Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[jtowntoflorida]

Definitely - From what I can gather dining reservations for particular restaurants seem to be tied to different systems. (Because sometimes you won't be able to look up reservations for certain restaurants but others work perfectly well). Releasing ADRs back to the pool seems to sometimes happen instantaneously or sometimes takes up to an hour to appear on the system. It implies to me there's another system in there that's responsible for collecting the freed reservations and putting them back on the chart and it's not always working (because its behavior isn't consistent).

This is going way off topic as far as SWW goes, but I do think your theory makes sense. If you think of MDE as what it really is...which is just a pretty somewhat functional most of the time customer dashboard that displays all of a customer's information in one place...then it makes sense that the feeds that MDE receives may not always be stable and may result in timing differences in the system. If you have an ADR that isn't showing in MDE that doesn't mean the ADR doesn't exist...it means the feed from the ADR system into MDE somehow got interrupted, and you can reconnect it easily most times by linking the ADR to MDE using your confirmation number. This is why I always tell people not to panic if something disappears from MDE and just to wait to see if it reappears. MDE isn't really the system of record, all it does is display what is in the underlying systems of record, whether that be a restaurants ADR system, a resort reservation system, or even the FP+ system.

 

[Bugdozer]

Sorry this is long:

Well I have ironed out most of the trip. This will be my 5 yo granddaughter’s first SWW. Because of her age my goal is to TRY and keep it not to crazy. We arrive late on the 16th so no park.

17th- EPCOT for Flower and garden then Rebel Hanger at 7 then possibly watch the fireworks.


18th- 1900 Park Fare for breakfast then MK/hotel/swimming then Rebel Hanger at 6:35 (oldest son wants to go but works weekends so when weekday opened I grabbed a reservation). If time maybe EPCOT for illuminations


19th- AK then Hotel/swimming then Jedi Mickeys Dinner at 7:35


20th- Galactic breakfast at 9:15 do fast passes and pics with regular characters. 4:10 pm reservation at 50’s Prime time not sure if keeping yet. If we don’t keep go pool then wherever she wants prob MK


21st- Breakfast Rainforest café at AK 9am then do park. Back to hotel for break/swimming. Evening where ever granddaughter wants prob MK- bed early if possible


22nd- SWW! I booked the FTF Deluxe Premium.

*Arrive 7:30 watch Storm trooper’s open park.

*8ish maybe Chewie or another character if she wants.

*FP for TSMM at 9:20

*9:30 ish get in line to check in for package

*probably go to reserve area and get spot for parade. Good time for snacks and bathroom break and apply sunscreen if needed

*11 parade

* noonish FP Star Tours after that maybe hit the mall

*1:20 Sci-fi but thinking of canceling kind of close to first show and we have lots of sit-downs during the week

*2:30 head to Stars of the Saga then walk around

*4:45 head to Ewok tale

*6:45 Little mermaid FP

* lastly dessert party and fire works

She watched some the video that was posted here and is ok doing the SW meals but does not want to do the training academy which if fine.


23rd- MK do fastpasses, see characters so on. Plaza rest at 2:15. Then her choice either stay in MK or go swimming then fireworks at one of the parks.


24th- EPCOT with morning FP, Teppan Edo at 12:10, more EPCOT then hotel/swimming then Rebel hanger at 7:15 then SW Fireworks


25th- MK do fast passes/ rides/ characters then pool if she wants. Dinner at Trattoria 7:10 then maybe MK for FW or Electrical parade if time


26th- MK do rides, FP characters at her pace then Plaza rest at 1:20. Maybe resort hop check out new Grotto. Dinner Trails end 6:45


27th home

My feelings are things pop up and can change only day we can’t really change will be the day we have out FTF Deluxe package. I kind of like to go with the flow when granddaughter is with me. See what she wants to do how is she feeling (tired, hot) so on or what the weather is like. We try to be flexible. Her favorite thing is 7 Dwarfs so we will be riding that a lot

Thanks for all the GREAT info here!!

 

[Itinkso]

And I just want to wish a Happy and Fun Neverland 5K to my partner in crime @Itinkso she's in Disneyland right now probably getting ready to run as I type. A reminder that she won't be back to man the Roll Call thread until SWW weekend I is over so no more changing of weekend I roll call

Thanks yulilin! We. Did. Fly!!

It was 55 degrees when the 5K began and we "wogged" the 2nd half in the rain! Had so much fun!! Now we are warming up before we hit the parks.

Safe travels to all the Guinea Pigs! MTFBWY

 

[MakiraMarlena]

the dining system is completely separate from CRO/WDT, the room reservation system. And DVC room reservations is yet another separate system.

 

[yulilin3]

@Bugdozer it looks like a great plan. It's good to leave spots open.

 

[HCinKC]

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Thanks yulilin! We. Did. Fly!!

It was 55 degrees when the 5K began and we "wogged" the 2nd half in the rain! Had so much fun!! Now we are warming up before we hit the parks.

Safe travels to all the Guinea Pigs! MTFBWY

Yay! And are those the Lost Boys? I love it! Have a super rest of your trip

 

[Skywise]

the dining system is completely separate from CRO/WDT, the room reservation system. And DVC room reservations is yet another separate system.

And Fastpass seems to be a completely different system too. (It's a lot more responsive than the ADR system - Which makes sense because it HAS to be - it probably gets 10 times the usage that the ADR system does)

 

[mamadragona]

Hopefully your TA knew what they were doing and has them for you, though they should ahve called you as they have had them now for about 2 weeks. If they never received them from disney, its doubtfully youll get them unless disney is willing to overnight them.

