Annual Passholder Previews REGISTRATION LINK IN FIRST POST-EVENT FULLY BOOKED

[IceQueen182]

I'm in the same boat. Originally was planning my trip for early September, but my sister made me move up my dates so I could be there with her family, so I moved them to August 17 months ago. Then when Galaxy's Edge opening was announced, I added a couple of days to the end of my trip. Their announcing the AP Previews threw a bit of a wrench in my planning because I was going to do a couple of tours this trip, but now don't want to book ahead in case that's the only day I can go to Galaxy's Edge. I have my MNSSHP and H2OGlow tickets already, and right now I'm waiting to see if I get an AP Preview so I can finish my planning!

I'm right there with you. We have a Yacht Club reservation I made for the expected dates, but I would love to be able to lock everything in and finally book flights (which are going up every day). I have a few things booked here and there but haven't committed to park days or FPs in the hope of getting an AP preview. I"m leaning towards just booking flights and getting FPs so that regardless we have a nice trip before school starts back. If we don't get a preview, we'll see SWGE when we're back in the fall.

Here's hoping we get news one way or another soon!

 

[conandrob240]

Honestly, I’ve reached the point of just being mad. Excitement is almost gone. You don’t announce there will be previews weeks in advance with no other communication- that’s just dumb. People have lives to plan. We’re less than a month away- flights increasing in price, commitments for other events need to be made, DVC or hotel reservations are being held by many for no reason. It’s just another example of how poorly they manage things like this.

 

[LMO429]

I am completely feeling the same way. When this started, I was soooooo excited. Now, I'm like, whatever, I'll see this when I see. I just want closure. It's hard to sustain the level of excitement for 5 weeks and my energy for this is just floundering.

We're going to Disney on Thursday and don't want to be on the phone the whole time, plus today through Wednesday, it will be busy at work!

Agreed! Plus Im getting closer to my October trip so I will see it then. It be nice if I get this but would also like to be done looking as well. Someone posted awhile back they might as well announced about the tron ap preview from now lol. It's just dumb at this point that its not been released. Plus with every day that goes by the flight price goes up. As crazy as this sounds it was going to cost me over 3 grand to go anyway with flights/hotel spend money etc considering vip tour while we are there to get into the land now lol it may actually be cheaper at this point

 

[ReginaMBK]

A Disney Destinations email just hit my inbox and my heart about jumped out of my chest. Just summer resort discounts...

 

[vinotinto]

Just got my *second* Passholder email ever and almost got a heart attack (it’s just a reminder that there are Passholder rates for this summer, LOL).

I guess the opting in did work!

 

[andrewilley]

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that had they not announced it and just dropped it, it would have had JUST as many complaints.

What they should have done is what they did for the CM previews: about a week before the registrations were due to go live they should have announced (via email and via the Passholder website) the time and date that registrations will go live, along with any restrictions, etc. No random teases via the Disney Parks Blog a month beforehand (although I suspect that was a mistake) and no [non]information on the Passholder website 2+ weeks beforehand (which was presumably necessary just to fend off all the guest questions triggered by the initial mistake).

Andre

 

[Roocatty]

A Disney Destinations email just hit my inbox and my heart about jumped out of my chest. Just summer resort discounts...

I just recieved it too. I didn't get the last two. Hopefully I get the real thing when it's time.

 

[DisneyDayDreamin71]

Boo, I didn't get this email

 

[Rickat96]

It looks like the turnover is about to happen with the 2 entrances being altered to receive guests.

 

[Kerrie T]

Boo, I didn't get this email

Me either!

 

[BigBadDisneyDad]

It looks like the turnover is about to happen with the 2 entrances being altered to receive guests.

My 6 year old self teared up when I saw these entrances today.

 

[conandrob240]

It looks like the turnover is about to happen with the 2 entrances being altered to receive guests.

? Can you elaborate on what this means?

 

[Kingoglow]

Seems off-topic.

 

[The13thLetter]

They are saying that those big pictures at the entrance to galaxy's edge have been removed to show the true entrance (according to blog mickey) so the assumption is that the turn over to operations seems imminent.

 

[KowZ]

? Can you elaborate on what this means?

