New SWGE Superthread! Now Open to All! (6/24/2019)

[smartlabelprint]

I was tempted to buy one yesterday, but I actually lost an (untelated) gift card recently, so I got some side-eye from my husband and decided against it. They looked nice, though!

Don’t know if anyone mentioned down thread...if you save your gift cards on disneygiftcard.com you can transfer the balance of the lost card to another gift card you have.

 

[Elias1901]

Oops! I’m on my phone. This should work
https://*****.com/2019/07/ogas-cant...le-via-standard-restaurant-booking-procedure/

The link still didn’t work. However, I just took a look at the standard Disneyland website and searched up our trip dates for Oga’s availability... aaand...

There’s already NOTHING open for ANY of our trip dates later in August? OMG! What. The. Flip!!! I was prepared to do the 7 AM reservation slot method but totally missed the boat on this change until noticing it today... crap!! This is kind of annoying...

Now what do we do... :\

Have they changed the Savi’s reservation method?

 

[Skyegirl1999]

The link still didn’t work. However, I just took a look at the standard Disneyland website and searched up our trip dates for Oga’s availability... aaand...

There’s already NOTHING open for ANY of our trip dates later in August? OMG! What. The. Flip!!! I was prepared to do the 7 AM reservation slot method but totally missed the boat on this change until noticing it today... crap!! This is kind of annoying...

Now what do we do... :\

Have they changed the Savi’s reservation method?

No, they're only available for two weeks right now. The next 14 days. They haven't switched to 60 days yet.

If you check, right now, Friday August 2nd only has spots available in the early morning or one at 11:10pm. The next Friday, August 9, still has lots of availability, including plenty of evening slots. The following Friday, August 16, isn't available yet, but it just gives you the "no tables available" message, which is confusing.

 

[Elias1901]

No, they're only available for two weeks right now. The next 14 days. They haven't switched to 60 days yet.

If you check, right now, Friday August 2nd only has spots available in the early morning or one at 11:10pm. The next Friday, August 9, still has lots of availability, including plenty of evening slots. The following Friday, August 16, isn't available yet, but it just gives you the "no tables available" message, which is confusing.

Ah! Thanks for the clarification. So then does Savi’s slots still open daily at the 7 AM time mark??

 

[Skyegirl1999]

Ah! Thanks for the clarification. So then does Savi’s slots still open daily at the 7 AM time mark??

I think they’re on the same timeframe as Oga’s right now.

 

[Djscarlette]

The link still didn’t work. However, I just took a look at the standard Disneyland website and searched up our trip dates for Oga’s availability... aaand...

There’s already NOTHING open for ANY of our trip dates later in August? OMG! What. The. Flip!!! I was prepared to do the 7 AM reservation slot method but totally missed the boat on this change until noticing it today... crap!! This is kind of annoying...

Now what do we do... :\

Have they changed the Savi’s reservation method?

You can only book 14 days out right now, even though on disneyland.com it shows the full 60 days. If your dates are after Aug 11 they are not yet available. No need to worry!

 

[Elias1901]

So, for those of you have done rope-drop for Galaxy’s Edge... is there any defined or set way of how the process is happening now? I’ve seen a video or two from bloggers and I seem to see that they let people flood in through both the Adventureland and Frontierland entrances. Then it looks like they consolidate and force push everyone through New Orleans Square and through the Critter Country entrance... is this correct?

If this is the case, which entrance is most recommended to try and shoot for (Adventureland or Frontierland)? Also are there any tips on where to keep while walking to the entrance if you have arrived early and are at near the front of the pack, hoping to essentially walk-on Smuggler’s Run?

That’s essentially our plan on at least one of our mornings and if we fall too far behind, we plan to ditch and hit up other attractions elsewhere...

 

[katejc]

Does anyone know if you can get your SWGE merchandise delivered to hotel room?

I think you can only do that if you’re staying on property. But they will do a hold and pick up thing for you. Not sure of details but I think they have it waiting for you at the gift kiosk by the gate.

 

[katejc]

So, for those of you have done rope-drop for Galaxy’s Edge... is there any defined or set way of how the process is happening now? I’ve seen a video or two from bloggers and I seem to see that they let people flood in through both the Adventureland and Frontierland entrances. Then it looks like they consolidate and force push everyone through New Orleans Square and through the Critter Country entrance... is this correct?

If this is the case, which entrance is most recommended to try and shoot for (Adventureland or Frontierland)? Also are there any tips on where to keep while walking to the entrance if you have arrived early and are at near the front of the pack, hoping to essentially walk-on Smuggler’s Run?

That’s essentially our plan on at least one of our mornings and if we fall too far behind, we plan to ditch and hit up other attractions elsewhere...

We did this the other day. It was not an early entry day. Be sure you are in line at the gate early so you are in the front. We used the Frontierland entrance. Just seems more direct to me. People were reasonably well-behaved and walked, with a few exceptions. I don’t think one side of the path or the other makes much difference. If you are at the front of the rope drop into Frontierland, you will just walk through the queue with no or minimal waiting. If you’re not, I would do as you said and go for all the other rides, then come back later in the day. When we were done riding, smugglers run was already over an hour wait. It then spikes up to 2 hours in the mid morning and goes back down to an hour for much of the day.

 

[Michele King]

I think you can only do that if you’re staying on property. But they will do a hold and pick up thing for you. Not sure of details but I think they have it waiting for you at the gift kiosk by the gate.

