D23 EXPO 2019 Superthread - dates announced!

[kristensideaoffun]

Any clues on how they will handle the stampede to SWGE once rope drops since they won't start the virtual queue until the land reaches capacity? I can envision the rush to PP each morning on steroids.

I have a feeling that there will be two separate areas at rope drop - one for people wishing to enter SWGE and one for people wishing to enter other areas of the park. Cast members will lead in the people wishing to enter SWGE to avoid people stampeding the gate. They will have cast members waiting at the the SWGE entrance to turn people away that try to bypass this system. They did something similar with RSR for a long time, not sure if they still do.

 

[tink too]

This is going to be fun! We really hoped to ride MF this year as we won't be back to DL for many years (or maybe ever) as WDW is nearer for us - only a 9 hour flight. Looks like we may just have to experience the ambiance and try the rides at WDW in the future once the dust has settled a little.

@BadPinkTink thanks for the breakdown of how things will work. At least we will be prepared.

 

[figment_jii]

I know it said no rides or entertainment will be open at 6:30, but I wonder if any of the eateries on Main Street will be. Grabbing coffee/breakfast after checking in at Launch Bay is what I’m hoping to do.

The Market House (aka Starbucks) has 6:00 am as their opening time this Friday, but it goes back to 8:00 am on Saturday.

 

[Erin M]

I have a feeling that there will be two separate areas at rope drop - one for people wishing to enter SWGE and one for people wishing to enter other areas of the park. Cast members will lead in the people wishing to enter SWGE to avoid people stampeding the gate. They will have cast members waiting at the the SWGE entrance to turn people away that try to bypass this system. They did something similar with RSR for a long time, not sure if they still do.

I hope this is what they do, or something similar. I'll be watching this board like a hawk for updates and how the process evolves. As a hyper planner the not known is killing me a little, but it is what it is. I should just let it go.

 

[dieumeye]

My son will be way too bored and impatient to have 2 hours in the park with nothing to do. Lol. Though pics on near empty Main St would be cool! Maybe we’ll aim to get there about 7am for our 8am time.

I really really really hope these extra hours are combined with plenty of staff so there's not tons of waiting in line (security, main gate, Launch Bay check-in, actual SW:GE entry... and then all the lines inside the land!). It's nice that we'll be able to enter the gates at 6am, but I hope that doesn't mean there's going to be a 2+ hour line snaking all down Main Street and thru Tomorrowland to the Launch Bay just to check in!

I'd be far happier checking in at 6am and then just hanging around for 2 hours than I would be standing in line for 2 hours just to check in.

 

[socaldisneylover]

Any thoughts on how crazy it is going to be Friday morning? Everyone with reservations seems to be posting and asking questions, but I have not seen a great deal of talk about how the process will work for those just going to buy merchandise.

The last time I went 2+ Hours prior to opening was for the 50th back in 2005. I know that there have been a couple of things since then that people lined up for, the 24 Hour Party and 60th Anniversary come to mind. I'm guessing there will be a fair # who wait all night, but is it going to take forever to get into the park, and do you think they'll have people moving smoothly through the merchandise locations? Realistically, how early does it pay to get there to line up?

 

[njchris]

I have a feeling the droid backpacks either aren't available or people haven't posted that they got one. I've seen a few pics and videos now on Facebook from people who went to CM previews. Oh and to add, the BB8 style droids are hard to control and break apart easily. Though you can put them back together

Where on Faceboook have you seen some? In certain groups? I was worried about the BB8 ones rolling around getting worn out or something.

 

[midnight star]

Where on Faceboook have you seen some? In certain groups? I was worried about the BB8 ones rolling around getting worn out or something.

Yes I'm on a facebook group for passholders. So people have been posting about their merchandise there. Thankfully there haven't been any major spoilers with pics due to the phone rule (or at least no one posted them if they did). So far I've seen someone's droid clip. Someone else didn't have a pic of their droid but mentioned that it breaks easily, but she is able to put it back together. Also, I saw the monkey lizard, porg, and puffer pig.

 

[LizzyS]

I have a feeling that there will be two separate areas at rope drop - one for people wishing to enter SWGE and one for people wishing to enter other areas of the park. Cast members will lead in the people wishing to enter SWGE to avoid people stampeding the gate. They will have cast members waiting at the the SWGE entrance to turn people away that try to bypass this system. They did something similar with RSR for a long time, not sure if they still do.

I remember them doing this for RSR when it was new-ish and it worked out fairly well.

