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[rpb718]

Pandora decorated for the holidays!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1325514640386875393

I didn't pay attention last year because I wasn't going on the holidays and was unaware they did any XMAS decorations in Pandora. I have to ask, they don't do that in SWGE in HS do they?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I didn't pay attention last year because I wasn't going on the holidays and was unaware they did any XMAS decorations in Pandora. I have to ask, they don't do that in SWGE in HS do they?

They haven't so far - though if they did anything there it would be for Life Day - which is being celebrated in the new Lego Star Wars special on Disney+ so maybe they will at some point

 

[Mit88]

There’s a Galaxy’s Edge book that came out, or is coming out that basically revealed 4 holidays that may be celebrated in the land (post covid, I would assume). 1 was life day and another was for the anniversary of the land opening.

Edit: 3 holidays

https://dorksideoftheforce.com/2020/10/06/3-star-wars-holidays-galaxys-edge/

 

[figmentfinesse]

Is Rafiki’s Planet Watch still seasonal or do we think they will keep it open due to helping eat people during Covid?

 

[rteetz]

There’s a Galaxy’s Edge book that came out, or is coming out that basically revealed 4 holidays that may be celebrated in the land (post covid, I would assume). 1 was life day and another was for the anniversary of the land opening.

Edit: 3 holidays View attachment 537216

https://dorksideoftheforce.com/2020/10/06/3-star-wars-holidays-galaxys-edge/

This book came out a while ago (I have it).

 

[Mit88]

This book came out a while ago (I have it).

These would all seemingly be almost pure profit festivals, so I’d imagine Disney would capitalize on it when they’re able to, yes?

 

[MrsBooch]

This book came out a while ago (I have it).

they’re boarding 91-106 so you made it!!! I think?? I hope you loved it

 

[yulilin3]

I didn't pay attention last year because I wasn't going on the holidays and was unaware they did any XMAS decorations in Pandora. I have to ask, they don't do that in SWGE in HS do they?

So far the citizens of Batuu have not been informed of any life day celebrations, last year they did celebrate harvest day during the American Thanksgiving

 

[rteetz]

they’re boarding 91-106 so you made it!!! I think?? I hope you loved it

Yep it was just as great as the first time.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Yes, but they are quite pushy on doing it on line. When we asked to order they kept telling us to do on line, I had to pull out my old flip phone to show I could not order on line before they would take a counter order-LOL. This was in Star Wars land counter service area.

Disney needs to get the heck over shaming people to order online. The interaction of forcing someone to order on app who can’t/won’t literally is longer exposure than just letting them order. Yeah, yeah, I know this is not about COVID and is actually about removing as many CMs from payroll as possible- but this is ridiculous.

 

[Aimeedyan]

Disney needs to get the heck over shaming people to order online. The interaction of forcing someone to order on app who can’t/won’t literally is longer exposure than just letting them order. Yeah, yeah, I know this is not about COVID and is actually about removing as many CMs from payroll as possible- but this is ridiculous.

I agree. I'm a huge fan of mobile ordering... when it works. My app kept closing on me a couple months back at Regal Eagle. We sat at an outside table and tried for a good 10 minutes before I approached the team at the doors. I asked if I could just order in person, as my app was crashing, but they wouldn't budge. I pulled out my phone and showed them how the app crashed as soon as I tried to send the order and the 3 of them stood huddled around my phone watching it happen a couple of times before they'd let me pass.

How in the world did that make any sense? The CM at the register was twiddling her thumbs while I had 3 CM's huddled (in a pandemic...) around my phone trying to make it work.

They were very kind but had obviously been given instructions to hold firm on the app ordering if at all possible.

App's crash. People have dietary needs that can't be allowed for in the app as it stands. Some people don't carry smart phones or pay with cards. There has to be some room for flexibility and common sense.

 

[rteetz]

Had a great day at DHS a light rain started late in the day and cleared some crowds. Did everything except Aliens which I’m fine with. Off to the dark side tomorrow.

 

[yulilin3]

Epcot holiday decorations going in overnight 11-12

 

[andyman8]

Another Disney reservations error: Bunk Bed rooms at WL were released to Priceline, Hotwire, and a number other third-party sites for certain nights starting next week. As a reminder, a reopening date for WL has not been released (especially with the room refurb ongoing).

And yes, given that they're appearing on a variety of sites (not all under one ownership group) indicates someone may have accidentally "released" some false availability.

 

[skeeter31]

Another Disney reservations error: Bunk Bed rooms at WL were released to Priceline, Hotwire, and a number other third-party sites for certain nights starting next week. As a reminder, a reopening date for WL has not been released (especially with the room refurb ongoing).

And yes, given that they're appearing on a variety of sites (not all under one ownership group) indicates someone may have accidentally "released" some false availability.

Was wondering how many of those got out. I saw something on here last week about those rooms that they heard about on some podcast or stream or something.

 

[brockash]

We just rode BTMRR and Splash. Line for BTMRR was back to the entrance for Tom Sawyer Island, listed as a 45 min wait. Actual was 10 to boarding.
Currently line is almost all the way across the bridge on the Pecos side.

Splash was supposedly 55, actual 13 to boarding.

Wow those times seem crazy compared to the line. I wonder how that worked. We were there a few weeks ago and starting further ahead than you we still waited a good 30 mins for each every time we rode them....weird, but good for you

 

[rockpiece]

With the boarding group procedure change what time are they letting people into HS? We are there on Tuesday.

 

[Makmak]

Is Rafiki’s Planet Watch still seasonal or do we think they will keep it open due to helping eat people during Covid?

We were there about a month ago and this was our experience
You can take the train back and animation experience is still running but you can’t pet the animals and a lot of things were blocked off.

You may want to post on the “here now just back thread” for more recent experience.

 

[Leigh L]

With the boarding group procedure change what time are they letting people into HS? We are there on Tuesday.

Was at DHS yesterday and on the first bus from our resort, but we were held at temp check (and a fair amount of people in front of us). Once that opened up, we got through very quickly and DD and I waited maybe 20 minutes for MMRR. DD wasn't interested in MFSR and waited by Rise while I walked over to get on that line just before official park open. I was off by around 10:25 and it had jumped up to a 45 min. wait (it was listed as 5 when I got on line, but I waited slightly longer).

It looks they started boarding Rise prior to park opening, but not sure how early. We were group 11 and was called just prior to 10 (We had until 10:50 to get there). Rise looked to have a great day yesterday.

 

[yulilin3]

With the boarding group procedure change what time are they letting people into HS? We are there on Tuesday.

9:15am