No for the two days, but by blocking the second day, its a visual cue that the suites are sold out.For single days?
Just a guess.
No for the two days, but by blocking the second day, its a visual cue that the suites are sold out.For single days?
Booking through September he said. Captain's Table charge for the 4 of us (2 adults, 2 kids) was $126.60. 3 separate conf numbers: for booking, regular dining, and captain's table dining.Ok, thanks. Someone else I know was planning for late May but wasn't even considering calling yet. If they let you go through the motions I'll let her know.
Ok, interesting. I was not expecting that. Maybe just the DVC and AP windows were through 5/4? very confusing.Booking through September he said. Captain's Table charge for the 4 of us (2 adults, 2 kids) was $126.60. 3 separate conf numbers: for booking, regular dining, and captain's table dining.
You can always call (407) 939-5277, the regular number. I just called and the wait time is 104 minutes, but at least you can get it done (I hope).
I’m interested what the insurance for this covers.Booked this morning for March 7. 5-hour, 40-minute beatdown, but I'm just happy I got it. Thought I'd share a few notes - I keep up with this thread pretty well, but the items below were new to me.
*Note* Anyone who gives an ounce of grief about me having booked this will be immediately ignored. Life is too short to spend time worrying about jealousy or trolls. I will hit the ignore and then pray you find something to fill whatever void there is in your life that leads you to constantly drag others.
OK, now that that is out of the way...
Couple of general notes:
- When you call, if you get a message that the lines are too busy to complete your booking and telling you to hang up and call back later, DO NOT DO IT! If the lines are truly full, you'll get a tone, and you can hang up. I was told that at 6:00:12 Central this morning, and I just stayed on the line. I went into a queue and at 6:18, my call was answered. The lady had to do a warm transfer to a Starcruiser specialist. At that point, I'm back on hold, BUT THERE WAS NO MUSIC. So on a wing and a prayer, I just stayed on the line until a Starcruiser booking CM answered from the silence at 9:24.
- If you are planning on doing a pre-cruise stay (I am, because I'm neurotic, and I'm not going to trust the airlines to get me there day-of), DO NOT try to book your trip insurance during your Starcruiser booking. I did not know that, and the process of taking the insurance off was about 40 minutes, including a phone screwup that caused the CM to drop the call and call me back (make sure they have your number).
- Travel Agents: The Starcruiser appears to be on a different system than TA booking. So even though I gave the number when I first dialed in, the rezzie was booked as a personal reservation. They were able to fix it, but you will need to make sure that they are linking this to your agency number.
- Your Starcruiser CM cannot book your pre- or post- stay. They will transfer you to a regular agent. I was on hold another hour, and it took about 15 minutes to book the pre-stay.
- If you are doing a pre-stay, they recommend booking insurance and Memory Maker with your pre-stay to cover length of trip. If you are doing a post-stay, book it with your Starcruiser and have it cover length of trip.
- It sounds like you can ADD TO or CHANGE the people in your room pretty easily. Not sure about dropping.
- It isn't listed yet, but there is going to be a photoshoot add-on at some point. I think she said that the Memory Maker would include that (kinda like the Disney Springs photoshoot).
- I asked about the booking window for Oga's (which I presume will apply to Savi's and Droid Depot), because you have to book that reservation separately. She thinks that in my case, I will be able to book 60 days before the day I check in for my pre-stay (instead of 60 days from the day I check in to the Starcruiser). She said if it doesn't work that day, call and they will try to make it happen. But they are working through the nuances as well.
Standard disclaimers - this was my experience, so YMMV. But I hope this is helpful, and I'm happy to answer any questions that I can.
- If anyone is on the March 7 sailing, I'd love to meet up for a drink.
- Going earlier was more important to me than the Captain's Table or an upgraded room, but it sounds like those are all booking up relatively quickly. There are rumors that all of the suites are booked through May 4 (current presale window), but my CM wasn't sure about that. Captain's Table is booking fast because everyone is shocked at the minimal upcharge compared to the obscene price of the experience.
- We did not have a choice of dining seatings - only the first was available. Again, NBD, because the last shuttle back from Batuu is at 4:00 PM, so plenty of time to get ready for either dinner seating.
