D23 EXPO 2019 Superthread - dates announced!

[kpd6901]

From a post up thread, someone said that there is an autopilot option at each seat for those who just want to ride, not play.

Correct, I do remember seeing that, but then, we heard that for gunners, there is an automatic and manual mode, where one auto still requires shooting, but manual requires more than simply shooting. So perhaps the earlier discussion of "auto mode" refers to something like this, where there is still an interactivity function, albeit less involved than full on manual. At least, that's where my confusion/concern kicked back in.

 

[BadPinkTink]

ok, seeing as we have a few people who have been to the CM previews, there is a few questions which they may be able to answer

1. Did the CM preview you attend have a 4 hour time slot?
2. Are the CM preview timeslots the same as the reservation timeslots ie 8am to 12pm, 11am to 3pm, 2pm to 5pm, 4pm to 8pm, 8pm to midnight?
3. Did you get a wristband for the CM preview?
4. What happened at the end of your time slot? Did you voluntarily leave or were you asked / requested / swept out?

 

[RomCom]

ok, seeing as we have a few people who have been to the CM previews, there is a few questions which they may be able to answer

1. Did the CM preview you attend have a 4 hour time slot?
2. Are the CM preview timeslots the same as the reservation timeslots ie 8am to 12pm, 11am to 3pm, 2pm to 5pm, 4pm to 8pm, 8pm to midnight?
3. Did you get a wristband for the CM preview?
4. What happened at the end of your time slot? Did you voluntarily leave or were you asked / requested / swept out?

Not a cast member obviously but I belong to a FB group for Galaxy Edge and I saw cast members post a photo of their wristbands. They had wristbands that said 10am-2pm so at least in their case they had wristbands and they were 4 hours but not the same time slot as the reservations.

 

[pharmama]

As part of those sweeps for guests who overstay their welcome, there will be ‘show’ element, consisting of a squadron of Stormtroopers who act as enforcement. These Stormtroopers will attempt to escort guests out of the land, which should be on theme, amusing, but perhaps ineffective. (Should guests somehow elude them or refuse to leave, security will get involved at some point.)

I have a feeling they will have to ditch this pretty fast and/or only do it for one or two groups/guests as a show. Otherwise people will stay just because they WANT to be escorted out by Stormtroopers...

 

[Lauren in NC]

I have a feeling they will have to ditch this pretty fast and/or only do it for one or two groups/guests as a show. Otherwise people will stay just because they WANT to be escorted out by Stormtroopers...

I'm wondering if they'll just do it by default at the end of the each reservation period. That way everyone gets that "experience" and it would be a pretty fun introduction for the new group coming in.

 

[Sue M]

I have a feeling they will have to ditch this pretty fast and/or only do it for one or two groups/guests as a show. Otherwise people will stay just because they WANT to be escorted out by Stormtroopers...

That’s what I was thinking too. People will want to be escorted out by Stormtroopers! My 20+yr old daughter would think it would be so cool!

 

[BobCharlie]

Would it be best to use a Magic Morning for an 8am-12pm reservation day (June 4th)? Maybe we'd be able to get in line for SWGE sooner that way, but then I feel like I'd sort of be wasting it just waiting around. Any opinions?

 

[Skyegirl1999]

Would it be best to use a Magic Morning for an 8am-12pm reservation day (June 4th)? Maybe we'd be able to get in line for SWGE sooner that way, but then I feel like I'd sort of be wasting it just waiting around. Any opinions?

I’d wait and decide after we know how line-ups work.

Also, I’ll be there that same time slot!

 

[pinksand]

Here is another.

The wooden Stormtrooper doll looks just like the one young Jyn Erso had in the opening scene of ROGUE ONE! (I'm sure that's no accident).

Just 2 PSAs for those going to SWGE:
1. I've been reading the Star Wars Galaxy's Edge comic series that just came out - it offers a bit of insight into the history and backstory of Batuu and Black Spire Outpost! It explains the baby sarlaac that someone saw in a shop on this thread.

2. Maybe I said this way upthread, but since the CM's have fictional SW backstories, it might be fun to head to Wookieepedia and invent your own Star Wars story to prepare for your interactions with the CM's. I'm working on mine. I just thought it might make it more fun than to say "Oh, Earth" when CM's ask where you're from and the like. The trip reports I've heard so far indicate that the land is so immersive and the CM's are happy to play along, so I just thought that would make it more fun.

 

[momto3pirates]

My DH has bad motion sickness on 3D/virtual reality rides. Can’t do Star Tours. He did FOP last year and made it through but said never again. We will be there June 3 and need to know if this is something he can try or not.

 

[dieumeye]

If you mean the Smuggler's Run ride, yes, it's a motion simulator, and someone who has ridden it should be able to provide specifics if you need.

