Why is Galaxy's Edge so EMPTY on Opening Week?

[@tracyrunyan3329]

To quote Admiral Ackbar, "It's a tourist trap!!!"

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Ha

[@4rcgv]

So true. I hear Ackbar in my head now!

[@Microblitz]

@@4rcgv Admiral Ackbar is not dead. He's out there in space in deep hibernation. He will return.

[@hepchaos]

If Disney hadn't raised the entry price *twice* within a couple months, more people might go.

[@millennial4840]

Exactly what I was thinking..

[@gissneric]

That's in Disney World though. This is Disneyland.

[@joekev27]

The worst part of these price raises is Disney isn't stepping up their standards instead I keep getting worse service everytime I go. I thought that's why you pay so much for excellent service but apparently not.

[@adrianalvarez1468]

hepchaos exactly

[@juriaanoussoren]

Why the prices are very good entrance, a lightsaber for you and youre kid, and droid times 2 oh this was only the first 2 hours....you didnt even get blue milk The stufd they sell is like star wars heaven....animintronic pluches.small items from the movie, things you cant get somewere else..they know people cant resist I think you need at least 1000 cash with you to walk out happy At least now it's clear why they only have empty spaces in the new trilogogy, because you definitly not ending up corrusant this way😂

[@osireh]

1 the ticket prices high 2the second ride ain't up 3 running out of merchandise

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Exactly

[@osireh]

Well that's just my opinion

[@osireh]

Like honestly if the park tickets where like 100 the droids where 80 and the lightsaber where 150 and the other ride was up I'd maybe go

[@angusmacfrankenstein7227]

I’d like to suggest that people might be a bit more savvy than is suggested here. I know that the amount of available merchandise is low-why? Because I’ve watched this video and others and have read the comments. Speaking for myself, if I were planning a trip to Galaxy’s Edge, I’d want to know what to expect as the expense and travel time would be considerable. It’s also standard operating procedure for me these days to find reviews of any new products of interest, whether it’s a smart tv or a transformer figure. A little time spent might save a customer from considerable disappointment.

[@dantasticguy5435]

merch is out of stock? at those prices? wow

[@deeprose4]

Maybe because 75% of the population has to take super expensive flights, and get either a Disney holiday package or pay for everything separately, and don’t have disposable income to just pick up and go.

[@SirBlackReeds]

Or it could be the lack of a Thala-siren milking station. ;)

[@John_W_SmokesJR]

Cuz' Toon Town is da' place to be YO'. They gots real street brawls in Toon Town, Star Wars land soft.

[@arkemmendo1822]

That is BEAT DOWN TOON TOWN to ya'll!!!

[@shaestewart5318]

@@arkemmendo1822 In galaxies edge they fight with lightsabers. In toon town we use our fists.

[@eyeofbast]

Fade Nightshade 😅

[@Heelturnkayfabe]

"I'm ready to go to jail tonight"

[@N.S.G26]

Ohh yeah !! I am an honorary citizen in toon town 😂😎

[@brianhensley7153]

Expense too high, just one ride that depends on who you stuck with and just some shops and food. Not really what they were selling with the advertisements ahead of time.

[@blakereed1654]

Because it's so DAMN EXPENSIVE. Money doesn't grow on trees Disney.

[@Zelmo0n]

@@RobertJackson-sl1mk 200 for park hopper and 150 only for disneyland.

[@SirBlackReeds]

Nah, it's because there's no Thala-siren milking station. ;)

[@Homeschoolsw6]

That and if you're late to that make your own lightsaber you get billed, and don't get a Lightsaber.

[@JoelsterG4k]

@@RobertJackson-sl1mk $130 for Disney park $150 on weekends, $200 for parkhoper if you want to go to both parks.

[@leonides06]

And peeps are just getting tired of Disney

[@PaulRobinsonstark101]

Droids in the cantina? I didn't think they'd serve their kind...

[@jopadvi]

Paul Robinson oh those imperial times. The main reason was because droids didn’t counted as potential costumers. An in-world form of segregation.

[@orangeapples]

George Padilla but I thought Tatooine wasn’t under Imperial control.

[@jopadvi]

orangeapples yep, I mean that primarly because of The Galactic civil war, not only on The imperial influence. Although it was a lawless land, Tatooine was ruled by the Hutts.

