Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[mackeymouse4eva]

Ok, Odd.. was just on the phone with someone to cancel and get them to pick up 2 ADR's and somehow they both did not show up as available??!! Timed perfectly and they were searching on 2 different computers for them even a few minutes after I dropped them. They even called reservations while I was on the phone with them and still nothing... ADR's were for RH FYI. All I can assume is that they may have overbooked the space and they did not go out as available?? Possible warning for RH pickups and Thoughts... Anyone else have luck handing off RH ADR's??

Hmmm...that IS an interesting thought about the overbooking, especially if you didn't see any of your reservations reappear. I was coordinating with someone to get their 5:55pm Jedi Mickey H&V and in this case I DO think it must have briefly appeared because suddenly there was an 8:00pm available, and within minutes that disappeared and the 8:30pm showed up. However in reference to your situation- I would also not rule out a system snafu...they may be in hyper space and could appear again at any moment OR they set it that way to weed down the numbers. IF they were not functioning properly when we flooded them the other day(system was down more than up), I guess it's possible the numbers are higher than they could accommodate ...??? Not sure

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I sadly never completely keep up with this incredibly awesome and incredibly fast moving thread so I don't know if this has been posted yet:

http://starwarsstyle.com/?CMP=SOC-FBPAGE20150504180000

"Could you be the Guest we’re looking for?

Gear up for Star Wars™ Weekends© and show us your costume for a chance to win a prize that’s out of this
galaxy – the ultimate Star Wars™ fan experience! Enter your email address to get started."

I do know I have seen some wonderful costumes posted here!

 

[coluk003]

Glad y'all mentioned luggage tags because I don't have mine. Sent an email to my TA.
Lifesavers!
6 days, 11.5 hrs!

Hopefully your TA knew what they were doing and has them for you, though they should ahve called you as they have had them now for about 2 weeks. If they never received them from disney, its doubtfully youll get them unless disney is willing to overnight them.(which is unlikely lol)

It's a Canon Rebel T5i. Just got it so I'll have play around with the settings. Thanks for the screen tip.

Rebel scum

@yulilin3 Hows the map DHS SWW coming along lol

 

[pookadoo77]

My Chopper magic band arrived!



It is a little bit shiny because it is still in it's wrapping. I am very pleased with it.

Yay! Turned out awesome!! Shipped super quick huh? One side of one of mine turned out really dark and today I sent them pics and asked about it and they have already lightened it up for my lil one and are shipping it tomorrow, great customer service!!

 

[pookadoo77]

Hmmm...that IS an interesting thought about the overbooking, especially if you didn't see any of your reservations reappear. I was coordinating with someone to get their 5:55pm Jedi Mickey H&V and in this case I DO think it must have briefly appeared because suddenly there was an 8:00pm available, and within minutes that disappeared and the 8:30pm showed up. However in reference to your situation- I would also not rule out a system snafu...they may be in hyper space and could appear again at any moment OR they set it that way to weed down the numbers. IF they were not functioning properly when we flooded them the other day(system was down more than up), I guess it's possible the numbers are higher than they could accommodate ...??? Not sure

Now just RH online is doing the cannot search for tables thing.maybe it will mysteriously appear when it decides to work again... so irritating that MDE.....

 

[soniam]

@soniam I was also wondering about Darth's Maul. The FTF DP states all day priority access and the VIP tour only lists an hour in the morning.

I have been theorizing that the VIPs will also get all day priority access. It will probably be via the badge. That first hour in the morning though is great, because there are no checkout lines and no one but the VIP group. I read someone's review of the VIP tour in last year's SWW thread. Things are a bit different from then, but they still got Darth's Maul before park opening. The DPP didn't exist though. The reviewer only had 17 people in her tour, so they had people helping during Darth's Maul by taking all of their stuff up to the register while they continued shopping.

In general, I think the VIP description is vague. They released the Deluxe and Premium packages after releasing the VIP. So, I think some of the benefits of the DPP will end up applying to the VIP. They are kind of making it up as they go along. Remember to report back about how it went. Have an excellent trip.

