***Official*** Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Information Thread *** Contains SPOILERS ***

[fatmanatee]

Yeah, I agree they need something. When you only have a 4 hour window hard to spend more than an hour on any one thing but once we are past the reservation period I can see people just hanging out there a lot longer - not sure how you enforce any time limit though. Drinks tickets when you enter would help a bit I suppose

Yeah the ticket system would just be a way to assure one drink per person, and once you're done with the one drink hopefully you know to make your way out.

 

[wareagle57]

I think MFSR might be experiencing its first down time. It doesn’t say closed on the app but no time is shown either. Lines have seemed to be shorter overall today.

 

[dina444444]

Cross posting on various threads:

We had 3 reservations between day 1 and day 2. I'm also going back on Saturday with another friend.

PPH Check In:
Checked in around 2:15pm on Thursday afternoon. They confirmed names on the room and directed us to the conference room they had set up to make any changes to the SWGE reservation. They did not charge an additional fee for adults 3, 4, and 5 which was nice. Only 2 of us were actually staying the room but we had another friend join (was with us for all reservations) and I had 2 relatives that came with us just for the hotel reservation. After that we hung out at the hotel for a bit, went in to Disneyland, had dinner at Surfside lounge, and then called it early to head to bed.

Day One

8am - 12pm Reservation
We left our hotel room at 5:40 and walked to the security tent for DLH/DTD. Waited a few minutes since only one tent was open and there were a couple of people in front of us. We were in the Disneyland gates just before 6am, there was no wait to get in (Sidenote: Maxpass didn't work for anyone in our party until we exited and re-entered Disneyland after our SWGE reservation since the system didn't catch that we entered when we did). After that we were directed up the Main Street bypass to head to launch bay to check in. They were sending the merch buyers down Main Street. We got held by Plaza Inn right at about 6am as they moved the merch people to wait on the ramp and outside area for the second level of launch bay. after they passed they had us go to the check in line. We waited about 20ish minutes to check in. It wen super smoothly. They scanned the QR codes, checked all of our IDs, put on the wristbands and then sent us on our way. On our way out they were scanning the QR code on the wristbands. After that they were holding us by the Matterhorn till they walked us over to the entrance about 10/15 minutes before 8am.

We got walked in on the Main Entrance, which is the big thunder side of the trail. We were held there for a few moments and then they did a countdown and let us in. Our group headed straight for Smugglers. We waited about 20/25 minutes to ride. After that we split up and explored a bit. Some of our group got in line for Savi's and one person built a droid. We also checked out the shops and some of the dinning, I didn't eat anything though. For Savi's it took a little over an hour to get to the register and pay and be given a return time which was an hour from then. Before that we got a second ride in on Smugglers and it was less than a 10 minute wait. We then walked around some more before returning to Savi's. We then waited about 40 minutes after checking in to go in for the expierence. After we finished it was about 12:30 and I was ready for a nap so we started make our way out.

Our group completely split at this point. Two of us went to launch bay to check out the merch there. We waited about 15/20 minutes to get into the shop. They still had the LE pin set I wanted to pick up which made me happy. After that I grabbed lunch in DCA, got a ride in on GRR, and then went to take a nap.

8pm - 12am Reservation
We headed back into Disneyland around 5:30pm. My first stop was in the shops to get more of the LR merchandise (Was picking up pieces for friends and to donate to the Dis GKTW auction). We then went to launch bay to check in for our reservation. We waited about 5/10 minutes to check in and it was the same process as above. After that we kind of just hung out till our reservation time. In the morning we pre made a mobile order for Docking Bay 7 that was for the very beginning of our reservation time so we would eat during the overlap of the two reservation times. We entered the land right at 8pm and headed straight to eat dinner. After dinner I road Falcon via single rider then we just walked around. We did watch the fireworks which the view from Batuu is absolutely insane, best fireworks view but no music/projections and they don't dim the lights. I got a few more single rider rides in on Smugglers and called it a night and got back to my room just after midnight.

Day Two

11am - 3pm Reservation
We got to the parks at about 8:45ish that day. Made some merch stops again, they still had all of the LR merch available all over the place. We checked in for our reservation and then 2 of us headed over to DCA to ride Soarin twice. We then headed back to Disneyland. I went and got a ride in on Hyperspace via the single rider line. Realized about 25 minutes before we were suppose to head into SWGE that I had left some stuff in our room and check out was at 11am so I hightailed it back to the room to get the stuff and then made it back into SWGE at about 11:25am. Before we entered the parks we did mobile order for lunch. We ate lunch at Docking Bay 7 and then walked around a bit. I got some single rider rides in on Smugglers and we did it twice via the standby line with minimal waits each time. I left the land at about 2:30ish with one friend while the other stayed behind. We then headed over to DCA to get some rides in before I had to take my friend to the airport and headed home

Overall Thoughts

I am thoroughly exhausted and sore today but I had a fabulous time in SWGE. Disney did a wonderful job with the land and I can't wait to see it again next week.

