Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[soniam]

The show thing with VIP and Deluxe Premium package doesn't make sense. It sounds like Deluxe Premium gets reserved seating for all shows in Theater of the Stars. Some days that's 4 shows. However, the VIP Tour, which costs 4 times as much, only gets reserved seating for the 1st 2 shows and an FP+ for the last show, which could be the 3rd or 4th show depending on the day. Why would the Deluxe get a better deal on the shows than the VIP

 

[yulilin3]

So I had to re-work my plans somewhat this morning. I had a concussion in December and everything has been fine until last week. Apparently extensive "note taking" (i.e., concentrating and the angle of the neck while writing) plus lack of sleep at the conference all week triggered a relapse. So I'm recovering again, but I had to remove all the intense rides from my plan. I took out Space and RnR. Still not entirely sure what else has to go. And I'm a little nervous about the whole "lack of sleep" component.

But it is what it is. In the mean time, I hopped on here to share my plans but got sidetracked by pages and pages of premium packages. Hope everyone got what they wanted. I can only get on the computer for short bursts, so I'll try to keep up. ;-)

Anyway, this is my plan. Let me know if this seems do-able.

Friday, May 15:

• Arrive by 7am
• Gates Open 7:30am
• Stormin the Park 7:45am
• Chewie 8:00am (head there right from RD)
• Star Tours FP+
• Line up at 9:00am for Celebrity Motorcade Parade 11am
• Leave the Park for lunch (11:30 - 2:00pm) - Crew's Cup Lounge (Yacht Club)
• Line up by 2:15 for SotS (3:15pm - 4:00pm) - Ian McDiarmid
• Great Movie Ride FP+ 4:00pm
• Get 4th FP for Fantasmic! (old TSMM FP area)
• Mickey/Minnie & Donald/Goofy
• Snack 6pm - Fairfax Fare
• Line up at 6:30 for Obi-Wan and Beyond (JAT) 7:00pm
• Shopping 7:30
• Roaming Characters
• Dinner 9:00 pm - seats near Echo Lake (across from 50s Prime Time)
• Symphony in the Stars Fireworks (9:45pm)
• Fantasmic FP+ (10:30pm) - See the second show

If I do manage to get FP+ for SotS I'll just skip GMR.

Sunday, May 17:

This is my last trip day so we'll likely be too tired to Rope Drop. I'm just planning to do some rides and characters. Other than the Chipwoks and the Frozen show, I don't have any particular priorities.

• Arrive between 10 and noon.
• Chip N Dale (Meet 9:05-5:30)
• Frozen Singalong FP+ 1:40pm
• TSMM FP+
• Voyage of the LM FP+
• Leave the Park for Dinner (5:30 - 8:00pm) - Trattoria al Forno
• Symphony in the Stars Fireworks (9:45pm)

I do have to make some time to trade with the Jawas. My son is already providing me a stash.

Day 1 is pretty packed. SotS try and get there as early as you can. It'll be busy

 

[yulilin3]

The show thing with VIP and Deluxe Premium package doesn't make sense. It sounds like Deluxe Premium gets reserved seating for all shows in Theater of the Stars. Some days that's 4 shows. However, the VIP Tour, which costs 4 times as much, only gets reserved seating for the 1st 2 shows and an FP+ for the last show, which could be the 3rd or 4th show depending on the day. Why would the Deluxe get a better deal on the shows than the VIP

I'm pretty sure that the VIP will give you access to all the SWW shows. Like I've said before I would call the VIP line and get a sure answer on the shows.

 

[DisHeels]

Looks like we picked the wrong day to go to Carowinds. So I just booked the Deluxe package for 06/12. Plus I found an earlier time for Jedi Mickey dinner the same day. Only thing I'm bummed about is we have a Galactic breakfast for 10:20am. Probably have to give it up if we want to make the parade on time. Overall I'm stoked!

 

[dpswift]

You can pick the credentials for everyone in your party.

That goes against what I was told by a CM, However as we know they are notorious for wrong information.

I feel more comfortable now if I do end up waiting in line alone.

 

[yulilin3]

That goes against what I was told by a CM, However as we know they are notorious for wrong information.

there are many different versions. We need to wait for the DPB to announce and we will ask questions directly to the blogger. That would be the best way to get accurate info.
For other premium packages people were able to pick up the credentials for everyone.

 

[DisHeels]

Couple of questions (for now):
1. I have my DTech Me at 6pm then Jedi Mickey dinner at 6:35pm. Is that enough time for DTech Me?
2. For Weekend V. Does the Deluxe Premium (FtF?) package include "A Conversation with Frank Oz" show? Apologies if already answered I'm trying to catch up.

