Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[KAT4DISNEY]

just tried to call-system down for "enhancements"-??getting ready to announce publicly?? said to call back in an hour (so of course in about 25-30 min I will be checking)

Having the same thing here. The first agent had mine set up and then bombed out. Tried again and was getting an error on booking and then they said they all had to get out of the system and it was going to be worked on.

 

[PiperGirlInWondrland]

I called and was told nothing was available 5/17, 5/22, 5/23, 5/24 - then called back, was hung up, and now they said systems were down - do you think they truly are all gone on those dates?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

The areas are not the same for the parade.

No? They were last year. I'm getting a little confused on what the actual offerings are this year.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I would hold off on cancelling fp for the shows you REALLy want to do. The Premium Package is offering only one show and it's on a first come first served basis. You have to line up by 10am at Min and Bills on the day of your package and let them know which show you want.

This is a shame. I would do the same and hold it just in case, but that means the perk of having tix to one show doesn't really end up being much of a perk.

 

[yulilin3]

No? They were last year. I'm getting a little confused on what the actual offerings are this year.

Read the first post and it explains it. This year there are 2 packages. One has a viewing for the parade by the entrance of the park the other in the same area as last year

 

[mamadragona]

Straight from Disney behind the scenes....

Viewing Areas:
Deluxe Premium Package:

• Motorcade viewing area is located by Mickey's of Hollywood across from the MyMagic+ service center.
• Dessert party and fireworks viewing area is located on the right side of the open plaza as you face the Great Movie Ride.

Premium Packge

• Located near Echo Lake, on the left side of the open plaza as you face the Great Movie Ride.
• Viewing area is standing room only.

So this is why my CM told be that the PP did NOT include dessert?

So can someone confirm that the dessert party IS part of the Premium Package (not just the DPP)?

 

[JayLeeJay]

I booked the deluxe package for May 23. So excited! May 23 is my birthday but going to Star Wars weekend is actually a birthday present for my boyfriend. I was coming to post a question about which shows people would recommend I fast pass when I saw the deluxe package. Now I have a few more scheduling questions that I hope someone can help with. Everyone here has already been so great in helping me plan and I really do appreciate all the advice.

Right now on May 23 we have an 8am star wars breakfast and 12:30pm D-tech reservation. I also made a breakfast reservation for May 24 so I am thinking of cancelling our May 23 breakfast so we have more time in the morning for rides and checking in. There are 4 shows on May 23. Am I understanding correctly that we will have priority seating for all 4? If so, will the 12:30 D-tech reservation get in the way of the first show at 1:45? I am thinking we will have plenty of time but want to check to make sure. I can try to reschedule D-tech for May 24 if people think it will cause scheduling problems.

Also, with the shows being 30 minutes each, does anyone think attending the 7pm show will negatively affect enjoyment of the dessert party? I think I read a post with someone asking something similar due to people possibly lining up early for the party and those attending the show possibly being far back in the line to check in, and therefore let in to the area late, but don't recall seeing an answer (or guess).

Thanks for the help!!

 

[yulilin3]

So this is why my CM told be that the PP did NOT include dessert?

So can someone confirm that the dessert party IS part of the Premium Package (not just the DPP)?

both packages include the dessert party

 

[CinderElsa]

So this is why my CM told be that the PP did NOT include dessert?

So can someone confirm that the dessert party IS part of the Premium Package (not just the DPP)?

It's included in the standard package. Your CM should have read you the "must be 21+ with valid ID to drink" spiel.

 

[yulilin3]

I booked the deluxe package for May 23. So excited! May 23 is my birthday but going to Star Wars weekend is actually a birthday present for my boyfriend. I was coming to post a question about which shows people would recommend I fast pass when I saw the deluxe package. Now I have a few more scheduling questions that I hope someone can help with. Everyone here has already been so great in helping me plan and I really do appreciate all the advice.

Right now on May 23 we have an 8am star wars breakfast and 12:30pm D-tech reservation. I also made a breakfast reservation for May 24 so I am thinking of cancelling our May 23 breakfast so we have more time in the morning for rides and checking in. There are 4 shows on May 23. Am I understanding correctly that we will have priority seating for all 4? If so, will the 12:30 D-tech reservation get in the way of the first show at 1:45? I am thinking we will have plenty of time but want to check to make sure. I can try to reschedule D-tech for May 24 if people think it will cause scheduling problems.