[@VestedUTuber]

@@jopadvi To be fair, it makes at least some sense for an eating/drinking establishment to not allow droids. They literally don't have any use for the cantina's services and just take up seats. It's less segregation and more a preemptive version of being told to leave a restaurant if you're not going to order anything.

[@powerfrenzy]

@@VestedUTuber I always figured the no droids policy was because it was a seedy place with a lot of illicit deals going on and they didnt want anyone/thing able to record and playback the goings-on in the room.

[@angusmacfrankenstein7227]

I have something of a harsh view of Galaxy's Edge, but I've enjoyed tagging along with Ordinary Adventures as the crew explores the attraction, and there's nothing wrong with the coverage! I don't know very much about the general Disney park experience, but I'd speculate that some may see Galaxy's Edge as a glorified and very expensive souvenir shop, and that it's hard to justify a visit to Galaxy's Edge in and of itself. And other than expensive souvenir shopping about the set, there's a couple of themed places to eat and drink, a rather dubious ride/group arcade game and the privilege of being threatened with a pat down by armored guards...I'm not sure if that's enough of a draw. That last may provoke flashbacks to bad treatment by airport security on the way to visit Galaxy's Edge!

[@PinkMawile]

The souvenir shop feel is evident even from the video, and the souvenirs don't even looks that good. I mean, that 'collectors' tie looks worse than a toy. It's also not Disney World.

[@runtherockies7]

I actually went today... Going there and seeing the buildings and the details, the millennium Falcon in all its glory, the great food and drinks, it’s not for people who constantly need action and rides, it’s for someone who can take a second and enjoy the scenery

[@KevinCarrington]

NotTheRealJackF I agree that’s the best part!

[@sweetwillow]

I think you nailed it lol! Tomorrowland is all nice and Spacey-looking and clean, Batuu is like...all dirty. I don't want to go to the dirty droid city. no, thank you lol! But, bless Disneyland, they are trying.

[@jaypaidincash]

1. "Ticket or pass block offs" 2. Park is not even done. Missing ride, characters,vpark still doesn't feel alive despite the georgous details and visuals. ect. People i feel are REALLY waiting for that main ride to open. They should not have opened without that ride functioning. It would have helped wait times between the two rides 3. Fast selling out of items..not much left to stay around for.

[@lindstheteacher1611]

Yes

[@robertmclaughlin8040]

Disney is taking the EA approach to star wars

[@kathleensuhy1875]

I think it’s empty because Disney continuously raises their prices. A lot of merchandise is sold out of. Also, if I’m planning a vacation I would rather wait until everything in that section is open so I only have to go once. Many of us don’t live anywhere close so it’s an expensive trip to make so we can only do it once in awhile. I don’t think it should’ve been opened until both rides were ready.

[@Zeno7741]

Good point

[@badasscop4459]

On point

[@jeremyf9124]

Opening it before both rides were ready was smart. By the time both rides are ready, the crowds will have thinned out.

[@AStageForTheKingdom]

@@jeremyf9124 Yes, but a lot of people will also have a negative impression of the place by then, due to being underwhelmed by the limited offerings (most of which you have to pay extra for).

[@mavricksone]

Agree, I know Disney raise prices every now and then to prevent crowds, but also make even more profit, cause even if it's expansive, die-hard Disney fans are willing to pay for expansive vacations. But they are definitely outpricing a lot of people. Also while the land looks really well built and aesthetically pleasing, it has like one thrill ride and the rest looks like a glorified souvenir shop (I've seen reports and videos of how everything in the land is ridiculously expansive). While we're at it, if I have to pay thousands of dollars for a vacation, might as well go to Disney World, where I can actually enjoy four theme parks, as opposed to two for roughly the same entry price.

