D23 EXPO 2019 Superthread - dates announced!

[RedM94]

Technically, you should get 2.

@DLgal i am booked in a VGC one bedroom May 29 though 31st, and a deluxe studio may 31 to June 3. With just my son and I, I waitlisted a studio hoping to bridge the two reservations.

I just cancelled the waitlist in hopes of having two opportunities to see GE.

 

[Sandeep1]

I'll do you one better. We are traveling to Aulani at the end of May. Last year, I had the great idea of extending our trip a little and stopping by in LA for a couple of days. I decided we'd go to Disneyland for one day. Guess what day that is? Yep, May 31.

I'm really not sure what we're planning to do right now. We're WDW veterans but have only been to Disneyland once. The point in the stop was to hit the things that aren't in Orlando that day (Matterhorn, Radiator Springs, Incredicoaster, etc.). I do not want to spend my one day waiting 8 hours in line for a ride that I can do in Orlando multiple times in the next year.

We do have a long-ago reserved reservation at Paradise Pier, so I guess we'll be getting the reservation time at some point to go in the land. Do we try to do that and at least check out the sights of the land? I'd also like to get some of the Disneyland rides like Matterhorn and Mr Toad that aren't in Orlando? Or is Disneyland just too insane to consider with my family that day and do we just buy a single park ticket for California Adventure? And how crazy will that park be that day? So many questions to consider.

Well California Adventure Park should be okay right? If anything, maybe Radiator Springs takes a backseat now.

 

[HydroGuy]

I'll do you one better. We are traveling to Aulani at the end of May. Last year, I had the great idea of extending our trip a little and stopping by in LA for a couple of days. I decided we'd go to Disneyland for one day. Guess what day that is? Yep, May 31.

I'm really not sure what we're planning to do right now. We're WDW veterans but have only been to Disneyland once. The point in the stop was to hit the things that aren't in Orlando that day (Matterhorn, Radiator Springs, Incredicoaster, etc.). I do not want to spend my one day waiting 8 hours in line for a ride that I can do in Orlando multiple times in the next year.

We do have a long-ago reserved reservation at Paradise Pier, so I guess we'll be getting the reservation time at some point to go in the land. Do we try to do that and at least check out the sights of the land? I'd also like to get some of the Disneyland rides like Matterhorn and Mr Toad that aren't in Orlando? Or is Disneyland just too insane to consider with my family that day and do we just buy a single park ticket for California Adventure? And how crazy will that park be that day? So many questions to consider.

Wow, lucky you! If you include Las Vegas on this trip maybe your luck will hold. I would put a lot of money on the roulette wheel, #31 LOL!

 

[Violetspider]

Well California Adventure Park should be okay right? If anything, maybe Radiator Springs takes a backseat now.

IDK...when guests are faced with a 6+ hour standby wait for MF:SR, they may make a beeline for RSR's 2 hour wait instead.

 

[Sandeep1]

IDK...when guests are faced with a 6+ hour standby wait for MF:SR, they may make a beeline for RSR's 2 hour wait instead.

Unless they came specifically for MF.

 

[agamble]

I have a split stay at GCH with two reservation numbers. I wonder id I will receive GE reservations?

It will depend on how they do this. If they link the pass to your admission or your Disney app account it may be that you only get one opportunity. We are all in a wait and see situation right now.

 

[Lesley Wake]

I just wish Disney would come out and give the actual info for how this whole reservation system will work. There are so many rumors and theories and it really is stressing me out! And that CMs don’t even know what’s going on. I guess it’s typical for Disney, but doesn’t make it right.

 

[gottalovepluto]

....my DS is doing the DCP [at WDW] till August - all CM's will have special training, because they anticipate lots of questions from the crowds. He also got to see the "uniforms"/"costumes" that the CMs will be wearing and,although he wasn't at liberty to take pics or to discuss any specifics, he said they are way cool!

Very cool he’s doing the DCP program! But so you’re on the same page here you go https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/disney-reveals-cast-member-costumes-for-star-wars-galaxys-edge/
Costumes do look way cool!

 

[gottalovepluto]

Unless they came specifically for MF.

