Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel, Kimberly!
I know I’m not alone in counting down the days until
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens at
Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and I know I’m also not the only one who’s a little anxious about the potential crowds. My family and I will be there opening weekend, and while we feel like watching last month's opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at
Disneyland Park in California has given us some idea of what to expect, we really won’t know until after August 29 if those expectations will hold true for
Walt Disney World Resort.
Unfortunately, it is possible for any Walt Disney World Resort Theme Park to close when it reaches its capacity for the day. I know that in the past I’ve relied on the
My Disney Experience mobile app to keep me notified of any closures or traffic issues on those busiest days of the year (such as Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve), and I would recommend you definitely have the app installed on your phone to monitor announcements about crowd levels on the day of your arrival.
If you're staying at an official
Walt Disney World Resort hotel, you'll not only have access to
Extra Magic Hours, but you'll also have access to
extra, Extra Magic Hours offered from 6-9 a.m. at Disney's Hollywood Studios for a limited time this Fall. This is another great way to potentially access Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and its attractions before the Park officially opens for the day.
You will arrive two weeks after Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens, so I would also recommend staying tuned to the
Disney Parks Blog’s posts online and on
social media to get a general idea of what the crowd levels are looking like in that first week or so. You are allowed to make changes to your ticket (including its validity date) prior to midnight Eastern Time September 13, 2019. While there isn’t a fee involved in modifying your ticket date, you will have to pay the difference if you choose a date with a higher-priced base ticket. Additionally, you will not receive a refund of the difference if you choose a date with a lower cost.
If you have additional questions about the ticket you’ve purchased, you can check out the
Frequently Asked Questions or call the
Existing Tickets helpline to see if a Cast Member can help with your question or concern.
I wish you the best of luck with your September visit to Walt Disney World Resort, Kimberly. May the Force be with you!
Amy