Here are some videos one of my friends took:

 

[dina444444]

I think MFSR might be experiencing its first down time. It doesn’t say closed on the app but no time is shown either. Lines have seemed to be shorter overall today.

The ride closed at 3pm it looks like. Disneyland is closing at 6pm tonight for a private event. They may have only had 2 reservation windows today, 8am-12pm and 11am-3pm.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Cross posting on various threads:

We had 3 reservations between day 1 and day 2. I'm also going back on Saturday with another friend.

PPH Check In:
Checked in around 2:15pm on Thursday afternoon. They confirmed names on the room and directed us to the conference room they had set up to make any changes to the SWGE reservation. They did not charge an additional fee for adults 3, 4, and 5 which was nice. Only 2 of us were actually staying the room but we had another friend join (was with us for all reservations) and I had 2 relatives that came with us just for the hotel reservation. After that we hung out at the hotel for a bit, went in to Disneyland, had dinner at Surfside lounge, and then called it early to head to bed.

Day One

8am - 12pm Reservation
We left our hotel room at 5:40 and walked to the security tent for DLH/DTD. Waited a few minutes since only one tent was open and there were a couple of people in front of us. We were in the Disneyland gates just before 6am, there was no wait to get in (Sidenote: Maxpass didn't work for anyone in our party until we exited and re-entered Disneyland after our SWGE reservation since the system didn't catch that we entered when we did). After that we were directed up the Main Street bypass to head to launch bay to check in. They were sending the merch buyers down Main Street. We got held by Plaza Inn right at about 6am as they moved the merch people to wait on the ramp and outside area for the second level of launch bay. after they passed they had us go to the check in line. We waited about 20ish minutes to check in. It wen super smoothly. They scanned the QR codes, checked all of our IDs, put on the wristbands and then sent us on our way. On our way out they were scanning the QR code on the wristbands. After that they were holding us by the Matterhorn till they walked us over to the entrance about 10/15 minutes before 8am.

We got walked in on the Main Entrance, which is the big thunder side of the trail. We were held there for a few moments and then they did a countdown and let us in. Our group headed straight for Smugglers. We waited about 20/25 minutes to ride. After that we split up and explored a bit. Some of our group got in line for Savi's and one person built a droid. We also checked out the shops and some of the dinning, I didn't eat anything though. For Savi's it took a little over an hour to get to the register and pay and be given a return time which was an hour from then. Before that we got a second ride in on Smugglers and it was less than a 10 minute wait. We then walked around some more before returning to Savi's. We then waited about 40 minutes after checking in to go in for the expierence. After we finished it was about 12:30 and I was ready for a nap so we started make our way out.

Our group completely split at this point. Two of us went to launch bay to check out the merch there. We waited about 15/20 minutes to get into the shop. They still had the LE pin set I wanted to pick up which made me happy. After that I grabbed lunch in DCA, got a ride in on GRR, and then went to take a nap.

8pm - 12am Reservation
We headed back into Disneyland around 5:30pm. My first stop was in the shops to get more of the LR merchandise (Was picking up pieces for friends and to donate to the Dis GKTW auction). We then went to launch bay to check in for our reservation. We waited about 5/10 minutes to check in and it was the same process as above. After that we kind of just hung out till our reservation time. In the morning we pre made a mobile order for Docking Bay 7 that was for the very beginning of our reservation time so we would eat during the overlap of the two reservation times. We entered the land right at 8pm and headed straight to eat dinner. After dinner I road Falcon via single rider then we just walked around. We did watch the fireworks which the view from Batuu is absolutely insane, best fireworks view but no music/projections and they don't dim the lights. I got a few more single rider rides in on Smugglers and called it a night and got back to my room just after midnight.

Day Two

11am - 3pm Reservation
We got to the parks at about 8:45ish that day. Made some merch stops again, they still had all of the LR merch available all over the place. We checked in for our reservation and then 2 of us headed over to DCA to ride Soarin twice. We then headed back to Disneyland. I went and got a ride in on Hyperspace via the single rider line. Realized about 25 minutes before we were suppose to head into SWGE that I had left some stuff in our room and check out was at 11am so I hightailed it back to the room to get the stuff and then made it back into SWGE at about 11:25am. Before we entered the parks we did mobile order for lunch. We ate lunch at Docking Bay 7 and then walked around a bit. I got some single rider rides in on Smugglers and we did it twice via the standby line with minimal waits each time. I left the land at about 2:30ish with one friend while the other stayed behind. We then headed over to DCA to get some rides in before I had to take my friend to the airport and headed home

Overall Thoughts

I am thoroughly exhausted and sore today but I had a fabulous time in SWGE. Disney did a wonderful job with the land and I can't wait to see it again next week.