[@CaliKiid714]

I think these three things are what's causing Disney to be "empty". Locals are staying away from the park assuming there'd be way more tourists this summer because of Galaxy's Edge. Disney assumed millions of people would come flocking in to see the new land, so literally the only people in the parks currently are the ones with day tickets and the most expensive passes. The people who have the lower tier passes also probably don't wanna pay $149 per ticket just to go see the land. I'm hoping it stays like this through the fall, because Disney on a hot summer day is no fun lol

[@omidfilms]

I it’s empty because the annual passes are blocked out

[@ThatSteveCharacter]

No they arent

[@omidfilms]

Semiautosteve deluxe AP

[@adrianalvarez1468]

Omid Films and the tickets are so expensive

[@cindydameron1237]

Exactly cause I am one of the Annual Pass holders

[@raygxr8582]

Omid Films it’s empty cause it hasn’t lived up to the hype

[@haileemartinez8603]

Was there last weak, definitely didn't like the new ride, falcon. All the people in my group agreed. We went on it once and decided not to go back to galaxy edge for the remaining of our trip.

[@kimmccarthy7747]

What was wrong with it? Details, please?

[@sandraxo8819]

I need details please! I want to know what your experience was

[@AnonReaper1]

@@sandraxo8819 Waited 2 hours for barely 3 minute sitting in a cockpit pressing a button. however the themed area is great if you don't mind the crowd.

[@sandraxo8819]

@@AnonReaper1 Is the ride really that short? 😮 I though it'd be around 10 mins. Is it really that different than Mission Space then? lol

[@AnonReaper1]

@@sandraxo8819 To me mission space was more immersive and longer. They keep the ride short since the queue is long. However I truly enjoyed galaxy edge.

[@terryw9838]

Lots of ebayer keep going back and bought out all the stocks to resell online. Even though it stated limits, I'm sure a lot of them keep going back multiple times. Just check ebay and you'll see all the merch.

[@shayyo4908]

I feel like I've seen this in Lord Bung's video. Sorry if I am having Deja Vu or something.

[@bluetreefiddy]

their selling the kyber crystales on e bay for 50 and 60 bucks

[@Dragonk116]

Which is pointless because the merchandise in itself is overpriced and overpriceing an already overpriced item ushally never sells.... Either way I hate scalpers.

[@angusmacfrankenstein7227]

As it happens I was looking up the prices of Galaxy Edge custom droids on eBay and even for $240 it's worth considering if the droid is all I really want and I don't have any plans or desire to visit the park. Luke Skywalker did pretty well with a pair of used droids!

[@AStageForTheKingdom]

@@angusmacfrankenstein7227 Stop enabling re-sellers! Re-sellers ruin the park for regular guests (think 1-2 hour lines to get popcorn just because all the re-sellers want to buy the limited-time popcorn bucket to re-sell on the internet).

[@lawrencelewis5800]

Like many people I know we're not local, we thought we'd wait a while a until the newness wears off. A trip to Disneyland/world is way too expensive to spend a quarter of your day standing in one line.

[@kidpoison1820]

Why is it so empty? Because the bulk of annual passholders are blocked out. Duh.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

This is a big reason for sure!

[@marykay8587]

Ohhhh I didn't know that

[@danielbenitez3471]

I’m not blocked out. I get every day of the year.

[@laartwork]

@@danielbenitez3471 90% of annual pass holders are blocked out

[@danielbenitez3471]

What pass do they have though?

[@SirJamesIGamerfuzion]

*Why is it so empty* Easy because the merch people want is out of stock

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Ha this is funny but most of the people sadly don't know its out of stock until they get there.

[@SirJamesIGamerfuzion]

@@OrdinaryAdventures true btw thank you for visiting the shop I'm going back on Saturday and wanted to know what Legacy saber's are in stock and glad to Hear least at the moment Temple Guard and Ventress is still there

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Yeah it seems like those ones are more for hardcore fans and haven't been selling out.

[@SirJamesIGamerfuzion]

@@OrdinaryAdventures that's good news for me then lol

[@Aceanitor]

Curious, how do u know the stuff is out of stock before hand? There a website that lets ppl know availability before hand?

[@Nordrig]

I honestly think the park looks better that way. Not crowded, able to enter stores and attractions on time. You might even get more attention from cast members to roleplay a bit.

[@theendofit]

This is why they increase prices. They have found that while they get a lot of hate every time they do. That the resulting smaller croweds causes people to leave happier and more likely to come back. People that visit during busy days talk about never growing back and hating their time there. If Disney did not increase prices the parks would be sold out year round. Further you would sometimes be turned away even after paying if the park you choice to go to was at the fire code limit. Only way to avoid that would be to sell each park separately and not alow annuall passes at all. That's just how fire codes work. Further the over crowding would mean the staff would never have enough time to keep up with cleaning up behind the guests and it would get messier and messier each day. The parks would be in shambles after 3 years of the over crowding and probably lead to it geting shut down.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

I don’t think any pro goer is going to argue with that but I think right now Disney is losing money and that’s not good for future decisions from the company.

