D23 EXPO 2019 Superthread - dates announced!

[twodogs]

I wonder how much capacity, if any, they reserved for onsite guests who have yet to book a room for June (prior to 6/24) but do book one after today? There are still seemingly many rooms available (I checked the GCH for the weekend of 6/22 and all rooms types except Standard and some of the suites were available), and those folks would get an entrance into SWGE by virtue of their hotel stay. I didn’t read anywhere that you only got the onsite SWGE reservation IF your room was booked prior to today, when the reservations opened to the general public. And of course the booking page went to a message of “the only way to get a reservation now that the public offer is all sold out is to book a room.” So, I assume that if I book a stay for that weekend in June, they will give me a SWGE reservation even though the are “sold out”. Does anyone think differently? I don’t really want to put down a deposit just to find out, and I frankly do NOT trust the CMs on the phone as they so often have the wrong information.

 

[Skyegirl1999]

I wonder how much capacity, if any, they reserved for onsite guests who have yet to book a room for June (prior to 6/24) but do book one after today? There are still seemingly many rooms available (I checked the GCH for the weekend of 6/22 and all rooms types except Standard and some of the suites were available), and those folks would get an entrance into SWGE by virtue of their hotel stay. I didn’t read anywhere that you only got the onsite SWGE reservation IF your room was booked prior to today, when the reservations opened to the general public. And of course the booking page went to a message of “the only way to get a reservation now that the public offer is all sold out is to book a room.” So, I assume that if I book a stay for that weekend in June, they will give me a SWGE reservation even though the are “sold out”. Does anyone think differently? I don’t really want to put down a deposit just to find out, and I frankly do NOT trust the CMs on the phone as they so often have the wrong information.

The hotel CM I spoke with said they have reservations set aside for every hotel guest for every day. They “expect to sell out” the hotels.

Grain of salt and all of that, but it seems like that’s how they’d have to have it set up.

 

[ERQTraveler]

Thank you! This morning someone suggested that the mods censor and disallow my comments because I was trying to take advantage of the system.

I didn’t ask for two reservations, they gave them to me.

That’s too bad that someone suggested you were taking advantage of the system.

I think some are reading too much into the statements released by Disneyland, rather than taking them at face value.

ERQ

 

[RedM94]

That’s too bad that someone suggested you were taking advantage of the system.

I think some are reading too much into the statements released by Disneyland, rather than taking them at face value.

ERQ

As far as I am concerned, The Walt Disney Company made an offer to guarantee a SWGE reservation if I book a DLRH room. It did not say offer valid to one per household. Under the Uniform Commercial Code, I accepted the offer when I paid for my reservation. Also under the uniform Commercial Code, any agreement for commerce or trade exceeding $500.00 in value, must be in writing. The agreement for both rooms I booked are in writing.

Please let’s not play this game.

 

[OKC Disney Fan]

Between this board and other Disney social sites, it looks like quite a few people are canceling their on site reservation if they were able to secure a reservation today.

 

[alvernon90]

I wonder how much capacity, if any, they reserved for onsite guests who have yet to book a room for June (prior to 6/24) but do book one after today?

I think the answer is this:

Between this board and other Disney social sites, it looks like quite a few people are canceling their on site reservation if they were able to secure a reservation today.

Everyone who cancelled their room because they got a free reservation today is also tossing their original SWGE reservation back into the pot for other hotel guests. I'm sure they anticipated quite a bit of that, so I'm guessing they have quite a few slots still open. They just won't be giving them away for free.

 

[skier_pete]

Yeah that is actually a good point. I wonder if they'll have a Disney+ panel.

They could bring in people from the Mandalorian, Wanda and Vision, Bucky and Falcon, tons of stuff. I think they'd want to promote that. And then a free month for everyone in the audience

Even announce new stuff for the platform.

Exactly, it's probably a bigger deal for them to promote that than the movies.

 

[njchris]

I'm surprised there's any rooms open. But when I think about it, Rise of the Resistance won't be open for a while. I'd bet if people are going to plunk down a lot for a vacation, they want both rides operating. I've seen people post they cancelled when they heard only one ride will be open.

 

[Castillo Mom]

I'm over the subject of, "Will I be turned away if I have more than one SWGE reservation", we'll just have to wait and see.

Any comments on whether the park will reach capacity on 5/31/19? If so, wonder what happens if one has a SWGE reservation at 2:00 and they show up at noon to closed turnstiles?

 

[gypsy_at_heart]

@gypsy_at_heart you’re proving my point.

Each guest can make one reservation and add up to 5 guests. This does not limit the number of visits. It merely limits how many reservations each guest can make. For example, while I can make a reservation for myself, my cousin can make her own reservation and add me as her guest. Two different reservations yielding two visits.

Disneyland does not deal with “intent.” If the intent was to limit visits to one, then Disneyland would be explicit about it. You would not have to read between the lines. To me, Disneyland has always been and is currently very clear about the terms of the reservation process and access to SWGE.

ERQ

I think we're going to have to agree to disagree here. As it says the primary guest is making the reservation for the group - therefore guests are part of the reservation. You are only allowed to have one reservation. It seems obvious to me that each guest has a reservation as part of that reservation. You keep introducing the term 'visit' as if it's separate from reservation when Disney hasn't used it as a term. To me that seem like reading between the lines to try to get around what seems plain to me. You obviously don't see it that way - so, agree to disagree. I'm not going to say I couldn't be wrong, no one is perfect and I think we should all leave room for being wrong. In fact, I also think Disneyland has always been and is currently very clear about the terms of the reservation process and access to SWGE - however I see the clarity of the terms rather differently than you.