 

[yulilin3]

@DisHeels read above your post. The details on the packages are a bit blurry right now.
You'll have time to go from your DTech to your ressie

 

[yulilin3]

I'm going to call and ask the cm to read me word for word the details of each package and see if we can get clarity on it but I think we're going to have to wait for the official release

 

[peterb]

good evening. how much time show i allow for galactic breakfast on june 5th and 50s cafe for supper. jsut trying to fit in FPs, shows and rides.thanks...peter

 

[coluk003]

need some help here. should i keep these as is? or move them around a bit. TVotLM(hope thats right) isnt necessary but thats a star wars day and one sister is lucky she can remember how to say r2d2 correctly lol

 

[AThrillingChase]

Ok I know this is off topic, but you guys are so helpful. And if I ask here I may get an answer, and not get 10 responses saying "this is why you should never book through orbitz!" so here goes

We had 3 girls for a May trip beginning the 14th, just booked this a month ago. We booked via orbitz because we saved something like $150, and the AP rate only had king bed rooms at CBR available so that wouldn't work. Since we have 3 adults we paid what, $10 or $15 more a night? Well she decided only after the spring discounts expired, that she cannot go. I thought about doing the orbitz online chat and asking them to remove her, but I am afraid that they will somehow mess up the ressie and 1) delete all my FP; 2) delete it trying to rebook and then the discount is gone totally; and 3) mess up my FtF since she asked for my resort information and I don't understand how they are tied together.

Any opinions on if it is worth it to try the chat and see if orbitz will remove it? Or should I just wait and ask at check in if they can give me a credit? It is room only of course, so no package change fees apply.

Edit - trip is 5 nights, May 14-19.

 

[coluk003]

I'm going to call and ask the cm to read me word for word the details of each package and see if we can get clarity on it but I think we're going to have to wait for the official release

Some nut job on the blog already asked for clarification, no response as of yet

 

[coluk003]

I would call them forget the chat @AThrillingChase i had a problem with tickets i bought for this SWW flight, my fault of course, stupid dyslexia, and the guy, thought certainly NOT fro the USA, was perfect. Give it a try.

Also removing someone wont mess anything up as far as my understanding and working in reservations and have a friend who still works in the MDX, but dont quote me on that

 

[yulilin3]

Ok just got off the phone and here's what she told me:
Deluxe Premium viewing of parade will be across from My Magic Center next to Mickey's of Hollywood
Only soft drinks and water for the parade viewing
Includes all shows for that day no matter if there are 3 or 4 or 5 shows
Fireworks viewing on the right side of the plaza facing GMR and there will be seats
Access all day To Darth's Mall

On the Premium viewing on the left side of the plaza facing GMR so same as last year, Soft drinks and water included no ice cream
One show to be booked at 10am
Fireworks in the same area as the parade no seating available

She said one person ca pick up the credentials for the entire party

 

[yulilin3]

good evening. how much time show i allow for galactic breakfast on june 5th and 50s cafe for supper. jsut trying to fit in FPs, shows and rides.thanks...peter

allow 1 hour for each meal

 

[Dave Tis]

Yullilin, you do a greatjob of keeping us informed, but as you said we gotta wait until official announcement , so im hoping that snacks will be included in deluxe package (wishfull thinking on my part).

For those DIS members going on may 22nd, will be great to see you all there.. Is there a special hand shake/wave/sign that we have?

 

[slaveone]

I would call them forget the chat @AThrillingChase i had a problem with tickets i bought for this SWW flight, my fault of course, stupid dyslexia, and the guy, thought certainly NOT fro the USA, was perfect. Give it a try.

Also removing someone wont mess anything up as far as my understanding and working in reservations and have a friend who still works in the MDX, but dont quote me on that

You can also fix it at check in. I've added and taken people off Day of before.

 

[coluk003]

You can also fix it at check in. I've added and taken people off Day of before.

This is true if its a room only which now that i think about it , it might be. Waiting for clarification from OP @AThrillingChase

 

[AThrillingChase]

You can also fix it at check in. I've added and taken people off Day of before.

This is true if its a room only which now that i think about it , it might be. Waiting for clarification from OP @AThrillingChase

It is room only, I'm just not sure how orbitz combines with Disney exactly...so I'm not sure if orbitz will take her off and refund me, or if the customer agent will go all kamikaze on me and say oh I know exactly what to do and what you want! *cancels and tries to rebook. wait why is it not the same price...

I don't mean to have little faith with the call center operators...but...I mean the last 10 pages on here kind of speak for them-we don't get all the info-selves! I did look online and their "make changes" link just prompts you to cancel and rebook.

Truth be told, I'd rather just pay the extra if I have to, to avoid everything getting all messed up.