If you do mean RotR, then that is more like a classic dark ride along the lines of Indy, but will not be open until later this year at a yet to be announced date.

 

[njchris]

If you mean the Smuggler's Run ride, yes, it's a motion simulator, and someone who has ridden it should be able to provide specifics if you need.

If you do mean RotR, then that is more like a classic dark ride along the lines of Indy, but will not be open until later this year at a yet to be announced date.

I didn't think the RotR vehicle is going to rock around like the indy one, but it's more about the visuals around you. Just based on nothing but people not holding on for dear life in the pics like you'd see for Indy/Dinosaur rides.

 

[njchris]

Would it be best to use a Magic Morning for an 8am-12pm reservation day (June 4th)? Maybe we'd be able to get in line for SWGE sooner that way, but then I feel like I'd sort of be wasting it just waiting around. Any opinions?

I have a feeling they will be checking your reservation an hour or more before the entry time and you'll get a wrist band with date/time on it (so you can't re-use it). that will be looked at as you walk into the land (or que for the land if you show up early).

 

[dieumeye]

I didn't think the RotR vehicle is going to rock around like the indy one, but it's more about the visuals around you. Just based on nothing but people not holding on for dear life in the pics like you'd see for Indy/Dinosaur rides.

Yeah, I didn't mean literally rockin' & rollin' like Indy, just an "action oriented" dark ride... as opposed to dark rides like HM & Little Mermaid. Action in the sense that there are supposedly sections with quick stops/starts, turns, backwards, and being "ejected" in an escape pod.

 

[wench]

The wooden Stormtrooper doll looks just like the one young Jyn Erso had in the opening scene of ROGUE ONE! (I'm sure that's no accident).

Just 2 PSAs for those going to SWGE:
1. I've been reading the Star Wars Galaxy's Edge comic series that just came out - it offers a bit of insight into the history and backstory of Batuu and Black Spire Outpost! It explains the baby sarlaac that someone saw in a shop on this thread.

2. Maybe I said this way upthread, but since the CM's have fictional SW backstories, it might be fun to head to Wookieepedia and invent your own Star Wars story to prepare for your interactions with the CM's. I'm working on mine. I just thought it might make it more fun than to say "Oh, Earth" when CM's ask where you're from and the like. The trip reports I've heard so far indicate that the land is so immersive and the CM's are happy to play along, so I just thought that would make it more fun.

No the doll wasn’t an accident. In the merchandise presentations at SW Celebration, they were calling out that the doll was modeled Jyn’s. The one they were showing was meant to be more of a collector piece though, so it might be pricey.

 

[EmJ]

I have a feeling they will have to ditch this pretty fast and/or only do it for one or two groups/guests as a show. Otherwise people will stay just because they WANT to be escorted out by Stormtroopers...

OMG yes. My DH would LOVE to be escorted out by a Stormtrooper. He'd stand in the middle of SWGE waving his wrist around just to be noticed and escorted. I seriously hope Disney isn't actually considering this, as it's going to be very counterproductive.

 

[EmJ]

Yeah, I didn't mean literally rockin' & rollin' like Indy, just an "action oriented" dark ride... as opposed to dark rides like HM & Little Mermaid. Action in the sense that there are supposedly sections with quick stops/starts, turns, backwards, and being "ejected" in an escape pod.

What is it about this ride that Disney can't get to work? I mean, obviously the mechanics are very technical, but it doesn't sound like anything that hasn't been accomplished in Indy or something like Forbidden Journey or some of the other more advanced dark ride coasters. Are there any rumors out there about this at all?

 

[Malcon10t]

What is it about this ride that Disney can't get to work? I mean, obviously the mechanics are very technical, but it doesn't sound like anything that hasn't been accomplished in Indy or something like Forbidden Journey or some of the other more advanced dark ride coasters. Are there any rumors out there about this at all?

What are you referring to? The fact that it won't open til August? I think a bigger issue is permits for Anaheim and DOSH requirements. They opted to open early with only 1 ride as opposed to waiting 2 months to have both rides up.

 

[StarSpeckledSky]

Hi, could someone give a short summary of prices for items in SWGE and, from what's been seen so far, line patterns for Falcon?

 

[lalasmama]

What is it about this ride that Disney can't get to work? I mean, obviously the mechanics are very technical, but it doesn't sound like anything that hasn't been accomplished in Indy or something like Forbidden Journey or some of the other more advanced dark ride coasters. Are there any rumors out there about this at all?

Uunlike the rides you mention (I think), RotR will be a trackless ride system with additional movements, so it's a bit of a technical marvel in the making.... I heard it was having a tough time transitioning from section to section, but honestly can't remember where I heard it.