 

[lovingeire]

MagicBands have arrived!!!!

 

[soniam]

They have these cool Star Wars Hawaiian shirts and cool Father's Day shirt at Disney Store.com.

 

[Artax]

Sadly I have to report. We never made it on the plane today. We had flight delay after delay and finally they cancelled and rescheduled for tomorrow. We We're originally supposed to board at 4pm. Wasn't until about 11pm when they cancelled. So we sat around for 8 hours since we showed up an hour early.

The bad. Our legoland day has now been messed up so we have to figure out when to get that in sence we already paid for the tickets. Which means we will have to mess with our disney schedule mid week.

The only good thing to come of it is we are getting reimbursed for the entire first leg of the flight and also giving is $200 vouchers for each ticket. So we basically got these flights for half price and we have the next set of flights almost paid for. But have to use them within a year so not sure if I can swing next years sww with them.

Crossing fingers for a better tomorrow and we can actually make it to Orlando.

 

[coluk003]

Sadly I have to report. We never made it on the plane today. We had flight delay after delay and finally they cancelled and rescheduled for tomorrow. We We're originally supposed to board at 4pm. Wasn't until about 11pm when they cancelled. So we sat around for 8 hours since we showed up an hour early.

The bad. Our legoland day has now been messed up so we have to figure out when to get that in sence we already paid for the tickets. Which means we will have to mess with our disney schedule mid week.

The only good thing to come of it is we are getting reimbursed for the entire first leg of the flight and also giving is $200 vouchers for each ticket. So we basically got these flights for half price and we have the next set of flights almost paid for. But have to use them within a year so not sure if I can swing next years sww with them.

Crossing fingers for a better tomorrow and we can actually make it to Orlando.

well that stinks, why were they delayed? Man the only time i got a voucher for airfare was my trip last year for WDW, the over booked, how they do that ill never know. They offered 400 bucks so i took it. reason for this story you might ask lol, im wondering why you were only offered 200 per ticket, where you stand by?

 

[Tltorrez]

I just got a Rebel T5. They're not identical, but if you figure out some settings that work, let me know.

Disne Tourist Blog has a great photography section. He writes posts about different types of situations (fireworks, dark rides, Fantasmic, etc.) and lists the exact settings, best location, recommended lens, etc. he also has general recommendations for beginners. I've been making a cheat sheet.

http://www.disneytouristblog.com/photography-camera-reviews-disney/

 

[The Sunrise Student]

Wait until your auto correct decides everything you type is Star Wars related.

What you mean?! Everything I type IS Star Wars related... This hangs on my cubical wall...

 

[Tltorrez]

Ok, Odd.. was just on the phone with someone to cancel and get them to pick up 2 ADR's and somehow they both did not show up as available??!! Timed perfectly and they were searching on 2 different computers for them even a few minutes after I dropped them. They even called reservations while I was on the phone with them and still nothing... ADR's were for RH FYI. All I can assume is that they may have overbooked the space and they did not go out as available?? Possible warning for RH pickups and Thoughts... Anyone else have luck handing off RH ADR's??

Very possible. CM told me sometimes it can take 15 minutes for the ADR to refresh in the system. Or maybe with it getting so close, others were stalking and picked them up.

 

[The Sunrise Student]

The Cooling Towels PP linked (and the ones I linked earlier today) are not the rewettable types. They are like wet wipes but with a cooling agent (menthol) added to the liquid so they provide a cooling sensation to the skin. They work way better than the towels that just hold water like you are talking about.

And when I saw them I thought those would be great for trooping with the 501st so I bought a case from Amazon, hoping delivery makes it on time, I have prime and it's supposed to be two days BUT lately they aren't always two days, some have taken a week!

 

[Tltorrez]

well that stinks, why were they delayed? Man the only time i got a voucher for airfare was my trip last year for WDW, the over booked, how they do that ill never know. They offered 400 bucks so i took it. reason for this story you might ask lol, im wondering why you were only offered 200 per ticket, where you stand by?