Yes, some guests are going to come just for SWGE & Millenium Falcon ride, if they buy one park no hopper tickets they can’t go to DCA so you’re fine. But most people visiting for SWGE will want a lot more bang for their traveled all the way to Anaheim buck than 1 ride so they will have hoppers or multi day tickets to see GOTG & RSR too. And forget not the annual pass holders who are blocked from DLR can still access DCA. DCA will be packed too.

 

[cdatkins]

Yes, some guests are going to come just for SWGE & Millenium Falcon ride, if they buy one park no hopper tickets they can’t go to DCA so you’re fine. But most people visiting for SWGE will want a lot more bang for their traveled all the way to Anaheim buck than 1 ride so they will have hoppers or multi day tickets to see GOTG & RSR too. And forget not the annual pass holders who are blocked from DLR can still access DCA. DCA will be packed too.

This is why I am glad we will be there for a full week in July.

 

[TikiTikiFan]

But most people visiting for SWGE will want a lot more bang for their traveled all the way to Anaheim buck than 1 ride so they will have hoppers or multi day tickets to see GOTG & RSR too. And forget not the annual pass holders who are blocked from DLR can still access DCA. DCA will be packed too.

I agree. Our group traveling in August includes a good amount of friends who are first timers going just for SWGE... but they’re also largely excited to see everything else too! I think it’s safe to assume both parks (and Downtown Disney!) are going to be crowded all summer.

I’m also guessing getting there for Rope Drop is still going to be the tried and true method to avoiding larger crowds. Some groups just don’t do mornings even if they are there for SWGE.

 

[MIChessGuy]

I've been pondering how to handle this when I get there August 18 for the first day of my solo trip. My understanding is that's the final day of summer blackout for certain classes of AP, so that should help. But showing up at 5:00 a.m. or whatever holds very little appeal. I guess I'll just have to read up on how it's going at that time and figure it out then.

 

[gottalovepluto]

I agree. Our group traveling in August includes a good amount of friends who are first timers going just for SWGE... but they’re also largely excited to see everything else too! I think it’s safe to assume both parks (and Downtown Disney!) are going to be crowded all summer.

I’m also guessing getting there for Rope Drop is still going to be the tried and true method to avoiding larger crowds. Some groups just don’t do mornings even if they are there for SWGE.

Rope drop dynamics could majorly change if getting your SWGE reservation is dependent on when you arrive at the park. Ex: to get a reservation your ticket must be scanned. Just be something to keep an eye on.

 

[TikiTikiFan]

We’re going after the reservation system ends.

ETA: As long as they don’t implement another one after June 24th which I hope they don’t!

 

[kimmar067]

Very cool he’s doing the DCP program! But so you’re on the same page here you go https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/disney-reveals-cast-member-costumes-for-star-wars-galaxys-edge/
Costumes do look way cool!

....wow, they ARE pretty cool! Thanks for that link!

 

[susan0722]

If we stay at one of the hotels for just one night, will our reservation be the date of arrival? Or the date of departure? Anyone know? (The Disney reservation agent we spoke to did not).

 

[Violetspider]

If we stay at one of the hotels for just one night, will our reservation be the date of arrival? Or the date of departure? Anyone know? (The Disney reservation agent we spoke to did not).

Unknown at this time. Stayed tuned to this thread though.

 

[ImDMous]

If we stay at one of the hotels for just one night, will our reservation be the date of arrival? Or the date of departure? Anyone know? (The Disney reservation agent we spoke to did not).

No one knows yet, no one really knows much of anything for certain at this point.
We got a one night stay at PPH, we're keeping either day open until more info starts going out.

 

[chickapin parterre]

I don’t remember that, but any time slot has to be an entry window... not that you can only be in the land for 2 hours. There would be no way to enforce that once people are in.

ah......the egress that the professor from New York warned about.....being the biggest problem with SWGE.

 

[agamble]

If we stay at one of the hotels for just one night, will our reservation be the date of arrival? Or the date of departure? Anyone know? (The Disney reservation agent we spoke to did not).

Although no one knows yet, it would seem logical that if the date/time is assigned at check in as a PP mentioned, then it would have to be for after guests check in. Since guests can check in any time during the day, it would make the most sense for it to be the next day.