D23 EXPO 2019 Superthread - dates announced!

[DisneyJamieCA]

I read something yesterday, that a guess is actually June 22nd - the theory being that Disney would not want the PR backlash on clogging streets/freeways on a work day. Thoughts on that?

 

[pharmama]

oh my.... Yoda help my wallet if there's a paid preview Memorial Day weekend when I already have a trip booked for me, DD and two of her friends for her 14th birthday. I am beyond excited after reading the io9 articles.

 

[chickapin parterre]

I read something yesterday, that a guess is actually June 22nd - the theory being that Disney would not want the PR backlash on clogging streets/freeways on a work day. Thoughts on that?

They could close down Harbor, but then....how would the folks living on the west side go to work, I guess they could turn right and head west to routes to work......but the volume of folks that it would take to clog Harbor and freeway is really beyond my imagination, considering, that the encampment had started days before the opening and how could those cloggers have any hope entering SWGE? If there are cloggers on the streets.....then wow.....super crazy.... and lawsuit oriented crazy!!!!

 

[SeaDis]

Official: SWGE opening May 31
From live Shareholder meeting

May be first preview only
WDW Aug 29th

Edit to clarify after threads merged

 

[Skyegirl1999]

I need more details!

 

[Jperiod]

sounds like they're doing one ride at a time? Still listening...

https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com/the-walt-disney-companys-2019-annual-meeting-of-shareholders/

 

[gottalovepluto]

sounds like they're doing one ride at a time? Still listening...

Keep us updated!

 

[SeaDis]

It was very brief so far. May 31st was "first" date Iger announced. He mentioned Rise of the Resistance opening later, then Web cast cut out (presume he stepped away from Mic). Then he went into Marvel.

Assume full press release coming shortly... along with Twitter storm.

But the rumors were true-- date announced at shareholder meeting.

Live stream:
https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com/the-walt-disney-companys-2019-annual-meeting-of-shareholders/

 

[TikiTikiFan]

The shareholder meeting has just announced the opening date for Disneyland as May 31st and Walt Disney World as August 29th!!

Information found here:

https://mickeyvisit.com/star-wars-land-guide/

 

[cdatkins]

The shareholder meeting has just announced the opening date for Disneyland as May 31st and Walt Disney World as August 29th!!

Information found here:

https://mickeyvisit.com/star-wars-land-guide/

Woohoo!

 

[Skyegirl1999]

It was very brief so far. May 31st was "first" date Iger announced. He mentioned Rise of the Resistance opening later, then Web cast cut out (presume he stepped away from Mic). Then he went into Marvel.

Assume full press release coming shortly... along with Twitter storm.

But the rumors were true-- date announced at shareholder meeting.

Live stream:
https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com/the-walt-disney-companys-2019-annual-meeting-of-shareholders/

Hmmm, if RotR won’t be up then, it can’t be a real “opening.” I’m so curious!

 

[TikiTikiFan]

Much earlier than expected! Which I am glad to hear since we're going in August, more time for things to "maybe" calm down, ha!

 

[BadPinkTink]

wow, ok, Im there 29 June, so at least now Im not going in blind and will be able to plan my days and see what crowds are like

 

[cdatkins]

Looks like RotR won't open until later - not clear whether that is at both resorts or just at WDW.

 

[B3rlingirl]

Looks like RotR won't open until later - not clear whether that is at both resorts or just at WDW.

I was wondering about that one as well...
I‘ll guess they will clarify it soon...

 

[SeaDis]

Hmmm, if RotR won’t be up then, it can’t be a real “opening.” I’m so curious!

Totally agree. I don't like the way he worded it. He said "We'll be opening early" or words to that effect, May 31st. But then went into the rides opening separately. Thus my skepticism about that being the preview period. No more details given.

I'm sure there will be a replay of the Webcast. But hopefully a more detailed press release coming before that! C'mon Bob!

I'm thinking everything still fits into place for paid previews starting May 31st and official opening to match the AP blockouts. But I sure hope ROTR doesn't slip past the official opening date? Wonder if he meant at WDW?

Have to consider the audience: Shareholders. They just want to know when the money arrives.

 

[TheZue]

I thought it was going to be May! There was really no other reason to block the California passes for all of June and take the Canadian Discount away mid May.

 

[Skyegirl1999]

Looks like RotR won't open until later - not clear whether that is at both resorts or just at WDW.

They really need to put out some clear information. People will hear “May 31” and literally jump online and buy plane tickets.

 

[B3rlingirl]

Hmmm, if RotR won’t be up then, it can’t be a real “opening.” I’m so curious!

That would be pretty weird and would bot even be close to the different scenarios everyone assumes till now...
I’m really curious how it will play out...

 

[Skyegirl1999]

I thought it was going to be May! There was really no other reason to block the California passes for all of June.

Yup, a lot of us around here (including myself and I know @HydroGuy) have thought it’d be earlier, BUT I’ve been hearing about construction delays due to weather and this whole “RotR won’t be open yet” business has me curious if that’s the actual opening or not.