I want Fast Pass for the SWGE rides!!! WHY Disney??? I guess they think the line moves faster without FP but seriously they need it!!!
 
I want Fast Pass for the SWGE rides!!! WHY Disney??? I guess they think the line moves faster without FP but seriously they need it!!!
I will be glad when both SW:GE rides get FP. But I don’t think they’re in any hurry. The MF:SR line usually doesn’t get too long (it’s only 25 minutes right now) and it often moves quicker than the posted time. Plus it has single rider if you want a possibly even shorter wait.

Peter Pan is at 30-40 minutes all day (it’s at 40 minutes now) every day and for some reason they won’t add FP to it.
 
I think they will have to do something likely. I got an interesting survey question recently asking if I liked the virtual boarding groups or preferred standing in line (I mean seriously, who prefers standing in line???).
I got that survey, too, and I want to know what percentage of respondents prefer standing in line. Anyone? Bueller?
 
I will be glad when both SW:GE rides get FP. But I don’t think they’re in any hurry. The MF:SR line usually doesn’t get too long (it’s only 25 minutes right now) and it often moves quicker than the posted time. Plus it has single rider if you want a possibly even shorter wait.

Peter Pan is at 30-40 minutes all day (it’s at 40 minutes now) every day and for some reason they won’t add FP to it.
We had terrible luck with single rider on our trip. Standby was posted at 45 min so we tried single rider. Took over an hour! When we got off the ride, the standby was even shorter than when we got in SR and new time was posted at 30. We really kicked ourselves for that one.
 


We had terrible luck with single rider on our trip. Standby was posted at 45 min so we tried single rider. Took over an hour! When we got off the ride, the standby was even shorter than when we got in SR and new time was posted at 30. We really kicked ourselves for that one.
Yeah, that's why I threw possibly in there! The MF:SR Single Rider line is only worth it to me if the line isn't past the steps. If it's backed up into the hallway it's gonna take awhile and may not be shorter than the standby!
 
We had terrible luck with single rider on our trip. Standby was posted at 45 min so we tried single rider. Took over an hour! When we got off the ride, the standby was even shorter than when we got in SR and new time was posted at 30. We really kicked ourselves for that one.

We had the same experience and heard similar from others when we were there and when we asked about it we were told the SR line was rarely shorter... I can't figure it out, considering Radiator Racers is also 6 people...??? Also, the standby wait was always longer for us than the posted time and the posted time was never less than 30min that we saw during the two weeks we were there (sept.9-23) with constant checking. We are hoping to go again in December so I'm really excited to hear about only 25min wait times... but I'm not counting on it, heh!
 
We had the same experience and heard similar from others when we were there and when we asked about it we were told the SR line was rarely shorter... I can't figure it out, considering Radiator Racers is also 6 people...??? Also, the standby wait was always longer for us than the posted time and the posted time was never less than 30min that we saw during the two weeks we were there (sept.9-23) with constant checking. We are hoping to go again in December so I'm really excited to hear about only 25min wait times... but I'm not counting on it, heh!

Racers has a different fill pattern because there are 2 rows of three. If you are a party of 6, no single rider. If you are a party of 5, they take a single rider. If you are a party of 4, they usually take 2 single riders and have the party of 4 split into two rows with one single rider each. If you are a party of 3, then you might be seated with another party of 3 or a party of 2 in which case again they take a single rider. If you are a party of 2, again they will pull single rider to finish filling your row of 3.

With Millennium Falcon, there are 6 seats in an open cabin. Yes, the seats are in rows, but it's not as restrictive-seeming an arrangement as for Racers. A party of 4 can have a party of 2 added to the cabin. A party of 2 can have a party of 4 or two other parties of 2 added or a party of 3 and a single rider. As you can tell, there aren't as many forced cases of a single rider coming up as with Racers.
 


Big Star Wars family here - heading to DL from Boston Feb 16-22. Olga's is definitely of interest. I understand it can be booked 60 days ahead. This is 4 adults and 2 kids (ages 9 and 11). Can someone tell me what to expect please - is it just apps and drinks? Is there a time limit for how long you are in there? Thanks in advance.
 
Heading to DL Feb 16 - 22. Star Wars is a big thing for us. My kids are 9 and 11. There are not FP for Star Wars ride (soon to be rides), right? What's the best strategy to get on these? Rope drop? Late night? Thanks in advance!
 
Correct no FPs as of yet. We did EE rope drop this summer, bad idea. Like many we found out that GE doesn't open early for EE, the line waiting grew huge. We followed the crowd and it was backed up well past Ronto Roasters. We bailed, MDE said the wait was over 2 1/2 hours. That afternoon it was down to 45 mintues. So watch MDE and base on that. We also went back at night, I highly recomend going during fireworks. But be aware it is VERY loud. It's really cool seeing the fire works right over the spires.
 
Oga's cantina does not have much in the way of "apps" - it's a $21 cheese board and an $8 bar mix. You get a 2 drink per person maximum and 45 minutes to enjoy. It is very loud, very crowded, and expect to be standing the entire time.
 
We got in line for Smuggler's Run around 10:50 yesterday with a posted 55 minute wait. Our actual wait was 35-40 minutes and it went by pretty quickly, as the line moved consistently.
 
It is really just drinks... it’s not a super comfortable experience because you will more than likely be standing the entire time unless you are lucky enough to get a table (aren’t that many tables unfortunately). It’s still really cool and I love going inside for a drink but my 4-year-old is over it after about 15 minutes, lol. He does love DJ Rex though. I pacify him with blue milk with a cookie on top.

