D23 EXPO 2019 Superthread - dates announced!

[StarSpeckledSky]

Checking in early wont have any effect on SWGE but I would definitely check in before your reservation time starts. I don't think the line lasted more than 5-10 mins when I was there Friday night. They lead you into SWGE rope drop style starting about 30 mins before your time slot opens with a couple "checkpoints" along the way to keep crowds from overflowing into walkways around critter country.

Even if you don't have the 8am slot?

 

[Gaugersaurus]

Even if you don't have the 8am slot?

Once you check in you're free to enjoy the park until your time slot opens. If you head to critter country early and get in line to be in right when the reservation opens then it's done rope drop style.

 

[FoolishMortal1000]

That is $17.99.

Hey do you happen to know if you can actually use the glasses included in the serving tray? from the side it appears it has green milk in it or is that just painted or on the sides?

 

[midnight star]

Question about the droid building.... Do you have to purchase a personality chip?? If not what does droid do without vs. with?

I want to know this as well. The personality chips sound cool, but for some reason I thought the droid would talk with it lol. But it just makes sounds. What does it do without the personality chips in them?

 

[theluckyrabbit]

If anyone going to SWGE today can ask CMs about using DAS and report back, I would very much appreciate it! Also, does "free cups of ice water at most CS locations" apply in GE? Someone up thread was wondering about how hot it could get later this summer inside the new land and for those sensitive to heat, free ice water could help. If the free cups aren't going to be available, knowing to bring their own would be helpful, too. TIA!

 

[Tink1987]

Hey do you happen to know if you can actually use the glasses included in the serving tray? from the side it appears it has green milk in it or is that just painted or on the sides?

No you can’t, it’s a small plastic clip around with tiny plastic glasses filled with green painted milk and I think blue in some. Would be so cool if they did an actual one that could hold shot glasses. But the build an R2 series wouldn’t be able to hold it anyway.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

The Tomorrowland ones sound perfect for him! Are they of a size that could realistically fit in standard luggage?

I'm glad I was able to help explain the difference between the lightsabers. As for fitting in standard luggage, I believe so. If memory serves from when my nephew built one a year ago, the blades are semi collapsible. Meaning the blade will collapse about 3/4 of the way, so part of the blade will still stick out at all times. If he has his heart set on a collapsible blade, I think they still sell light up prebuilt collapsible blade lightsabers where the blade will fit entirely inside the hilt when collapsed.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

Question for all SW fans out there: DH would like a DVD set of the SW movies, and I would like to surprise him with a good set (not the most expensive collectible set, but is there a "gold standard" set?). What should I be looking at on Amazon.com (or is there someplace else I should look?) and how much should I be expecting to spend? (Our SWGE date is toward the end of the reservation period, so I have a little time, if using Amazon, to get his surprise.)

 

[FoolishMortal1000]

ahh that's unfortunate! Thanks for the follow up I wont be there until December at the Disney World location, maybe they'll have something like that by then. or maybe little disposable shot glasses could fit in it.

 

[FoolishMortal1000]

No you can’t, it’s a small plastic clip around with tiny plastic glasses filled with green painted milk and I think blue in some. Would be so cool if they did an actual one that could hold shot glasses. But the build an R2 series wouldn’t be able to hold it anyway.

ahh that's unfortunate! Thanks for the follow up I wont be there until December at the Disney World location, maybe they'll have something like that by then. or maybe little disposable shot glasses could fit in it.

 

[bcdisney]

I'm glad I was able to help explain the difference between the lightsabers. As for fitting in standard luggage, I believe so. If memory serves from when my nephew built one a year ago, the blades are semi collapsible. Meaning the blade will collapse about 3/4 of the way, so part of the blade will still stick out at all times. If he has his heart set on a collapsible blade, I think they still sell light up prebuilt collapsible blade lightsabers where the blade will fit entirely inside the hilt when collapsed.

A great option that my son got is the Mickey Mouse lightsaber which does collapse all the way and makes the cool whooshing sounds (which the other ones make too). Plus it has mickey head shapes worked into the hilt and the buttons. My son got one and he loves it.
And you can point out that it’s only available at Disneyland (or Disney World I suppose).
And it’s $10 cheaper than the build-your-own $30 vs. $40 for the build-your-own.
The advantage of the build your own though is that you can take it apart and rebuild it over and over again.

