Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[markmcalear]

I hope the call wasn't crazy expensive

No, we call the freephone number for Disney Travel Company in UK

 

[jennab113]

Photos from http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2015/05/star-wars-force-awakens-photos (hopefully they showed up)

 

[wdhinn89]

On my MDE it shows as : Rebel Hangar: A Star Wars Lounge Experience

Me too but @wdwalice said their MDE said Backlot Express. Odd to have 2 different names

 

[wdwalice]

Hi! The Luke MB that was released today - will it continue to be available after today? I would love to get it for my DH but we won't be in WDW until May 12.

 

[ArielRae]

For those of you trying to not spend more money on star wars merchandise stay away from Amazon. Just popped over there and they have a section dedicated today for all things star wars.

 

[yulilin3]

Looks like I'm going to run out and buy an issue of Vanity Fair.

http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood...wakens-vanity-fair-cover?mbid=social_facebook

there's a cool video in this article

 

[paysensmom]

I got RH for 2 @ 6:05 on May 29!!! Thanks so much for the updates the lady knew exactly what i was talking about and had talked to seceral of you already. She was super nice and knew how to search

 

[Desiree_O]

I was just able to book for a party of 2 on 5/16. CM first checked, found nothing. Then said her manager just told her she needed to enter my name before looking. Not sure why that makes a difference. But it did and a ressie appeared. Keep trying!!!

 

[volfan1978]

I'm 0-4 for Rebel Hangar for 5/24. I guess I'll keep checking online, hopefully Donald will go away.

 

[itsthatdisneygirl]

My MDE app says Backlot Express Lounge but my itinerary on the MDE site says Rebel Hangar

For those of you trying to not spend more money on star wars merchandise stay away from Amazon. Just popped over there and they have a section dedicated today for all things star wars.

UGH and I'm a prime member son of a bee sting

 

[yulilin3]

Hi! The Luke MB that was released today - will it continue to be available after today? I would love to get it for my DH but we won't be in WDW until May 12.

I asked Steven from the DPB and he said they are open edition so they can order more, he said he's not sure that they would be available for SWW. But I would think they will be

 

[superrach]

I got one for May 15th when it's just me and my hubby (celebrating our 15th anniversary) and then my whole family on the 24th both at 7pm! YAY! Reservation success! Do or do not. There is no try.

 

[wdwalice]

Me too but @wdwalice said their MDE said Backlot Express. Odd to have 2 different names

It shows up as Backlot Express Lounge within MDE on my cell. When I use MDE online, it shows it as Rebel Hangar: A Star Wars Lounge Experience. As long as its there and stays there, Disney can call it whatever they want!

 

[Monykalyn]

I was just able to book for a party of 2 on 5/16. CM first checked, found nothing. Then said her manager just told her she needed to enter my name before looking. Not sure why that makes a difference. But it did and a ressie appeared. Keep trying!!!

For both the Feel the Forcepackage and Rebel Hangar they asked for resort confirmation number- wonder if that is also a way to search?

 

[JonathanK]

My MDE app says Backlot Express Lounge but my itinerary on the MDE site says Rebel Hangar

This is how it is for me on the iPhone App and the MDE website

 

[wdwalice]

I asked Steven from the DPB and he said they are open edition so they can order more, he said he's not sure that they would be available for SWW. But I would think they will be

Thanks! You are awesome!!

 

[DisneyMama21]

Got RH for 6/14 @ 4:05pm! Yay! CM was super nice and able to find it right away...she actually searched my whole weekend and found several, so don't give up hope everyone!

 

[paysensmom]

Is it correct that the RH is a charge of $10 per person to get in? We were checking out of a hotel while I was making my ressie and I thought thats what she said, but I'm not exactly sure...

 

[The Sunrise Student]

Hey Hey Gang May The Fourth Be With You All....

... It was with me this morning, with a little quick notification from the thread hostess with the mostess I was able to snag Rebel Hanger Ressies for May 16th at 7pm... woot woot!

If you haven't been persistent when calling, be persistent, I had to insist they check because they tried to tell me it was only walk ups and I asked the CM if she could consult with her other colleges because I know for a fact that people are making reservations. She came back to the phone and within a few moments chaching ressies were made!

And with those ressies in place, that's all she wrote folks nothing else is gonna fit into this crazy packed schedule of ours!

We are 9 days, 12 hours and 23 minutes from boarding our flight!

