Galaxy’s Edge Preview Dates For Annual Passholders

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is set to officially open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World on August 29th, 2019. Disney has confirmed that there will be an assigned window ahead of the official opening for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders. The preview will be available from August 17th through 21st and will be available for Platinum, Platinum Plus and Premier Passholders. These members should receive an email invitation with details for how to register.

Here are the full details from Disney:

When you register for a Passholder preview, you’ll have an opportunity to live your Star Wars adventure in a galaxy far, far away. Set your coordinates for the planet Batuu, a mysterious outpost and thriving port that’s sure to summon your senses to life like never before.

Register for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Passholder Previews so you can…

  • Take control of the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy on the thrilling Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run attraction
  • Encounter strange creatures and alien languages as you turn around corners and through back alleys—and discover ancient antiquities from across the galaxy
  • Find the perfect gear fit for galactic adventure available for purchase at the Black Spire Outpost Shops
  • Feast on galactic favorites and enjoy curious concoctions for purchase at exotic Batuu dining locations

You’ll also have the opportunity to register for one of these additional experiences (subject to capacity):

  • Oga’s Cantina*
    Travelers of all ages can cool off at Oga’s Cantina* with unique libations available for purchase.
  • Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers**
    Build your very own custom lightsaber for $199.99 plus tax. Payment is due upon arrival. This entitles a lightsaber builder plus one spectator entrance to Savi’s Workshop.

Event capacity and number of reservations for this event is limited and subject to availability.

Important Information About Registration

  • Advance registration required. Eligible activated Annual Pass is required to register.
  • Reservations for Passholder preview are only available to Platinum, Platinum Plus and Premier Passholders.
  • Reservations are limited. Limit one reservation per Passholder.
  • Reservations are nontransferable and may not be sold or bartered.
  • No modifications to reservations.
  • If a Passholder would like to register a Guest to accompany them, that Guest must also be a Platinum, Platinum Plus or Premier Passholder, be listed on your Family & Friends list and have opted to share “All My Plans” with you.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Information

  • The Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run attraction and other offerings will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Passholders who attend the preview event may not be able to experience all of the offerings during the event.
  • Passholders may experience wait times during this event.
  • Offerings, prices, experiences and information are subject to restrictions and change or cancellation without notice.

*Oga’s Cantina

  • There is a maximum of 2 drinks per Guest.
  • Guests must be 21 years of age or over to consume alcohol; valid photo ID is required.
  • Oga’s Cantina consists mainly of standing room, with limited seating.
  • Seating is not guaranteed upon entry and separate parties may be seated together.

**Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers

  • Payment of $199.99 per lightsaber, plus tax is required upon arrival at this location.
  • Admittance to this location is limited to a builder and 1 Guest. At least one person in the party must be age 14 or older.
  • One lightsaber per builder per experience.
  • Custom lightsabers are nonrefundable and are not eligible for Annual Passholder or other discounts

Any Passholders out there gonna take advantage?

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Annual Pass Price Increase

In a strange move, annual pass prices took a big hike overnight for Walt Disney World. A few reasons why this is a little eye-brow raising;

  1. It was less than a year ago that prices on annual passes were raised. So why have 2 price increases within the same year?
  2. Seems to be a move to get ready for the August 29th opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
  3. This comes on the same day that 2020 Vacation Packages open up.

While these price hikes are a bummer, they are not surprising. Attendance is up, but the amount of money being invested by Disney into the parks has also increased.

They have already made some huge changes to the parks with a lot more massive changes planned to happen in the future.

Disney Premier Annual Pass

This is the U.S. Disney Parks’ flagship AP, with admission to every theme park at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, no blockout dates, PhotoPass & MaxPass included, parking, and the highest level of discounts.

It has increased from $1949 to $2099 (up $150)

Disney Platinum Plus Annual Pass 

This is Walt Disney World’s flagship AP, with admission to all four theme parks and both of the water parks, ESPN Wide World of Sports, Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course, no blockout dates, PhotoPass included, parking, and the highest level of discounts.

It has increased from $849 to $999 for Florida residents and DVC members (up $150) and from $994 to $1219 for everyone else (up $225).

Disney Platinum Annual Pass 

This is Walt Disney World’s other AP without any blockout dates, which also includes PhotoPass, parking, and the highest level of discounts.

It has increased from $749 to $899 for Florida residents and DVC members (up $150) and from $894 to $1119 for everyone else (up $225).

Update: New MagicBand Options

As noted earlier this month, resort guests and annual passholders will have an opportunity to upgrade their complimentary MagicBands for MagicBands with character designed bands.

This upgrade option will only cost $10.00, well worth the cost of the MagicBands.

Whereas before, resort guests received their complimentary bands in the mail before their Disney vacation, they will now receive their upgraded bands.

Here is look at some of the options.