Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[coluk003]

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Haven't heard anything negative in this thread, what are you referring to?

 

[pollyanna30]

So there have been some changes to the laundry rooms at the resorts. The machines are controlled electronically now and they take credit cards so be sure to bring a credit card with you to the laundry room at your resort. Some resort laundry rooms may not have made the switch over to the electronic system yet you may want to bring quarters as a back up. I also bring Tide Pods and fabric softener sheets so I don't have to pay Disney prices for detergents. I'm thinking that the a load of Laundry is $2.50 and the dryers are about the same for an hour of drying time. The washers are the new High Efficiency machines so be prepared for smaller drum sizes.
~NM

I knew about the new website and credit cards to pay, but hadn't thought about the HE washers. Does that mean they have to have HE only detergent? I've already bought Tide pods, but they aren't specifically HE. Thanks!

 

[Gianfootography]

Haven't heard anything negative in this thread, what are you referring to?

bunch of folks I was in line with. First 2 days of the event.

 

[RedM94]

I'm on the VIP tour today, too! The area WOULD have been in full sun except that it was overcast at parade time today. Followed by a bit of a downpour (short), and then the parade went ahead.

Our VIP guides are awesome -- one shared his umbrella, another ran for ponchos that they handed out. The rain showers were so short that we received the ponchos after it had basically stopped. I'm stopping to fill out comment cards before we leave the park. They so deserve it!

We also had a LOVELY couple next to as who shielded our two kids with their tarp during the worst of the downpour -- SO NICE!! On the off chance that you are fellow DISers, THANK YOU AGAIN!!

@MickeyMinnieMom

So glad the rain held off for you. I have the VIP booked for week end III. When all is said and done, and you have a chance to catch your breath, I would love to hear your thoughts from a value stand point.

In other words, are the extra perks worth the extra cost when comparing the FTF DPP to the VIP tour.

Thank you!!!

 

[ethanwa]

bunch of folks I was in line with. First 2 days of the event.

What were they saying though? What are the negative comments?

 

[RedM94]

They drop you off for the 3:15 stars of the saga show and then you're on your own after that, with FP for remaining shows if you want to see them.

@MickeyMinnieMom

"With FP for remaining shows?" Do you get reserved seating for the remaining shows?

Thank you and have a great day!!

 

[lovingeire]

We interrupt your Star Wars weekends report to bring you the laundry update LIVE from "Plop" Century. This is news you can use because it is extremely hot and sweaty out (Yes, Ninja Mom is telling you that weather can be "Sweaty") so you may need to do laundry during your trip. The other reason that you may need to do laundry is if you get caught in one of those rain storms and your stuff gets soaked.

So there have been some changes to the laundry rooms at the resorts. The machines are controlled electronically now and they take credit cards so be sure to bring a credit card with you to the laundry room at your resort. Some resort laundry rooms may not have made the switch over to the electronic system yet you may want to bring quarters as a back up. I also bring Tide Pods and fabric softener sheets so I don't have to pay Disney prices for detergents. I'm thinking that the a load of Laundry is $2.50 and the dryers are about the same for an hour of drying time. The washers are the new High Efficiency machines so be prepared for smaller drum sizes. The more you try to cram in the less water they will be able to spin out and thus the more time you will spend waiting for a dryer to finish drying your stuff. It's a shorter DRYING time to spread the load amongst more machines (WASHERS and Dryers, Washers to spin out the water properly) otherwise you are going to pay for it in more time spent waiting for the dryer. I was disappointed at how much water was left in the clothes, especially since I underloaded the washing machine and especially since it was supposedly a
"high" efficiency machine.

Here is the link to a website that will show you in real time what laundry rooms at which resort have how many machines open:

http://classic.laundryview.com/disneyworld/

Bookmark this site in your phones Web browser so that you will be able to find it when you are at the resort. Using it will save you a lot of hunting around for an open machine, especially during peak times!

This Laundry update has been another fine service of the all encompassing Star Wars weekends thread. May the force be with YOU because it sure isn't with the spin cycle in those washers...

~NM

Thank you for the reminder! I was just thinking yesterday I http://www.khov.com/find-new-homes/...nanian-homes/covington-estates/mandalayneeded to dig up that link and bookmark or on my phone! It's like you read my mind! The website is just about the coolest thing ever!

 

[yulilin3]

Stormtrooper mb are still available
The only thing that has sold out is the pass holder visor and the Boba Fett Stein. They don't know if the Stein will be back
Everything else is still available at x Wing collectible

 

[mmafan]

Lol. Lucas said look Minnie I have a sww Magic band.

 

[Ninja Mom]

I knew about the new website and credit cards to pay, but hadn't thought about the HE washers. Does that mean they have to have HE only detergent? I've already bought Tide pods, but they aren't specifically HE. Thanks!

I threw a tide pod in there anyway and the laundry came out fine. I think the vending machines may still be dispensing powdered detergent.

Also I finished my laundry and the dryers were able to dry my stuff in the one hour that I had set the machine for. The electronic controls for all the machines are located in the credit card machine on the wall. The only thing that you select on the machine is the cycle type that you want to select (for example Permanent press)

There are no directions ON the machines but it's intuitive once you figure out that you have to use the credit card machine mounted on the wall. The Credit card reader has step by step instructions and the machines all have numbers on them that you use to tell the CREDIT CARD machine which one your laundry is in.

~NM

 

[mouseguy77]

They drop you off for the 3:15 stars of the saga show and then you're on your own after that, with FP for remaining shows if you want to see them.

Thank you for the info, I really appreciate it. Do you think they will do the same thing for weekend V when Frank Oz is there?

 

[Gianfootography]

What were they saying though? What are the negative comments?

Mostly about the theater temperature and how uncomfortable the seats are. Waiting in line in the middle of Blazing Sun Boulevard was fun too. The Premier Theater was a perfect venue and so far, I have not heard any positives about the change. In all honesty they could have theses shows on the equator of Tatooine and I would still go since I am a die hard Star Wars fan.

 

[yulilin3]

Line to get into Darth's Mall was 10 minutes right now. Talked to merchandise manager and she said no calendars this year. Told her we saw it on the dpb she said they didn't order any

 

[Gianfootography]

 

[CampbellzSoup]

I wonder how much money they make at Darth's Mall each year...

 

[soniam]

Line to get into Darth's Mall was 10 minutes right now. Talked to merchandise manager and she said no calendars this year. Told her we saw it on the dpb she said they didn't order any

Ah man Those look like such a great way to remember your visit and help cut down on the SWW blues. I was hoping to get one next year. Maybe if people complain, they'll bring them back.

 

[RedM94]

I apologize to the mods if this is against the rules, I found the following blog review about the VIP tour from this past Friday.

http://altdisneyworld.blogspot.com/2015/05/review-ultimate-day-at-star-wars.html?m=1

I would have liked more details, but it is information non the less.

 

[RedM94]

I wonder how much money they make at Darth's Mall each year...

Yes, and I also wonder if the sellers are getting what they are asking if the Boba Fett steins on EBay.

 

[williamscm3]

How much are those Boba Fett steins in the parks? $50 each on eBay is a bit steep!

 

[Felipe4]

I'm praying the Boba Fett steins, Han Solo buckets, and all the glow cubes will be there come weekend V!