News Round Up 2019

[SG131]

Hmm he said “entire Disney library” so Song of the South?

I was thinking the same thing!

 

[SG131]

NEWS

height requirements: Rise of the Resistance: 40" ... Falcon: 38"

NO FASTPASSES FOR FALCON RIDE AT DISNEYLAND (at least initially)

https://wdwnt.com/2019/03/height-re...no-fastpass-offered-on-smugglers-run-at-open/

It also says no fastpass plus at WDW! I hope they have port a potties in line....

 

[rteetz]

Park Admission: Regular theme park admission is required to enter Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. There will not be a separate ticket for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. To visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park between May 31 and June 23, 2019, guests will need valid theme park admission and will be required to make a no-cost reservation, subject to availability, to access the land. We’ll share information on how to make a reservation at a later date.

Land Entry: Because we anticipate galactic excitement during the opening months this year, we are planning ahead to deliver the best possible experiences for our guests. Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge will be open during normal park operating hours. It will not be included in Extra Magic Hour or Magic Morning at Disneyland Park. It will be open during Extra Magic Hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Attractions: Disney FASTPASS service, including access via Disney MaxPass, (at Disneyland Park) and Disney FastPass+service (at Disney’s Hollywood Studios) will not initially be offered at Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. We will continually evaluate our operations and services in order to help provide a great guest experience.

Planning: You should also note that vacation packages, park tickets and Disney Resort hotel stays do not guarantee access to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The land —including participation in its experiences—will be subject to capacity restraints and other restrictions.

 

[dolewhipdreams]

It also says no fastpass plus at WDW! I hope they have port a potties in line....

And snacks!

 

[sherlockmiles]

That's one way to look at it but I'm looking at it as, those who will now book to go to SWGE will not just book 1 or 2 days and then head home. They'll book a full trip and will need to go somewhere else the days that they're not at SWGE.

UGH! Think I'm going to start a poll somewhere to ask those now booking to go to SWGE, now many days are they booking for their trip. I need to make some quick decisions about our early September trip here.\

We're locked in.......had hoped to spend quite a bit of time at DHS - new toyland, haven't seen the 2 night shows (movies, star wars), 2 restaurants we've never been able to get in to...ugghh

 

[TheMaxRebo]

It also says no fastpass plus at WDW! I hope they have port a potties in line....

thanks - sorry, misread it the first time

yeah, over 6 hours my bladder will need an escape pod

 

[fatmanatee]

Thinking ahead but I hope they build the GE reservations into the ticket buying process and make it seamless. You really have to make it clear in advance about whether or not people be able to make it in so you don't end up with too many people at the gates yelling about this. As for people who have already reserved tickets for dates when this is open, I guess send some emails out and hope everyone is paying attention?

(sorry it's my job to think about these things)

 

[TheMaxRebo]

honestly I am glad they are not having FP to start with. Just make everyone wait - otherwise the standby line would be ridiculous if they followed the typical percentages of how many FP riders vs standby riders

for what was described, experiencing the queue is almost part of the story of the ride too

 

[tarak]

We are there Aug 6-13th - hoping for AP previews then!!!

We’re there from the 6th-23rd. Only two have APs, though. I secured the trip hoping to about the madness after opening, but previews would definitely be cool.

 

[rowrbazzle]

thanks - sorry, misread it the first time

yeah, over 6 hours my bladder will need an escape pod

With no fast passes that should at least help reduce wait times some.

 

[saskdw]

I'm not understanding how no FP is improving guest experience?

If there is no FP by Christmas when we go it means no guest experience for us as we will not wait in those lines.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

We’re there from the 6th-23rd. Only two have APs, though. I secured the trip hoping to about the madness after opening, but previews would definitely be cool.

Currently only I have an active AP, but we have another we haven't activated yet, but if there are preview's then we will activate my wife's as well so we can both go (assuming everyone has to have an AP vs being able to bring a +1)

 

[crazy4wdw]

There was speculation the name of the first new ship may be revealed. I'm guessing that didn't happen?

Wondering the same, has any detailed info on one of the new ships been announced???

 

[DISnewjersey]

We’re there from the 6th-23rd. Only two have APs, though. I secured the trip hoping to about the madness after opening, but previews would definitely be cool.

Similar. We go home on the 25th. Our trip will hopefully be the calm before the storm....

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I'm not understanding how no FP is improving guest experience?

If there is no FP by Christmas when we go it means no guest experience for us as we will not wait in those lines.

well, it makes it better for those that can't get a FP as I think typically it is you let 90% FP riders for every 10% standby (or sometihng like that - it's pretty extreme) so now instead of everyone who couldn't get FP having to wait 8 hours everyone will have to wait 1 hour (or something like that)

 

[DISnewjersey]

I'm not understanding how no FP is improving guest experience?

If there is no FP by Christmas when we go it means no guest experience for us as we will not wait in those lines.

FP slows down the standby line. Best to have one line moving than it be at a standstill.

 

[lugnut33]

well, it makes it better for those that can't get a FP as I think typically it is you let 90% FP riders for every 10% standby (or sometihng like that - it's pretty extreme) so now instead of everyone who couldn't get FP having to wait 8 hours everyone will have to wait 1 hour (or something like that)

Plus you get the additional experience of seeing the queue.

 

[OSUZorba]

SWGE will open May 31st! WDW AUGUST 29th!

I'm really sad about this. I am going to be there that week and have a non-refundable stay booked at Bonnet Creek. I want nothing to do with the madness.

 

[pkrieger2287]

SWGE will open May 31st! WDW AUGUST 29th!

My wife and I just took a big deep relaxing breath... Glad we will avoid the initial craziness.

 

[Jfsag123]

My guess is no fastpasses because fast passes in their current form are free and they plan to sell expedited access to these attractions.