Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[cinder-ellah]

We just attempted to make the Galactic breakfast swap, taking the advice of many on how to best grab it, and it was a complete fail. I was even going back and forth loading between a laptop and an iPad and it failed. Thanks to momofallsons for trying to help us out. These things are getting snagged so fast somehow. Hopefully better luck next time!

Too bad it didn't work out.
Tip that helped me : Make sure you keep refreshing the page.
Make it for the "exact" time/date and amount of people that the other Diser is canceling.
You'll be doing the Happy Dance when you do get it.
Keep trying...... Don't give up.

 

[Felipe4]

I'm going to release a 7:30 Jedi Mickey for 2 for 6/13. Any takers?

 

[alafond83]

If you are looking for a distraction ,there is a quiz on Buzzfeed that ask " Are You More C-3PO or R2-D2".

http://www.buzzfeed.com/niaalavezos/may-the-force-be-with-you-always#.ws7573A16

I got C-3PO lol

 

[DisneyMama21]

I'm going to release a 7:30 Jedi Mickey for 2 for 6/13. Any takers?

Yes! Pm'd you

 

[The Sunrise Student]

If you are looking for a distraction ,there is a quiz on Buzzfeed that ask " Are You More C-3PO or R2-D2".

http://www.buzzfeed.com/niaalavezos/may-the-force-be-with-you-always#.ws7573A16

I got C-3PO lol

I got R2D2

 

[kalliyan1]

Looking for a FtF deluxe premium package for 2 people for weekend I if anyone is going to cancel or sees a cancellation

 

[MooksterL1]

TBT Darth Maul
2008 my ds was wary of Darth Maul and thought he would just stand far away from him when it was his turn for the M&G.

Darth Maul had other ideas...

 

[Candleshoe]

We just attempted to make the Galactic breakfast swap, taking the advice of many on how to best grab it, and it was a complete fail. I was even going back and forth loading between a laptop and an iPad and it failed. Thanks to momofallsons for trying to help us out. These things are getting snagged so fast somehow. Hopefully better luck next time!

Aww, so sorry. Next time don't go two machines. Just use your laptop. I wouldn't even click refresh. I would click the 'FIND A TABLE' button over and over. And make sure it's the exact date, time and party# of the person who's cancelling.

 

[SnowChaser]

I could use some help with the timing of our Jedi Mickey H&V meal time. I have two choices and they both bump up close to two big events.

1. If we have an 8:25pm ADR, do we have any chance of stepping outside to view the fireworks, either during the meal or would we be finished by 9:30pm?
2. If we have a 5:50pm, can we make it to H&V in time from Ewok's Tale (starts at 5:15p, we have FP+)?

Which would you choose?

 

[FAMof5Cruisers]

Looking for some advice on a non-SWW. We are visiting Hollywood Studios on May 9th. This is an early opening at 8:00am. I want to sign my two children up for JTA. We plan to go straight to this signup at rope drop. Are you able to choose what time you want JTA, or are you assigned a time? Also, if I want to get the first time available, 9:20am, how early do I need to arrive at the park to make this signup?

 

[Candleshoe]

I could use some help with the timing of our Jedi Mickey H&V meal time. I have two choices and they both bump up close to two big events.

1. If we have an 8:25pm ADR, do we have any chance of stepping outside to view the fireworks, either during the meal or would we be finished by 9:30pm?
2. If we have a 5:50pm, can we make it to H&V in time from Ewok's Tale (starts at 5:15p, we have FP+)?

Which would you choose?

caveat, I've never been to SWW! But I would go with #2. You (should be able to) show up as much as 15minutes late to your ADR if necessary. I wouldn't cut it that close, but even 5 minutes shouldn't hurt. Someone in your group could slip out at 5:45 if it's not done and go to the podem to let the hostess know the party is on its way.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

We are less than 45 days so we can not make any changes to our plans without a fee. Is it possible to add park hopper once we Check in the resort, without paying the fee or modifying? We may have to split our second SW day at HS to accommodate everyone's requests since this is a short trip. I was going to just add a extra day but I see we will have to pay full ticket price vs just adding on for $30.

