RotR Planning & Daily Boarding Group Discussion - *CLOSED*

[Spaceguy55]

We're doing a last minute trip starting this Friday and I just saw the hours are not showing for DHS right now....maybe they will extend or add early morning times for resort guests..
never mind it updated and stayed the same as far as I can tell.

 

[rteetz]

Finally was allowed to live stream the entire experience. And i didn't queue up until the pre show and the entire attraction was an hour. So once it opens im going to say at least 3 hours queue.

I liked how there are "built in" benches in the queue.

 

[yulilin3]

I liked how there are "built in" benches in the queue.

They've thought of everything. It's truly incredible

 

[fflmaster]

Finally was allowed to live stream the entire experience. And i didn't queue up until the pre show and the entire attraction was an hour. So once it opens im going to say at least 3 hours queue.

So, is the total time from when you enter the rides pre-show introduction to the time you are out finished the ride each one hour of real time? That seems incredibly long for any ride. Spending an hour plus wait in line time and your talking too much of the day. Could this make HS more of a two day park from now on? Does the ride have a big or smaller capacity compared to other E Ticket rides?

 

[yulilin3]

So, is the total time from when you enter the rides pre-show introduction to the time you are out finished the ride each one hour of real time? That seems incredibly long for any ride. Spending an hour plus wait in line time and your talking too much of the day. Could this make HS more of a two day park from now on? Does the ride have a big or smaller capacity compared to other E Ticket rides?

Yes, so i walked up to the pre show because there was no external queue. From there to finish it was an hour because there was about a 30 min wait in between the two ride vehicles. I did the ride 5 times and the wait time in that section was pretty much the same each time

 

[yulilin3]

Also, if they ever implement fp i believe it'll only cut the outdoor queue portion, as the fp line spills into the pre show room with Rey and bb8

 

[shleaz]

Hi! DH and I will be there tomorrow morning with the rest of y’all planning on arriving around 4:30-5am. To clarify, it seems like walking from the Boardwalk is the best bet instead of going the parking lot? We’ll be coming via Lyft/Uber.

 

[TrolleyTrouble2713]

Yes, so i walked up to the pre show because there was no external queue. From there to finish it was an hour because there was about a 30 min wait in between the two ride vehicles. I did the ride 5 times and the wait time in that section was pretty much the same each time

So it's kind of like a wait, then a ride, then a wait, then a ride.

 

[rad91]

I liked how there are "built in" benches in the queue.

You know how long is the bench? IOW, if the wait is 3 hours, we can sit all 3 hours?

 

[DisneyWillow1975]

Just checking in from Epcot so if I missed an update I apologize. Are we still expecting the rest of the park to open at a more normal 8am tomorrow?

 

[DGsAtBLT]

Yes, so i walked up to the pre show because there was no external queue. From there to finish it was an hour because there was about a 30 min wait in between the two ride vehicles. I did the ride 5 times and the wait time in that section was pretty much the same each time

Whoa, that’s quite high and disappointing TBH. I’m anticipating my twins not quite hitting 40 inches by March (they’re so close though!) and assuming rider swap exists the 2nd half of our party still taking an hour to get through after the initial group waited and rode kind of sucks. Could that be chalked up to opening day issues slowing it down or did you get the impression that additional wait is how it’s supposed to function? (by the way, thank you for all the info you’ve shared!)

Spoiler

just to clarify, the wait between the two ride vehicles you’re referring to are the transport to the stormtrooper room, and the trackless vehicle?

 

[hiroMYhero]

Livestream has begun:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1202375570396303360

 

[Sargeant Tibbs]

We were told 5 am when we arrived this afternoon. Various film crews throughout the area
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5am for DHS parking lot opening?

 

[rad91]

I hope people will provide info about motion sickness and how bad the surprise drop is. I really want my wife to join. Star tours is the most jarring thing she does.

 

[keishashadow]

 

[wareagle57]

Yes, so i walked up to the pre show because there was no external queue. From there to finish it was an hour because there was about a 30 min wait in between the two ride vehicles. I did the ride 5 times and the wait time in that section was pretty much the same each time

So it took 5 hours to ride it 5 times with no “wait”? Is this like Hagrids where they just have the preshow ridiculously early or is there actually stuff going on for an entire hour?

 

[missnikki411]

Hi! DH and I will be there tomorrow morning with the rest of y’all planning on arriving around 4:30-5am. To clarify, it seems like walking from the Boardwalk is the best bet instead of going the parking lot? We’ll be coming via Lyft/Uber.

That's what everyone has said so far. Not excited about that walk at 4AM but better than being turned away at the parking lot!

 

[StarGirl11]

Finally was allowed to live stream the entire experience. And i didn't queue up until the pre show and the entire attraction was an hour. So once it opens im going to say at least 3 hours queue.

Also, if they ever implement fp i believe it'll only cut the outdoor queue portion, as the fp line spills into the pre show room with Rey and bb8

This brings up concern for me for using DAS. Quesiton below.

Spoiler

Someone on Twitter was mentioning the transfer point for wheelchairs was the interogation room. How far into the ride are we talking this happening? I'm not a chair user but I use a rollator and we follow a lot of the same guidelines Disney uses for wheelchairs in my experience. I'm just wondering how hard this ride is going to be on me. Or if on a bad day I will even be able to ride.

Also since I have a strong suspicion that I might be forced to move to a transfer chair what happens then? Are solo disabled attendees going to get screwed because we can't push a manual chair?

 

[osufeth24]

man, I'm gonna have to attempt to go tomorrow afternoon/evening, no matter the wait time. Don't think I can wait til Monday (my next day off)

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I liked how there are "built in" benches in the queue.

They've thought of everything. It's truly incredible

What about mid queue bathrooms/refreshers? Or do they at least have some of those bags from the Skyliner?