D23 EXPO 2019 Superthread - dates announced!

[theluckyrabbit]

I would bet that it opens sometime between June 1, 2019-May 31, 2020. Any takers?

I would bet that you're going to win the office pool!

 

[Chause]

When it was first reported that it was a WIFI problem with the ride vehicles, I had hope that it would be sorted out quickly and they would get back on track for a summer opening. I know when I have WIFI issues, a call to my internet service provider usually does the trick. Yeah, they may be on hold for awhile, but certainly not 4 months

 

[rteetz]

When it was first reported that it was a WIFI problem with the ride vehicles, I had hope that it would be sorted out quickly and they would get back on track for a summer opening. I know when I have WIFI issues, a call to my internet service provider usually does the trick. Yeah, they may be on hold for awhile, but certainly not 4 months

I think it’s a bit more involved than that

I have also heard it’s more than the WiFi issue which is how these vehicle run. It’s also not as simple as the WiFi we have in our houses. These are LPS vehicles, Local Positioning System. Trackless and very unique in that it’s the first multi level one built.

 

[LaurieRL]

Reading on Blog Mickey that VIP tours won't have access to Galaxy's Edge during the reservation period

 

[BadPinkTink]

Reading on Blog Mickey that VIP tours won't have access to Galaxy's Edge during the reservation period

if thats true, Im not surprised. Disney are making it very clear, the only way in is with a reservation, you cant BUY your way in

 

[SkaBerrieCake]

I'm hoping VIP tours will have access even without the FP line after the reservation period!

We're going in October (6th-12th) for a trip we've had planned for a really long time and booked since last October. I've picked up a side job and done a ton of other things to save money for a VIP tour for GE since the area was announced. If it doesn't work out then it doesn't but I'm hopeful!

 

[agamble]

At the end of the MiceAge update today, "Well, that does it for today, but we have a HUGE Star Wars article for you tomorrow. Set your alarm clock to shock you awake, because this is something that you do not want to miss."

 

[Lesley Wake]

I'm hoping VIP tours will have access even without the FP line after the reservation period!

We're going in October (6th-12th) for a trip we've had planned for a really long time and booked since last October. I've picked up a side job and done a ton of other things to save money for a VIP tour for GE since the area was announced. If it doesn't work out then it doesn't but I'm hopeful!

The article did say the tours would be allowed into the land after the reservation period is over and they would have a “minimal wait” for the Falcon ride. They will probably use the FP queue for them. Maybe also rider swap and DAS, but no absolute word yet.

 

[kiwitinkerbell]

Hi. I have got a bit confused from reading some threads about the new Star Wars galaxy that’s due to open May/June this year. From what I’ve read you can only go by getting a special ticket?

We will be visiting January 13-17. Will we be able to see it and what will we actually be seeing?

 

[theluckyrabbit]

Super abbreviated version:
May 31st (official opening date) through June 23rd = SWGE entry by reservation only. Reservations obtained by being a registered on site guest or through an online process (not yet announced). Only MF ride will be open at that time, not ROTR (opening at a later, still unannounced, date). Starting June 24th, no reservations needed to enter SWGE, get in the standby line! By January, you should be seeing more than just half the land -- but there has been no official word yet on when the whole land will be open.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

I'm sorry if this has been discussed or asked about before, but does anybody know if Disney has announced whether adults will be allowed to dress up in the costumes they'll be selling in SWGE? I have a couple of friends who want to wear Jedi robes when they go.

This is from MP (https://www.mouseplanet.com/12340/Get_Your_Boarding_Pass_to_Batuu):
"Whether you're a member of the 501st Legion or just love your Jedi robes, you'll need to leave your costume at home. Disney's costume policy extends to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, no matter how screen-accurate your Boba Fett helmet may be. However, a Disney official left open the possibility that costumes might be allowed at after-hours events at some time in the future.

Children under age 13 may wear costumes, and even partial masks that leave the eyes visible. The Black Spire Outfitters store inside Galaxy’s Edge will sell costumes and accessories, but older fans should note that these may not be worn inside the theme parks."

 

[JMommyof3]

Not sure if this was posted yet. Saw it on the WDW side. It fits along with my theory of breaks in between reservation times. I also hope there will be a FP for the ride once you are into the land, like a reservation w/in the reservation. It would help break up the crowd and allow people to experience the whole land (shops/food/etc) and not tie up the queue for MF:SR for the entire time.

https://www.micechat.com/221694-david-koenig-disneyland-rumor-update-star-wars-sweeps/

 

[dieumeye]

Not sure if this was posted yet. Saw it on the WDW side. It fits along with my theory of breaks in between reservation times. I also hope there will be a FP for the ride once you are into the land, like a reservation w/in the reservation. It would help break up the crowd and allow people to experience the whole land (shops/food/etc) and not tie up the queue for MF:SR for the entire time.

https://www.micechat.com/221694-david-koenig-disneyland-rumor-update-star-wars-sweeps/

Keep in mind that all that stuff in the article is just speculation. Maybe they will do full sweeps to clear it out, but as mentioned in the article, it doesn't make a lot of sense to shut down the land a few times a day - thereby reducing capacity - when the whole point of this is to get as many people in as possible in an efficient way.

 

[wench]

When they sweep for the Halloween Party they don’t empty the whole park first. I’m of the mindset that for the SWGE sweep they’ll probably stick to their tried & true bracelet method. That will allow them to sweep without ever having to shut the land.

 

[SkaBerrieCake]

Booked a VIP tour today for October 7th, CM confirmed (take it with a spoonful of salt) that after the reservation period ends in June that VIP tours will have limited access to GE. We'll see how it all pans out in the next few months!

 

[Sandeep1]

Surprised the reservation details aren't out yet. Disney is sort of running out of time here!

 

[dieumeye]

Surprised the reservation details aren't out yet. Disney is sort of running out of time here!

I wonder what their strategy is. They set hard dates for the reservation period awhile ago, so they had to have some kind of plan in mind. I would also think that if reservations are available in advance online that the entire three week period would fill up right away. The whole point of this, as I understand, is to prevent a huge mob of people camping and crushing the park day to day. So whatever the system is, it has to be designed to eliminate any advantage to physically waiting at the park.

"We want you to come to this park and to this land and have a great time. If we make that a real pain in the *** to do, then you're not set up to have a great time," said Walt Disney Imagineering exec Scott Trowbridge. (From Hollywood Reporter)

I honestly believe they are trying to figure out the best way to avoid complete disaster level crowds. With online/mobile technology, there should be a way to prevent a physical mob in the park all fighting to get in.

 

[Skyegirl1999]

Surprised the reservation details aren't out yet. Disney is sort of running out of time here!

I’m honestly pretty shocked that we’re coming up on six weeks away and there’s been zero information. I’m also extremely, extremely surprised that there’s been no announcement about any paid previews or events of any type. Why would they pass up the opportunity to do that?

I have money set aside and everything!

 

[Gaugersaurus]

Star Wars celebration is this weekend (11th-16th), so fingers crossed there will be more info released.

 

[midnight star]

I’m honestly pretty shocked that we’re coming up on six weeks away and there’s been zero information. I’m also extremely, extremely surprised that there’s been no announcement about any paid previews or events of any type. Why would they pass up the opportunity to do that?

I have money set aside and everything!

When they first announced the reservation system, people would post their responses from DL asking about paid previews...they were saying there weren't going to be any..
I feel like there will be, but maybe they just didn't want to give that info out...who knows...