D23 EXPO 2019 Superthread - dates announced!

[BadPinkTink]

WDW AP veteran (live 40 minutes away) and have had our first DL/DCA trip planned since January. Our DD is a CM at WDW, and we have planned the trip on a BUDGET, using her CM discount for PPH, and her complimentary tickets/Main Entrance Pass for admission. (Learned yesterday that her comp tickets/Main Entrance passes are completely blocked for DL for what appears to be eternity, but comps can be used some days of our trip at DCA. NONE can be used on 6/2) Trip dates: 6/1 - 6/6. Her 20th birthday is 6/2 and she wants nothing more than to be in DL on her actual BD. Today DL released park hours for 6/2: 8am - 6pm, which confirms earlier speculation about why people were unable to book any F! dining packages that day. Clearly there is going to be a special event (undoubtedly related to SW:GE) that evening. Now I have to decide if I want to drop $400+ for a short day at DL or convince her it would be wiser to adjust our plans and do the much less exciting DCA that day. Was also planning F! dining package, and WoC dessert party, but may have to scrap those plans altogether just to afford entering DL for one day. So disappointed. I actually considered completely different options (which, I now realize were completely unrealistic, but in the moment seemed logical) such as flying on from LAX to HI to go to Aulani instead, or scrapping CA altogether and doing a Disney cruise. So, now I must accept the additional cost for tickets. Had originally planned 2 days in DL, but now may be only 1.

YIKES, Im sure you are not the only CM family in this position.

My theory about the CM blackouts is that Disney want to limit in as many ways as possible people double dipping in Star Wars Galaxys Edge. Its a well known secret which is against Disney rules and can get CM's fired but Im sure many CMs were planning on selling their friends and family comp tickets. Im sure there are Star Wars fans out there trying to see if they can go to Star Wars Galaxys Edge multiple times, by multiple ways and they if they have to pay they will.

 

[dina444444]

WDW AP veteran (live 40 minutes away) and have had our first DL/DCA trip planned since January. Our DD is a CM at WDW, and we have planned the trip on a BUDGET, using her CM discount for PPH, and her complimentary tickets/Main Entrance Pass for admission. (Learned yesterday that her comp tickets/Main Entrance passes are completely blocked for DL for what appears to be eternity, but comps can be used some days of our trip at DCA. NONE can be used on 6/2) Trip dates: 6/1 - 6/6. Her 20th birthday is 6/2 and she wants nothing more than to be in DL on her actual BD. Today DL released park hours for 6/2: 8am - 6pm, which confirms earlier speculation about why people were unable to book any F! dining packages that day. Clearly there is going to be a special event (undoubtedly related to SW:GE) that evening. Now I have to decide if I want to drop $400+ for a short day at DL or convince her it would be wiser to adjust our plans and do the much less exciting DCA that day. Was also planning F! dining package, and WoC dessert party, but may have to scrap those plans altogether just to afford entering DL for one day. So disappointed. I actually considered completely different options (which, I now realize were completely unrealistic, but in the moment seemed logical) such as flying on from LAX to HI to go to Aulani instead, or scrapping CA altogether and doing a Disney cruise. So, now I must accept the additional cost for tickets. Had originally planned 2 days in DL, but now may be only 1.

Ugh, I’m sorry and this sucks. I will throw this out there. Main gates have been blocked at Disneyland park for most of the summer now for the past few years, summer 2017 was the exception. Also since October 2017, main gates have been blocked more than they have been unblocked at Disneyland park. That calendar is always subject to change and be adjusted but for the most part I would be cautious planning a trip to Disneyland where that is the primary entrance method since the main gate pass has frequent blockouts here in comparison to Florida.

 

[RedHotMama]

Maybe this has already been discussed (I've only read the last 4-5 pages of this thread), but I was talking to my sister yesterday who works in travel. She said the biggest travel convention in the US is happening that opening weekend in Anaheim. She'll be there for work. She said Disneyland is hosting the party event that happens in the evening. I thought she said it was scheduled for Saturday, but maybe she said Sunday. She said she wouldn't be surprised if they shut down all of Disneyland for the party. When Disney World hosted, they shut down Magic Kingdom.

 

[LalaLane]

I will not be there until July, but does anybody know any regular live stream/bloggers who will be there on opening day filming, so we can all watch in real time?

 

[Nonsuch]

Maybe this has already been discussed (I've only read the last 4-5 pages of this thread), but I was talking to my sister yesterday who works in travel. She said the biggest travel convention in the US is happening that opening weekend in Anaheim. She'll be there for work. She said Disneyland is hosting the party event that happens in the evening. I thought she said it was scheduled for Saturday, but maybe she said Sunday. She said she wouldn't be surprised if they shut down all of Disneyland for the party. When Disney World hosted, they shut down Magic Kingdom.

 

[wench]

Maybe this has already been discussed (I've only read the last 4-5 pages of this thread), but I was talking to my sister yesterday who works in travel. She said the biggest travel convention in the US is happening that opening weekend in Anaheim. She'll be there for work. She said Disneyland is hosting the party event that happens in the evening. I thought she said it was scheduled for Saturday, but maybe she said Sunday. She said she wouldn't be surprised if they shut down all of Disneyland for the party. When Disney World hosted, they shut down Magic Kingdom.

