Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[OZMom]

So we have never used Disney transport before. Would we be better off getting a taxi to HS to make rope drop? If we want to be there by 7 / 7:15 or earlier, there won't be busses running, correct? So could we get a taxi that early if we just ask the desk to call us one?

 

[OZMom]

its crazy that MNSSHP and MVMCP details are out but NOTHING FOR SWW>>>>>>>>>???????????????????????????

I just said this to my friend last night. She is planning for October and has more details then I do for my May trip

 

[Itinkso]

So we have never used Disney transport before. Would we be better off getting a taxi to HS to make rope drop? If we want to be there by 7 / 7:15 or earlier, there won't be busses running, correct? So could we get a taxi that early if we just ask the desk to call us one?

Buses begin running by 6:30. If you do decide on a taxi, ask the front desk CMs to call for you.

 

[Laura C]

Does anyone know if it's possible/ safe (paths etc) to walk from Coronado Springs to Hollywood studios? If not will probably get first buses along with all the other crowds of people for opening time!
TIA xx

 

[AuntieK]

Anybody else read the latest Disney response on the SWW Blog entry? Someone had asked when we'd be able to book FtF. I don't want to wait another month....

Eric on February 21st, 2015 at 7:34 pm
Is there a time frame when we can expect to hear about the Feel the Force Premium Package or something similar this year. That is the last piece of our planning we are waiting on.

Shawn Slater on February 25th, 2015 at 8:59 am
Eric – We hope to have details about premium packages and other aspects of the event ironed out by the end of March, so look for more information at that time.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

End of MARCH?? I'm sorry, but I find this ridiculous. As others have said, there's more planning info for those going in Oct! I think it's ridiculous to tell people they should plan 6mos out (beginning 7 or 11 mos out for DVC), and only release packages, etc this late.

End of cranky rant.

 

[AuntieK]

End of MARCH?? I'm sorry, but I find this ridiculous. As others have said, there's more planning info for those going in Oct! I think it's ridiculous to tell people they should plan 6mos out (beginning 7 or 11 mos out for DVC), and only release packages, etc this late.

End of cranky rant.

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My sentiments exactly.

 

[Florida Girl]

I sent a an email and received a phone call yesterday...per whatever her name was they are waiting for all the actors to sign their contracts.
I told her how ridiculous it was to withhold information when they empower their guests to manage their vacations yet refuse to keep people informed. Hence why I'm holding onto multiple character meals over several days until I can finalize my plans.

 

[yulilin3]

This is how it has worked for years. We don't get many details until late March and April. It sucks, I agree.

 

[yulilin3]

Does anyone know if it's possible/ safe (paths etc) to walk from Coronado Springs to Hollywood studios? If not will probably get first buses along with all the other crowds of people for opening time!
TIA xx

No walkway at all. Not safe and actually not allowed because there's no sidewalks.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I can understand details on shows being released later because they are dependent on "celebrity" bookings and the like. But the FtF package is ALL Disney. The premium pkg is ALL Disney. I don't see the excuse there.

 

[Koh1977]

unless they are adding a meet and greet??

 

[Laura C]

No walkway at all. Not safe and actually not allowed because there's no sidewalks.

Thanks yulilin, that's a shame, would of been nice to have walked, early bus for us instead then!

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

unless they are adding a meet and greet??

If they do, I'll forgive them.

 

[msmama]

Staying club level for SWW, so today, just out of boredom I emailed the Yacht and Beach club Itinerary planning office today to ask if they knew anything about FtF or VIP tours. They didn't and claimed to have no information about when it may become available, though they did offer to put me on a waiting list.

I was hoping that they'd be able to give me a hint or something, but no luck. Probably everyone is bogged down with Be Our Guest reservations to do anything else today.

 

[alayne]

I'm with everyone else who has posted. I have never been good at waiting and this is killing me. I keep checking my e-mail every 5 min and I have nothing fun to write in my planning book. Only 90 days left for our trip. It's snowing outside and I'm board.

 

[OZMom]

End of March is cutting it close to the 45 day mark for those of us going the first weekend. What if there's a big celebrity and someone wants to switch weekends?

*sigh* Maybe I'm just impatient and cranky and need something to complain about

 

[lovethattink]

End of MARCH?? I'm sorry, but I find this ridiculous. As others have said, there's more planning info for those going in Oct! I think it's ridiculous to tell people they should plan 6mos out (beginning 7 or 11 mos out for DVC), and only release packages, etc this late.

End of cranky rant.

...and more about the cruise in 2016

SWW is the hardest for planning. For example, we can guess parade times, but usually don't know a time for sure until the week before to the day of SWW.

unless they are adding a meet and greet??

I wouldn't bank on it.

Staying club level for SWW, so today, just out of boredom I emailed the Yacht and Beach club Itinerary planning office today to ask if they knew anything about FtF or VIP tours. They didn't and claimed to have no information about when it may become available, though they did offer to put me on a waiting list.

I was hoping that they'd be able to give me a hint or something, but no luck. Probably everyone is bogged down with Be Our Guest reservations to do anything else today.

I honestly thought the announcement would come today. It would have been Murphy's Law to have it rain and pour new reservations all on the same day. I kind of remember two things going on at the same time as last year's announcement?

 

[yulilin3]

...and more about the cruise in 2016

SWW is the hardest for planning. For example, we can guess parade times, but usually don't know a time for sure until the week before to the day of SWW.



I wouldn't bank on it.



I honestly thought the announcement would come today. It would have been Murphy's Law to have it rain and pour new reservations all on the same day. I kind of remember two things going on at the same time as last year's announcement?

Up until last year we didn't have a schedule at all, for anyof the shows, parade or Hyperspace Hoopla until the week before the first weekend. With the addition of FP+ to the shows at least, last year, we had times for the shows earlier, and also the parade and fireworks because of the release of the FtF package. I'm still not saying this is ok, but it's the way it has always been. It has to do with the celebrities in attendance. Many people that come for SWW are drawn to certain names and I guess Disney wants to be completely sure that a celebrity will be here before announcing it. The only thing that I don't understand why we don't have a time on are the fireworks. The only celebrity that attends that is the host and we already know it's JAT so why not just give us the time.

 

[lovethattink]

@yulilin3 if it works like FSF you can bank on fireworks 15 min before park closing time.