Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[Barbara C]

Completely non-SWW related but I just found out we're getting our new puppy the weekend I'll be at SWW with our boys so my dh will go pick her up with my dd. He's going to surprise her that morning. We're getting a soft-coated Irish Wheaten Terrier. This is not her but this is what she'll look like

I'm so excited she'll be there when we get home!!!

 

[yulilin3]

I'm linking this video on the first post. It is very detailed on the character meals. A good look at all the food items available for the Jedi Mickey dinner

 

[jennab113]

My twitter handle is @jennab113. See how creative I am? I actually sometimes use a different handle online, but then people ask what it means and the origin is embarrassing. I plan on posting pictures during GG and on the 15th.

 

[Tltorrez]

Right. Disney's IT has issues that extend well in the past before MB was even a blip on their radar. It's never been able to handle heavy traffic or changes. They do the worst roll outs I've ever seen. It's like they use the roll out as their Beta Test. It makes zero sense. And they don't get existing features fully working and reasonably bug free before they add on yet more features. All that does is make even more things work badly.

Can you imagine if Amazon had issues like Disney's website? They'd be out of business a long time ago if they had crashes every Black Friday or Cyber Monday.

I joke often that it's obvious they've put Goofy in charge of their IT dept.

This is a long article, but I found it really fascinating and enlightening.

http://www.fastcompany.com/3044283/the-messy-business-of-reinventing-happiness

 

[pookadoo77]

RH up for grabs
6/12 3ppl 4:15
6/12 3 ppl 4:20
I will be cancelling if no word before late tonight. PM me (start a convo) to coordinate

 

[Tltorrez]

I still haven't been able to use it. Each time we go it's down because of high winds...trying again this Sunday

My parents can do it anytime.nso I figure if I miss it, I'm only out $11. Totally worth trying.

 

[teeveejunkee]

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

Thanks for the tip! Ordering now! I live in TX but still can't handle the heat. I'm preparing with everything I can find to cool off. Thanks again!

 

[yulilin3]

Ashley just posted on Her Universe fb page that the At At shirt will be available at SWW, it completely sold out at Celebration and there are no plans to have them available online, for now. I guess I have to stop by Darth's Mall on Friday evening and hopefully there will still be my size. This is my one big purchase for SWW

 

[pookadoo77]

Can someone with access look at Oz for V?

Just looked weekend V this AM, cant see other Oz or Maul FP since I clicked change, no others appeared, not sure how to check otherwise, it did show SoTS though

 

[coluk003]

My twitter handle is @jennab113. See how creative I am? I actually sometimes use a different handle online, but then people ask what it means and the origin is embarrassing. I plan on posting pictures during GG and on the 15th.

Now you have to tell us the other handle and what it means and where it came from

 

[Tltorrez]

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

I'm normally very shy too. But at Disney that all goes away.

 

[ArielRae]

Went shopping at Kohls today and saw they have plenty of Star Wars shirts in the Mens and Boys sections.
I also happened to see this over in the kitchen section.

 

[MooksterL1]

That's why I took Friday off...we are expecting a container to come in and rumor had it that we may have had to work half a Saturday! AKA our Sci-Fi Breakfast/ First Whole SWW Day/ RH Reservation. Can't tell me to come in if I'm off the day before (That's the "Evilest" smile I could find)

Genius!

 

[Tltorrez]

Just looked weekend V this AM, cant see other Oz or Maul FP since I clicked change, no others appeared, not sure how to check otherwise, it did show SoTS though

That's good if I can at least book my parents for Mayhew. Of course, it's bad that I need to get up in the middle of the night during my trip. Fortunately, I'm used to it now. The first time I made FP+ for this trip, I was so excited I couldn't get back to sleep.

 

[MooksterL1]

Ashley just posted on Her Universe fb page that the At At shirt will be available at SWW, it completely sold out at Celebration and there are no plans to have them available online, for now. I guess I have to stop by Darth's Mall on Friday evening and hopefully there will still be my size. This is my one big purchase for SWW

Thanks for posting this. I need to plan another shirt for SWW since I am sure it will sell out before my weekend on 6/12. I noticed the person in the video was wearing one and it was great!

 

[Artax]

4.5 hours and I will be on the plane heading to Orlando to start our vacation. Will try to keep checking in while I am on the move. Excited

 

[jtowntoflorida]

FWIW, I booked OZ FP+s for 4 people for each day of Weekend V that I won't be using (since we'll be there for Weekend IV). I originally booked them for Yuilin (before she got her "in" for Weekend V and was able to book via a friend). If Oz is all booked for offsiters when the 30 day window opens, we can try to coordinate drops. After everyone here is all set, I'll release whatever is left.

 

[Tltorrez]

Oh! I didn't realize it was that fast! I have never taken the bus from a park to a resort - We have always driven! Nice to know we have both options, thank you so much!! I am so nervous about this trip for some silly reason....

Assuming the bus comes in a timely fashion. I usually assume a 20 minute wait plus travel time then pad. That way when I have to wait 40 minutes for a bus (it happens!) I'm not too far off schedule.

But if the bus is really late you can always just skip it and go directly to DHS.

 

[yulilin3]

4.5 hours and I will be on the plane heading to Orlando to start our vacation. Will try to keep checking in while I am on the move. Excited

Have an awesome flight. See you soon

 

[wdwalice]

Hi! Here's an update on the remaining SW Weekend 1 ADRs that I will be cancelling. 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

( @cinder-ellah Please post on FB if you can. Thanks!)