gharter
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- May 3, 2004
It's also hard to estimate how many will make a short trip specifically to do the Star Wars stuff and then head back home. Then again, the longer your trip is, the better odds you have at getting FP's made for both attractions. So, who knows? I've also been mulling what crowds will be like at wdw next year before it opens in the fall. Will there be a rush of people trying to get one last trip in before the insanity of SW descends upon Orlando? Or will people be more likely to put their trip off a few months so they can go after it's open? Maybe there will be enough in each group that crowds will be mostly level until it opens.
I think that is the difference between Disneyland and Disney World. From what I've read, the majority of Disneyland guests are locals. At WDW, locals/ Florida residents still make up a significant number of guests, but the majority are from out of state and country. So while Star Wars may be a drawing card, most will stay more than a day or 2, so therefore, visit the other parks.
I think when SWGE opens, every park will see a jump in attendance.