It was the standard trip insurance. So I don't think it's "any reason," but it's pretty flexible.I’m interested what the insurance for this covers.
The cancellation policy is fairly draconian, so does the insurance cover you for having to cancel for any reason? It’s not as if this would easy to rebook for a later date.
I find the position with booking Oga’s disappointing. Booking ADRs applies to each separate stay, so I’d be surprised if you could book based on your pre-stay. I would have thought they’d at least have a dedicated line for booking things like Oga’s, droid building etc for guests that opens a little earlier. But then I suppose they don’t want Halcyon guests taking up all availability every other day.
I don’t care if it’s bougie. I’m going. I’m hoping for a comedy of errors (in the so bad it’s good department).
Super helpful-- thanks for posting!Booked this morning for March 7. 5-hour, 40-minute beatdown, but I'm just happy I got it. Thought I'd share a few notes - I keep up with this thread pretty well, but the items below were new to me.
*Note* Anyone who gives an ounce of grief about me having booked this will be immediately ignored. Life is too short to spend time worrying about jealousy or trolls. I will hit the ignore and then pray you find something to fill whatever void there is in your life that leads you to constantly drag others.
OK, now that that is out of the way...
Couple of general notes:
- When you call, if you get a message that the lines are too busy to complete your booking and telling you to hang up and call back later, DO NOT DO IT! If the lines are truly full, you'll get a tone, and you can hang up. I was told that at 6:00:12 Central this morning, and I just stayed on the line. I went into a queue and at 6:18, my call was answered. The lady had to do a warm transfer to a Starcruiser specialist. At that point, I'm back on hold, BUT THERE WAS NO MUSIC. So on a wing and a prayer, I just stayed on the line until a Starcruiser booking CM answered from the silence at 9:24.
- If you are planning on doing a pre-cruise stay (I am, because I'm neurotic, and I'm not going to trust the airlines to get me there day-of), DO NOT try to book your trip insurance during your Starcruiser booking. I did not know that, and the process of taking the insurance off was about 40 minutes, including a phone screwup that caused the CM to drop the call and call me back (make sure they have your number).
- Travel Agents: The Starcruiser appears to be on a different system than TA booking. So even though I gave the number when I first dialed in, the rezzie was booked as a personal reservation. They were able to fix it, but you will need to make sure that they are linking this to your agency number.
- Your Starcruiser CM cannot book your pre- or post- stay. They will transfer you to a regular agent. I was on hold another hour, and it took about 15 minutes to book the pre-stay.
- If you are doing a pre-stay, they recommend booking insurance and Memory Maker with your pre-stay to cover length of trip. If you are doing a post-stay, book it with your Starcruiser and have it cover length of trip.
- It sounds like you can ADD TO or CHANGE the people in your room pretty easily. Not sure about dropping.
- It isn't listed yet, but there is going to be a photoshoot add-on at some point. I think she said that the Memory Maker would include that (kinda like the Disney Springs photoshoot).
- I asked about the booking window for Oga's (which I presume will apply to Savi's and Droid Depot), because you have to book that reservation separately. She thinks that in my case, I will be able to book 60 days before the day I check in for my pre-stay (instead of 60 days from the day I check in to the Starcruiser). She said if it doesn't work that day, call and they will try to make it happen. But they are working through the nuances as well.
Standard disclaimers - this was my experience, so YMMV. But I hope this is helpful, and I'm happy to answer any questions that I can.
- If anyone is on the March 7 sailing, I'd love to meet up for a drink.
- Going earlier was more important to me than the Captain's Table or an upgraded room, but it sounds like those are all booking up relatively quickly. There are rumors that all of the suites are booked through May 4 (current presale window), but my CM wasn't sure about that. Captain's Table is booking fast because everyone is shocked at the minimal upcharge compared to the obscene price of the experience.
- We did not have a choice of dining seatings - only the first was available. Again, NBD, because the last shuttle back from Batuu is at 4:00 PM, so plenty of time to get ready for either dinner seating.
The good news is IF other guests want to avoid, or maybe even see the resort guests at HS, we already know the days they will be there because of the set schedule.It was the standard trip insurance. So I don't think it's "any reason," but it's pretty flexible.
