Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[jtowntoflorida]

I hope they fix this problem (from EasyWDW link in first post):

"The reserved Feel the Force viewing location is close to the Sorcerer’s Hat and includes the same desserts they’re serving at Hollywood & Vine for dinner. It offers a nice view of the stage show, but is lousy for the fireworks as it’s too close to take in the show."

Well, one of the reasons it wasn't ideal last year is because the hat was in the way. Now that's no longer an issue, so it remains to be seen how "bad" the viewing area will be.

FWIW, this was the same dessert party area for Frozen Summer Fun last year, and we just had our desserts (and adult beverages) and left the area to watch the fireworks elsewhere.

 

[Cluelyss]

Did anyone get info on what time we check in for the FW portion? I understand the location is different (Min & Bill's for regular, HBD for deluxe) but my CM didn't give me a time for FW , just the parade).

 

[yulilin3]

I hope they fix this problem (from EasyWDW link in first post):

"The reserved Feel the Force viewing location is close to the Sorcerer’s Hat and includes the same desserts they’re serving at Hollywood & Vine for dinner. It offers a nice view of the stage show, but is lousy for the fireworks as it’s too close to take in the show."

If they keep it in the same location it's not the best nor the worst view. What makes this package special is the vibe of the evening. Having desserts (and they did fix the desserts) and drinks, with awesome music playing and not being shoulder to shoulder with people. And you get a great view of SUmmon the Force pre show. If it's in the same space as last year, go toward the left of the reserved area and you'll have good views of the fireworks

I was wondering this...I have a FP for SOTS for Friday, the day we got the premium package. Wondering if I should drop that for TSMM and try to change my Obi-Wan and beyond to SOTS for Sunday, just in case we can't get it Friday?

It really depends on what you want to do. You could do 2 shows guaranteed (one using your fp and one with the package)

 

[drlaurafsu]

Had the same experience with rundisney. Wine and dine half sold out in 33 minutes. Had friends trying to sign 2 people up and couldn't get the second one in. Site kept funneling people into an online queue. Thanks to dis many were able to get in via a different link and avoid the queue...plus knew registration opened a few minutes early. Lots of upset people who were trying to do it the way they were told.

AP was worse...sold out in 10 minutes...3 of which were before registration officially started.

 

[yulilin3]

Did anyone get info on what time we check in for the FW portion? I understand the location is different (Min & Bill's for regular, HBD for deluxe) but my CM didn't give me a time for FW , just the parade).

last year you could enter the area for dessert party at 8:30pm

 

[MakiraMarlena]

booked the premium on 5/16. No issues except that my resort booking is through Orbitz and they had to find the actual Disney reservation number for it. I wonder what happens if you say you are staying offsite.

Didn't have to wait on hold at all.

 

[mesaboy2]

In on 5/29 for $69 Premium, thanks to all here. Special thanks to @Itinkso for going to special lengths to keep me in the loop and @yulilin3 for, you know, everything.

 

[yulilin3]

booked the premium on 5/16. No issues except that my resort booking is through Orbitz and they had to find the actual Disney reservation number for it. I wonder what happens if you say you are staying offsite.

I'm not staying on or off site (well in my house ) but I do have a Disney account. He just asked for my adress, phone number and last name and got my information.
I'm thinking for people who don't have an account they just create one right then and there

 

[yulilin3]

In on 5/29 for $69 Premium, thanks to all here. Special thanks to @Itinkso for going to special lengths to keep me in the loop and @yulilin3 for, you know, everything.

Make sure to come and say hi. I might go that evening just for fireworks.
Oh and BTW I might bump you out of top thread this month

 

[Cluelyss]

In on 5/29 for $69 Premium, thanks to all here. Special thanks to @Itinkso for going to special lengths to keep me in the loop and @yulilin3 for, you know, everything.

Maybe we'll see you around the parks that weekend....I'll be the one trying to herd 2 unruly tow-headed children

 

[Candleshoe]

Anyone find out if there is AP discount on these?
I know it's unlikely but still.

I asked if there was a Disney Chase Visa discount available and she said that she didn't see any discounts there.

But you can always ask

I got 3 Deluxe Premiums for Jun 13. Can always cancel my DD since she's told me she does NOT want to sit for the shows. Couldn't spring for it for the whole party, but it's the end of the trip so I'm okay going our sep. ways.

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She didn't post it as a private message She posted it on your profile so it's a public message.

That's very nice of you Barbara!

 

[AThrillingChase]

Had the same experience with rundisney. Wine and dine half sold out in 33 minutes. Had friends trying to sign 2 people up and couldn't get the second one in. Site kept funneling people into an online queue. Thanks to dis many were able to get in via a different link and avoid the queue...plus knew registration opened a few minutes early. Lots of upset people who were trying to do it the way they were told.

AP was worse...sold out in 10 minutes...3 of which were before registration officially started.

Reading this actually made me shudder. I refer to it as (W &)D-day.

booked the premium on 5/16. No issues except that my resort booking is through Orbitz and they had to find the actual Disney reservation number for it. I wonder what happens if you say you are staying offsite.

I had the same thing - but she was able to find mine very quickly. The only thing was that I couldn't confirm the address since it was Orbitz's! She just changed it in their system...I think? And then moved on.

 

[mesaboy2]

Make sure to come and say hi. I might go that evening just for fireworks.
Oh and BTW I might bump you out of top thread this month

Bring it! These monthly competitions are just for lunch money anyway.

 

[wdwalice]

The welcome show happens right as the parade reaches the event stage. Around 11:20am

Thank you again, Yulilin3! You truly are awesome!!

 

[rpcvpanama]

I booked for 5/15. Have the VIP booked for that day and just have to decide if the price difference is worth the "extras" that you get with the VIP. The early access to Darth Mall is a big benefit for the VIP if we want any of the limited edition merchandise. Not sure we do...oh decisions, decisions.

 

[superrach]

Sounds like there's little to no chance of getting into the shows without a FP or FtF. Just thinking about those who don't do FtF and want to see more than one show but only have 1 show FP.

 

[yulilin3]

Just for laughs but the Disney Parks Blog most recent article:
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...ps-you-plan-save-for-future-disney-vacations/
save money for your future Disney trip

 

[slaveone]

Well I have decided to save my $140 for goodies. We priced it out and it doesn't work out for us this year not because of cost but because it just isn't a good value for us. I added a night onto the reservation instead so doing a split stay now.

 

[yulilin3]

Sounds like there's little to no chance of getting into the shows without a FP or FtF. Just thinking about those who don't do FtF and want to see more than one show but only have 1 show FP.

It's all about the show you pick for your SWW show.
Behind the Force Rebels and Obi Wan are easy to get into. Also Theater of the Stars has about 400 additional seating from Premiere Theater since it's stadium benches I'm sure they will cram as many people as they can
Standby line for the popular shows will be at least one hour waits

 

[Metz172]

Booked the $69 package for the 4 of us for June 5. Woo Hoo!!!!!

I already had fast passes for SOTS. So do I change those for a tier 1 ride planning on getting into the SOTS with the package, or keep the fast passes until I know for sure that day? What do you think the odds will be for getting in that day with the package?