Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[kpd6901]

You need to log in with your tv provider... this is the first time I've regretted DH dropping the cable. We've been running purely on streaming services (Hulu, Netflix, Amazon). He's a tech guy, so I'm going to make him find a way we can watch it!

get permission from family/friend to log-in with their information??

 

[delmar411]

I would be saying, that's alright I got it to any photographer that tried that number on me... We normally have both of us in the picture so I haven't run into this yet... But if I bring my Granddaughter and they tired that crap... well....

It was just so weird. And the photog that did it is a long time photopass guy (we have seen him at HS for at least 5yrs) so not a newbie being confused.
One of those moments when you dont know what to do without making an awkward scene especially when I know we will see him all SWW.

 

[yulilin3]

I agree! I was hoping for a whole experience not just some things put up - hopefully I'm underestimating what they will get done during those 2 hours and Disney magic will amaze us

If not our ADR is on Sunday and we'll cancel it - looking forward to the first day reports of RH!

I have reservations every weekend and I'm thinking the same thing.

 

[The Sunrise Student]

Wait, What?!?! You have a Granddaughter? For real? You don't look old enough to have a Granddaughter?!?!

Ssshhhhhh don't tell anyone.... remember I said I saw the original New Hope in the theaters to tell on myself a bit, I was 8 when it came out.

 

[lovethattink]

I've found so many benches missing from around the parks. It was really difficult for my parents to find a place to get off their feet when we took them a couple weeks ago to mk, Epcot, and dhs. Dad's in his 80's and mom younger.

 

[yulilin3]

It was just so weird. And the photog that did it is a long time photopass guy (we have seen him at HS for at least 5yrs) so not a newbie being confused.
One of those moments when you dont know what to do without making an awkward scene especially when I know we will see him all SWW.

similar thing at dinner. As soon as we went in to take the pic with Jedi Mickey one photographer just took our camera without us even asking. I guess they're trying to move things along quickly. Also inside the restaurant there were plenty of CM around asking if we wanted a picture of both of us together with the characters. Some we said ok, but others we just swapped camera to take one individually.

 

[delmar411]

I have reservations every weekend and I'm thinking the same thing.

The CM we were chatting with at backlot yesterday said they have seen the decorations and thought it looked amazing. So maybe they have done some dress rehersals in the nighttime and early AM?

I am going in with an open mind for friday amd if it is not going to work for us then I will cancel all our other ADRs for it.

 

[The Sunrise Student]

@msmama here is my Granddaughter and Grandson

 

[yulilin3]

The CM we were chatting with at backlot yesterday said they have seen the decorations and thought it looked amazing. So maybe they have done some dress rehersals in the nighttime and early AM?

I am going in with an open mind for friday amd if it is not going to work for us then I will cancel all our other ADRs for it.

I'm just happy we got to try all the cupcakes at Jedi Mickey's last night. One thing less to order at Rebel Lounge, the Jabba was just super sweet for us.
They can do wonders with a small window of time, I'm hoping for the best but prepared for the worst. Guinea Pigs Assemble

 

[The Sunrise Student]

I agree! I was hoping for a whole experience not just some things put up - hopefully I'm underestimating what they will get done during those 2 hours and Disney magic will amaze us

If not our ADR is on Sunday and we'll cancel it - looking forward to the first day reports of RH!

One can only hope....

 

[The Sunrise Student]

I've found so many benches missing from around the parks. It was really difficult for my parents to find a place to get off their feet when we took them a couple weeks ago to mk, Epcot, and dhs. Dad's in his 80's and mom younger.

Oh that's not cool at all...

 

[RedM94]

I asked this over on the Resorts board, but no answer as of yet....if we decide NOT to walk to HS from Beach Club for our VIP day, does anyone know the approximate cost and time for a taxi? Seems like it should be cheap and quick, but it also wouldn't surprise if it there was some round about way we had to go (and how close can a taxi get us to the gates)? I'm assuming we wouldn't have to worry about parking gates because we'll be there well before 7 (but correct me if I'm wrong).

@msmama

Not sure if it is that same at Beach Club, but last year at the Boardwalk it was difficult to get a taxi to DHS. When I asked about getting a taxi to DHS, I was told the fare will be to low and they won't take you.

I said explain to the driver we are late for a dinner reservation I will make it worth his while. It was raining and I did not want to deal with parking three states away in the DHS lot.

One driver agreed, but when he pullout out of BWV, he tried to turn. Going to the other DHS entrance. I asked him to go straight. He said he had to follow his GPS. Please go straight, and I will make it up to you. He went straight, the fare was a couple of dollars and I gave him a $20.00.

Beach club is a little further away, so maybe it won't be an issue.

 

[AngiTN]

Ssshhhhhh don't tell anyone.... remember I said I saw the original New Hope in the theaters to tell on myself a bit, I was 8 when it came out.

Heck, you are a youngster. I was 13 when it hit theaters! Saw it 11 or 12 times.

 

[AngiTN]

I agree! I was hoping for a whole experience not just some things put up - hopefully I'm underestimating what they will get done during those 2 hours and Disney magic will amaze us

If not our ADR is on Sunday and we'll cancel it - looking forward to the first day reports of RH!

They are very good at decorating. Have you ever seen what they can do to decorate a resort for Christmas in just a few hours? Smaller space, a bit fewer decorations, I'm not one bit worried at how they can transform the area.
After our Holiday D-Lights tour last year, and seeing the way their decorating warehouse is organized and the well tuned system they have there I have faith.

 

[AngiTN]

@msmama

Not sure if it is that same at Beach Club, but last year at the Boardwalk it was difficult to get a taxi to DHS. When I asked about getting a taxi to DHS, I was told the fare will be to low and they won't take you.

I said explain to the driver we are late for a dinner reservation I will make it worth his while. It was raining and I did not want to deal with parking three states away in the DHS lot.

One driver agreed, but when he pullout out of BWV, he tried to turn. Going to the other DHS entrance. I asked him to go straight. He said he had to follow his GPS. Please go straight, and I will make it up to you. He went straight, the fare was a couple of dollars and I gave him a $20.00.

Beach club is a little further away, so maybe it won't be an issue.

Wonder if it would help if there was a larger group that wanted to go? Maybe other Dis'ers staying at the Resort would want to coordinate a taxi?
We're at YC for that portion of our trip but it's at the end of the trip (next to the last day). We plan to walk but we may just be too worn out. I hope our non-park day on Saturday will revive us

 

[mmafan]

this was 5:20pm yesterday, the top 3 rows had spots of sun

what shows will be here again?????

 

[delmar411]

You can always try uber instead of a taxi. I know my cousin sent me a code for something like $20 off my first trip. I assume there are lots of codes like that floating around.

 

[The Sunrise Student]

It's 2 days, 14 hours, 32 minutes until I get on that Jetplane and they expect me to work LOL...

I guess I better get at it.

 

[yulilin3]

what shows will be here again?????

Behind the Force Rebels
Stars of the Saga
Obi Wan and Beyond
An Ewok's Tale
Visit to the Maul
A Conversation with Frank Oz

 

[kpd6901]

It wants to charge me $14.95 to download the picture. As I said in my trip report last night, make sure you are happy with your picture they take on your phone or camera. The one on dd's phone is blurry. So glad I asked for both camera and phone. The camera one is good.

Do either of the restaurant pictures work with Memory Maker??