D23 EXPO 2019 Superthread - dates announced!

[kpd6901]

So helpful! Thank you so much. This is pretty much what I was planning to do so great to hear. Olga’s is #1 for us so I want to be in position Really appreciate the great detail!


I didn’t even think about splitting up after we get wristbands! I’m going to definitely do thiis. I’ll get in line while my husband and son relax and eat breakfast. Thank you!

Yeah, this might be a perfect scenario. We've decided as a family to forego Oga's altogether, since DS14 and DS6 have some sensory issues and it would not be a good experience for them. So, after wristbands, DS10 and I can try to maneuver near the front to get into the earliest Savi group possible for him to build our Family Saber. Meanwhile, DW and the other two could even hit a FL ride and just make their way in as they are comfortable. Then after Savi, we can meet up and do everything else we want.

I do have one question. I know people are talking about Oga walk through at the end of the night. Both our slots are 8 am slots. DS10 is more than just a huge SW fan, he is a huge Disney imagineering nerd, reading and watching all about animatronics, design, Easter eggs, history of attractions (DJ R3X), etc. Career day at school, he wore a Future Imagineer shirt complete with customized CM badge. Do you think we could ask a CM to allow us in for just a few minutes to look around? No drinks. Just look around, see DJ R3X, and head out?

 

[stagemomto3]

I didn’t even think about splitting up after we get wristbands! I’m going to definitely do thiis. I’ll get in line while my husband and son relax and eat breakfast. Thank you!

I wouldn't count on this working. When we were there last week, the crowds were quite thick waiting for GE to open, and the CM's monitoring the line would not let people move up in the line. Those that said they were trying to join their party were told to either call/text that person to go back to where they were or meet up once inside. The CM's specifically said that the waiting area to get into SWGE was not the same as being the queue for a ride. (And one near us said under his breath "It's amazing how many people have someone up near the front!") From the crowd level when we were there, I'd say that it might work until around 7:15, but after that it gets pretty tight.

 

[Skyegirl1999]

I wouldn't count on this working. When we were there last week, the crowds were quite thick waiting for GE to open, and the CM's monitoring the line would not let people move up in the line. Those that said they were trying to join their party were told to either call/text that person to go back to where they were or meet up once inside. The CM's specifically said that the waiting area to get into SWGE was not the same as being the queue for a ride. (And one near us said under his breath "It's amazing how many people have someone up near the front!") From the crowd level when we were there, I'd say that it might work until around 7:15, but after that it gets pretty tight.

We’re talking about meeting up again once inside the land, not trying to cut the queue to get into the land... or at least, that’s what I said my plan is, which this poster is responding to...

 

[pharmama]

EDIT: @Skyegirl1999 already covered it

 

[Lesley Wake]

I do have one question. I know people are talking about Oga walk through at the end of the night. Both our slots are 8 am slots. DS10 is more than just a huge SW fan, he is a huge Disney imagineering nerd, reading and watching all about animatronics, design, Easter eggs, history of attractions (DJ R3X), etc. Career day at school, he wore a Future Imagineer shirt complete with customized CM badge. Do you think we could ask a CM to allow us in for just a few minutes to look around? No drinks. Just look around, see DJ R3X, and head out?

I haven't heard anything, but you can always try and ask. Worst thing is they say no. I just wouldn't get my hopes up!

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

So just to lay it out for the thread:

Friday August 23
10:30 am Legends Panel
3:30 pm Disney+

Saturday August 24
10 am Movies: Live Action and Animation

Sunday August 25
10:30 am Parks and Resorts

 

[midnight star]

When you follow the person with the flag for Oga's, does your entire party need to be with you to put your name on the list? Thank you!

I hope not...I'm hoping to put our names down then meeting up with my aunt at the droid depot. I was just going to say party of 2. But I am sure when you check in to go inside then you will have to have your whole party there.

 

[dina444444]

Does anyone know what the hours are for the merch shop in the upstairs part of launch bay?

 

[PatMcDuck]

I thought Disney+ would be the Sunday morning panel, so I was surprised. I am ok with it, but have friends who usually skipped Sunday, or who only went for 1/2 that day. THEY are a bit stunned. I always stayed at Expo open to close all 3 days, with overnights, so its with me. I think it may help me have more time for smaller panels and the floor on Fri/Sat.

 

[CarolynFH]

Parks and Resorts is the only one of these that DH and I really want to see - so i hope that those of you with expertise here won’t be shy with advice on how best to maximize our chances of getting in to this one, as more information comes out. We hope to avoid lining up before dawn, if we can!

