D23 EXPO 2019 Superthread - dates announced!

[Lesley Wake]

I watched a few videos of the lightsaber building experience and it is really cool, however there's very few things you can really mix and match on them, seems for every part, you get 2 choices AFTER you chose which general style you're going for.

I'd like to see someone (clearly rich, lol) who owns a few to do a mashup of various pieces.

Here are the choices:

• Choice of 4 categories
• Choice of 4 crystal colors
• Choose one trigger set (from 2 options)
• Choose two hilt pieces (from 4 options); they can each be on either the blade or the base side of the crystal/trigger.
• Choose one blade activator piece (from 2 options)
• Choose one base piece (from 2 options)

So in total, you can get about 1,500 different combos (4*4*2*2*4*3*2). A bit more if you consider the extra Kyber crystals you can buy at Dok Ondor.

But yes, it could be cool to see a mashup. The Elemental and Protection & Defense would work well together as they have similar color schemes, as would the Peace & Justice and Power & Control. I probably wouldn't mix between those, as the Jedi/Sith are more silver and black, while the natural and mysterious are more bronze/gold/pewter.

 

[LizzyS]

I watched a few videos of the lightsaber building experience and it is really cool, however there's very few things you can really mix and match on them, seems for every part, you get 2 choices AFTER you chose which general style you're going for.

I'd like to see someone (clearly rich, lol) who owns a few to do a mashup of various pieces.

I think that's a good idea, watching some videos of the experience. Then I'll know if it's something I think is worth $200 to me.

 

[Nonsuch]

...I assume you can’t get into the virtual queue until you are in the park, similar to how Maxpass works. I am wondering if it would still be beneficial to stay onsite, enter the park during the Extra Magic Hour/Magic Morning, therefore having an advantage on entering the virtual queue early? Trying to come up with a strategy with limited information so if anyone has any insight I would appreciate it. Thanks!

While it has been announced that SW:GE will not be open during MM, I would not be surprised (actually expect) that there will be some advantage given to onsite guests.
I'll be there on June 24 to experience (or just observe) the opening.

 

[RomCom]

I don't know. I used to think June 24th on it would be crazy and we'd have capacity closures but who really knows. The other ride still isn't open for people who are traveling for long distances and the fear of crowds certainly kept people away on May 31st. Yes this is different since everyone can get in and stay as long as they like but there really is only so much to do in the land as long as they keep limiting things like how long you can stay at the cantina. I am moving over to the "hope for the best but have a backup plan for the worst" camp.

 

[MrsD.Duck]

My husband carried on his light saber. The TSA agents were very curious about it and checked it out carefully. Then they wanted a demonstration (it wasn't crowded). We were flying on Southwest domestically. Here's what TSA has to say about light sabers:

Light Saber
Carry On Bags:
Yes
Checked Bags:
Yes
Sadly, the technology doesn't currently exist to create a real lightsaber. However, you can pack a toy lightsaber in your carry-on or checked bag. May the force be with you.

https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/light-saber

I wonder how they feel about droids?

 

[Weedy]

I think (made up in my head lol) that all the Disney parks will one day go to reservations and virtual queues.
The parks are getting so busy people can’t really enjoy them. So just like cruise ships and excursions you can make a reservation for the days you want to be there are reserve ride times.

 

[FireflyTrance]

I think (made up in my head lol) that all the Disney parks will one day go to reservations and virtual queues.
The parks are getting so busy people can’t really enjoy them. So just like cruise ships and excursions you can make a reservation for the days you want to be there are reserve ride times.

I would love to see that happen at DL. Nowadays DL is always crowded. I used to try and go during times I thought it wouldn't be busy, but I have learned it's always busy. Therefore I decided I might as well just go this summer

 

[nikerbokers]

So I have a reservation from 8am-12pm on the 18th. My plan was to get to DL at 6:30 (I have early magic hours as well as I'm staying at VGC), get my wristband, ride a couple rides, and then get to the waiting area to SWGE at 7:30am. Is that enough time where we won't be behind 5000 people? Hoping to hit up Smugglers Run first, check out some merch and just overall admire the scenary, and then go to Oga's by 10am for some bites and a couple cocktails before having to leave at noon. Anyone think this is doable?