I never intended to seek another reservation for SWGE simply because I think others should be given a fair shot to see it too. I have the ability to book an on site hotel, not everyone does, I already have my spot. I just honestly feel bad for people who came from other place to see SWGE and now won't have the opportunity to even see it once - especially if they may not be able to take another trip to Disney in the next couple years. I understand some people booked split stays at hotels not intending to get 2 reservations and ended up with them - I honestly haven't been addressing that because that doesn't seem like it's their fault. In the past I've had to book split stays to get a room for all the days I wanted.

When SWGE opens, maybe people with extra reservations will get in, maybe they won't - I just hope that if it turns out that they can't get in, we won't have anyone fighting with CMs over it.

 

[alvernon90]

Important question for people with 8:00 a.m. reservations -- will it still be possible to try the drinks at Oga's Cantina? I know they don't start serving beer at rope drop over at DCA, but this is a weird situation. It would be terrible if the cantina is closed for the first few hours of the morning, forcing the morning reservation people to cram in at the same time the 11:00 crowd is coming in.

 

[HydroGuy]

We've never been to D23 and were hoping to go Saturday and Sunday this year. it looks like we may only be able to do one day though. Is that enough time? And which day do we go with? (just me and my 10 year old son)

Historically, Saturday has been the big day, so you might want to do that. But Saturday is usually the most crowded because it sells out. (Think approx. 40,000 of your fellow Disney fans!) If you don't plan to try to "do it all" (because that isn't realistic and is the path to insanity), but have a general idea of things you'd like to experience, one day is fine. It can be fun to have a more laid back day, cruising the show floor, shopping without pressure, and seeing whatever strikes your fancy.

I agree Saturday. Sunday there usually are some cool things but all the major events are mostly over by then. Those happen Friday + Saturday.

 

[Astylla]

Something to keep in mind about possible multiple reservations - it does state one per guest, and to test this theory after I got mine I went back into the queue and used my same login, and was prompted in black text that this account already has a reservation. Now note that I used the SAME account to make this free one as I did for my hotel reservation that was assigned.

This tells me a few things :

1. Resort and open reservations are NOT connected by online account or by name alone.
Since tickets are not required to be attached to the account to make either reservation it seems unlikely this step will be implemented.

2. The names I used were exactly the same for my resort and free reservation.

3. From a logistical standpoint I believe based on the above different ACCOUNTS can have the same individuals listed and be considered separate "guests" , as in this case "one per guest" seems to imply the account it is made under versus the physical names. This makes sense because as states earlier how many common names are there, and non passholders could have the same name and be locked out wrongly. Now the only workaround would be to scan the tickets as some suggested which has never been mentioned but that doesn't mean it won't be implemented.

This is more observation and food for thought on the subject not an intent to stir things up.

 

[njchris]

 

[wench]

Important question for people with 8:00 a.m. reservations -- will it still be possible to try the drinks at Oga's Cantina? I know they don't start serving beer at rope drop over at DCA, but this is a weird situation. It would be terrible if the cantina is closed for the first few hours of the morning, forcing the morning reservation people to cram in at the same time the 11:00 crowd is coming in.

That’s a good point. I personally think they’ll have it open, even if they plan to have a later regular open time down the line. They pretty much have to open it or risk rioting. Some of the drinks are non-alcoholic, so they can always serve just those in that he morning, if they don’t want to do liquor at that time.

 

[soniam]

I loved the idea of the Gold Lounge they have had (although I think it was Charter member in years past) but I never actually used it because it was very literally Members Only. I couldn't take my husband in because he's not a member, even though all D23 events are members +1 guest. I thought they were a bit harsh on that. I didn't see anyone in the lounge the couple times I went past. Maybe others were in my situation as well, I wasn't going to sit in there and enjoy some snacks and drinks by myself while my husband has to fend for himself.

I was wondering if guests were allowed in. I couldn't tell from the video. This is my first year. I am hoping they do. I have some going with me that may not be gold or even members at that point. I have a gold family membership though. I wonder if I could snag stuff for them. Luckily, they won't be by themselves, just me

 

[DavidNYC]

I thought it was kinda odd that about 1.5 hours in...only about 6-7 days gone with seemingly lots of time slots open of on other days...and then in the last 30 minutes or so...they were all the rest of the reservations were gone. almost like they had a 2 hour window allowed.

It actually makes perfect sense if you think about it. Assuming that people were making reservations at a relatively equal pace across the open slots, you would expect them all to fill up around the same time (but expecting weekends to fill first). Think of having 20 glasses on the ground during a rain storm. For an hour they'll all still have some room left and then there will come a 5-10 minute period when they'll all fill up.

 

[wideeyedwonder]

OKAY..... I'm in for a second date!!! I have the 1st from the Villa ressie

How do you get a reservation date and time for a stay at the GC villas? We've had a reservation there for June 1-4 from way way back, before they even announced the GE opening dates. How did you get a reservation before checking in? Thanks!

 

[gypsy_at_heart]

That’s a good point. I personally think they’ll have it open, even if they plan to have a later regular open time down the line. They pretty much have to open it or risk rioting. Some of the drinks are non-alcoholic, so they can always serve just those in that he morning, if they don’t want to do liquor at that time.

I hope they will have it open. I have an 8am reservation and I’d like to try a non alcoholic beverage if possible

 

[wench]

How do you get a reservation date and time for a stay at the GC villas? We've had a reservation there for June 1-4 from way way back, before they even announced the GE opening dates. How did you get a reservation before checking in? Thanks!

You just have to call & ask when your reservation is. Most DVC members didn’t get their email.