 

[walnutthewise]

Has anyone with a Disneyland hotel stay received an email with a their Galaxy's Edge reservation QR code? I called the Galaxy's Edge reservation line and they said it's not a problem because I'll get what I need when I check in at the hotel. Not sure if that means I will also have to go to Launch Bay to get wrist bands. I'm sure we will find out soon enough.

 

[dina444444]

Has anyone with a Disneyland hotel stay received an email with a their Galaxy's Edge reservation QR code? I called the Galaxy's Edge reservation line and they said it's not a problem because I'll get what I need when I check in at the hotel. Not sure if that means I will also have to go to Launch Bay to get wrist bands. I'm sure we will find out soon enough.

From my TA this morning, we have an 8am opening day reservation: You can check in starting at 6AM at Launch Bay. You will receive a QR code to your email for your reservation. If you don't get the email you will also get the code at Check In. All guests need to be present with you and have their IDs in order to get their wristbands. The CM at launch bay will then tell you which entrance you are using to enter the land. Each time slot is using a different entrance.

 

[walnutthewise]

From my TA this morning, we have an 8am opening day reservation: You can check in starting at 6AM at Launch Bay. You will receive a QR code to your email for your reservation. If you don't get the email you will also get the code at Check In. All guests need to be present with you and have their IDs in order to get their wristbands. The CM at launch bay will then tell you which entrance you are using to enter the land. Each time slot is using a different entrance.

Aha thanks! Looks like Launch Bay is the first destination for everyone.

 

[Lesley Wake]

Where on Faceboook have you seen some? In certain groups? I was worried about the BB8 ones rolling around getting worn out or something.

I have a BB-8 droid and have had it for a couple years (it's not a sphero, but is one that does full rotation). The head is connected with a movable magnet, but if you hit furniture or anything with it, then the head can pop off. You can easily place it back on top, but you have to physically do it, it won't happen automatically. I'm expecting the ones in SWGE will be a similar mechanism, maybe better quality materials?

I think the R-units will be much more stable and easier to control. But I just can't resist the BB cuteness!

 

[LaurieRL]

I saw some droids when i was at dl during the previews. They were all in boxes.

 

[Caropooh]

Has anyone who has a reservation through DVC (and called to put their email address in) received their email today yet?

 

[katyringo]

Disneyland daily updated a post today with information and in the fine print or something it says a boarding pass does not gaurntee entrances..

 

[wench]

Disney has said all along that if you have a hotel reservation, you’ll receive an email regarding your SWGE reservation the day before your check in. So, I wouldn’t worry as a hotel guest if it hasn’t come yet. Based on what they’ve said, I should be getting an email tomorrow. I’ll try to post if I do.

 

[MommyLove]

This info might help. I was on with the hotel GE reservation line yesterday and the cm offered up this gem without my even asking, ALL EXCLUSIVE MERCH WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE INSIDE OF GE!!! I sure hope that’s true. She seemed very confident about it, but I would verify and confirm it.

But, what does she mean by "Exclusive Merch". The actual Batuu merchandise that is sold in Launch Bay will also be sold in SWGE, plus some things that will only be in SWGE. But the ones that say "Star Wars Galaxy's Edge" or anything with "Opening Day" won't be available in the land. That would pull you out of the immersive nature. But that is also what will be sold in places in Disneyland, DCA, and the hotels. People are mostly worried that all the opening day merch will be snapped up by people who aren't entering the land at 8am.

This. I'm certainlygoing to want "Galaxy’s Edge" merch (including the reusable bag; who knew there could be so much excitement over a reusable bag?!) and I hope it won't be that tough to get. My DH and I have a reservation 2-6pm June 1st.

 

[disneycat321]

Going in October with my SW fan husband, so I'm watching all of this unfold with great interest. Those local AP holders are willing to wait in a ride line for an entire day, so I'm assuming we may not be actually riding anything in SWGE until our next trip in June 2020. Hopefully we at least get to experience the ambience of the land in October.

I wish they'd do an extra pay thing like WDW does. They have a hard ticket morning event for Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios, as well as pay after hours events at 3 of the parks. We'd pay for a hard ticket SWGE event before or after park hours. I know the demand will be way higher than it is for anything else probably ever, but still...

 

[theluckyrabbit]

Some helpful information:

From MousePlanet:


Disneyland officials tell us if you have your SW:GE reservation and your park ticket, you will be able to get into SW:GE if Disneyland reaches capacity but you have a late reservation.