 

[CaliforniaGirl09]

I wouldn't count on this working. When we were there last week, the crowds were quite thick waiting for GE to open, and the CM's monitoring the line would not let people move up in the line. Those that said they were trying to join their party were told to either call/text that person to go back to where they were or meet up once inside. The CM's specifically said that the waiting area to get into SWGE was not the same as being the queue for a ride. (And one near us said under his breath "It's amazing how many people have someone up near the front!") From the crowd level when we were there, I'd say that it might work until around 7:15, but after that it gets pretty tight.

We’re talking about meeting up again once inside the land, not trying to cut the queue to get into the land... or at least, that’s what I said my plan is, which this poster is responding to...

Me, too. I was thinking we’d hook up in the land after I get our name on the list. Hope that will work. DS22 is special needs so any time he can wait out of lines is better on everyone lol.

 

[carlosalonsor]

My reservation is for 5 pm. I've heard that the only let you check in 2 hours before. So I will have to be at Launch Bay at 3 pm right?
But what happens next, I've read that the waiting area for the 8am reservation is near there but what about the 5pm reservations?
Do I have to walk to GE entrance and queue there right after I get my wristband?

 

[Disnewbies]

So, we’re planning to do this on Sunday, kind of. (We’re staying at Paradise Pier so that we could get another reservation since my husband had a work conflict with our free one on Tuesday.)

We’re going to head into to DL around 6:40 and check in at Launch Bay. Then I’m going to go wait in line for the land while my husband and my daughter go do a few things at EMH at DCA. Then they’ll head back around 7:45 and just meet me inside SWGE. I’m going to try to get Oga’s, but it’s fine if they don’t get in until after 8. They’d rather hit a few attractions than stand in line for SWGE for over an hour, even if it means hitting a line to get into DL.

I’ll report back if you’re trying it after Sunday.

I’d check in before going to DCA so that you’re already wristbanded and ready to head straight to the land, but if you’re not doing Savi’s or Oga’s, I see no reason why this wouldn’t work.

Thanks for your feedback. Our reservation is on Monday, a day after yours. I would love to hear about your Sunday experience. Thanks so much!!

 

[kpd6901]

My reservation is for 5 pm. I've heard that the only let you check in 2 hours before. So I will have to be at Launch Bay at 3 pm right?
But what happens next, I've read that the waiting area for the 8am reservation is near there but what about the 5pm reservations?
Do I have to walk to GE entrance and queue there right after I get my wristband?

From reports, the 8 am reservations are Heald in tomorrow land and fantasy land and then brought over to the Frontierland entrance by BTMRR. However, all other reservation slots enter via the Resistance area of the land at the Critter Country entrance. You would NOT need to stay by Launch Bay. You are allowed to check in and get your wristbands 2 hours prior to your spot, but you can take as much or as little time as you want to head over to your designated entrance (Critter Country). As you get closer, I assume that you would indeed see the line (masses) of the others in your group and probably a CM or 3 or 12 guiding you all. The 8 am group is different because park operations at that time of the morning is simply not open for everything, and it also overlap with early morning hour programs. These things would not apply to your reservation time.

 

[skier_pete]

For Sunday in years past they usually don’t allow overnight lining up and they start the line at 6am.

That would be friggin awesome - because that is the only panel I really, really want to be at....and I don't want to line up at 3 AM. 6 AM would be very, very doable.

 

[soniam]

Whoa whoa whoa.

Literally time to erase the entire white board and start over.

This will make things interesting. Only one giant panel most days. That will make the lines and times interesting.

Now I'm really wondering if they'll go to some sort of lottery/pass distribution.

Good thing I got you to do all of the planning I actually think I am really flexible right now on what I go to based upon the panels last time. I'll just be happy to be there

 

[kalliyan1]

Hi, quick question. We have our reservation tomorrow morning at 8am. Our first priority is Savi’s. Can someone tell me when to get there and checkin(6:30-7:00??), and if we go straight there, should our chances be good,

 

[midnight star]

I've read a couple of reports on facebook that people put their names down for the Cantina, but never got a call back. Has this happened to anyone? Does putting your name down not guarantee you will go?

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Good thing I got you to do all of the planning I actually think I am really flexible right now on what I go to based upon the panels last time. I'll just be happy to be there

You're in good hands.

We'll get it figured out.

Disney+ might be pretty high on my list now because of the Mandalorian and the Clone Wars.

 

[soniam]

I absolutely will be getting a 1 year subscription to Disney+ ASAP. I don't even need to see the panel to know that I already want it. I wish I could buy it in advance. I don't them to end up note getting it, because they have to or decide to put some limits on subscriptions.