I am hoping they do something about the add-ons. We're talking about 350-400 guests, every other day, and being gone by 4 PM, being dumped into Batuu. I am guessing a lot will have done some/all of them (and maybe more than once), so don't know how much demand there will be for these. Other than Oga's - man do I want to go when people are dressed up. It will feel even more SW!
Seeing guests in full SW regalia roaming about will add to the atmosphere.
Was not even mentioned during the reservation.I am quite curious to see how many Starcruisers go full regalia, since it's not required.
Show up in a full Potter outfit, robes to wand. And cosplay relentlessly.I am quite curious to see how many Starcruisers go full regalia since it's not required and, I think, not included in the price?
$350 fee to downgrade room or remove guests from your party. Outside of 90 days you can fully cancel and try to rebook, but to modify down there is a fee. More money will be accepted without penaltyBooked this morning for March 7. 5-hour, 40-minute beatdown, but I'm just happy I got it. Thought I'd share a few notes - I keep up with this thread pretty well, but the items below were new to me.
*Note* Anyone who gives an ounce of grief about me having booked this will be immediately ignored. Life is too short to spend time worrying about jealousy or trolls. I will hit the ignore and then pray you find something to fill whatever void there is in your life that leads you to constantly drag others.
OK, now that that is out of the way...
Couple of general notes:
- When you call, if you get a message that the lines are too busy to complete your booking and telling you to hang up and call back later, DO NOT DO IT! If the lines are truly full, you'll get a tone, and you can hang up. I was told that at 6:00:12 Central this morning, and I just stayed on the line. I went into a queue and at 6:18, my call was answered. The lady had to do a warm transfer to a Starcruiser specialist. At that point, I'm back on hold, BUT THERE WAS NO MUSIC. So on a wing and a prayer, I just stayed on the line until a Starcruiser booking CM answered from the silence at 9:24.
- If you are planning on doing a pre-cruise stay (I am, because I'm neurotic, and I'm not going to trust the airlines to get me there day-of), DO NOT try to book your trip insurance during your Starcruiser booking. I did not know that, and the process of taking the insurance off was about 40 minutes, including a phone screwup that caused the CM to drop the call and call me back (make sure they have your number).
- Travel Agents: The Starcruiser appears to be on a different system than TA booking. So even though I gave the number when I first dialed in, the rezzie was booked as a personal reservation. They were able to fix it, but you will need to make sure that they are linking this to your agency number.
- Your Starcruiser CM cannot book your pre- or post- stay. They will transfer you to a regular agent. I was on hold another hour, and it took about 15 minutes to book the pre-stay.
- If you are doing a pre-stay, they recommend booking insurance and Memory Maker with your pre-stay to cover length of trip. If you are doing a post-stay, book it with your Starcruiser and have it cover length of trip.
- It sounds like you can ADD TO or CHANGE the people in your room pretty easily. Not sure about dropping.
- It isn't listed yet, but there is going to be a photoshoot add-on at some point. I think she said that the Memory Maker would include that (kinda like the Disney Springs photoshoot).
- I asked about the booking window for Oga's (which I presume will apply to Savi's and Droid Depot), because you have to book that reservation separately. She thinks that in my case, I will be able to book 60 days before the day I check in for my pre-stay (instead of 60 days from the day I check in to the Starcruiser). She said if it doesn't work that day, call and they will try to make it happen. But they are working through the nuances as well.
Standard disclaimers - this was my experience, so YMMV. But I hope this is helpful, and I'm happy to answer any questions that I can.
- If anyone is on the March 7 sailing, I'd love to meet up for a drink.
- Going earlier was more important to me than the Captain's Table or an upgraded room, but it sounds like those are all booking up relatively quickly. There are rumors that all of the suites are booked through May 4 (current presale window), but my CM wasn't sure about that. Captain's Table is booking fast because everyone is shocked at the minimal upcharge compared to the obscene price of the experience.
- We did not have a choice of dining seatings - only the first was available. Again, NBD, because the last shuttle back from Batuu is at 4:00 PM, so plenty of time to get ready for either dinner seating.
Try that and Disney will break your wand in half and expell you like Hagrid.Show up in a full Potter outfit, robes to wand. And cosplay relentlessly.
I’m holding out for Spaceballs Day at SeaShow up in a full Potter outfit, robes to wand. And cosplay relentlessly.
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