Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[delmar411]

Wish I could... I won't be there for weekend II. I'm wondering if it got damaged when it was transported to the hotel.

Just call them. They can get it figured out. We had to do that one year with a expensive print that they had bent between the store and the hotel.

 

[Cluelyss]

If I am trying to hope against all odds and land a dining reservation, think it makes any difference if i use my pc versus my phone to search? When I am on the MDE it only says the restraurant, nothing about Star Wars. On the website it says the specific meal experience. Just curious.

None of the SWW special dining events can be booked via the MDE app. You can go to the website on your phone, though, if you are not near your PC.

 

[pookadoo77]

http://www.mousesteps.com/dining-ma...-day-at-star-wars-weekends-day-1-photos-video

a great review of the Premium Feel the Force package..... They do say they are still needing a pair of Oz fastpasses, didn't someone on here say they had some extras?

Maybe someone could contact them, I really appreciate their detailed review, set my mind at ease on our package being ok for us!

 

[cherice95403]

Can anyone tell me how easy it is to find a cab when exiting Hollywood Studios park? Are they obvious or do I have to go someplace specific? Thanks!

 

[yulilin3]

Can anyone tell me how easy it is to find a cab when exiting Hollywood Studios park? Are they obvious or do I have to go someplace specific? Thanks!

very easy. Walk toward the parking lots and you'll find about half a dozen on standby on the lot the the left (the first parking lot after the buses)

 

[DisneyLove2015]

Do yourself a favor and take a cab. I did and was able to snag the meet & greet I wanted. It was 8 dollars from our hotel at the Pop Century. The buses run 1 hour before park opening, but then it takes time to get to your stop and back again if they're even running on time and have no issues. Honestly, it's worth the 10-20 bucks to secure a life long experience. My wife and I met one of the voice actors and then because we had met her, noticed her in the VIP/DPPFTF fireworks area and talked with her again. Super cool and we'll never forget it. I'll take that over 8 bucks any day!.

Thanks. I'm less concerned about price versus do they have an infant car seat for my 3 month old. This is our first time depending 100% on disney transportation and I've only taken a can with just adults, never kids. thanks!!

 

[yulilin3]

http://www.mousesteps.com/dining-ma...-day-at-star-wars-weekends-day-1-photos-video

a great review of the Premium Feel the Force package..... They do say they are still needing a pair of Oz fastpasses, didn't someone on here say they had some extras?

Maybe someone could contact them, I really appreciate their detailed review, set my mind at ease on our package being ok for us!

great review. I'll put the link on the first post

 

[slaveone]

Continue on as if heading for parking through bus area. Cabs are in overflow handicap.

 

[DisneyLove2015]

great review. I'll put the link on the first post

In the article it recommended lining up at 9 even with the FTF package... Is that really true!? And do they have a kids area this year?

 

[yulilin3]

In the article it recommended lining up at 9 even with the FTF package... Is that really true!? And do they have a kids area this year?

I didn't do the PP , I did the DPP . But I did take a pic of the PP area and they do have a kid section for them to sit and parents stand behind. You see here wheelchair are on the left and the kids sitting on the right

 

[JenStemp]

Does anyone know if they are honoring the Disney Visa Card discount for Jedi Mickey's at H&V?

 

[CheshireCrazy]

In the article it recommended lining up at 9 even with the FTF package... Is that really true!? And do they have a kids area this year?

I wonder if that's just because it was the first weekend. If true, that really negates getting the package if you have to line up that early.

Or not because I want my Mickey bars and dessert party.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Does anyone know if they are honoring the Disney Visa Card discount for Jedi Mickey's at H&V?

We paid with our Disney Visa - I asked and was told no. I'd personally wait for more reports, as I do for most things. Possible that we got wrong info.

 

[pookadoo77]

Is it actually possible to book a Rebel Hangar adr through the mde app? I missed the original window to book a ressie after I thought that it was a walk up joint. Since then, nothing shows in mde or online. It's not that surprising, but I thought I read somewhere that it can be an issue to do it through mde app. We're going weekend V.

join the SWW facebook group link at the bottom of my signature for people to list ADR cancellations Hope you find what you need!

By nothing shows, I mean for the limited window that we can go. I wish I can be flexible about it

In the article it recommended lining up at 9 even with the FTF package... Is that really true!? And do they have a kids area this year?

I read it as check in for the package/line up for lanyard at 9am, parade at 10am.....

 

[yulilin3]

Does anyone know if they are honoring the Disney Visa Card discount for Jedi Mickey's at H&V?

yes they are, I made the mistake of making mine for Mother's Day and it was a blocked out day. Just make sure to read the dates in the small print. They don't say anything about special meals.

 

[yulilin3]

We paid with our Disney Visa - I asked and was told no. I'd personally wait for more reports, as I do for most things. Possible that we got wrong info.

Did a manager come out after you asked? I did during Mother's day and insisted with the waitress, she called a manager and she came by and said that that day was blocked out.

 

[yulilin3]

here's the fine print from Disney Chase
;Disney’s Hollywood Studios®: The Hollywood Brown Derby (see restrictions) and Hollywood & Vine (see restrictions); and Epcot®: Biergarten Restaurant (see restrictions). For locations where it is noted to see restrictions, the discount does not apply to the following dates: 11/27/14, 12/24/14, 12/25/14, 12/31/14, 1/1/15, 2/14/15, 4/5/15, 5/10/15 and 7/4/15. Subject to restaurant operating hours and closures. Offer and offer elements including, but not limited to, participating locations, are subject to availability and additional restrictions, and may change or be canceled without notice. Not valid in combination with other offers, discounts or promotions. Separate admission may be required. Discount is for personal use only and may not be transferred or resold.
I guess they can say that it's a special event dinning and not be allowed but last year people that persisted got their discount

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Did a manager come out after you asked? I did during Mother's day and insisted with the waitress, she called a manager and she came by and said that that day was blocked out.

No, I didn't press for it - maybe I should have. I think I had magic shots and lining up for Chewbacca in my head and just took no for an answer!!

 

[yulilin3]

Don't remember who was asking about kids being left alone.
Kids 7 years and older can ride any attraction by themselves
Kids under 7 need to ride with someone who is 14 and over
So for example a kid that is 9 can ride alone but not able to ride with someone under 7 by themselves, that does make sense?

 

[yulilin3]

anyone at the resorts been able to snag a SWW 2 map?