Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[sophy1996]

My CM suggested asking them to plug in different times until something showed available; that's how she got our times. I was so happy with her that I not only answered the survey at the end of the call with all excellents and magical, but went online to do the additional survey and give her kudos.

 

[Mommy2TwoMickeys]

3rd attempt now. so frustrating!

 

[saundedj]

Hello - Was finally able to get a reservation for June 12th at 4:05 pm. Spoke with CM Sue Robertson! Now I can get some work done.

 

[Dugette]

Booked 5/23 4:10pm with very nice CM. she said it's the only time. We want something later (7:45pm), but will keep checking back. Took this for now. If we need to keep this time, will it work between the SotS and Ewok shows on our DP FtF day? I think so? Can't remember length of SotS.

 

[cinder-ellah]

OMG ! ! !

Time for a "Happy Dance" Cantina music playing in the background ! ! !

May 16th 5pm / for 6

Also showing in my MDE !
I asked for the Backlot Express / Rebel Hanger
aka Rebel Hangar: A Star Wars Lounge Experience at Disney's Hollywood Studios

It took me 4 calls and 1 1/2 hours......
ok, that confirms it....I am a Disney / Star Wars Addict.
But no intervention needed. I'm Going to Disney World ! ! !

 

[CJK]

It almost sounds like not all times are even available yet? Another frustrating release!

 

[lvstitch]

So on my laptop is say Rebel Hangar but on the app is says Backlot Express Lounge.

 

[Magic Magic]

I asked for rebel hangar. The agent had just made a ressie for the prior caller, and warned me it was difficult. She tried about a dozen times, saying the trick was to enter various times in her system until it "worked," at which point she could book my desired time. I got june 14 for 6 at 6. It shows up in my mde as backlot lounge express.

 

[yulilin3]

on 2nd call I got the 16th but they only had 4:05. I booked it but the big thing on my schedule is Stars of the Saga and I won't be skipping that. Not sure it'll work.

You can make it. The show ends at 4pm so walk fast to Backlot Express and you should be fine

 

[Kevin_W]

We got 4PM for June 5 - thanks to all here for their help. That was the only time showing up for her all weekend (after 5-10 minutes of searching). She checked with a manager who said they were just filling up that fast.

(I'm skeptical that everything after 4 was booked within 20 minutes of it going live - and no one on this board seems to have gotten anything later in the eevning. But I'll take it!)

 

[GusGusGirl]

Barbara C., I spoke with Margaret, too! She was super helpful and friendly. She seemed as happy as I was when she found something that would work for me . I got 5/22 at 4:25pm. Not my perfect time, but whatever, we're in!

 

[RedM94]

Was just told no availability on the 29th or 31st!!!

Try again for those dates. I was able to book both of them. Also, if you don't specify a time, it seems to default to 4:00 pm. She originally told me the 31st was booked, then she tried for 5 pm and it worked.

 

[wendypooh]

WHOOO HOOOO - just booked May 23 - 4:05 and May 24 - 4:15

 

[MakiraMarlena]

You can make it. The show ends at 4pm so walk fast to Backlot Express and you should be fine

Thanks for the encouragement Yuli...if I can't move it later I will book it out of the theater when JAT starts making ending noises.

should have given the 24th another shot too but no more calling.

 

[Arich01]

We got 4PM for June 5 - thanks to all here for their help. That was the only time showing up for her all weekend (after 5-10 minutes of searching). She checked with a manager who said they were just filling up that fast.

(I'm skeptical that everything after 4 was booked within 20 minutes of it going live - and no one on this board seems to have gotten anything later in the eevning. But I'll take it!)

Weird~ Just got off the phone trying for that weekend, and they said only time was 6pm
Back on the phone trying again, hoping to get a different time!

 

[Tltorrez]

It almost sounds like not all times are even available yet? Another frustrating release!

Agree.

 

[kpd6901]

First call. I asked for Backlot Express Lounge for 5 people, she knew what I was talking about and said they were all booked for 6/13. She asked if I would could do any other dates, and I said no - since it is only SWW - she said "right, but there are other weekends". Told her we were only there for that one weekend, and she said, "Oh, wait I just had a 4:05 open up". Booked it, and it now shows on MDE. In her confirmation spiel, she confirmed that it does NOT take Dining Plan, standard 1-day cancellation policy, and referred to it as "Backlot Express Rebel Hangar Lounge Star Wars Experience". Hope you all can get one. As it settles in, I might try to move it to 6, but I'll keep the one I have in the meantime.

 

[Barbara C]

Keep calling!! I was originally told my preferred day (5/31) was not available so I booked 5/29 at 4:30. I just called back and was able to get 5/31 at my preferred time!! Just keep swimming!

 

[moobar25]

Finally!!! 4th call and I got a 6:30pm for June 12th for 7. This is crazy!!!

 

[FAMof5Cruisers]

Got it! I have to say thanks to everyone, especially yulilin3 for this terrific board. Because of you, we are set for a truly awesome experience.