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    • Rise of the Resistance!

      Posted at 9:06 am by taryngirl, on February 19, 2020

      1/28/20

      The time had finally come!  If you recall, we were boarding group #70.  We had been watching the app to see the groups being called.  We were in Frozen when our time had come. So upon exiting, we went directly to Galaxy’s Edge!  It was 12 noon by the way.

      There were cast members scanning people in with iPads.  The queue moved quickly, and we barely even stood still.  Here are some pictures from inside the queue:

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      There were so many parts to the ride!  We all boarded this next:

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      After a thrilling transport, we entered here:

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      Next we were taken to the actual queue for the real ride.  The cast members here were amazing.  Everyone stayed in character!

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      Here are just a few quick snippets from different parts of the ride:

       

       

      Now, I am no super Star Wars fan, but this ride really was amazing from start to finish!  I would definitely do it again, and I would definitely do the whole “try to get a boarding group” process again too.  It’s worth it!

      Up next…Beaches and Cream lunch!

       

      Posted in Galaxy's Edge, Hollywood Studios, Uncategorized | 0 Comments | Tagged Galaxy's Edge, Hollywood Studios, Rise of the Resistance
    • Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Woody’s Lunch Box Breakfast, and Rise of the Resistance Madness!

      Posted at 12:02 pm by taryngirl, on February 12, 2020

      1/28/20

      One of the main goals of this trip of mine, was to check out the process of securing a boarding group and ride Rise of the Resistance!  Park opening was 7 a.m., so our goal was to be at the park by 6:30 a.m. at the latest.  At the moment, you have to be through the gates before 7 a.m. (park opening) so that you can be on the app to secure your spot.

      Everyone in the party must be scanned into the park.  You cannot send one person to the park to secure for everyone.

      We planned to take a Lyft from All Star Movies to Hollywood Studios.  We were in the lobby by 6 a.m. summoning our pick up.  I do want to note that the whole time we were sitting there waiting, we did not see one bus come to pick anyone up.  So we were happy with our decision to Lyft!  Apparently we were not the only ones…this whole line of cars are Lyft/Uber drop offs!  (Lyft/Uber drop off is closer than the buses.  It’s a short walk to the entrance.)

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      There was no real line at security, so we got right in.

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      This is the line before scanning into the gates.

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      Once onto Hollywood Boulevard, they don’t stop you at the end anymore.  You can go in the shops, get coffee, or proceed to either the Galaxy’s Edge area, or Toy Story Land area.  I walked by so fast that I don’t even know what was happening on Sunset Boulevard on the way to Rock N Roller Coaster!  You may be able to line up there too??

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      We headed directly to Toy Story Land.  They stopped people from entering the actual land, but had us gathered down the whole lane leading to it.  They were telling people, DO NOT GO THIS WAY FOR GALAXY’S EDGE!  (There is an entrance to Galaxy’s Edge through Toy Story Land.). That entrance was closed off, so don’t try to take a shortcut or avoid the Galaxy’s Edge crowd through the normal entrance!  We had about a half hour to wait until 7 a.m.

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      At 7 a.m. on the nose, you could hear the murmurs of the crowds and gradually cheering as people secured their boarding group!  On this particular day, in order to get a boarding group for Rise of the Resistance, which is the only way to ride this new ride, you have to log onto the My Disney Experience app at posted park opening time.  Smack dab in the middle of the screen is Star Wars: RISE OF THE RESISTANCE–ACCESS BY BOARDING GROUP.  You click on that and then JOIN BOARDING GROUP.  Here you will select those in your party and then it will hopefully generate your boarding group number.

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      You can check the land status throughout the day.  Just click on the FIND OUT MORE again and it will tell you what groups are currently boarding.  We were able to enjoy most of the rest of the park until our group was called, including our 3 FP+.

      Simultaneously, the line started moving for the opening of the park.  We were rope dropping Slinky Dog Dash since we couldn’t get a FP+ for it.  This is my favorite ride in this park!

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      After getting off, we checked the wait time for Toy Story Mania, and it was already long, so we bailed on that and Alex got some breakfast at Woody’s Lunch Box.  She chose the kid’s meal:  S’more French Toast Sandwich–Sandwich Half with Marshmallow and Chocolate Ganache stuffed in Grilled Custard soaked Brioche encrusted with Graham Cracker Crumbs served with a Cuties® Mandarin and Potato Barrels with your choice of Beverage $6.19.

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      She liked it!  Kid’s meals are so underrated.  It’s the perfect portion size, especially for breakfast, and it comes with the two sides AND a drink.

      I also want to mention Mobile Ordering.  I encourage you to use it!  Below you can see the line just to order your food.  You can skip that by ordering on the My Disney Experience app.  It’s very user friendly, you can see pictures of the food when you order, and you can customize things.  You skip the ordering line and head to the Mobile Ordering Pick Up Window once you arrive at the location.

      This is especially helpful during super busy meal times.  You can order when you are on the other side of the park, away from the location, and just select that you are here when you get closer.  When using Mobile Ordering, you pay directly through the app with the credit card on file or add a new card, or use your Disney Dining Plan.

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      Once finished with her breakfast, we used our Toy Story Mania FP+ before heading into Galaxy’s Edge for my breakfast.

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      Up next…Galaxy’s Edge!

       

      Posted in Dining Review, Galaxy's Edge, Hollywood Studios, Uncategorized | 1 Comment | Tagged Dining Review, Galaxy's Edge, Hollywood Studios, Quick Service, Rise of the Resistance, Woody's Lunch Box
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