News Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Historical Construction/Impressions

[socaljoeyb]

Weren't some DLR insiders saying the suits had promised not to force the RotR opening during the Christmas rush?

I mean, the thing's likely to be about as reliable as Rocket Rods at first. Make the cheap APs suffer through all the downtime drama.

I remember hearing about this before.... it makes sense. But I'm sure Disney would like to open it before Christmas to try to grab more one time visitors between Christmas and New Years.

 

[Disney Irish]

You are right, they did say "later this year". Which is a mark they still missed.

Well in all fairness they never stated both coasts would open ROTR "later this year". Just that ROTR would open "later this year", which is actually happening in DHS.

I'm just messing with you. I understand its disappointing when you make plans around something that isn't going to happen when you expected it.

 

[mickEblu]

I never trusted rumors until Mission Breakout actually happened. Now no matter how stupid it is there's a chance.

That’s one I didn’t believe other or maybe didn’t want to believe. I thought signals had gotten crossed and that it was just going to be a temporary overlay.

 

[TROR]

That’s one I didn’t believe other or maybe didn’t want to believe. I thought signals had gotten crossed and that it was just going to be a temporary overlay.

I mocked people who believed it because it was such a stupid idea. Part of me is convinced MiceChat made it up for clicks and Chapek saw and it said “that’s not bad.”

 

[britain]

Remember back when there was the hope that the land (and it was assumed, all its rides) would pull off an early opening for Thanksgiving 2018?

Ah, those were the days!

 

[Disney Analyst]

Some stray thoughts:

Perhaps they decided it isn't worth getting Disneyland's up and running as fast due to AP block outs, lower attendance, and lower hotel bookings? Prioritizing the tourist heavy resort first, then hopefully that month head start means a smooth opening for Disneyland's version, so they won't off as many locals and AP's, as they'll have descended on the park by that time?

 

[Snow Queen]

I recently looked into booking in early February under the assumption that it'll be loads of time, the ride'll be long open by then...apparently even then it's a just barely.

 

[Kenshin_elite]

I really wonder if those earthquakes showed them something that DL couldnt fix fast but WDW could easily

 

[shambolicdefending]

So, do I have this right?

One of the cool features of MF is the separate ride systems that operate independently. Capacity can fluctuate, but it will be really rare for the whole thing to ever go 101.

RotR also has separate ride systems, but they're all dependent. Anytime one goes offline, the whole attraction is 101... and it's already taking months longer than expected just to get it open in the first place.

 

[Stripes]

Some stray thoughts:

Perhaps they decided it isn't worth getting Disneyland's up and running as fast due to AP block outs, lower attendance, and lower hotel bookings? Prioritizing the tourist heavy resort first, then hopefully that month head start means a smooth opening for Disneyland's version, so they won't **** off as many locals and AP's, as they'll have descended on the park by that time?

I think it's just that DL has run into some tech problems as well as Cal/OSHA regulations and the Imagineering team has to wait until everything is sorted out with that before they can begin programming, ride testing, and CM training.

The word has been that Disney wants ROTR open ASAP in DL, so I don't think the delay is anything more than out of necessity.

 

[Disney Analyst]

I think it's just that DL has run into some tech problems as well as Cal/OSHA regulations and the Imagineering team has to wait until everything is sorted out with that before they can begin programming, ride testing, and CM training.

The word has been that Disney wants ROTR open ASAP in DL, so I don't think the delay is anything more than out of necessity.

Possibly, but them to only be a month apart... and avoiding the Disneyland Christmas season/block outs seems suspicious.

 

[Stripes]

Possibly, but them to only be a month apart... and avoiding the Disneyland Christmas season/block outs seems suspicious.

Well, apparently there's only one ride programming team in Imagineering. So it's quite possible that they're figuring Cal/OSHA approval will be close to the time they're done in Florida and it'll take them 1.5/2 months to program the ride?

 

[JD2000]

According to MiceChat:

"The Florida version of Rise of the Resistance has benefited from being a few months behind the Disneyland construction schedule and was able to avoid some of the issues of its counterpoint."

"The reason for the delay is complicated and there are a number of factors impacting the attraction. But sources in the themed entertainment industry point much of the blame at Oceaneering Entertainment Systems, the vendor responsible for manufacturing, programming, and installing the trackless ride system."

 

[britain]

The opening dates are so close to each other... weird... Is it just a matter of WDI managers can't be in two places at once? Especially during the holidays?

 

[MisterPenguin]

Winners...

I have heard a lot about trouble shooting at WDW. I wish I could say the same for DL.
Not completely verifying this yet, just saying that it lines up.

Losers...

User on Micechat PhotoMatt is saying he hears April 2020 for ROTR...

I heard a rumor that they pulled all the programmers to FL to try and open both rides at the end of next month. Don't know if it's true, but I hope not.

 

[Disney Analyst]

Winners...






Losers...

I'd like to clarify that I hope you are referring to Photomatt and not myself haha.

 

[Disney Irish]

I'd like to clarify that I hope you are referring to Photomatt and not myself haha.

Well you did post it....

 

[MoonRakerSCM]

My bartender in Mammoth source said january. I gotta find that post.

 

[Darkbeer1]

What to say (and what not to say)...

No secret, so I will mention it here, last night at a city leader's conference, I was sitting at the same table as Clark, Vice President, Revenue Management, Analytics & Special Events Strategy (Disneyland) at The Walt Disney Company.

Now as to what we talked about, well, he is Chairman of Visit Anaheim also, so you can guess it wasn't all DL stuff.

Alas, I won't be talking about what he said at our 6 seater table.

I have seen a few good comments, something about an outside vendor, well, we are talking about ride tracks......

And as for the timing of attraction openings, a lot of it has to do to things other than when the fiscal aspects of the ride is ready to open. Marketing, Media availability windows, competing with other nearby venues, etc. January 17th is the Friday of MLK, Jr. Holiday weekend. It also happens to be the weekend for the NAMM Show, the largest Convention on the West Coast (115,000 attendees plus families and friends). Since International media is already in town....

Now, will soft openings happen? Of course, ride announced dates, especially months in advance does have a built in window in case something goes wrong, so if things go smoothly, Disney will have opportunities to offer say AP Previews, special ticketed events, etc. And if needed, can be cancelled on short notice.

Things happen for a reason, but usually multiple reasons.

Should be interesting to see the mid-January Room Rates in the Anaheim area.

 

[Rich Brownn]

I have to say I am let down by this. I bought a pass in June so I could ride this one with the expectation of the fall opening (that Disney themselves said) being honest. I will still be able to go on it for a decent amount of time, but having the opening of the major ride 9 months after the land opened is a bit of a letdown.

This post of them mocking a tourist that will miss RotR for Disney opening their ride incredibly late (and without advance notice) is insulting to paying customers who spend a lot of time and money trying to plan their trip.

I see DL losing 6 months of AP renewals as they wait for January