She said they were en route, mailed last week and I should get them any day. I know she was confirming my flights a couple weeks ago, so she must have done it then. Off to check the mail...

Unrelated, random (I blame the ADHD). I'm thinking about Leia buns, hot weather and such and decide I'm chopping off all my hair. Which then leads me to believe that I need a SW headband, which results in lots of Etsy searching, which reminded me I have scrap fabric from my older brother's original SW sheets, which motivates me to dig out my sewing machine, and a few frustrated screams about bobbins later and...now you shall recognize me from across the FtF pen.

 

[HCinKC]

She said they were en route, mailed last week and I should get them any day. I know she was confirming my flights a couple weeks ago, so she must have done it then. Off to check the mail...

Unrelated, random (I blame the ADHD). I'm thinking about Leia buns, hot weather and such and decide I'm chopping off all my hair. Which then leads me to believe that I need a SW headband, which results in lots of Etsy searching, which reminded me I have scrap fabric from my older brother's original SW sheets, which motivates me to dig out my sewing machine, and a few frustrated screams about bobbins later and...now you shall recognize me from across the FtF pen.

Noice. I was thinking of doing the same thing with some scraps, and possibly making a...something for the stroller. I have no idea what lol. Plus, I am not sure I will be motivated enough in the next FIVE days...FIVE woohoo!

 

[Skywise]

Rasm fasm basm... it's been 4 days since they "sent" the MagicBands but the USPS tracking site still only says "Shipment Accepted."

 

[Disaholic73]

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Thanks yulilin! We. Did. Fly!!

It was 55 degrees when the 5K began and we "wogged" the 2nd half in the rain! Had so much fun!! Now we are warming up before we hit the parks.

Safe travels to all the Guinea Pigs! MTFBWY

Congratulations on the run!
I can be a bit of a show off so here are my RunDisney medals from last year and no Disney run is complete without stopping for a very special pic

 

[RookieLady]

YES, YES, YES!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just got my Galactic Breakfast at an earlier time, so I can do the parade. It didn't make me cancel my 10:35 on June 7 for 5. Let me know if you want it.

 

[AThrillingChase]

Just an FYI - Stumbled upon these at cvs today. 2 for $10

 

[Bugdozer]

@Bugdozer it looks like a great plan. It's good to leave spots open.

That was my thought too. When our boys were younger we kind of followed their lead. My feelings are it's not her last trip so we don't need to go insane. try to enjoy things as we go. Make it a pleasant experience for her and us. Her father says she is so excited at Star Wars but i having a feeling a am more excited LOL

When we took her in Sept we took a break everyday for pool and she was a very happy kid in the parks

 

[AngiTN]

FWIW, the DisneyDiningBuddy notifications don't come right when an ADR becomes available, because they're not constantly pinging the system, apparently. Since I've switched my H&V ADR so many times and still have a notification set up, I actually get notified when my dropped ADR becomes available. The notification time has varied between 5 and 20 minutes after dropping before I get a notification.

Also, when I was coordinating a drop from another DISer, the ADR he was dropping, showed up, then disappeared, then showed back up about 20 minutes later. So I do think there's a delay in the system sometimes.

Thanks. I wasn't sure how they searched or how fast it was.

 

[Tltorrez]

She said they were en route, mailed last week and I should get them any day. I know she was confirming my flights a couple weeks ago, so she must have done it then. Off to check the mail...

Unrelated, random (I blame the ADHD). I'm thinking about Leia buns, hot weather and such and decide I'm chopping off all my hair. Which then leads me to believe that I need a SW headband, which results in lots of Etsy searching, which reminded me I have scrap fabric from my older brother's original SW sheets, which motivates me to dig out my sewing machine, and a few frustrated screams about bobbins later and...now you shall recognize me from across the FtF pen.

Cute. I'm determined to have Leia buns in spite of short hair. So I went with a wig. Hoping it won't be too unbearably hot.

 

[HCinKC]

Congratulations on the run!
I can be a bit of a show off so here are my RunDisney medals from last year and no Disney run is complete without stopping for a very special pic

See, it's sweet looking medals like that that make me wanna do it, regardless of the entry fee...and the flight, hotel, park tickets, blah blah blah. Haha!

 

[yulilin3]

She said they were en route, mailed last week and I should get them any day. I know she was confirming my flights a couple weeks ago, so she must have done it then. Off to check the mail...

Unrelated, random (I blame the ADHD). I'm thinking about Leia buns, hot weather and such and decide I'm chopping off all my hair. Which then leads me to believe that I need a SW headband, which results in lots of Etsy searching, which reminded me I have scrap fabric from my older brother's original SW sheets, which motivates me to dig out my sewing machine, and a few frustrated screams about bobbins later and...now you shall recognize me from across the FtF pen.

As soon as I see you I'll yell "Mama Dragona with my spanish accent. I'm from Venezuela. I love your username

 

[itsthatdisneygirl]

I actually knitted myself a Leia bun hat a couple years ago...but thinking its waaaaaaay too hot for FL summer. Totally planning on knitting some wearable SW stuff on my day off on the 15th. Now just to figure out what

 

[yulilin3]

Congratulations on the run!
I can be a bit of a show off so here are my RunDisney medals from last year and no Disney run is complete without stopping for a very special pic

nice bling. No shame in showing off your acomplishments. I've done the Princess 5K and half marathon., the Tower of Terror 10 miler and the Minnie 10K