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I searched for Disneyworld SWGE and this popped up. I'm on a quick lunch break so if anyone can help direct me to the right thread I'd be forever grateful.
I searched for Disneyworld SWGE and this popped up. I'm on a quick lunch break so if anyone can help direct me to the right thread I'd be forever grateful.
Thank you!Hmm...I rarely venture to the WDW side of the boards. Maybe this one? https://www.disboards.com/forums/star-wars-galaxys-edge-info-planning.204/
Anyway, congrats on scoring a coveted reservation. Enjoy your visit to Galaxy's Edge.
It's hard to say whether crowds will pick up in October or not, but last week the crowds for Halloween Screams without fireworks were pretty low (on a Thursday). We wandered out onto Main Street about 10 minutes before the show started and there was plenty of space still available.
Personally, I would probably aim for an Oga's Cantina reservation somewhere around 90 minutes before HS. The time limit inside the Cantina is about 45 minutes, so that give you some time in case they're running behind for check-in or drinks are slow (it took us about 20 minutes after we were seated to get our drinks).and then time to walk out to Main Street without having to rush.
Love this reference!Do not, repeat, DO NOT use cardboard tubes at an amusement park. You will invariably get your daughter's Yogi Bear poster confused with your important work blueprints and will be a laughing stock at your big meeting, despite all of your family's efforts to reach you in time and correct the mix-up.
I loved Batuu and how they have created Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. I'm a solo visitor so I have the luxury of being totally selfish and not having to compromise for any one.
I did 2 visits to Batuu in early July. I did Smugglers Run multiple times single rider, and got all 3 positions.
I did mobile ordering for food in Docking Bay 7 and bypassed the confused families trying to find something for their picky eater kids.
I created my own back story, and was able to have great interactions with the citizens of Batuu.
I made sure to learn Batuu words and phrases before my visit.
I did 2 reservations at Oga's Cantina, love that place.
Having watched all the movies, I was on the hunt for all the subtle references built into the theming.
The only downside was that my phone was not compatible with the Disney Play App so I couldn't do all the interactive things.
Basically you get what you put in. If you play along, have bothered to research and are open to new experiences, then you will have a blast.
If you are passive, know nothing about anything, have not even bothered to look at the Disney website to see that Oga's is a standing bar with no food and you just want to watch a screen like in Star Tours and you want regular theme park food then you will not enjoy Batuu.
We were there this summer and enjoyed it, went back several times for Smuggler Run and just to explore the land. My wife and I are going to WDW in February and plan on visiting again, and being able to ride on the Rise of the Resistance. Neither of our trips were planned around or based on going to SWGE, in fact I was very nervous for our July trip and the potential impact it could have had, but the massive crowds didn't materialize and I think we benefited since the crowds throughout the DL parks seemed lighter.
A few thoughts, do download the Disney Play app, its fun to be able to activate things in Batuu with the games. The details around the park are amazing, and well worth taking it slow to soak all of that in. The hairy one-eyed space squid that shows up when you get a drink of water in the market area is a fun piece of star wars history. My wife and son enjoyed building their droids.
We made a mistake and tried to visit Batuu on a Magic Morning, but it doesn't open early. The crowds to get in that day were the biggest we've seen in our 5 days and the line for Smugglers Run quickly went up to a couple of hours we bailed on Batuu that morning and went back in the late afternoon and waited about 45 minutes for the ride. If you can go during fireworks it's pretty amazing, seeing the fireworks right above the Spires. But to be aware it is very LOUD, we saw a number of young children having issues.
By the time you go Rise of the Resistance will be open so hard to say what crowds will be like then. View attachment 440257
Oh, coming up with your own backstory...what a great idea! Thanks for suggesting that! I'm totally going to have our group do that.