Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[coluk003]

Is this a good plan for Friday May 22? Arrive 7 am, head straight to jta sign ups, then chewie, have breakfast ressie at 9:20, then parade, fp for rides/shows after parade, jta hopefully, shopping, etc (possible afternoon break for some of our party), dinner ressie at 5:55, whatever we can fit in and then fireworks? Not too worried about celebrities or the Theater shows this trip

this sounds like a good plan since its mirrors mine lol. The only differences is we have a breakfast at 810 and hope to mow down i mean run i mean briskly walk over to chewie and get a picture Id however see myself doing something from dtech also

 

[yulilin3]

Ok, think I'm done with the changes to page 1. I'm trying to make it more user friendly so when we get the full schedule and list of celebrities it'll be toward the top of the post with detailed information at the bottom. If you guys see anything that needs improving let me know.

 

[Koh1977]

actually it does, spoke to Guest services and said" a travel agent told me if someone has free hand notes in a reservation they will be removed once they do online check in , is this correct" She said yes its a glitch they ahve known about for a long time, the guest just needs to call back in and have them retyped.

I was always told that they could see both…? I usually double check myself, but haven't had any problems…?

 

[coluk003]

going off past years, will we pretty much have things irones out before SWW even starts or do we need to wait for the first weekend to happen? Im over thinking this weekend i know i am, but hey its me

 

[yulilin3]

going off past years, will we pretty much have things irones out before SWW even starts or do we need to wait for the first weekend to happen? Im over thinking this weekend i know i am, but hey its me

We should have all the details by the end of April.

 

[coluk003]

i guess it depends on whos looking. its always there just once the on line check in happens its only in the coded area that i was under the assumption te hotel side doesnt see. I just thought it interesting and was something i never knew in the last three years

 

[Nhebron]

I'm just dying for the FTF package to come out. Why do I have to wait. I want to book it now! - end tantrum

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

actually it does, spoke to Guest services and said" a travel agent told me if someone has free hand notes in a reservation they will be removed once they do online check in , is this correct" She said yes its a glitch they ahve known about for a long time, the guest just needs to call back in and have them retyped.

I've experienced "disappearing requests" MANY times over the years. I never use online checkin. Seems like they have had multiple "glitches"...

 

[HCinKC]

So cool! It's our first time at this resort and at SWW, so it's all new to us It's all getting pretty exciting!!

Opening weekend CBR over here too! Now don't you guys be crowding up our bus...

Hey I just found this out not to long ago. Did any of you call to make any requests over the phone. Like floor ,building what have you? If you did and then after did online check in call to make sure those are still there. When you do online check in it knocks the request out. There are two types of requests , a drop down menu and a free typing one that cm's use. So just dbl check if you had any requests

Our first CBR & SWW, too. Very excited for our trip! Obviously, we should get VIP service with a DIS members bus.

I only made requests online, but I had considered calling. I wasn't sure how they would handle anything additional. I chose to do villages over bottom floor, but with a stroller, we really would like that, too. I may call now and have them add that one in.

 

[Mimsy Borogove]

I'm really jealous of all of you who are able to make so many plans and go multiple weekends! Normally, we'd go that first weekend in June for our anniversary, but this year we have family obligations up north that pretty much limit what we can do for SWW. It'll probably be a last-minute day trip whenever we can manage it, so no FPs, no plans, and we'll have to deal with lines! But an impromptu SWW is better than no SWW at all!

We did score rezzies for Galactic Breakfast on 5/13, so no SWW events, and a weekday, but we may take advantage of the weekday crowds and head to Epcot for Flower & Garden, also an event we love. So happy for those scoring VIP packages and other plans - have a blast and report back, please!!!

 

[coluk003]

Im only going in May for SWW , other Disney park are just because they are there lol. Next year ill plan this better to have more days in (insert new name of DHS here)

 

[keishashadow]

Hey I just found this out not to long ago. Did any of you call to make any requests over the phone. Like floor ,building what have you? If you did and then after did online check in call to make sure those are still there. When you do online check in it knocks the request out. There are two types of requests , a drop down menu and a free typing one that cm's use. So just dbl check if you had any requests

faxing in a request to PORFQ worked well for us last October. booked thru orbitz just a week or so out and even received a corner room and early checkin. There is a thread here somewhere on how to do it (even a free fax link) and even wording. I would think each resort would take said requests also. not sure, we usually do DVC and only needed a few nights to finish a reservation that trip.

tomorrow is my FP+ day, seem to recall I had to change the MGM ones last year once the special theater events were announced.

 

[yulilin3]

Skywalking thru Neverland just posted a picture on their fb page showing the Han Solo popcorn bucket and a new Boba Fett drink mug. They say it will be available starting May 4th. No official word from Disney

 

[coluk003]

Skywalking thru Neverland just posted a picture on their fb page showing the Han Solo popcorn bucket and a new Boba Fett drink mug. They say it will be available starting May 4th. No official word from Disney
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[Nhebron]

I scored a better time, so I am cancelling a May 23rd, 8:20am Star Wars Galactic breakfast. PM me if you want to coordinate.

 

[BobaFettFan]

Oh my god that mug!

 

[yulilin3]

Oh my god that mug!

Right!?!? I showed my daughter and she said, while everyone will be running for Chewie or JTA we are going to the first popcorn stand to get the bucket and then find the cupholder
I'm hoping they're ready for the demand, last year the Stormtrooper cupholders sold out first weekend, then they had them back by weekend 3

 

[xApril]

So excited for the cup and the popcorn bucket. Last year I waited on the storm trooper cup and the price changed on me, so I'm definitely buying early this year. I just wish you could get the bucket/cup without popcorn/drink and it be cheaper. I'm not a big popcorn person and I only drink water, so it'd be nice to save a few bucks.

 

[yulilin3]

So excited for the cup and the popcorn bucket. Last year I waited on the storm trooper cup and the price changed on me, so I'm definitely buying early this year. I just wish you could get the bucket/cup without popcorn/drink and it be cheaper. I'm not a big popcorn person and I only drink water, so it'd be nice to save a few bucks.

we are exactly on the same boat. Non popcorn eaters and we also only drink water

 

[xApril]

we are exactly on the same boat. Non popcorn eaters and we also only drink water

Yeah, it doesn't make sense why they can't offer it cheaper. If you don't get fries or any side with your meal, the meal is cheaper. Oh well.