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News Star Wars Galaxy's Edge Disney's Hollywood Studios opening date
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HonorableMention
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Some good and not so good to look at here.
I think opening without FastPass is actually a great idea. As others have said the lines will probably be more efficient, and there won't be the issue of having to deal with people with FP's when the ride breaks down. That being said, opening without the headliner is a big mistake IMO. Maybe the crowds won't be as crazy, but there will still be a million people lining up to get in. Remember when Mission: Breakout had a near five hour wait on opening day? And that was a ride that many people weren't that excited about. I'm sure there will be plenty who show up not even knowing that ROTR isn't going to be open.
Also, we don't know what kind of issues ROTR will run into before it opens. I'm assuming they just aren't far enough along in construction yet, but if they're touting the ride as one of their most advanced, there's bound to be problems as they start testing. I really hope this doesn't turn into another Diagon Alley situation. Between the vacation package fiasco and Gringotts having daily breakdowns well into its first month, I'm worried that ROTR's delay could be longer than they anticipate. This isn't the same situation, but I'm fearing that the opening process for ROTR is going to get complicated.
I think opening without FastPass is actually a great idea. As others have said the lines will probably be more efficient, and there won't be the issue of having to deal with people with FP's when the ride breaks down. That being said, opening without the headliner is a big mistake IMO. Maybe the crowds won't be as crazy, but there will still be a million people lining up to get in. Remember when Mission: Breakout had a near five hour wait on opening day? And that was a ride that many people weren't that excited about. I'm sure there will be plenty who show up not even knowing that ROTR isn't going to be open.
Also, we don't know what kind of issues ROTR will run into before it opens. I'm assuming they just aren't far enough along in construction yet, but if they're touting the ride as one of their most advanced, there's bound to be problems as they start testing. I really hope this doesn't turn into another Diagon Alley situation. Between the vacation package fiasco and Gringotts having daily breakdowns well into its first month, I'm worried that ROTR's delay could be longer than they anticipate. This isn't the same situation, but I'm fearing that the opening process for ROTR is going to get complicated.
I would think the phased openings alleviate any pressure caused by construction. ROTR is the more complicated ride, and the last thing they need to do is rush it and have problems with a premature opening.
I do however think this may backfire if the delay is too long. If Pandora opened without FOP and only Navi River, I think many guest would react negavilty. Basically “What the hell is this crap”.
Andrew C
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Surferboy567
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So...when are we seriously expecting Rise to open? Especially if that is true.
Thanks, just found it as I was browsing back.
Communicore
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Boo Disneyland opens first!
CinematicFusion
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They opened new fantasy land without the mine train headliner, it will all workout....except for those stuck in the 6 hour line for Falcon.
Surferboy567
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Also I'm fine with the staggered opening but then again...I planned my trip for January...safely after opening
Disney park blogs added additional information stating that there will be no FP/MP for both coasts initially. The timeframe for this is unknown though.
Casper Gutman
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Probably
Exceeding expectations would be opening on August 29 with BOTH attractions available. Having one of two open on opening day is not "exceeding expectations".
They had no choice but to not go with FastPasses out of the gate. Their IT and web infrastructure wouldn't last 5 minutes before melting down if they did.
"Why open once, when you can open for double the profits!"
So are the perks of being an Iger/Chapek lapdog good? Some people may want to get in on that if they are.
Bob Harlem
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Murphy's Law says watch for a hurricane to make landfall nearby that same week.
Surferboy567
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I should amend my previous statement...it will hopefully give them time to get their crap together and deliver the best possible first impression of the land for me at least
Sorry about the confusion, was not reacting to your post, just posting in general
wdizneew
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IMO the staggered opening works at Disneyland because most of the guests that go there are locals. As for WDW, we will see... I don't have an issue because I have an annual pass.
But, after reading about the queue/rides in various articles, it looks like both rides are "experiential" attractions akin to Flight of Passage (i.e., long line but the attraction story from beginning to unload/exit will be a 20+ min experience) which I can see is how Disney is reasoning this out. Flight of Passage itself already takes up a big chunk of the day at DAK.
In my mind, I'm expecting to wait 3+ hours for Smuggler's Run and then spending the rest of the day exploring the 5 restaurants and 5 shops and the land itself. Then I'll come back later for RotR and do the same 3+ hr wait and then exploring the land. Again, this is the view from an AP holder
With the HUGE hype, I'm sure Disney knows something we don't which is why they are doing this.
But, after reading about the queue/rides in various articles, it looks like both rides are "experiential" attractions akin to Flight of Passage (i.e., long line but the attraction story from beginning to unload/exit will be a 20+ min experience) which I can see is how Disney is reasoning this out. Flight of Passage itself already takes up a big chunk of the day at DAK.
In my mind, I'm expecting to wait 3+ hours for Smuggler's Run and then spending the rest of the day exploring the 5 restaurants and 5 shops and the land itself. Then I'll come back later for RotR and do the same 3+ hr wait and then exploring the land. Again, this is the view from an AP holder
With the HUGE hype, I'm sure Disney knows something we don't which is why they are doing this.The only way you are right is if you had no desire to see the land when it opens, your quote really does not make sense,
JohnD
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It makes complete sense if you desire to see the land but not in a massive swarm of people being squeezed from every side like sardines.