Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[yulilin3]

A long shot, I know, but last year I met a young couple in line at Premiere Theater and we started talking. The guy mentioned that he had been following a planning thread and when I asked if it was this one he said "Yes" he also said that he wasn't a DISer he just followed along. He had bought the blue cooling towel at our suggestion and told me it was working great for him. I wonder if he's still around and if he ever signed up to the DIS

 

[yulilin3]

Premium package now available 6/7 I searched for party of 4

 

[RedM94]

I'm getting a little anxious about my VIP ressie. Hoping for your thoughts. It is for 5/24. I haven't received the itinerary email that some others have started getting. Has everyone received it? I called the number in the email to try to book JTA, but keep getting a voicemail. I've left a message & the recording says it is for new bookings & they'll get back to you within 48hrs. Its been several days & no call back. Now that I think of it, I didn't get a confirmation email from Disney when I booked like you normally do with special events. I have a confirmation number but that's it. Any idea if there's another number I can call to check on the reservation & book JTA?

@Cynister

I shared your concerns regarding the VIP tour I have booked for May 30. I just called for a fourth time and was told that the detailed itineraries will be emailed a week to ten days prior to your tour.

It has been very difficult to get any information from Disney regarding my reservation. I was told today that they don't have access to even confirm if my son's food allergies were listed correctly.

I asked if VIP seating was available for all shows that day. Still unable to answer that question. The tour guide leaves around 4:00 pm and you are on your own until the desert party.

Very frustrating.

 

[slaveone]

Just following along was me last year. I just wasn't brave enough to say hello at min and bills.

 

[yulilin3]

Just following along was me last year. I just wasn't brave enough to say hello at min and bills.

so were you the one I talked to at the Premiere line?

 

[slaveone]

so were you the one I talked to at the Premiere line?

No. I talked to your daughter for a minute when she got her mark hamill pic.

 

[williamscm3]

So I was thinking about ordering some water online and having it sent to POFQ for our trip Memorial Day weekend...anyone here do that? How exactly do I order it and put the information on it I need to online? I just want to make sure it's actually there when we arrive. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!

 

[AngiTN]

So I was thinking about ordering some water online and having it sent to POFQ for our trip Memorial Day weekend...anyone here do that? How exactly do I order it and put the information on it I need to online? I just want to make sure it's actually there when we arrive. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!

Yes, I have shipped to the resort on every trip. Include the name and reservation confirmation number on the label. I put it in the "ATTN" to line. The address should be on the website but if you can't find it look on the POFQ page here. They'll have the address too. I think there is even a "shipping" sticky on the Resort page here

 

[slaveone]

If just water go to Hess on property. The most convenient is next to Boardwalk. Water is cheap there.

 

[cinder-ellah]

So I was thinking about ordering some water online and having it sent to POFQ for our trip Memorial Day weekend...anyone here do that? How exactly do I order it and put the information on it I need to online? I just want to make sure it's actually there when we arrive. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!

You can order from Staples.com
They also have misc snacks you can order.
Join their "club / rewards" and I believe shipping is free. If at a resort hotel you don't have to be there when they deliver. I just put my order in for next week.
Also, https://www.gardengrocer.net/ delivers for $14.95 (?)
Staples seems to have the best price on water.

 

[lvstitch]

You're very welcome! This is the first year we're doing the VIP tour. And from what I understand, there are some differences from last year, so not sure how similar the experiences will be.

I'm really hoping that some lovely fellow DISers doing VIP on May 15-16 will post about it, as we're set for May 17. As soon as I can, I'll post about our May 17 experience.

Looking forward to it!! I booked it for our party of 5 and haven't told them yet!! It's KILLING me lately!! LOL!!

I'm doing it on May 16th. I'm going to try to live tweet during the tour @MartinosCafe. I'll write up a full report on here after I get home.

 

[CheshireCrazy]

What type of cooling towel would you guys recommend? I've read some reviews that they don't work in the Florida humidity.

