Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[williamscm3]

Since its Darth Maul Day I thought I'd share a picture of my son at Halloween last year

I CANT WAIT for him to meet Darth Maul in 29 days!!!

 

[Delphinus317]

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.

That's perfect! Thanks for the info!! I just got a deal in my email from my Capital One card for 2 free Uber rides (up to $30) for new customers until 6/30/15. I was planning on taking a cab to get to DHS early, but now I'll take a free Uber ride!

Edited to Add: If you have a Capital One card & are new to Uber, try using promo code "CAPITALONE" to register with your Capital One card & get the 2 free Uber rides.

 

[aggiejnny]

That's perfect! Thanks for the info!! I just got a deal in my email from my Capital One card for 2 free Uber rides (up to $30) for new customers until 6/30/15. I was planning on taking a cab to get to DHS early, but now I'll take a free Uber ride!

Edited to Add: If you have a Capital One card & are new to Uber, try using promo code "CAPITALONE" to register & get the 2 free Uber rides.

Thank you! I was planning on trying out Uber because I needed an early arrival at MK for an 8am breakfast when the park opens at 9am.

 

[Felipe4]

@Delphinus317, also note that you can't schedule an Uber far in advance like a cab. You go into the app, request a ride, and when it's accepted by a driver it will give you an ETA on how long it will take your driver to get there. You can track the driver using GPS so you actually know where the driver is and call them if they need additional information on finding you (IE "We're at bus stop 3" or "We're a family of 5, and I'm wearing a bright green shirt.") Sometimes when you enter a location, if it's a large business (like a hotel, airport, college, or restaurant) it will automatically direct the driver to the "front door" of the location...which might not be where you're ready to be picked up, so contacting the driver is good in cases like that. Still leave plenty of buffer time in case no one is driving that early (unlikely), no one accepts your ride request, or all the drivers are shuttling other people. If there's a big event (like SWW) when lots of people are trying to get there early, fares might spike as they go up due to demand. I doubt any of these rides would be more than $30, but just another heads up. This might be more of the case if you were headed to Universal early in the morning from Disney (I think the normal uber fare is like $20 for that).

 

[Delphinus317]

@Delphinus317, also note that you can't schedule an Uber far in advance like a cab. You go into the app, request a ride, and when it's accepted by a driver it will give you an ETA on how long it will take your driver to get there. You can track the driver using GPS so you actually know where the driver is and call them if they need additional information on finding you (IE "We're at bus stop 3" or "We're a family of 5, and I'm wearing a bright green shirt.") Sometimes when you enter a location, if it's a large business (like a hotel, airport, college, or restaurant) it will automatically direct the driver to the "front door" of the location...which might not be where you're ready to be picked up, so contacting the driver is good in cases like that. Still leave plenty of buffer time in case no one is driving that early (unlikely), no one accepts your ride request, or all the drivers are shuttling other people. If there's a big event (like SWW) when lots of people are trying to get there early, fares might spike as they go up due to demand. I doubt any of these rides would be more than $30, but just another heads up. This might be more of the case if you were headed to Universal early in the morning from Disney (I think the normal uber fare is like $20 for that).

Thank you!! That is some greatly helpful information!!!

 

[kalliyan1]

What's the recommended time to arrive at the merchandise line on Friday? What would the appx wait time to be to get In? Trying to decide if we have time to do this prior to our Galactic breakfast

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

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

Apparently I'm feeling a little bit rebellious today and got R2D2!

 

[yulilin3]

What's the recommended time to arrive at the merchandise line on Friday? What would the appx wait time to be to get In? Trying to decide if we have time to do this prior to our Galactic breakfast

The first Friday?

 

[slaveone]

For the first friday I am sorry but the chance is about as good as escaping a sarlacc. Other fridays I still wouldn't chance it if your breakfast is any time before 11. Those lines get wickedly long. Afternoons are always a better bet. On average the lines to get in can be anywhere from 1/2 hour to nearly 3.

 

[yulilin3]

For the first friday I am sorry but the chance is about as good as escaping a sarlacc. Other fridays I still wouldn't chance it if your breakfast is any time before 11. Those lines get wickedly long. Afternoons are always a better bet. On average the lines to get in can be anywhere from 1/2 hour to nearly 3.

but wait...didn't Boba Fett escape?

 

[kalliyan1]

The first Friday?

Yes

 

[ConnieB]

I watched it erm 51 tImes so far.

Slacker!

 

[slaveone]

but wait...didn't Boba Fett escape?

The problem is it is currently a schrodinger's fett. Due to the no longer canon existence of the EU Boba Fett both did and did not escape and until he officially appears in a new canon source he both is and is not the Mandalore.

 

[slaveone]

Slacker!

I know but my internet has been spotty all week and I've been stalking Starbucks and Lowe's. Lowe's has surprisingly nice wifi.

 

[Itinkso]

The problem is it is currently a schrodinger's fett. Due to the no longer canon existence of the EU Boba Fett both did and did not escape and until he officially appears in a new canon source he both is and is not the Mandalore.

I have no idea what any of this means^^^ !!

 

[yulilin3]

The problem is it is currently a schrodinger's fett. Due to the no longer canon existence of the EU Boba Fett both did and did not escape and until he officially appears in a new canon source he both is and is not the Mandalore.

did you read this http://www.flickeringmyth.com/2015/...rvived-the-sarlacc-in-return-of-the-jedi.html

 

[yulilin3]

I have no idea what any of this means^^^ !!

this made me LOL...we need to give you a Star Wars crash course

 

[slaveone]

did you read this http://www.flickeringmyth.com/2015/...rvived-the-sarlacc-in-return-of-the-jedi.html

No I haven't thank you thank you thank you. I love you a little more each day Yuli.

 

[slaveone]

I have no idea what any of this means^^^ !!

It means I am entirely a crazed fan and you may still possess some sanity.

 

[yulilin3]

I love all my NERDS!!! Now the problem is that I own this shirt, and it might not be accurate anymore