Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[MakiraMarlena]

There is no notification regarding the suspension of TIW besides any of the previously noted blackout days on the TIW website, but they do note that anything about the program can change at any time without notice.

 

[Skywise]

There is no notification regarding the suspension of TIW besides any of the previously noted blackout days on the TIW website, but they do note that anything about the program can change at any time without notice.

Pray I don't alter the bargain any further!

 

[Felipe4]

Can you only get regular popcorn or caramel corn in the Han Solo buckets? (BF is a big fan of cheesy popcorn - I told him that's more specialty, but I figured I'd ask anyway).

 

[Monykalyn]

Argh will have to catch up later but so glad we are staying at BEACH CLUB for SWW!! I would die to see any SW celebs!!

 

[yulilin3]

Can you only get regular popcorn or caramel corn in the Han Solo buckets? (BF is a big fan of cheesy popcorn - I told him that's more specialty, but I figured I'd ask anyway).

I think that's all they have...

 

[Candleshoe]

Okay, a good review, but the most interesting part of it is this:

"Tables in Wonderland is suspended throughout DHS for Star Wars Weekends."

WHAAAAAT??

So I looked at the TIW website and there is nothing about that.

Anybody there tomorrow who is able to use TIW anywhere, I'd like to hear about that. Like at Brown Derby where I just booked lunch for weekend 2.

It says so on the TiW website. It's one of the reasons I keep going back and forth about whether to buy it

Here's the relevent part that I was talking about:
1900 Park Fare, Chef Mickey’s, ‘Ohana (Dinner Only), Cinderella’s Royal Table, LeChefs de France, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, and Le Cellier Steakhouse will be subject to the additional blockout weeks of: March 8-April 4, 2015; May 31-June 20, 2015; November 22-28, 2015 and December 20-26, 2015.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

I'm looking at the website now and I don't see it. the quoted dates are for limited summer black outs May 31 - June 20, but those are only for certain restaurants and none of them are in DHS. Those dates also do not correspond to the first two Star Wars Weekends.

 

[Itinkso]

It says so on the TiW website. It's one of the reasons I keep going back and forth about whether to buy it

Here's the relevent part that I was talking about:
1900 Park Fare, Chef Mickey’s, ‘Ohana (Dinner Only), Cinderella’s Royal Table, LeChefs de France, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, and Le Cellier Steakhouse will be subject to the additional blockout weeks of: March 8-April 4, 2015; May 31-June 20, 2015; November 22-28, 2015 and December 20-26, 2015.

But those dates are only for those specific restaurants. And, only Galactic Breakfast and Jedi H&V dinner fall under the Special Event category.

Even CM discounted meals were valid at HBD last year during SWW. If they were allowing CMs discounted food, then TiW guests were also receiving their discounts except for SciFi and H&V.

I think Pete mis-spoke. Did you notice he didn't mention trading with Jawas? He must have missed the tips in this thread or, possibly doesn't know this thread exists!

 

[jennab113]

@jennab113
Thanks so much for meeting up with me and making the magic band trade! It was nice to sit and chat.
Funny enough I ran into that couple who were asking about RH and we rode ST together. They are from Atlanta.


The rebel hanger was all setup there with the table toppers since they are doing a soft open with VIPs, media and executives.

That's funny they were from Atlanta! Small world. It was great chatting with you. Thanks for the pins and drink.

 

[Teamanderson]

When coordinating to get a resservation from someone, in you guys opinion what have you seen the best results with..MDE app or actual site? Hoping I won't miss it!

 

[CheshireCrazy]

When coordinating to get a resservation from someone, in you guys opinion what have you seen the best results with..MDE app or actual site? Hoping I won't miss it!

I would go on the actual site. It worked for me to snag a ressie here.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Why does all the frenzied thread activity happen when I'm at work, and when I get home its dead?

I was having quite the day today reading this thread and listening to the Newsies soundtrack. My work suffered.

 

[cvjpirate]

Thank you everyone for all the wonderful information today! Can't wait to hear more tomorrow!!!!!

 

[slaveone]

I'm trying to rename my brothers dog Boba. He thinks it means nap time.

 

[dawn8179]

review of Galactic Breakfast from Pete Werner
http://www.wdwinfo.com/walt-disney-world/hollywood-studios/star-wars-galactic-dine-in-breakfast/

I have a question about this breakfast. I'm taking my 2 year old son, so I won't be paying for him. Will I be able to order seconds, since he will be eating off my plate?

 

[yulilin3]

Why does all the frenzied thread activity happen when I'm at work, and when I get home its dead?

I was having quite the day today reading this thread and listening to the Newsies soundtrack. My work suffered.

I LOVE Newsies!! Saw them when they came here in January...Seize the Day!!

 

[yulilin3]

I have a question about this breakfast. I'm taking my 2 year old son, so I won't be paying for him. Will I be able to order seconds, since he will be eating off my plate?

yes, you can order seconds , it's fine

 

[dawn8179]

yes, you can order seconds , it's fine

Thank goodness, did not want to have to pay for him food too when we don't have to. Seeing all the merchandise makes me think we will go broke.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

But those dates are only for those specific restaurants. And, only Galactic Breakfast and Jedi H&V dinner fall under the Special Event category.

Even CM discounted meals were valid at HBD last year during SWW. If they were allowing CMs discounted food, then TiW guests were also receiving their discounts except for SciFi and H&V.

I think Pete mis-spoke. Did you notice he didn't mention trading with Jawas? He must have missed the tips in this thread or, possibly doesn't know this thread exists!

I'm confused... So TIW IS accepted or NOT accepted at DHS during SWW? Our card expired at the end of March, and without knowing when our next WDW trip will be, I certainly don't want to buy it if almost all our meals will be excluded.

 

[wendypooh]

I also wanted to add that Pete says the photo is NOT included..... from EVERYTHING I've seen, read it IS included. Also, as others have stated, I think he also mispoke about TIW - as we've DEF used it during SWW before.