Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[yulilin3]

Good Morning All,

Quick question about the FTF Deluxe Premium package. When searching for ADR'S in MDE, I see the FTF Premium package as available, but no mention to the Deluxe Premium Package.

Was anyone able to book the Deluxe Premium Package online, or was that bookable only by phone?

Thanks

the DPP is only available to book by phone

 

[RedM94]

the DPP is only available to book by phone

Thank you for the information!!

Rick

 

[yulilin3]

@JessP81 I agree with all of these answeres and just to add. The fireworks never get cancelled due to rain, only heavy thunderstorm. Last year they were only cancelled once during the 5 weekends.

I'm not a local - they'll be able to give a better answer but personally I'm not that worried at the moment. I see predictions of occasional showers- 20% which is not much and not much predicted for rainfall amounts. I actually always thought most of May comes with predictions of afternoon thunderstorms! They'll blow in, rain and then the sun will come out. I expect the parade to be early enough to not be affected. They do mention that there is an indoor location for the dessert part if it's raining so that's covered. It wouldn't be as nice but it won't be cancelled.

Also, no need to worry about cancelling yet - just wait until a couple days ahead of time and see how the weather predictions are looking then.

8 days out is way, way too early to worry about weather in Florida.

Chances are it will rain somewhere on property during your time there, typically in the afternoon, and typically for a short amount of time. All day rainouts do happen, but they're rare. I wouldn't cancel the package, but if the weather inferes with it, complain to GS and you're likely to get a refund.

 

[yulilin3]

 

[yulilin3]

A friend of mine was at Jedi Mickey's dinner last night and posted some pics on fb, and it looks like Jedi Mickey is going to be the one near the entrance with the backdrop and then Chipwoks, Darth Goofy, Princess Minnie Organa and Stormtrooper Donald are roaming...I asked her but I guess she's still asleep. As soon as I get more info I'll let you know

 

[The Sunrise Student]

Is it too soon to put in my order for a Tatooine Sunset? After what it took to get the reservation, I'm going to need it!

I was thinking the same thing, I am at work this week with some serious deadlines before I go and haven't been able to keep up with you folks... I saw the menu this morning and after all the stress of work and trying to get the RH ressies I am gonna need a couple of those

 

[The Sunrise Student]

Theater of the Stars has the screens up for SWW

I wondered if they were gonna try and do that... they look big but are they big enough for the folks in the back of that theater?

 

[The Sunrise Student]

I just realized that with the coveted RH ADR I have NOTHING left to plan or watch for. What am I going to do for the next 4 weeks?

I am in the same boat but only have 8 days 16 hours and 36 minutes till I board my flight, but whose counting, RIGHT?!?!

 

[keishashadow]

They really pulled some rabbits out of their hat this year re SWW. Almost afraid to take a few hours off to start packing for fear of missing booking something lol.

 

[The Sunrise Student]

I have been a scanning fool this morning, you folks racked up over 25 pages in less than 36 hours! As I mentioned before I am under some serious stress and deadlines at work, so please forgive me if I am only doing flybys this week. However I promise as one of the Guinea Pig Garrison I will do my best to post all the info I can when I hit the ground running and continue on weekend 2 as well.

Congrats to all those that snagged the RH ADRs and for those that haven't never give up, people snagged more than one will start releasing them once they know they don't need them, CMs are still learning... even try while you are on the ground in WDW, you never know!

Big hugs to all, good luck with your planning!

 

[lovethattink]

I posted this on my TR. But posting this here too. They kept the palm tree courtyard AND added the stage. We were trying to figure out where the cars will park for the motorcade welcome?

The stage is set up and the new palm trees and courtyard area is also still there. I'm curious as to how the cars for SWW will all fit? @@yulilin3 what do you think?

 

[JenStemp]

Anyone else NOT tell your kids yet...my son has no clue...lol should be fun when I pick him up from school with bags in the car next Thursday........

We originally planning on going in August but because f work circumstances we had to move it back to June and specifially during SW! Our oldest knows we are going to Disney, but he still thinks we are going in Augut! It's perfect we can still plan and get ready but we still get to surprise him with SWW and going a whole 2 months earlier! I have wanted totell him so many times! It's so hard!!!

 

[yulilin3]

I wondered if they were gonna try and do that... they look big but are they big enough for the folks in the back of that theater?

I'm going this Sunday and will check this out for myself. Also will try and see if they know how they will handle the different lines to get into Theater of the Stars

I have been a scanning fool this morning, you folks racked up over 25 pages in less than 36 hours! As I mentioned before I am under some serious stress and deadlines at work, so please forgive me if I am only doing flybys this week. However I promise as one of the Guinea Pig Garrison I will do my best to post all the info I can when I hit the ground running and continue on weekend 2 as well.

Congrats to all those that snagged the RH ADRs and for those that haven't never give up, people snagged more than one will start releasing them once they know they don't need them, CMs are still learning... even try while you are on the ground in WDW, you never know!

Big hugs to all, good luck with your planning!

We need you for the Galactic Gathering day. Please let us know the layout of Darth's Mall and if you have to pay at different registers depending on the items you are buying

 

[moobar25]

@lovethattink just reported from DHS...they are doing parent/child JTA

I'm just catching up - but was this only yesterday or during SWW too? My DH (aka oldest child) would die to do this w our DD!!!

 

[yulilin3]

I'm just catching up - but was this only yesterday or during SWW too? My DH (aka oldest child) would die to do this w our DD!!!

only yesterday. Special for May the 4th...

 

[yulilin3]

@lovethattink I just can't picture it still, have to see it for myself. I'm sure they thought about the space needed to turn the cars around

 

[moobar25]

only yesterday. Special for May the 4th...

NOOOOO!!!! Oh well - as long as I don't tell him he'll never know.

 

[pookadoo77]

wow, whats the record for longest, most viewed thread on the dis? we gotta be near that , lol....

 

[yulilin3]

wow, whats the record for longest, most viewed thread on the dis? we gotta be near that , lol....

most thread used to get closed when they got to 250 pages...not sure if that changed

 

[AuntieK]

@lovethattink I just can't picture it still, have to see it for myself. I'm sure they thought about the space needed to turn the cars around

It's a trap!