 yeArs but I think this is going to be my first. Lol

I think it's going to be more of actors dressed as secondary characters (maybe like what you would see in the Cantina scene) just walking by, not really stopping. If this was a character meal it would be much, much more expensive

 

[ethanwa]

Ok. So I said this a week ago. There are characters so that means people are going to camp out there. So how r they going to manage to seat people with later than say 4-5 adr's. We r at 6. I actually hope we get in. There is no way I'm sitting around waiting for a table for 45 mins either with a 2 year old. I think this is going to be a mess. Call me a half glass full kinda guy I guess.

I have never waited longer that 10 mi s for a table in over 15 yeArs but I think this is going to be my first. Lol

Are you referring to Rebel Hanger? If so, what characters will be there?

 

[yulilin3]

That Obi Wan show on Day 1 has been sold out literally since FPs opened. I'm not entirely convinced it ever had any availability. I would happily give up my Muppets FP though.

actually no, they all sold out when weekend V opened for booking, there was plenty of availability before that

 

[HCinKC]

Yay! The website is still wonky, but I was able to bump my time a bit. I had to click "find a table" 5-6 times before it finally worked. I just released a 5:05 for May 17. Sorry I couldn't hold it, but it overlapped with my new time.

 

[BobaFettFan]

that is indeed very interesting...

Too bad it's not a 'let the internet vote' as I'm sure the whole board would lock in your win.

 

[dkfajr1]

it's one per paid person, you could always ask and see if they bring him one

That's what I was thinking. I will ask. Worst thing they can say is no right? Surely it isn't too pricy I could just buy one?

 

[yulilin3]

Are you referring to Rebel Hanger? If so, what characters will be there?

the wording is very vague on it
Bring your tastes and take your place in this makeshift home of visiting pilots, renegades and smugglers. Enter the Rebel Hangar: A Star Wars Lounge Experience!

Once a thriving port in a system in the Outer Rim, this abandoned space now serves as a rest stop and hangout for cosmic travelers of all kinds.

 

[jahexom]

Going to release a June 13 Rebel Hanger for 7 at 5:20

 

[yulilin3]

That's what I was thinking. I will ask. Worst thing they can say is no right? Surely it isn't too pricy I could just buy one?

not sure if they would sell it. From my inside source they ordered only as many as they needed for the number of people with reservations. It's exclusive to the Galactic Breakfast

 

[Tltorrez]

Ok. So I said this a week ago. There are characters so that means people are going to camp out there. So how r they going to manage to seat people with later than say 4-5 adr's. We r at 6. I actually hope we get in. There is no way I'm sitting around waiting for a table for 45 mins either with a 2 year old. I think this is going to be a mess. Call me a half glass full kinda guy I guess.

I have never waited longer that 10 mi s for a table in over 15 yeArs but I think this is going to be my first. Lol

I don't think there are characters. After that very first email teaser, nothing else has said anything about characters.

Having said that, I still think it's possible people will camp out. If they're treating it like a QS meal (like I am), then probably not. If they're thinking of it as a Lounge (like it's billed), then definitely. They've never had ADRs for a lounge before so I doubt Disney has any idea how to estimate table turnover. Add in general confusion, food service delivery issues, etc. because this is new food at a new location -- and, yes, I agree it's going to get backed up. Especially that first weekend.

I was originally planning for 7:45 but could only get 4:10. After looking at my plans, I decided to keep it. If I had gotten the 7:45 I was prepared to walk away if they were really backed up though. Best to hope for the best, but plan for the worst.

 

[yulilin3]

Too bad it's not a 'let the internet vote' as I'm sure the whole board would lock in your win.

I submitted this pic