Seems off-topic.

I think they are talking about Operations taking over SWGE and the last of the construction is finalizing, so they are preparing the entrances of the land so that it can be accessed through guest accessible pathways. It's On Topic in that speculation revolves around the fact that we won't receive the email until Operations has control of the land, as they wouldn't want to have to remove days after they have been set for AP Preview.

If they are modifying the entrances, that could mean we'll see the email in the next few days.

 

[shoreward]

It looks like the turnover is about to happen with the 2 entrances being altered to receive guests.

? Can you elaborate on what this means?

From WDWNT:

 

[Friendlyadvice2]

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/passholder-program/star-wars-galaxys-edge-passholder-previews/
From Passholder Extras Page........


Platinum, Platinum Plus and Premier Passholders will soon have an opportunity to register for an out-of-this-world adventure at the all-new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios! Explore the land, shops and more during your exclusive Annual Passholder preview—select times from August 17 to August 21, 2019.

Invitations will be sent soon via email. In the meantime, be sure to explore highlights and details for the preview:
Journey to a Far Off Land
When you register for a Passholder preview, you’ll have an opportunity to live your Star Wars adventure in a galaxy far, far away. Set your coordinates for the planet Batuu, a mysterious outpost and thriving port that’s sure to summon your senses to life like never before.
Register for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Passholder Previews so you can…

• Take control of the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy on the thrilling Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run attraction
• Encounter strange creatures and alien languages as you turn around corners and through back alleys—and discover ancient antiquities from across the galaxy
• Find the perfect gear fit for galactic adventure available for purchase at the Black Spire Outpost Shops
• Feast on galactic favorites and enjoy curious concoctions for purchase at exotic Batuu dining locations

You'll also have the opportunity to register for one of these additional experiences (subject to capacity):

• Oga’s Cantina*
  Travelers of all ages can cool off at Oga’s Cantina* with unique libations available for purchase.
• Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers**
  Build your very own custom lightsaber for $199.99 plus tax. Payment is due upon arrival. This entitles a lightsaber builder plus one spectator entrance to Savi’s Workshop.

Event capacity and number of reservations for this event is limited and subject to availability.
Important Information About Registration

• Advance registration required. Eligible activated Annual Pass is required to register.
• Reservations for Passholder preview are only available to Platinum, Platinum Plus and Premier Passholders.
• Reservations are limited. Limit one reservation per Passholder.
• Reservations are nontransferable and may not be sold or bartered.
• No modifications to reservations.
• If a Passholder would like to register a Guest to accompany them, that Guest must also be a Platinum, Platinum Plus or Premier Passholder, be listed on your Family & Friends list and have opted to share “All My Plans” with you.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Information

• The Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run attraction and other offerings will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Passholders who attend the preview event may not be able to experience all of the offerings during the event.
• Passholders may experience wait times during this event.
• Offerings, prices, experiences and information are subject to restrictions and change or cancellation without notice.

*Oga’s Cantina

• There is a maximum of 2 drinks per Guest.
• Guests must be 21 years of age or over to consume alcohol; valid photo ID is required.
• Oga’s Cantina consists mainly of standing room, with limited seating.
• Seating is not guaranteed upon entry and separate parties may be seated together.

**Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers

• Payment of $199.99 per lightsaber, plus tax is required upon arrival at this location.
• Admittance to this location is limited to a builder and 1 Guest. At least one person in the party must be age 14 or older.
• One lightsaber per builder per experience.
• Custom lightsabers are nonrefundable and are not eligible for Annual Passholder or other discounts.

 

[mickeyluv'r]

WDW webpage now has some details up. Previews will be Aug 17-21.

 

[Madame]

Well, that’s us out. We arrive Aug 22. Good luck everyone. We’ll see it in Dec!

 

[tlmadden73]

Where did this come from?

So only 5 days? That is disappointing. I figured it would be at least until the 24th.

And it still says one guest. This makes it sound like I have to choose between taking my son or my wife. Also disappointing. Never mind. I see it says every pass holder is eligible. I guess the guest thing is just for coordinating time slots with someone else?

Having to choose between experiences is fine, but I figured that wouldn’t be the case due to a limited number of people signing up.