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We just returned yesterday and had two Oga’s experiences. Once in the evening with a larger group (4 adults, 3 kids) and the second was supposed to be the breakfast menu with 2 adults and 3 kids. Both were really stressful for me. It was standing room only, and both times they put us in a spot in the bar about 3 people wide, so we were in everyone’s way. I ordered the fuzzy taun taun our first time and the bartender gave this big long speech about not inhaling the foam and warning my party that if I did I could pass out. I think it was sort of joke/ sort of real because of the tingling it causes on your lips, but really it just freaked out my son and he was worried every time I took a sip. The second time we thought we were going for breakfast of oatmeal or cinnamon rolls, but at 9:30 they were out so only gave us the same afternoon menu. They did at least make me a latte instead, but didn’t have food except the cheese plate and bits. It was cool to see, but I don’t need to do it again. I found the cast members kinda rude and aloof. My kids were interested for the first 5-10 minutes and then done.
 
Both were really stressful for me. It was standing room only, and both times they put us in a spot in the bar about 3 people wide, so we were in everyone’s way.
I read the suggestion in a blog to make a reservation, look around, and leave. I've wondered how that was even possible, but I guess if they just escort you to an "area" it would be possible to just have a look and leave?
 
They do warn you at check in - you have a 45 minutes limit and a 2 drink maximum (whether alchoholic or non). And seating is at shared tables or it's standing room only against the bar. We had people waiting behind us for a bit, but we weren't close to finishing our first drink so they migrated elsewhere. We were right by the service station where drinks were picked up and it was awesome to see the colorful concoctions without having to order them all!

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The food is limited to the new charcuterie board, the jello like petri dish snack, and the funky chex mix. None of which enticed us.

They also require you to pay per round.

I liked being at the bar to watch the action of the bartenders. DJ Rex was on the opposite side and his playlist was kinda club like with repetitive bass lines and lyrics. We did get to hear the original Cantina music though, which I loved!

My only regret is that I had the perfect opportunity to use the "You wanna buy some death sticks?" line and I totally forgot to!! Next time...
 
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It is really just drinks... it’s not a super comfortable experience because you will more than likely be standing the entire time unless you are lucky enough to get a table (aren’t that many tables unfortunately). It’s still really cool and I love going inside for a drink but my 4-year-old is over it after about 15 minutes, lol. He does love DJ Rex though. I pacify him with blue milk with a cookie on top.

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That might entice my kids!
I read the suggestion in a blog to make a reservation, look around, and leave. I've wondered how that was even possible, but I guess if they just escort you to an "area" it would be possible to just have a look and leave?

This could work for us. We really just want to get a look inside. I don't even care if I eat anything as long as we get to see it. I'd probably get a drink though!
 
I’ve checked a couple of pages back but couldn’t find the answer I was looking for... so I have to ask again...(doing Oga’s Cantina is a pretty spontaneous idea)

How much time would you budget for Oga’s cantina if you are solo and just want 1 drink?
I want to do I it just before my WOC dessert party (maybe grab a corn dog on the way)
I have a reservation for Oga’s at 5:45 pm and Dessert Party Check in is 8:15pm (but I guess I should arrive earlier than that... more like 7:30-7:45 pm or so...). Do you think that will work out?
(Reason for doing both on the same night: I don’t wanna carry my passport around for that long so I want to do all alcoholic drinks on one evening...I read in the confirmation mail that as a non-US-resident you need a passport as well as another form of government-issued ID...?but in the Disney FAQ it only says passport... pretty weird... a passport that is good enough for entering the US should be enough to get a drink in my opinion...)

How does the process of doing Oga’s Catina work?
Go to check in right at the given time or earlier?
Do you pay your drink right when you order/ get it? So you could leave right after finishing it?
 
I’ve checked a couple of pages back but couldn’t find the answer I was looking for... so I have to ask again...(doing Oga’s Cantina is a pretty spontaneous idea)

How much time would you budget for Oga’s cantina if you are solo and just want 1 drink?
I want to do I it just before my WOC dessert party (maybe grab a corn dog on the way)
I have a reservation for Oga’s at 5:45 pm and Dessert Party Check in is 8:15pm (but I guess I should arrive earlier than that... more like 7:30-7:45 pm or so...). Do you think that will work out?
(Reason for doing both on the same night: I don’t wanna carry my passport around for that long so I want to do all alcoholic drinks on one evening...I read in the confirmation mail that as a non-US-resident you need a passport as well as another form of government-issued ID...?but in the Disney FAQ it only says passport... pretty weird... a passport that is good enough for entering the US should be enough to get a drink in my opinion...)

How does the process of doing Oga’s Catina work?
Go to check in right at the given time or earlier?
Do you pay your drink right when you order/ get it? So you could leave right after finishing it?

I was asked for ID (credentials) when I was standing at the bar, but not when I was at a standing table.
It depends on how busy it is, the first visit to the Cantina, the CM would only allow check in at the exact time of my reservation and then I had a 15 minute wait to get to the host stand. The second time I checked in about 10 minutes before my reservation and still had a 15 minute wait to get to the host stand.


5.45pm check in at the host at Ogas Cantina
6.00pm Get escorted to your assigned area
6.10pm a server will turn up and take the orders
6.20pm get your drink and pay. The server / bartender will give you the check with the drink and then come back about 10 minutes later for the payment.
6.45pm leave the Cantina and walk through Batuu , through Black Spire Market Place and out through Critter County exit
7.15 pm Enter DCA and head over to WOC check in
7.30pm Check in for WOC Dessert Party
 

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