I believe someone commented on another thread a couple of weeks ago that all of DL is closing early on Sunday the 2nd. And now, with the PP’s snippet we have confirmation. I’m heading home afternoon anyway, so I guess this will make it a little easier to leave.

 

[Mosey03]

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...ss-star-wars-galaxys-edge-at-disneyland-park/

On-site guests will be receiving an email today with information - according to this update

 

[abnihon]

I just got my SWGE email!!!! We check in June 4th and our assigned time is 8-12 on the 4th which is fine because we’re transferring from HOJO that AM. So excited!!!!

 

[Jperiod]

I just got my SWGE email!!!! We check in June 4th and our assigned time is 8-12 on the 4th which is fine because we’re transferring from HOJO that AM. So excited!!!!

Can you post the verbiage from the email? How are they enforcing the time?

 

[Eve & Wall-e]

I'm staying at the Disneyland Hotel and just got an email for my reservation for GE. Only problem is, they have me arriving May 29 and my reservation is for May 30 at 11 am - 3 pm. I don't actually arrive until May 30 (around 6 pm). Right now I'm on hold on the phone, waiting to correct this problem.

 

[Eve & Wall-e]

Details in my email:


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There is one reserved space for each registered hotel guest. You receive only one Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge reservation for your entire stay. You do not have a reservation for every day of your stay.

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You and your party will be required to leave Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at the end of your reservation time period. If you decide to leave Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge before your reservation time is over, you will not be allowed to reenter.

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Valid Disneyland® Park admission for the date of your Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge reservation is required for each Guest.

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Your Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge reservation is linked to your hotel reservation. If the hotel reservation is cancelled, the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge reservation will be cancelled.

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Modifications to your Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge reservation are subject to availability.

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Each guest who is 3 and older must have a reservation to enter Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Younger children will not be listed on your reservation and will be granted entrance along with your confirmed party.

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Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge reservations are void if transferred or sold and have no cash value. Unused reservations are forfeited and will not be replaced.

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Reservations may be subject to other restrictions and may change without notice. Access to the experience in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge may be restricted or unavailable depending on Guest demand and other factors. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will open later in 2019. Disney FASTPASS Service and Disney MaxPass are unavailable for attractions in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.

 

[DaniLongLegs]

My hotel dates are listed incorrectly in the email, also! I tried calling, but the lines are all busy. Would love to know what they say to you about this issue.

I'm staying at the Disneyland Hotel and just got an email for my reservation for GE. Only problem is, they have me arriving May 29 and my reservation is for May 30 at 11 am - 3 pm. I don't actually arrive until May 30 (around 6 pm). Right now I'm on hold on the phone, waiting to correct this problem.

 

[Eve & Wall-e]

My hotel dates are listed incorrectly in the email, also! I tried calling, but the lines are all busy. Would love to know what they say to you about this issue.

So far, I've been on hold 25 minutes. I'll post when I get a response.

 

[Jperiod]

I'm staying at the Disneyland Hotel and just got an email for my reservation for GE. Only problem is, they have me arriving May 29 and my reservation is for May 30 at 11 am - 3 pm. I don't actually arrive until May 30 (around 6 pm). Right now I'm on hold on the phone, waiting to correct this problem.

May 30th?? I wonder if that date is a complete mistake or if they're actually letting people in on the 30th.

 

[abnihon]

My hotel dates are listed incorrectly too!!! I just noticed.
The time still works for me but wondering if I need to fix this. They have me arriving a day earlier and leaving a day earlier than I am.

 

[abnihon]

May 30th?? I wonder if that date is a complete mistake or if they're actually letting people in on the 30th.

Weird. I wonder if some glitch is making everyone’s reservations a day earlier than they should be!

Holding off on canceling my extra Plaza Inn ADR until we figure this out.
Maybe my SWGE reservation is supposed to be the 5th not the 4th!

 

[wench]

Weird. I wonder if some glitch is making everyone’s reservations a day earlier than they should be!

Holding off on canceling my extra Plaza Inn ADR until we figure this out.
Maybe my SWGE reservation is supposed to be the 5th not the 4th!

Yes, all the dates are wrong, it’s not just you.

 

[Tiggerette]

Both of my cash reservations are incorrect for the stay dates. I have a corresponding SW:GE reservation for May 30th. I can't get through the busy signal of the phone. I left a feedback email through the email link, selected online hotel issue. I don't have any information how the reservations will be amended, or not.

 

[Eve & Wall-e]

I just got an answer after being on hold for about 70 minutes. The cast member that answered was very polite. She said several guests have called for the same reason as me. The Star Wars reservation email has the incorrect arrival date. She verified my correct hotel reservation information and said to just shift one day. My May 30 reservation is incorrect. Galaxy’s Edge will not be open on May 30. So my corrected GE reservation is May 31, 11am-3pm. She said I will be getting another email with the correct GE reservation information.

 

[kirstie101]

You are right and I almost added it to my PP. I have not tried it since DTD security was moved further back.

Maybe someone going to DLR soon can ask the security folks? I would have to believe they still allow this. But I could be wrong! Wouldn't be the first time!

I was there last weekend and I don't know what the circumstances were but I saw them going through someones luggage in the security line. They pulled the person over to a separate table and brought someone else over to go through it all.