[@Nordrig]

@@OrdinaryAdventures Yeah, inflated prices and the bad rep the sequel trilogy brings to the table is definitely not helping. They need another attraction. Smuggler's run is not even that good, I thought as a gunner you'd jump on those rotating seats like in the movies but everything is controlled from the cockpit. Not to mention costume policy.

[@Lion09887]

@@theendofit Facts

[@Lion09887]

@@theendofit plus i heard the kyber crystals were increased from 12,99 to 14,99

[@Apollo-vh3tb]

I think Disney kicked themselves by blocking everything like they did, but a few things could have played into the lower draw that you experienced. Since the park/land is basically a giant marketplace set in the SW universe, running out of some of the most popular items had to of hurt the draw. Blocking visitors already there enjoying other parks/lands had to of hurt the draw because some of the bigger/more hardcore SW fans that could have made an opening were most likely present during the reservation period. Having close to no attractions outside of shops definitely hurts draw IMO because casual fans/current visitors might not want to visit a place without rides/performances/live interactions with the biggest SW characters. IMO, the lack of rides/included performances will hurt long term draw to the SW land. I have to be honest and say that I was very disappointed when I realized the place is pretty much a giant souvenir shop VS a more interactive SW experience with attractions like rides/spot performances/live interactions like most of the other Disney parks/lands. With that being said, I would love to pick up the Legacy saber hilts....I just don't know if I will be able to make it to one of the parks to pick them up anytime soon. Hopefully Disney continues to grow the experience to motivate folks to go and/or return for another round.

[@Jellyyfishyy]

What did you expect tho? You don't go to other lands in Disneyland expecting anything different. Also, there were a few budget cuts that happened during development but hopefully while gaining some money back, they will add more things as time goes on. They want to expand at some point in the future as well so I'm going to be patient and give it some time.

[@Apollo-vh3tb]

​@@Jellyyfishyy I see your point and I do think what they have created looks fantastic - especially the Cantina and Millennium Falcon. I guess my expectations were too high and my fandom went buck wild on what they could do in an interactive SW land. Who knows, maybe they have plans on adding more interactive experiences into the current park to keep folks coming back. I personally would love to see even more of the OT if/when they build onto the current park. I have already seen a nice chunk of OT nods littered throughout the current park, but send folks to Luke/Obi Wan's home, Yoda's hut, the bridge of a Star Destroyer, the cockpit of an X-Wing/Tie FIghter, walk through a skiff hovering over the Sarlacc Pit on your way to a ride with Boba Fett and that will drive a lot of people, myself included, crazy. (see...fandom going buck wild with ideas lol)

[@timbarry2743]

They should have a flying Princess Leia ride. That would bring in all the Last Jedi fans lol....

[@douglasermedia3390]

If I've gotta fly halfway around the World costing me thousands in flights and hotel accommodation, I decided to defer my visit until next year when more of it is complete (including the WDW version in Fl.) Plus the merch rush may have settled down by then. Despite all the hype and being a huge fan, to me it seemed too crazy for what's on offer at this stage.

[@itsjustrichard6503]

I don’t think I’ll ever be able to afford to make a trip from the UK to galaxys edge but I’m so glad I came upon this channel, showing me around and making me feel as though I’m with you guys as you explore

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks for watching! I think Disneyland Paris is getting some version of Galaxy’s Edge, so maybe that will be easier for you to get to....just might take a long time for them to build it

[@bladegtr34]

Sales clerk: "These are not Force FX sabers." Me: "What makes them different?" Sales clerk: "See this Disney sticker we slapped over the side of it?" Me: "Yeah?." Sales clerk: "........ There you have it."

[@royblekman8186]

And Anyone asking Will still buy into it.. Americans love merch.

