News Round Up 2019

[MissGina5]

I have a feeling this is only the beginning of VIP type things for SWGE.

With how in demand the hotel is going to be, if people can't afford that I wouldn't be surprised if they spent their money on experiences like this

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Seeing the castle suite IMO is quite special.

We got a chance to walk through it years ago as part of a DVC thing... we just happened to be there during a relatively limited time that they were doing it, and I signed up as soon as I heard about it. It was pretty cool to see.

 

[rteetz]

I suppose you are right - but even there it isn't any sort of bargain...unless we really,really have to worry about the price of that Star Wars Hotel. I just don't see that even happening. This is "more money than they know what to do with" level pricing.

I mean $12,000 - we spent 28 days in Orlando this past year (between 2 and 4 people) and I didn't spend that much money. Heck, if you have that kind of money - join Club 33 and you get annual passes and like 10 VIP days a year.

Of course it's why I don't get the "late night/early morning" magic events for $120-$170. People say "oh I can get so much done!", but I always think "You can add another day for $15 and get way more done in a day than in those 2-3 hours."

So in the end - things like these VIP tours don't bother me a bit. I am bothered by extras when they take away MY opportunities for park time - like 4 Halloween parties a week.

I am with you but they seem to be marketing this as the do whatever you want/can imagine type tour.

 

[The Pho]

They probably wouldn't allow River Country anymore since it will be a construction site. They likely don't want to admit Discovery Island either.

Walt's Plane is something that is feasible though. Its on property and accessible by car.

They also definitely think I’m joking every time I ask for River Country and Discovery Island.
Really though this new one doesn’t seem all that different than the other VIP tours.
Seems like 12 grand to see the suite.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Seems like 12 grand to see the suite.

Pay almost 3 times a regular VIP tour to see the suite for a few minutes? Doubt that would be the motivation for very many. It's not like you stay overnight in it. Then I could see that as more or a draw on its own.

Some offerings like this I picture a buyer who has a ton of money to spend on leisure and tells their TA "book me everything WDW top of the line" -- they end up doing this tour.

 

[rteetz]

They also definitely think I’m joking every time I ask for River Country and Discovery Island.
Really though this new one doesn’t seem all that different than the other VIP tours.
Seems like 12 grand to see the suite.

Do the regular VIP tours include 3 meals with alcohol at any restaurant you want? Obviously still not worth $12000. This also includes other tours if you want like you could do the animal tours at AK. That would take time away from the overall tour though.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Do the regular VIP tours include 3 meals with alcohol at any restaurant you want?

Nope. You pay for your own meals.

ETA: Wait... can I do V&A's QVR for 6 people with wine pairing?? We're getting closer to $12K...

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

We got a chance to walk through it years ago as part of a DVC thing... we just happened to be there during a relatively limited time that they were doing it, and I signed up as soon as I heard about it. It was pretty cool to see.

That's so awesome. I'm jealous for sure

 

[The Pho]

Do the regular VIP tours include 3 meals with alcohol at any restaurant you want? Obviously still not worth $12000. This also includes other tours if you want like you could do the animal tours at AK. That would take time away from the overall tour though.

Ya I saw those differences but that’s not a benefit to me that much. Of course though if they pay for Shulas, that could be a bargain. I’ve seen bills above that there before.
For that much more money, it should be offering something well beyond the other choice. Including meals and some other cheaper tours just doesn’t seem like enough to me. Those animal tours cost nothing, meals aren’t much. The suite is the only big difference I’m seeing.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Y The suite is the only big difference I’m seeing.

If that's the case, I'd guess that people would be pretty disappointed. ~$7K more than a regular VIP tour to walk around a very-cute-but-very-TINY castle suite. Maybe for that price you get to hang out for a bit inside. I've been inside and its lovely -- but $7K for that??

It's got to be more about the rest of the treatment you receive... the front of the line stuff, maybe incorporating another tour, eating at a high-end spot, etc.

I think it's mostly that customer who just says "book me the best thing". But what do I know?!

 

[goingthedistance]

I do not think the VIP tour will have much of an impact relative to the general Star Wars crowds. With 6 people max for an unknown number of booked mega-VIP tours per day, there will be a negligible addition to the overall wait time. We won't even notice.

 

[rteetz]

News

Rumors were that Disney would air a Star Wars Episode 9 teaser during the Super Bowl. However it seems Disney is using that spot for something else now instead. Its possible the teaser won't be released until Celebration 2019 now.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

And it can include other tours in it. It says you can basically do whatever you want. It doesn't list a max number of people though.

Yeah, one of my friends posted on Facebook- get a group and do opening Day galaxy’s Edge then dinner at Vitoria & Alberts, private viewing of a nighttime show, etc - can get some good bang for you (albeit high) buck

 

[The Pho]

I do not think the VIP tour will have much of an impact relative to the general Star Wars crowds. With 6 people max for an unknown number of booked mega-VIP tours per day, there will be a negligible addition to the overall wait time. We won't even notice.

It won’t be non existent. They can do a few hundred tours a day.

 

[rteetz]

News

UPDATE: Early Morning Magic Breakfast at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Moved to Backlot Express

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

It won’t be non existent. They can do a few hundred tours a day.

At this price? Even if they did 300 a day with 6 people that’s 1800. How many people will go through SWGE in a day?

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

News

Rumors were that Disney would air a Star Wars Episode 9 teaser during the Super Bowl. However it seems Disney is using that spot for something else now instead. Its possible the teaser won't be released until Celebration 2019 now.

Wonder what they'll air . Super bowl slots aren't cheap. They'll have to sell like...4 of those ultra VIP tours to fund it.

 

[rteetz]

Wonder what they'll air . Super bowl slots aren't cheap. They'll have to sell like...4 of those ultra VIP tours to fund it.

Rumors are a marvel trailer or one of the live action films to fill its spot.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Yeah, one of my friends posted on Facebook- get a group and do opening Day galaxy’s Edge then dinner at Vitoria & Alberts, private viewing of a nighttime show, etc - can get some good bang for you (albeit high) buck

I semi-joked above about V&A QVR for 6 with wine pairing... I wonder if V&A would actually be included in the options, though... and that’s a meal that actually takes up a chunk of your day!

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Rumors are a marvel trailer or one of the live action films to fill its spot.

I'd love to see a longer end game trailer. Though I do wonder if they'll hold those until after Captain marvel.