I'm going to melt.

 

[williamscm3]

Thank you all for your shipping advice!

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

From the amount of info you've been able to gather and disseminate I'm surprised Disney hasn't called and hired you.

I vote for a "Star Wars weekend withdrawal" support group. Especially as I doubt we will go next year (although DH asked me about annual passes last night)

We're not planning on going to SWW next year - DD is already in mourning! Our APs run from Jan - Jan (this year) and then we'll buy new ones next Sept so miss May completely! We'll be in total Disney and SWW withdrawal from Jan 2016 - Sept 2016. I may need therapy!

 

[AngiTN]

What type of cooling towel would you guys recommend? I've read some reviews that they don't work in the Florida humidity.

I'm going to melt.

I didn't find the towels to be very worthwhile.
These on the other hand, incredible.
http://www.amazon.com/Cool-Off-Towe...qid=1431008091&sr=8-1&keywords=cool+off+wipes

 

[wdwalice]

Hi there! I am not on FB but would like to share SW Weekend 1 ADRs that I will be cancelling in case anyone was interested. Please PM me and we can arrange the transfer.

Friday, May 15
Jedi Mickey's Dinner 7:30 pm 2 Adults

Saturday, May 16
Galactic Breakfast 8:25 am 2 Adults

Sunday, May 17
Galactic Breakfast 8:10 am 2 Adults

 

[DanielWhitney]

So this will be my first SWW, going June 12th and 14th to DHS. Any quick advice. I haven't been to Disney World in 16 years and I was a young teenager then. Trying to read all these pages is hard to do. But a lot of good info. I have a RH reservation on 12th and a Sci Fi dinner reservation on 14th. I am interested in the autographs. How long does it take for the autograph when you go at your fp+ time? Also it will be me and my wife. I was going to get one autograph and have her get another. Can the person without a wristband wait with you, obviously I don't think they get to meet the celeb and take a picture. Since we will be there two days do you think it would be better for us both get the Ray Parks one day and then both get Peter the other day? What times would I need to get either on Friday, and then also for Sunday. I think Friday will be a little less busy.

 

[cinder-ellah]

Hi there! I am not on FB but would like to share SW Weekend 1 ADRs that I will be cancelling in case anyone was interested. Please PM me and we can arrange the transfer.

Friday, May 15
Jedi Mickey's Dinner 7:30 pm 2 Adults

Saturday, May 16
Galactic Breakfast 8:25 am 2 Adults

Sunday, May 17
Galactic Breakfast 8:10 am 2 Adults

I'm on Facebook. Do you mind if I post this there ?
(I just did, but I can remove it from there if you want.)

 

[yulilin3]

So this will be my first SWW, going June 12th and 14th to DHS. Any quick advice. I haven't been to Disney World in 16 years and I was a young teenager then. Trying to read all these pages is hard to do. But a lot of good info. I have a RH reservation on 12th and a Sci Fi dinner reservation on 14th. I am interested in the autographs. How long does it take for the autograph when you go at your fp+ time? Also it will be me and my wife. I was going to get one autograph and have her get another. Can the person without a wristband wait with you, obviously I don't think they get to meet the celeb and take a picture. Since we will be there two days do you think it would be better for us both get the Ray Parks one day and then both get Peter the other day? What times would I need to get either on Friday, and then also for Sunday. I think Friday will be a little less busy.

Read the entire first post. It has a lot of up to date information
Autographs: like I said detailed information on how to get them is on the first post
Each person needs to have a wristband and fp to be able to go inside the building. If you want to meet them together you need to make the same line for each of them. So one day can be Mayhew and the other Park.
First post also has a recommended time of arrival to get your fp
if after reading you have any other question let us know

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I'm doing it on May 16th. I'm going to try to live tweet during the tour @MartinosCafe. I'll write up a full report on here after I get home.

Awesome!!