Here are some videos one of my friends took:

Thanks so much for the detailed write up - sounds like they really had great order over the whole process

What are your thoughts on MFSR after so many rides?

Any efforts to get into the cantina? (seems to be the other are with a really long line)

 

[dina444444]

Thanks so much for the detailed write up - sounds like they really had great order over the whole process

What are your thoughts on MFSR after so many rides?

Any efforts to get into the cantina? (seems to be the other are with a really long line)

Realized I missed one big point. Cantina stopped selling food and alcohol to new guests after 11pm but they were doing quick tours in for people to see and take pics so I did that.

I had a blast each time I road. Went on 11 times over the two days and can’t wait to ride again. I’ve sat in each seat at least once now but have had engineer the most due to single rider.

 

[fiasco32]

With the success (and acclaim) of the reservation system at DL this weekend, how can HS not be thinking of implementing the same thing??

 

[rteetz]

With the success (and acclaim) of the reservation system at DL this weekend, how can HS not be thinking of implementing the same thing??

I think it’s under consideration for sure but... I don’t see them giving onsite guests a guaranteed reservation if they do it because there are so many onsite resorts.

 

[kpd6901]

I think it’s under consideration for sure but... I don’t see them giving onsite guests a guaranteed reservation if they do it because there are so many onsite resorts.

Didn't they already say no reservations for WDW. I don't think they can go back and say, well, now we will do it.

 

[rteetz]

Didn't they already say no reservations for WDW. I don't think they can go back and say, well, now we will do it.

Disney could certainly back track. They’ve done it in the past.

 

[BSBNess]

I hope they don’t dumb it down. If you don’t understand what’s going on too bad for you. Why should the fans and those who want to experience this land have to pay or change to make those that don’t know.

I agree. I was reading comments on a you tube video where a person was going on how they hope it wouldn't continue because if they wanted to know where stuff is they better be told. I wanted to reply when you go to a different country you have to learn the language. Same thing lol

 

[tlmadden73]

I would think that an early opening EVERY day for two months is WDWs version of a reservation system. Basically every resort guest has a reservation from 6-9 am if they choose to use it.

That being said, I would prefer a reservation system to guarantee my entrance and ensure less crowds to experience the land without getting up way before dawn.

 

[rteetz]

I would think that an early opening EVERY day for two months is WDWs version of a reservation system. Basically every resort guest has a reservation from 6-9 am if they choose to use it.

That being said, I would prefer a reservation system to guarantee my entrance and ensure less crowds to experience the land without getting up way before dawn.

Like you said though crowding is an issue. They are going to have to limit it so people can move and actually do things inside. Even with the DL reservation system things like the saber experience and Cantina have huge waits.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I would think that an early opening EVERY day for two months is WDWs version of a reservation system. Basically every resort guest has a reservation from 6-9 am if they choose to use it.

That being said, I would prefer a reservation system to guarantee my entrance and ensure less crowds to experience the land without getting up way before dawn.

well, I am sure at some point they will have some sort of after hours hard ticket event if you want to experience truly lower crowds

 

[rteetz]

 

[rteetz]

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

This is probably what I am going to end up doing this weekend between the 2 merchandise experiences. I won’t be able to fit a lightsaber in my suitcase so I have to wait for Star Wars to open at DHS. I’m excited to build my own droid though. I just can’t decide which type I want and what colors lol!

 

[rteetz]

Added a bunch of reviews, and video added to the first posts.

 

[rteetz]

 

[dina444444]

Responding to stuff now since I missed the quick jumping on this thread over the weekend with being at the opening.

I've seen several videos (live streams and previously recorded) and I notices some inconsistencies on MFSR.

On some rides the screens are on when you enter the cabin showing the Hangar where you are supposed to be at but on others rides the screens are completely off, showing nothing until the Falcons takes off.

On some rides you can't see the previous riders coming out but on others you have to wait until they end their ride and you see them coming out the cabin before you can ride which IMHO breaks the illusion.

On some rides when you exit you see and hear sparks and other effects if you damaged the Falcon on your ride (just as they promised it will happen) but on other rides you just walk out and nothing happens even if you crashed with everything on the ride.

That was likely the accessible pod. I never saw other people exting/enterting other than my own group once in the hallway and getting off of the ride.

This is a minor thing but kinda goofy: it doesn’t look like Disney set up an official IG geotag for Galaxys Edge yet, at least one that has taken hold with guests. I’m seeing a few different ones but none seem official, hashtags are the way to go if you want to see what people are posting from the land.

It's still like this as of today

The DFB folks said they tasted better mixed. Their reactions to me were like mine to butterbeer. I tried it but not my cup of tea.

We heard this form a mother and daughter sitting at the table next to us at DB7