CJ25 Star Wars Celebration (social thread)

@Rox when I’m Dec are you visiting? I’ll be there a few days 12/13-12/16 with one day at GE

 

Will do. I got Memory Maker too so I will have lots of pictures to share.

 

Sorry for the double post, missed your post. I'll be there December 1st to the 8th. So I am there just in time for the Rise of the Resistance opening day. I didn't plan it that way, we just got lucky.

 

If you haven't seen it already - site owner Philip Wise attended the Galaxy's Edge opening in May and put a photo gallery up on Rebelscum.

 

That is great! I felt the same way when they announced it and I realized our dates will be a week after. I’m expecting chaos but for Rise we got it planned to be there at rope drop in the morning and get immediately in that line so fingers crossed.

Managed to get reservations to Olga’s Cantina as well. Are you staying on site?

 

Yep staying on site, we went with Pop Century. We don't spend a ton of time in the room and their pool isn't bad. Plus the whole resort was just remodeled with new rooms. I've stayed here before and I liked it's laid back vibe. The new Skyliner stops their too which I wanted to check out.

I think the 5th is going to be pretty special for us. I got an early morning reservation at Droid Depot. We didn't do saber building this time around. I already have a Luke saber and I don't think I want anymore at this time. Then I managed to get a 7:30pm reservation at Oga's to end the night there. Leaves lots of time in between the two to do rides and shop. I plan to be in Batuu all day on the 5th. Hopefully getting there for rope drop.

 

Are they doing Magic Hours that day? We’re going on the 14th and they aren’t (they do on the 15th) but we are meeting up with friends so whatever, we’ll start at 9 (though I’m sure we’ll be in line way earlier)

I didn’t do the droid depot or the saber building this time but I probably will next time. I heard the saber building brings tears to people’s eyes, even if they are just a spectator.

 

We did the Annual Passholder visit on Monday and I have to say it was pretty amazing. The land was supposed to open up at 9am, we showed up early to try and beat the crowds and they let us in about 0830. The crowd level was very low until the next group came in later in the day.

Went straight to the Falcon ride and did it twice, LOVED IT. Checked out the droid factory but didn't build since I have a reservation during my return trip in December for that and the Lightsaber buiding. Liked the blue milk over the yellow (Green).

Tried food at Ronto's and Docking Bay (not enough seating). Expensive, like everything else at a Disney park but good. The breakfast at the docking bay was better than lunch at Ronto's. Oga's was full but also have a reservation for December.

The Antiquities shop in where the die hard fans will want to go. Lots of cool things there to buy (holocrons with individual Khyber crystals, legacy sabers, fairly good looking costume and accessories and lots of other things. The bazarr has several small shops with things to buy (including pins and shirts). The resistance areas has pop up shops that sell things as well (shirts/pins/toys).

The cast members we interacted with are great and stayed in character the entire time. There are a lot of photo opportunities in the land with Disney photographers.

 

Wouldn't be surprised if this pricing is accurate but more than I thought it would be. I was thinking $1000 per night for the Star Wars Hotel
https://wdwnt.com/2019/08/pricing-r...T2lgnc77PuUXwkfihMU6ikK8IMXOwl-6dy35TYyE4qL9I

 

I'm a little bummed as I was planning to meet James Arnold Taylor at Indiana Comic Con next weekend, but he cancelled today.

 

The Disney+ and films panels at D23 are NOT among the ones being live streamed.

 

Thanks for the info on your trips or upcoming trips! you are all lucky! I'll have to wait until next year at Cele. to visit GE. hope to hear about some of the food or treats served at GE. Hope you all have fun!

 

Are they going to another live stream for the opening in Orlando?

 

Haven’t heard but if they are we should hear something soon as it’s next week

 

Yeah, $3,300 per person for a 2 night/3 day stay is out of our reach. It looks to be a sliding scale, the room sleeps up to 5 and the price for a maxed out room is $7,200 ($1,440 each), so it might not be $6,600 for a couple but I'm willing to bet it will be close if this pricing sticks. Even with food, drink, and entertainment included, that's a BIG ask for a short stay. At least I'll be able to visit the lobby

Sorry to hear that mate.

Yeah, I know Celebration spoils us but that streaming selection is pretty poor. Even without Disney+ (which seems like the most obvious one to stream), I was hoping for stuff like Aladdin, Mermaid's 30th, Making of Tarzan, etc. Some really good panels there.

Yeah, time difference is throwing me off a little but Parks and Cons posted a video on Twitter of people lined up Wednesday afternoon Anaheim time. No camping allowed on the grounds so they're unofficially lined up on the street. Comments say it's likely people after the exclusive Disney merch, not panels, and it apparently happens every year.

 

I'm starting to research flights. One airline wanted $10k all in advance, but I was able to work it out where I pay $2k now and another $15k when I reach Anaheim. That's a good deal, right?

 

Only if Anaheim's still there when you come out of hyperspace.

 

Seems legit.

 

That's not on Trump Airlines, is it?

 

Where are you flying from?

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Mos Eisley looking at those prices.

 

Ugh...you beat me to it.