 

[yulilin3]

Heads up Guinea Pig DISers. Change of spot for the meet after the parade
After the 11:00 parade at ABC Commissary. As you go inside thru the main entrance make a right and I'll try to get tables at the back of the restaurant.
The Sunrise Student - 14 (Galactic Gathering), 15 (H&V, FTF), 16, 17
ethanwa - 17 (SciFi)
CinderElsa - 14 (Galactic Gathering, SciFi), 15 (FTF), 16, 17
lovethattink - 14 (Galactic Gathering), 15, 16, 17 [May 4 (SciFi)]
jennab113 - 14 (Galactic Gathering), 15 (H&V), 16 (FTF DP), 17 (SciFi)
Good Morning Dewdrop - 15, 16, 17
shelbyf31 - 15 (SciFi)
msmama - 16 (H&V), 17 (VIP)
Fire14 - 15 (H&V), 16, 17
ConnieB - 15, 16, 17
Girly - 15 (SciFi, H&V), 16, 17
ffcheff - 15, 16, 17
Ninja Mom - 15, 16, 17 [May 18 (SciFi)]
xApril - 15, 16
mmafan - 15 (H&V, FTF), 16 (VIP), 17 [May 18 (SciFi)]
stardam - 15, 16, 17 [May 18 (SciFi)]
DisneyTasha - 17 [May 21 (H&V)]
Artax - 15 (FTF), 16 [May 10 (H&V)]
KisstheGirl33 - 16, 17 (FTF)
MunchkinandSugarBear - 15, 16 (SciFi), 17
HCinKC - 15 (H&V), 16, 17 [May 14 (SciFi)]
katrina1122 - 15 (SciFi), 16, 17
Greenfairy - 15, 16, 17
CambellzSoup - 16 (H&V)
got2lovedisney - 15
Cshel85 - 15, 16, 17
OZmom - 15 (SciFi, FTF), 16
sairell - 17 (VIP)
cheshiregoofy22 - 15, 16, 17
DisneyDreamMaker - 15, 16, 17
OhioWDWDuo - 15 (VIP), 16 [May 8 (H&V), 10 (SciFi)]
Buddyex - 15, 16 [May 12 (SciFi, H&V)]
btowndude - 14 (Galactic Gathering), 15 (VIP), 16
1153rsmith - 15, 16, 17
Pygmypuff07 - 15 (VIP), 16, 17
lvstitch - 15, 16 (VIP, FTF DP)
Flatt - 15, 16, 17
mexxican - 15 (VIP) (FTF DP), 16 [May 13 (SciFi) (H&V)]
BrokeMack - 15 (SciFi) [May 14 (H&V)]
wdhinn89 - 16
Dawn16 - 15, 17
going2disney - 15 (SciFi), 16, 17 (H&V)
BadgerGirl84 - 15, 16
jesemeca - 17
jane2073 - 15, 16, 17
Dugette - 15, 16, 17 (SciFi)
mykidsrqts - 15, 16, 17
tinkerpea - 15 (FTF DP), 16, 17 [May 14 (SciFi)]
BrittneyMarie - 16 (FTF) [May 14 (SciFi)]
tink1953 - 15, 16, 17
JessP81 - 15
slaveone - 15, 16, 17
Astylla - 15 [May 13 (H&V), 14 (SciFi)]
AThrillingChase - 15 (FTF), 16, 17 [May 18 (SciFi)]
Tltorrez - 15, 17
mom2febgirls - 15 (SciFi), 16 [May 18 (H&V)]
mamadragona - 16 (H&V, FTF)
KKBDisMom - 15 (FTF), 16 (H&V) [May 18 (SciFi)]
FAMof5Cruisers - 16 (SciFi, FTF)
cinder-ellah - 16 (FTF DP) [May 18 (H&V)
seigyoku - 15, 16 (FTF DP) [May 14 (SciFi, H&V)]
4HOLIDAYS - 15 (FTF)
inkedupmomma - 16 (FTF)
keishashadow - 17 (FTF DP) [May 18 or 19 (SciFi)]
delmar411 - 15, 16
sunnygal041 - 15 (H&V), 16 (FTF DP)
aggiejnny - 15, 16, 17
Desiree_O - 16, 17
Reizo - 15 (SciFi)
BobaFettFan - 17 (FTF DP)
OB1 - 17
MickeyMinnieMom - 15, 16, 17 (VIP)
KAT4DISNEY - 15, 16, 17 ( FTF DP)
houseful of boys - 15, 16 (H&V), 17 (SciFi)
Kaschper - 15, 17 (VIP, H&V)
MrLight - 15
nallepuh - 15 (H&V) [May 13 (SciFi)]
cpbrooks90 - 15 (H&V), 16 (SciFi)