 

[lauritagoddess]

HOW TO GET INTO STAR WARS GALAXYS EDGE FROM JUNE 24

1. Star Wars Galaxys Edge will open to ALL guests at general park opening hours
2. Once capacity has been reached, Disney will open the virtual queuing system
3. There are 2 ways to access the virtual queuing system A. By using the Disneyland App B. By using a Fastpass kiosk and obtaining a paper Boarding Group ticket
4. You will be assigned a Boarding Group with a specific time to enter Star Wars Galaxys Edge
5. When you Boarding Time opens you will be alerted through the APP
6. If you are not using the APP and have obtained a paper Boarding Group ticket , you will need to check the Digital Display Monitors to see when your Boarding Group opens. There will be no return time on the paper Boarding Group ticket
7. Once your Boarding Group opens, you will have 2 hours to check into Star Wars Galaxys Edge. This means that if you get an alert that your Boarding Group can enter Star Wars Galaxys Edge, and you are in line at Radiator Springs Racers in California Adventures, you can still ride Radiator Springs Racers. You will have plenty of time to get back to Star Wars Galaxys Edge.
8. Once inside Star Wars Galaxys Edge, there will be no time limit on how long you can stay

Thanks, this is exactly what I was looking for.

 

[Astylla]

So I have a reservation from 8am-12pm on the 18th. My plan was to get to DL at 6:30 (I have early magic hours as well as I'm staying at VGC), get my wristband, ride a couple rides, and then get to the waiting area to SWGE at 7:30am. Is that enough time where we won't be behind 5000 people? Hoping to hit up Smugglers Run first, check out some merch and just overall admire the scenary, and then go to Oga's by 10am for some bites and a couple cocktails before having to leave at noon. Anyone think this is doable?

I just did the 8am-12 noon slot today, and I can day with certainty if you don't do Cantina first you won't make it in. You have to choose and that's one of the top activities people who for.

In addition if you wait until 7:30am to get in line you'll be at the back of this :


At 7am everyone was allowed in and made cor red Rose tavern. I was probably about 85-100 people back and hubby made it to the cantina and I did Savi's first. Within 15 minutes Savi's line was cut off for our time and the cantina was near the same.

 

[pharmama]

I have a silly droid question... how are they powered? Alkaline batteries? Internal rechargeable?

What about the light sabers?

 

[nikerbokers]

I just did the 8am-12 noon slot today, and I can day with certainty if you don't do Cantina first you won't make it in. You have to choose and that's one of the top activities people who for.

Thank you for your feedback! I will adjust my plan to do Cantina first, SR after and then use the rest of the time to shop and enjoy the scenery.

 

[dina444444]

I have a silly droid question... how are they powered? Alkaline batteries? Internal rechargeable?

What about the light sabers?

I want to say the droid used AA batteries.

 

[Lesley Wake]

I have a silly droid question... how are they powered? Alkaline batteries? Internal rechargeable?

What about the light sabers?

Droids use AA batteries in the motor and AAA in the remote. Lightsabers also use AA batteries.

Holocrons have USB charging cables.

 

[pharmama]

Thanks for the battery answers! And thanks for including the Holocron info too- meant to ask about those so you read my mind

 

[Markolodeon]

I just did the 8am-12
At 7am everyone was allowed in and made cor red Rose tavern. I was probably about 85-100 people back and hubby made it to the cantina and I did Savi's first. Within 15 minutes Savi's line was cut off for our time and the cantina was near the same.

Since this was EMM at DL today did they still have two entrance lines/gates, one for SWGE and the other for normal EMM?

 

[Mathmagicland]

Heroes and villains costume exhibit announced for the expo.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wd...-costume-exhibit-coming-to-2019-d23-expo/amp/

Thanks for the heads up - will have to decide if I want to take time to see this. It will not be a priority so will have to see the rest of the show schedule.

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

Can anybody speak to the process of an 8am reservation on a non-EMH day? I know we still check in at Launch Bay and then I assume line up by the Matterhorn (there will be signs/people directing us?). Is the whole line then walked to SE:GE edge entrance, skipping the line up at Red Rose Tavern? I just want to make sure I have it all correct because I really want to do the cantina.

 

[ashley0139]

Thanks for the heads up - will have to decide if I want to take time to see this. It will not be a priority so will have to see the rest of the show schedule.

A good time to do these exhibits is Sunday as everything is starting to die down. Lines for exhibits can stretch for hours on Friday and Saturday but really go down on Sunday.

I want to see the Once Upon a Time costumes.

 

[Jsciv]

HOW TO GET INTO STAR WARS GALAXYS EDGE FROM JUNE 24

Is this confirmed? I like it but I haven't been able to track down another source so I thought I'd ask.