They overbook most flights if they can. Particularly business flights where changes are higher. The amount they offer for overbookings keeps going up until someone caves.

 

[The Sunrise Student]

Sadly I have to report. We never made it on the plane today. We had flight delay after delay and finally they cancelled and rescheduled for tomorrow. We We're originally supposed to board at 4pm. Wasn't until about 11pm when they cancelled. So we sat around for 8 hours since we showed up an hour early.

The bad. Our legoland day has now been messed up so we have to figure out when to get that in sence we already paid for the tickets. Which means we will have to mess with our disney schedule mid week.

The only good thing to come of it is we are getting reimbursed for the entire first leg of the flight and also giving is $200 vouchers for each ticket. So we basically got these flights for half price and we have the next set of flights almost paid for. But have to use them within a year so not sure if I can swing next years sww with them.

Crossing fingers for a better tomorrow and we can actually make it to Orlando.

Oh No Sending emergency pixie dust by way of the force!

 

[Tltorrez]

Hmmm...that IS an interesting thought about the overbooking, especially if you didn't see any of your reservations reappear. I was coordinating with someone to get their 5:55pm Jedi Mickey H&V and in this case I DO think it must have briefly appeared because suddenly there was an 8:00pm available, and within minutes that disappeared and the 8:30pm showed up. However in reference to your situation- I would also not rule out a system snafu...they may be in hyper space and could appear again at any moment OR they set it that way to weed down the numbers. IF they were not functioning properly when we flooded them the other day(system was down more than up), I guess it's possible the numbers are higher than they could accommodate ...??? Not sure

Or they just changed their minds on the number. I mean, they are making this one up as they go along. ;-)

 

[RedM94]

I have been theorizing that the VIPs will also get all day priority access. It will probably be via the badge. That first hour in the morning though is great, because there are no checkout lines and no one but the VIP group. I read someone's review of the VIP tour in last year's SWW thread. Things are a bit different from then, but they still got Darth's Maul before park opening. The DPP didn't exist though. The reviewer only had 17 people in her tour, so they had people helping during Darth's Maul by taking all of their stuff up to the register while they continued shopping.

In general, I think the VIP description is vague. They released the Deluxe and Premium packages after releasing the VIP. So, I think some of the benefits of the DPP will end up applying to the VIP. They are kind of making it up as they go along. Remember to report back about how it went. Have an excellent trip.

@soniam thank you for the info about last year. Last year we did FTF and really wanted the FTF DPP for this year. With only having three days, showing up early and waiting for everything isn't fun. Hurry up and wait.

Although pricy, the VIP tour perfect for what I want to accomplish. The lower price point and discount make it easier to swallow.

 

[RedM94]

Sadly I have to report. We never made it on the plane today. We had flight delay after delay and finally they cancelled and rescheduled for tomorrow. We We're originally supposed to board at 4pm. Wasn't until about 11pm when they cancelled. So we sat around for 8 hours since we showed up an hour early.

The bad. Our legoland day has now been messed up so we have to figure out when to get that in sence we already paid for the tickets. Which means we will have to mess with our disney schedule mid week.

The only good thing to come of it is we are getting reimbursed for the entire first leg of the flight and also giving is $200 vouchers for each ticket. So we basically got these flights for half price and we have the next set of flights almost paid for. But have to use them within a year so not sure if I can swing next years sww with them.

Crossing fingers for a better tomorrow and we can actually make it to Orlando.

@Artax

Best of luck with your flights today!!!

 

[Tltorrez]

I sadly never completely keep up with this incredibly awesome and incredibly fast moving thread so I don't know if this has been posted yet:

http://starwarsstyle.com/?CMP=SOC-FBPAGE20150504180000

"Could you be the Guest we’re looking for?

Gear up for Star Wars™ Weekends© and show us your costume for a chance to win a prize that’s out of this
galaxy – the ultimate Star Wars™ fan experience! Enter your email address to get started."

I do know I have seen some wonderful costumes posted here!

Someone commented earlier on how the prize trip must be taken in Sept/Oct and includes a SW meet & greet dessert party.