Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has opened at Walt Disney World Resort, with guests already arriving at the 14-acre expansion at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Fans at the attraction this morning have described it as “incredible”, with others tweeting the wait time for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run has reached 300 minutes.
According to visitors on Twitter, Galaxy’s Edge guests were allowed access at 4.30am, despite the opening time set for 6am.
Standby estimated wait at 5:49am for Millennium Falcon is 300 minutes. In Star Wars Galaxy's Edge DHS opening day. pic.twitter.com/4aNbvWthYt
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) August 29, 2019
Inside Galaxy’s Edge!! This is incredible, I’m holding in tears #starwarsgalaxysedge #StarWars #galaxysedge #Disney #DisneyWorld pic.twitter.com/CfSPnKl7tg
— Scotty Mars (@ScottyMars) August 29, 2019
Not even 6 am and look at galaxy’s edge wait time! #openingday pic.twitter.com/f4Dk5ELGkB
— ♡ (@RevampedBekah) August 29, 2019
Beginning of a new era in theme park thrills – Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World Resort open to the public at 5:24am today. #WaltDisneyWorld #BackToBatuu #GalaxysEdge #StarWars #FirstOrder #StarWars #Orlando #LoveFL pic.twitter.com/tTwZgxhcgD
— Joe Kelley (@talkradiojoe) August 29, 2019
Crowd level in front of Millennium Falcon, 5:45am. Opening day of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge DHS. pic.twitter.com/B9BQrGHeWD
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) August 29, 2019
Bob Chapek, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, was joined by Star Wars’ Chewbacca and other characters at the dedication ceremony yesterday (August 28).
“With the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, we’ve set a new standard for the most immersive storytelling in the galaxy,” said Chapek.
“Every experience in Batuu – from piloting the Millennium Falcon to building your own droid – puts guests deeper into their own Star Wars story.”
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens early in Florida
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is the largest and most technologically advanced single-themed land expansion in Disney’s history.
Galaxy’s Edge opened at Disneyland Park in California on May 31, although Disney later revealed a drop in attendance.
According to aerial images from Nearmap, the planet of Batuu was experiencing lighter crowds than anticipated.
The new land and its characters have their own backstory, the galactic food and drink is themed, as is the merchandise on offer at the various retail outlets.
Rise of the Resistance is scheduled to open later
Galaxy’s Edge guests can enjoy interactive experiences, a variety of starships and two major attractions – Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run and Rise of the Resistance.
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will open on December 5, 2019, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and on January 17, 2020, at Disneyland.
Meanwhile, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, an immersive two-night hotel experience, is heading to Walt Disney World Resort.
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