D23 EXPO 2019 Superthread - dates announced!

[PatMcDuck]

Well, to be fair, they offered us access to any one of 4 showings of Fantasmic. 2 shows were available Saturday night, 2 on Sunday. (based upon availability, they gave out some unknown number to each showing). I did the late Saturday one, since I take a redeye home on Sunday. I did secretly hope we would get another little gift though, lol. Perhaps late access to SWGE.

On a related note, we are staying at VGC before the Expo, and I was surprised no EE for resort guests to SWGE, I really expected that.

 

[twodogs]

Has anyone had to try to change any names on their party for the free SWGE reservation? I haven’t called because I am afraid of the answer, since the printed materials online say no name changes. I booked our free reservation a bit on a whim, not sure that we were even going yet. Well, I got a reservation, and I put our family and my parents as the 6 total guests. It turns out my parents don’t want to fight the crowds and see SWGE when it is opening month, so they are not coming. I’d like to bring my nieces along so my daughters would enjoy it even more. However, even though we will still be a party of 6, 2 of the names are different. Since they are kids, I know they won’t have to show ID so maybe they can slip through on the original reservation. One of them would have to pass for “Robert” because my dad is not going! And they are both girls... Don’t know if they will even care as long as your party size is unchanged, and as long as the adult guests have ID that matches names on the reservation. Anyone tried to do a name change?

 

[twodogs]

It seems if you tried to swap adults into a previously reserved “kid” slot on your reservation, it would be noticed since all adults have to show ID. But not sure if it is the other way around (or even if you swap one kid for another kid of a different name than the kid on the reservation)? I am not trying to get more people in numerically than we reserved but my parents literally will.not.go since they heard it is going to be nuts!

 

[theluckyrabbit]

Has anyone had to try to change any names on their party for the free SWGE reservation? I haven’t called because I am afraid of the answer...

Try calling anyway and post the answer here. You can't be the only person with this question!

 

[theluckyrabbit]

I'm betting I will be one of those collapsed in tears when we go (June 8th). Everyone feel free to step over me, just don't knock my Mickey Ears off please.

... It's going to be hard deciding what to do first - ride Smugglers, lightsaber, or food!

I think they're going to need to have a designated crying area off to the side so those of us stunned and weeping won't trip up the rest of you heading to the ride, shops, or food!

 

[theluckyrabbit]

... On a related note, we are staying at VGC before the Expo, and I was surprised no EE for resort guests to SWGE, I really expected that.

Disney has been saying that SWGE at DLR will not have MM/EMH access for anyone.

 

[wench]

I'm hoping the 8am crowd on June 3rd all collapse to the ground in tears as we walk into the land. That way, I can just get on the Smuggler's Run first!

I’m glad I won’t be there on the 3rd, or you’d probably trip on me!

One of my earliest childhood memories is a of a dream that I had where I got to ride on the Millennium Falcon. So, this is literally a dream come true for me. I fully expect there will be many tears, but hopefully I can stay on my feet.

 

[wench]

I think they're going to need to have a designated crying area off to the side so those of us stunned and weeping won't trip up the rest of you heading to the ride, shops, or food!

Maybe they can set up a moisture farm & put our tears to good use.

 

[SomeGuyInOz]

Has anyone had to try to change any names on their party for the free SWGE reservation? I haven’t called because I am afraid of the answer, since the printed materials online say no name changes.

I'm in a similar situation. I registered my daughter hoping she could make it, but she won't be able to and the reservation is just for the two of us. I have a mate I'd love to take instead; so either I'll be taking my mate or going solo. Let us know how you go.

 

[Castillo Mom]

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Gooood, gooood.

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

Does anyone know why Disneyland is opening the parking structure at midnight on 5/30 if those without reservations cannot get in to SWGE? Is this supppsed to just be for the first day or all of the days? Does that mean you have to show up in the middle of the night or risk not being able to park?

 

[kpd6901]

Does anyone know why Disneyland is opening the parking structure at midnight on 5/30 if those without reservations cannot get in to SWGE? Is this supppsed to just be for the first day or all of the days? Does that mean you have to show up in the middle of the night or risk not being able to park?

My assumption is that DL is simply anticipating those with early reservations who are SW diehards who still want to be there early for the very first thing.

 

[midnight star]

Does anyone know why Disneyland is opening the parking structure at midnight on 5/30 if those without reservations cannot get in to SWGE? Is this supppsed to just be for the first day or all of the days? Does that mean you have to show up in the middle of the night or risk not being able to park?

My assumption is that DL is simply anticipating those with early reservations who are SW diehards who still want to be there early for the very first thing.

My guess is that they know people will try and camp out. So better to have them camp in their car rather than on the ground?

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

My guess is that they know people will try and camp out. So better to have them camp in their car rather than on the ground?

So are you thinking this is for the first day only? I have reservations on the last day (6/23) and I really hope we don’t have to get to the parks at an ungodly hour.

 

[Gaugersaurus]

So are you thinking this is for the first day only? I have reservations on the last day (6/23) and I really hope we don’t have to get to the parks at an ungodly hour.

I think the overnight line (if it happens at all) on the 23rd will be for people who want to get into SWGE on the 24th not for those who have reservation on the 23rd.

 

[midnight star]

So are you thinking this is for the first day only? I have reservations on the last day (6/23) and I really hope we don’t have to get to the parks at an ungodly hour.

I would hope so. My reservation is 6/22 at 11am. I’m still planning to get to the park at 6am. There’s no way in the world I am camping out before then. Hopefully by the time our weekend arrives they will have a system down.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I would hope so. My reservation is 6/22 at 11am. I’m still planning to get to the park at 6am. There’s no way in the world I am camping out before then. Hopefully by the time our weekend arrives they will have a system down.

It's a 7am early entry for resort guests, 8am regular open on 6/22, right?

 

[midnight star]

It's a 7am early entry for resort guests, 8am regular open on 6/22, right?

Yes. DL has Magic Morning that day. I just want to be in the park early on, and hopefully avoid parking traffic. Since my reservation is at 11, I can scan in at DCA, do things there then make my way over. At least that is what I plan to do.

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

Yes. DL has Magic Morning that day. I just want to be in the park early on, and hopefully avoid parking traffic. Since my reservation is at 11, I can scan in at DCA, do things there then make my way over. At least that is what I plan to do.

I was hoping to arrive by 6:30 for our 8am reservation. Do you think that’s too late?

 

[LizzyS]

I think they're going to need to have a designated crying area off to the side so those of us stunned and weeping won't trip up the rest of you heading to the ride, shops, or food!

I'm pretty sure I might cry, too, but I'll be going sometime next year and will probably stick out like a sore thumb. Maybe they will mark a designated crying area by then?