Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[AThrillingChase]

Does anyone want a 5:55 RH on May 17th? I'll hold for a bit until I cancel (though it looks like quite a few times are available)

 

[yulilin3]

MMMM so I'm wondering if this will leave enough time to get a space for the fireworks??

unless you have to be in front of the stage to see the pre show, it won't matter. You can get an awesome view from the Echo Lake area of the fireworks without having to wait more than 10 minutes

 

[ArielRae]

Just a question, probably a paranoid one, can one check in and not order something? All our other ADR's throughout our trip are going to be full meals, so I'm not concerned there; but one of our kids might not be hungry shortly after lunch, and we might only need to get two or three items for our family of 5. Does a no-show $10 charge apply for a child that does not order something?

They only charge you if no one shows up for the ADR so for example if you book for 4 and only 3 or 2 show up your fine no penalty will be be charged cause you used the ADR.

Not everyone needs to order food either the $10 charge per person is for holding the table incase no one shows up at all so like I said as long as at least one person shows up to the ADR no charge will be made to you other then what you order.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Yay for them getting things straightened out for Rebal Lounge! I had called just 20 minutes before reading here that it had opened up. Was told no times for May 15th or May 17th. Then went to the link and had my pick of times.

 

[yulilin3]

My 18 tear old son just posted this on his Fb

 

[cinder-ellah]

My DGD and I, first inline at the Disney store this morning.
She got to use a light saber to "Let The Magic Begin" !
They gave her a lanyard and we got our "May the 4th Be With You" pins !
A great day !

 

[teeveejunkee]

I was able to switch my ADR for RH to 4:45 so we can make Obi-wan now

However, I was going to book one on May 15th just for a drink, and it is telling me it can't search. I've refreshed a million times I think!

The same thing was happening to me when I was searching for 4pm. Then I changed to 4:30 and several times came up. Try every different 30 minute increment. This is what was happening to the CMs on the phone this morning too. Now we know their pain.

EDIT: Also, be sure you're still logged in. It won't search if you're not logged into your account.

 

[Tltorrez]

Thank you, and a friend just picked up the 4th and 5th pins for us. Hubby is audited about those......,if he only knew what I had in store

My Mom just emailed me to say that her friend got them too. My son is going to be totally psyched.

 

[Tltorrez]

First post updated. All we need now is the event map and we'll have a fully armed and operational event

Until Disney announces (or doesn't announce) something else that gets us all riled up.

 

[Meech Loves Mickey]

unless you have to be in front of the stage to see the pre show, it won't matter. You can get an awesome view from the Echo Lake area of the fireworks without having to wait more than 10 minutes

Do you have to be in the very front to see the pre-show? I know my boys would like to see it.


BTW - Thank you Yulilin for all of your help. You and this thread have been invaluable to me!

 

[Tltorrez]

I am glad that so many folks are getting reservations for Rebel Lounge finally despite the frustrating process. I created quite a firestorm this morning when I first posted that I got a reservation and no one else could. I hope everyone gets something that can work with their schedule. I haven't had time to go through all the new pages. Did Disney officially announce this yet?

We're glad you did. Otherwise, we all might have gone away to wait for the non-existent DPB post. Thanks!

 

[yulilin3]

Do you have to be in the very front to see the pre-show? I know my boys would like to see it.


BTW - Thank you Yulilin for all of your help. You and this thread have been invaluable to me!

you can watch it from the Hyperion Theater (old AIE) jumbotron, or around the tip board and still see the pre show at the stage. It's just not good to be super close to the stage as it will block some of the fireworks

 

[Rebelk Family]

Does anyone want a 5:55 RH on May 17th? I'll hold for a bit until I cancel (though it looks like quite a few times are available)

yes, but I can't get anything to come up on the 17th. I have ressie for the 23rd, but prefer the 17th for four.

 

[Meech Loves Mickey]

you can watch it from the Hyperion Theater (old AIE) jumbotron, or around the tip board and still see the pre show at the stage. It's just not good to be super close to the stage as it will block some of the fireworks

The Tip board that is near the Hollywood Brown Derby? (Am I thinking of the right place?)

 

[wdhinn89]

Just got home and see Rebel Hanger is now available to book on-line.

 

[yulilin3]

is it back down again?

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I keep getting an unable to check for tables error

 

[yulilin3]

The Tip board that is near the Hollywood Brown Derby? (Am I thinking of the right place?)

where the fountain is, at the intersection of Hollywood Blvd and Sunset blvd.. ANywhere from that point towards the stage is good to see the preshow. If you want to avoide the crowds watch from the jumbotron

 

[CJK]

is it back down again?

Checking for a friend right now and the site is back to not being able to search at this time.

 

[AThrillingChase]

The same thing was happening to me when I was searching for 4pm. Then I changed to 4:30 and several times came up. Try every different 30 minute increment. This is what was happening to the CMs on the phone this morning too. Now we know their pain.

EDIT: Also, be sure you're still logged in. It won't search if you're not logged into your account.

Grr still no go for the 15th...oh well. I will try back a little later I guess. We have it for one day at a good time so will still get to see it at least.

yes, but I can't get anything to come up on the 17th. I have ressie for the 23rd, but prefer the 17th for four.

I'm sorry I totally forgot to include it is for 2 people. I am also having trouble with it, though. No matter what I do it keeps saying unable to search. When I got mine there were 3 other options though!