If you are not staying on property, you can check it at the First Order store and they will transport it off planet where you can pick it up at the end of the day where you rent strollers and wheelchairs. Free service and very convenient.

 

[Whistlebee]

I was there yesterday and we rode first thing. It was not actually our original plan after reading on these boards but then we found ourselves first in line at the gate and that put us first at rope drop into SWL so wait time was minimal. I would only say to go for that if you are really in front though, because when we got out the wait time was already over an hour. You could choose single rider if it’s only you, but the queue is pretty cool and you may want to see it.

We’re you first in line for EMH or first in line for regular opening? I’m trying to figure out what to do for next Saturday. I watched the app closely yesterday morning and the times grew steadily that first hour. For the first 20 minutes the app showed 45 minutes or less but by 8:45 it was showing 120 minutes. We won’t have EMH but if we could be towards the front and wait 45 minutes or less I think we’d be happy with that.

 

[DLgal]

So, for those of you have done rope-drop for Galaxy’s Edge... is there any defined or set way of how the process is happening now? I’ve seen a video or two from bloggers and I seem to see that they let people flood in through both the Adventureland and Frontierland entrances. Then it looks like they consolidate and force push everyone through New Orleans Square and through the Critter Country entrance... is this correct?

If this is the case, which entrance is most recommended to try and shoot for (Adventureland or Frontierland)? Also are there any tips on where to keep while walking to the entrance if you have arrived early and are at near the front of the pack, hoping to essentially walk-on Smuggler’s Run?

That’s essentially our plan on at least one of our mornings and if we fall too far behind, we plan to ditch and hit up other attractions elsewhere...

There is no Adventureland entrance. Do you mean Critter Country?

There are two entrances on the Big Thunder trail. The one closer to Famtasyland lets you in near the droid depot. The other one is closer to the ride and food places and the marketplace shops as well as the Cantina. I recommend that entrance.

 

[sophy1996]

There is no Adventureland entrance. Do you mean Critter Country?

There are two entrances on the Big Thunder trail. The one closer to Famtasyland lets you in near the droid depot. The other one is closer to the ride and food places and the marketplace shops as well as the Cantina. I recommend that entrance.

I interpreted that as referring to the entrances off the hub (where you're being held pending rope drop) -- Adventureland through to Critter Country or Frontierland through to Critter Country. The Frontierland and Fantasyland entrances to SWGE haven't been open first thing in the morning -- they have been making everyone go around the Rivers of America to the Critter Country entrance.

 

[NorthernCalMom]

The Frontierland and Fantasyland entrances to SWGE haven't been open first thing in the morning -- they have been making everyone go around the Rivers of America to the Critter Country entrance.

Do you happen to know around what time these other two entrances (Frontierland and Fantasyland) start being used during the day?

 

[purplefern]

Reading through this thread, I'm surprised no one has really said anything about the interactive disney play part of the land. It sounds so fun, and I'm really curious about how it all works, and what you do with it. Has anyone used the app significantly around the park? Is it fun?

 

[purplefern]

Oh, yeah, I was also wondering if anyone knows if you can get the drinks that come in a souvenir mug in just a normal glass? Because I like the sound of the drinks, but DEFINITELY don't want a $40 porg mug.

 

[Rose77]

Oh, yeah, I was also wondering if anyone knows if you can get the drinks that come in a souvenir mug in just a normal glass? Because I like the sound of the drinks, but DEFINITELY don't want a $40 porg mug.

According to this article, they just changed it so that you can order the drink without the mug. Yub Nub is $15 and Cluff Dweller is $6.


Edit: The link wasn't working, so I removed it, but if you search for "yub nub without glasses" it should come up.

 

[purplefern]

According to this article, they just changed it so that you can order the drink without the mug. Yub Nub is $15 and Cluff Dweller is $6.


Edit: The link wasn't working, so I removed it, but if you search for "yub nub without glasses" it should come up.

Thanks! I'll see if I can find that article.

 

[sophy1996]

Do you happen to know around what time these other two entrances (Frontierland and Fantasyland) start being used during the day?

No, sorry, I didn't notice. We spent a couple of hours in SWGE before going over to BTMRR through the Frontierland entrance.

Reading through this thread, I'm surprised no one has really said anything about the interactive disney play part of the land. It sounds so fun, and I'm really curious about how it all works, and what you do with it. Has anyone used the app significantly around the park? Is it fun?

My DH really enjoyed doing the interactive stuff. One of the things he did was look for codes to scan on crates that were scattered throughout the area. The codes gave him access to a puzzle, and once he solved the puzzle he was able to learn what was in the crates.

 

[katejc]

We’re you first in line for EMH or first in line for regular opening? I’m trying to figure out what to do for next Saturday. I watched the app closely yesterday morning and the times grew steadily that first hour. For the first 20 minutes the app showed 45 minutes or less but by 8:45 it was showing 120 minutes. We won’t have EMH but if we could be towards the front and wait 45 minutes or less I think we’d be happy with that.

It was a regular opening on Friday. If I was going on Saturday and didn’t have EMH I think I’d wait until later in the day or evening since all those EMH people are already in there. The wait time increases quickly and dramatically in the morning, while afternoon often gets down to 45 minutes. Are you just there for one day? If so then you may not mind waiting and making it a priority though.