WOW! The opening day of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is FINALLY here — and the general public will finally have the opportunity to explore the planet of Batuu, sip on creative concoctions at Oga’s Cantina, and fly the Millennium Falcon.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World
Though we have known about all of the exciting shops, attractions, and dining locations that the land offers, one question has been stuck in our mind. How do you get it?! And Disney has FINALLY answered this question today!
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is going to use a virtual queue system when the land is at capacity. Like Disneyland, this virtual queue will load by Boarding Group — you can read more about how this operated in Disneyland here. This action kicks in once the land has reached capacity.
Galaxy’s Edge Entry System Screenshot from My Disney Experience
The land will either have an open or closed status. Guests can check this status on their My Disney Experience App. Open means that Boarding Groups are not in use at the time and that anybody is welcome to enter the land. Closed means that boarding groups are in place. If you have not done so — UPDATE YOUR MY DISNEY EXPERIENCE APP or you will not see this screen.
Boarding Group Screen Shot
There have also been Boarding Group display boards installed at Hollywood Studios, so if you don’t have the My Disney Experience App these boards will be your best bet!
Honestly, this system worked SO well at Disneyland. It helps to limit crowds when you’re inside the land and gives you the opportunity to experience the rest of Hollywood Studios instead of waiting in line.
For a bit more information on how this virtual queue system is going to operate, here’s how Disney describes it.
- “Ensure that you have the latest version of the My Disney Experience app downloaded. Enable push notifications to be notified when it is your turn to enter Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.”
- “Launch the app and look for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge status and access.”
- “If the land is open, proceed directly to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge via the entrance on Grand Avenue. If access for the land is via Boarding Group Only, then select to join the boarding group.”
- “Receive a push notification when your group is called. You can also check the digital status boards throughout the park.”
But what about people who have an Oga’s, Droid Depot, or Savi’s reservation?
Fret not!
Access Notes in My Disney Experience on August 29th
As you can see in the screenshot above, guests with a reservation to those spots can proceed to the Grand Avenue entrance up to one hour prior and do NOT need a boarding group.
Please let us know YOUR experience in the comments!
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So, the virtual queue/boarding groups just gets you into the land, not the ride, correct?
Do you have to be at HS to get the information to show up on your app? I cannot find the “Galaxy’s Edge status and access” anywhere in my app…
Does anyone know what it was like at rope dope this morning at HS? We are going in a couple of weeks and are wondering how early to get to HS (6am is the opening for extra magic hours). We what to hit up Smuggler’s run first thing! Thanks!
Anyone know if the boarding system is/will be in use during extra extra magic hours?
Katie, I was able to pull up the status from several states away just now; perhaps your app needs to be updated?
Andrew, it was crowded but manageable. I’m looking at the app right now, and even though it’s only day two, the land is open (meaning not at capacity). Millennium Falcon is at 65 minutes, but I don’t know what it was like earlier in the morning. You might watch the app for the few days before your trip to see what times look like to determine if you feel you need to get there really early.
Beverly, that is correct.
Kris, I would guess yes. It’s possible to check the app from home, so it might be worth it to do that when Extra Magic Hours kick in to see how it’s handled.
Hi,
If I have reservations for Oga’s Cantina, The Droit Depot or Savi’s Worshop, I need to join a bording group to ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance?
Brenda, yes.