 

[Gaugersaurus]

Question for all SW fans out there: DH would like a DVD set of the SW movies, and I would like to surprise him with a good set (not the most expensive collectible set, but is there a "gold standard" set?). What should I be looking at on Amazon.com (or is there someplace else I should look?) and how much should I be expecting to spend? (Our SWGE date is toward the end of the reservation period, so I have a little time, if using Amazon, to get his surprise.)

They have the blu-ray and dvd boxed sets of the original & prequel trilogies for about $35 a piece, and episodes 7 & 8 should run about $25 each for blu-ray. I'd say $100-125 total depending on what format you get. Another option is episodes 1-6 box set blu-ray for about $80. You can also check any major retailer (target, walmart, best buy, etc.) and pick them all up for about the same price as direct from amazon.

 

[DisPhanatic]

Yes, we did have issues with Maxpass. We entered around 6am and none of our tickets worked for Maxpass until we exited and re-entered. My friend tried tweeting to Disneyland twitter but they weren’t really a help. I unfortunately don’t know if they will have it fixed yet or if 7am will be late enough. Best bet is to go to guest services if it doesn’t work and maybe they will help you out with some multi-experience FPs?

Thank you for the feedback! It sounds like this has been fixed from other posters - I sure hope so! If anyone else has experience with the 8 am slot and MaxPass, I would love to know.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

They have the blu-ray and dvd boxed sets of the original & prequel trilogies for about $35 a piece, and episodes 7 & 8 should run about $25 each for blu-ray. I'd say $100-125 total depending on what format you get. Another option is episodes 1-6 box set blu-ray for about $80. You can also check any major retailer (target, walmart, best buy, etc.) and pick them all up for about the same price as direct from amazon.

Is there any one set that is considered better (e.g. better director's cut, better bonus material, etc.) than the others?

 

[Gaugersaurus]

Is there any one set that is considered better (e.g. better director's cut, better bonus material, etc.) than the others?

If you ask some they'll say the "best" is the original release of the VHS before Lucas went back and added things. To me I think everything they offer right now is of similar quality with the only real difference being packaging but I also don't pay much attention to the "exclusive" bonus material in each set (not that it stops me from purchasing when a new "set" is released)

 

[Skyegirl1999]

If anyone going to SWGE today can ask CMs about using DAS and report back, I would very much appreciate it! Also, does "free cups of ice water at most CS locations" apply in GE? Someone up thread was wondering about how hot it could get later this summer inside the new land and for those sensitive to heat, free ice water could help. If the free cups aren't going to be available, knowing to bring their own would be helpful, too. TIA!

I got free water cups at Docking Bay on Friday. They had them sitting out like they do at all the other places. Aren’t they required by law to offer free water?

 

[DisneylandNerd]

Does anyone know if they start serving alcohol right when Olga's opens up at 8am? or do they went until 1030 like DACA does?

 

[Gaugersaurus]

Does anyone know if they start serving alcohol right when Olga's opens up at 8am? or do they went until 1030 like DACA does?

Most have reported that the whole menu is available right at opening.

 

[bcdisney]

Is there any one set that is considered better (e.g. better director's cut, better bonus material, etc.) than the others?

Here is the latest definitive set with lots of cool special features.
Star Wars: The Complete Saga (Episodes I-VI) (Packaging May Vary) [Blu-ray] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ZSJ212/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RLu9CbMZG7P9V

 

[ImDMous]

If you ask some they'll say the "best" is the original release of the VHS before Lucas went back and added things. To me I think everything they offer right now is of similar quality with the only real difference being packaging but I also don't pay much attention to the "exclusive" bonus material in each set (not that it stops me from purchasing when a new "set" is released)

The original trilogy VHS is indeed the best, before Lucas went through and added all the weird cutesy stuff. These have been digitized, restored to their theatrical release quality and look amazing and can be downloaded (legally only if you already own some version of them). They are called Harmy's Despecialized Edition. That's the only version we watch .... because we're just that geeky. But we probably own several different versions and I also don't pay attention to any special content.