Calling all resistance fighters who remain in the galaxy
The time
has come for the long awaited Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to open at Walt
Disney World in Orlando. This message has been prepared especially for
you to help you prepare for your journey to this new and foreign region.
Welcome
to the blog everyone and thank you for joining! We are so excited that
in three short days, Star Wars: Galaxy’s edge in Disney World will have
its Grand Opening. To prepare for the adventure ahead, we’ve put
together this blog post to tell you everything you need to know before
your much anticipated trip. We will cover everything from what it looks
like to what food you should brave the lines for. Let’s get started!
What it Looks Like
To
some surprise, Galaxy’s Edge in Orlando will nearly be identical to
Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland. So if you were debating whether or not to
make the trek to Anaheim to experience it there as well, we think it’s
safe to say that Orlando will do the trick. Though generally everything
is the same, the entrances to the parks do have their own unique
arrangement.
Knowing that both the layouts are generally
identical, we can say with certainty that when entering the park for the
first time, seeing the Millennium Falcon will send chills down your
spine and to the true fan, may even bring a tear to the eye. The park is
themed to portray the planet of Batuu which is an outpost planet on the
outer rim of the galaxy perfect for anyone trying to avoid too much
attention, hence why the Millennium Falcon is there.
While
strolling around, you’ll notice that there are very few signs but if
there are any, they sure won’t be in English… that's because everything
is written in Aurebesh which is the spoken galactic language in the Star
Wars franchise. Thankfully, the Disney World app has a translation
system that can help you read these signs and find your way around. Be
sure to download the app before to help make it a smooth journey!
Do I Need a Reservation?
The
simple answer to this question is no, you do not need a reservation.
When Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge opened, reservations were required but
this is not the case for Disney World. The park opens August 29th to
everyone, period. To much surprise, Disneyland did not experience the
large amount of traffic anticipated for the opening of Galaxy’s Edge.
This is probably due to the idea that Disneyland is centered around
locals that are flexible in their timeline and don’t mind waiting a few
weeks to avoid the crowds. Disney World is a different story though,
drawing in the masses from all around the world who may have planned
this once in a lifetime trip years in advance so expect the crowds.
Along
with not needing a reservation, it is important to know that from
opening day (August 29th) through August 31st, Galaxy’s Edge will open
at 6:00am to all guests. If it were me, I would check it out early on
the second or third day.
The Attractions
For sake of space,
we want to share with you the top three attractions that are a must.
These three attractions include the Millennium Falcon ride Smuggler’s
Run, Savi’s Lightsaber Workshop, and the Cantina.
Let’s start
with Smuggler’s Run. The ride is designed to be as if you are part of
the crew that is manning the Millennium Falcon. Each cockpit holds six
people and an assignment is given to each person, whether it’s the pilot
or a gunner. The cast members hand out six cards to your crew which
decides what position you hold. Being the pilot is a must because
nothing can beat controlling the ship and flying it around. We tend to
notice that the two pilot cards are usually given to the first two
people in the group so aim for that!
Next, make your way over to
Savi’s Lightsaber Workshop where you can create the lightsaber you’ve
dreamt of since you were as small as Yoda. Keep in mind that there are
limited spots for the workshop. In Disneyland, reservations for the
workshop open at 7:00am the day of so be ready to hop on that early!
Lastly,
the Cantina is one of the most popular areas of Galaxy’s Edge because
of the unique concoctions you can try! There are drinks for both young
and old so bring everyone and refuel.
If all of this gets you
excited, just wait! We will have more to come in Part 2 tomorrow! Stay
tuned, and pack your bags for our adventure to a world far, far away!
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