Also, with the shows being 30 minutes each, does anyone think attending the 7pm show will negatively affect enjoyment of the dessert party? I think I read a post with someone asking something similar due to people possibly lining up early for the party and those attending the show possibly being far back in the line to check in, and therefore let in to the area late, but don't recall seeing an answer (or guess).

Thanks for the help!!

yes, it includes all the shows offered that day (unless something else comes up when the Disney Parks Blog actually announces the packages) You'll have enough time from your DTech to Behind the Force Rebels.
No the dessert party starts around 8:30pm there's no need to line up early unless you really want to get a bar table. Other than that the atmosphere is pretty chill and you just walk around and mingle

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Read the first post and it explains it. This year there are 2 packages. One has a viewing for the parade by the entrance of the park the other in the same area as last year

So strange - or maybe not so strange - but the CM got thru reading the spiel before everything bombed out but I did not get the different viewing areas. Oh well, for the most part I look to things here for the details and am not trying for the first day like we did last year. Been the guinea pig test subject enough times already! lol

 

[southernfriedmom]

Just booked the Deluxe package (grandparents agreed to split the cost ) without any problems and was shocked that I was only on hold less than 1-2 minutes and she took care of it right away.

 

[dpswift]

just tried to call-system down for "enhancements"-??getting ready to announce publicly?? said to call back in an hour (so of course in about 25-30 min I will be checking)

So after I thought I had convinced myself to save our money and NOT do the FTF package, just did an about face and booked the Deluxe premium package for May 31 lol. I really need to work on that self-restraint thing I've heard others speak of

Anyway, it took close to 30 min on the phone with the CM, her program kept shutting down on her, but she kept trying and it's now showing up in my MDE

I am thinking that maybe I had it too easy. It only took me a few minutes to book just about an hour ago but I have not received a conformation email. Of course I am now having second thoughts. What would be a good show to try for?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Just booked the Deluxe package (grandparents agreed to split the cost ) without any problems and was shocked that I was only on hold less than 1-2 minutes and she took care of it right away.

Just now? I was told they are still undergoing "enhancements".

 

[JayLeeJay]

yes, it includes all the shows offered that day (unless something else comes up when the Disney Parks Blog actually announces the packages) You'll have enough time from your DTech to Behind the Force Rebels.
No the dessert party starts around 8:30pm there's no need to line up early unless you really want to get a bar table. Other than that the atmosphere is pretty chill and you just walk around and mingle

This is exactly what I was hoping to hear! Thank you so much for the reassurance.

 

[Cluelyss]

I am thinking that maybe I had it too easy. It only took me a few minutes to book just about an hour ago but I have not received a conformation email. Of course I am now having second thoughts. What would be a good show to try for?

I did not get an email, but your confirmation # should link in MDX. I was told I would get a reminder email a few days before the event.

 

[yulilin3]

I am thinking that maybe I had it too easy. It only took me a few minutes to book just about an hour ago but I have not received a conformation email. Of course I am now having second thoughts. What would be a good show to try for?

what are your families interests?

 

[jennab113]

I called back to book for the 30th and the system is still down for enhancements. She said call back in about an hour. Boo!

 

[mamadragona]

It's included in the standard package. Your CM should have read you the "must be 21+ with valid ID to drink" spiel.

Hah - there was a lot in that spiel including the show sign up thing which she didn't even say was included, and I asked if I was going to get a copy of that "spiel," and she didn't say. Okay, just checking to make triple sure!

So we have the dessert party together, then get shuffled to a standing room only location, while the DPPers stay with dessert? I can live with that.

I am highly considering bringing a back toddler carrier even though DD will be 5 by then. This will be a late night!

I just looked over my FP selections (yeah, I know I said I was going to work ) and trying to figure out about the FP show. Weekend 1 will be Ian McDiarmid and that sounds awesome for me, but maybe the kids would enjoy ObiWan more? I found one rebels show on YouTube for DS to watch and he liked it, but we don't have cable to watch more, so I'm not sure how "into it" he will be without that background. ObiWan is also the easiest to fit into our existing schedule, and I am assuming we won't have to show up super early to the parade area if we want a less popular show? BUT I REALLY WANT TO DO SoTS! (Mom vs kids - the eternal inner battle - can you see the lightsaber duel in my head now?).

 

[coluk003]

I called back to book for the 30th and the system is still down for enhancements. She said call back in about an hour. Boo!

Well good news is no one else can book. thats what i used to tell people lol