If you have booked a package then they will generally waive change fees if you do anything that increases the cost of your package. They'll charge you if you decrease the cost though. But I believe you can add park hopper when you get there. I don't know if the resort will do it or you need guest services.

Personally I don't believe they could do Rebel Hangar as described any other way than as a walk up.

 

[Music City Mama]

If you are looking for a distraction ,there is a quiz on Buzzfeed that ask " Are You More C-3PO or R2-D2".

http://www.buzzfeed.com/niaalavezos/may-the-force-be-with-you-always#.ws7573A16

I got C-3PO lol

I got C-3PO, too!

You got: C-3PO
You work super hard and stick to the rules rather than going off the cuff. You’re well mannered, have an ear for different languages, and you’re not afraid to put someone in their place if the situation calls for it. All the other beings in the galaxy wish they were you.

Lucasfilm / Via brunocardozo.tumblr.com

 

[yulilin3]

I could use some help with the timing of our Jedi Mickey H&V meal time. I have two choices and they both bump up close to two big events.

1. If we have an 8:25pm ADR, do we have any chance of stepping outside to view the fireworks, either during the meal or would we be finished by 9:30pm?
2. If we have a 5:50pm, can we make it to H&V in time from Ewok's Tale (starts at 5:15p, we have FP+)?

Which would you choose?

Yep, def. coice 2. The show ends at 5:45pm so you will have 5 minutes (plus grace period) to make it with no problem

 

[yulilin3]

Looking for some advice on a non-SWW. We are visiting Hollywood Studios on May 9th. This is an early opening at 8:00am. I want to sign my two children up for JTA. We plan to go straight to this signup at rope drop. Are you able to choose what time you want JTA, or are you assigned a time? Also, if I want to get the first time available, 9:20am, how early do I need to arrive at the park to make this signup?

Be at the entrance by 7:45am for a 8am EMH. You can request a certain show

 

[MakiraMarlena]

I'm C3PO for sure

 

[coluk003]

We are less than 45 days so we can not make any changes to our plans without a fee. Is it possible to add park hopper once we Check in the resort, without paying the fee or modifying? We may have to split our second SW day at HS to accommodate everyone's requests since this is a short trip. I was going to just add a extra day but I see we will have to pay full ticket price vs just adding on for $30.

I just added a day of park tickets to our trip this week (I am 36 days out today, so was definitely within 45 days when I did it) and wasn't charged a fee? I think that refers to your hotel booking....tickets and dining plans can be added/deleted up until several days before (5 maybe???)

A few things about the reservation systems. Anytime the price goes up there is no fee, if the price goes down you are subject to a 50dollar change fee per occurNce. Any phone cm can wave that fee, if they say they will charge it ask. they are will to wave the fee since it's their descretion. If the saving was over 299 I charged it. So it doesn't hurt to ask. If you are within 14 days I would wait till you arrive, there. Is a service fee that no matter what is charged, the system puts it in automatically. Guest services can remove it and usually do , but that means waiting in hold.

Tickets can be upgraded by the concierge of the hotel, ever hotel has one even the value resorts. The amount is the same amount you would have been charged if you did it when you booked, no added fees.

As far as cabs, the only time I've seen them was last year at POP and two were in the parking lot. What I would do is find out who the hotels call, call them the day before and set up the time to meet them, this way you walk out from the hotel or the MK and they are there, while all the other suckers I mean people wait for the bus or their cab .

 

[yulilin3]

I'm R2D2

 

[cinder-ellah]

Aww, so sorry. Next time don't go two machines. Just use your laptop. I wouldn't even click refresh. I would click the 'FIND A TABLE' button over and over. And make sure it's the exact date, time and party# of the person who's cancelling.

Yes ! I'm glad you put in to click on the "Find a Table" button.
I had suggested the refresh (which is not the best) ...... but the "Find a Table" is.

 

[Felipe4]

I saw Uber mentioned here. Please note that Uber can only pick you up from either Downtown Disney or a resort area, not the parks themselves. However, if you're staying on property, they can drop you off at the parks. This is because they have to pay for parking and are not allowed into the cab/bus drop off section. You can scan your magic band at the parking entrance for the uber driver since on site guests get free parking.