[@VestedUTuber]

Pretty sure Force FX sabers don't have removable blades either. But that's not that big of a deal - pretty much all the high-end saber shops have been doing that, it's just that these are the first ones to do it with an LED strip rather than a hollow tube blade and in-hilt superbright LEDs. ...I'd still take the hollow tube with superbright LEDs in the hilt, honestly. Not having anything inside the blade means you can actually duel with them.

[@giraffeeggs8387]

VestedUTuber and they are more durable than the force fx sabers

[@VestedUTuber]

@@giraffeeggs8387 Still not comparable to a PlecterPixel blade or an LED-in-hilt setup, though. I wouldn't recommend dueling with a Legacy Series or Savi's Workshop lightsaber. You're better off with Ultrasabers, Saberforge or Vader's Vault for that kind of stuff.

[@deimosadrastos6172]

Imagine how it's going to be when it opens here in Orlando. It's slated for the end of summer vacation. While it's good for me(no lines), people are back in school or going back to school while others are settling back into a steady work year.

[@Maxor369]

Did I just bloody hear a cast member say bucks instead of credits?!?!?!?! Illusion destroyed, fantasy ruin, dreams shattered...

[@UmmYeahOk]

Report her to the First Order!

[@KevinCarrington]

My immersion!

[@myaccount__7269]

Sent him to the outer rim for “re-education”. This will not be tolerated

[@SalientBen]

republic credits are no good here.

[@SirBlackReeds]

Yeah, really just shows that Disney doesn't understand how easily immersion can be broken.

[@raygxr8582]

It kinda looked like it would not live up to expectations. BASICALLY it’s just a walk through.... And the only ride is a beefed up Star-Tours.... ****What they really need is to bring back nostalgic rides like Adventure Thu Inner SPACE !

[@kermitthebanned4745]

Its a possibility thay literally EVERYONE thought it would be crowded. so nobody went and decided to wait a month or so Edit: I guess i was somewhat right?

[@iiDeaGLex]

kermit the banned not true, hardcore star wars fans would be there before the park even fucking opened

[@Double-R-Nothing]

That makes the most sense out of all of these ludicrous theories. It could also be the reservation system in place.

[@kermitthebanned4745]

@@Double-R-Nothing maybe

[@ancientloredude]

Waiting for the Shooting range with porg targets to open up 😏

[@mrsupreme5316]

*Womp Rats

[@PhanTimo01]

This was a no brainer. They could have added a TIE Fighter simulator and a Geonosis battle sim. Instantly bigger crowd.

[@tiffanyspencer1082]

I kinda hope this happens at Orlando cuz one reason I've stayed away from disney is due to the insane crowds. I personally hope they keep the 4 hour time limit a thing when it opens down there.

[@OrlandoStreets]

Crowds have been light so far this summer. Trend?

[@fookiemon]

Hardly any aliens in the cantina just Jukebox droid

[@102801gt]

all i have to say is i was pissed off when i took my family of 6, paid 50% more for "peak days" just to see a half done park, attitudes from both security, and staff... May skip next year...

[@tealelston]

Even though I only live 15 mins from disneyland, I had pretty much resigned to the fact that I'd have to wait to be able to go and enjoy myself. Mainly because I'm not a big fan of crowds, but that doesn't look bad at all. I'm sure it would be hectic on day when annual pass aren't blacked out. Now I just need to save enough galactic credits...

[@patrickconners]

Republic credits will be fine

[@OrlandoStreets]

@@patrickconners Democrat credits are best for the California park :).

[@outsider238]

The only problem I see with this is that once you go, build a droid, build a lightsaber, buy some merch and ride the rides, you've done it and don't need to do it again. Kind of like the circus. Once you've seen it, you've seen it for life. I also think that the merchandise will eventually be sold in stores or online (at least the Disney stores) because they'd be missing out on a huge amount of money on that merch if it was only available at Galaxy's Edge.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

I’ve been to Galaxys Edge 9 times now and have not seen or done it all. Specifically I haven’t eaten it all or done a lot of the datapad adventures.

[@davidbc5023]

I think they've stated that most, if not some, of the merch would not sold online. I could be wrong though, but I remember hearing that several times.

[@FrankHuber]

@@OrdinaryAdventures don't know about the food but when I see a drink menu with Powerade as ingredient I would not order.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

They have yet to put any of the merch online yet

[@rambotarzann]

I really want Lukes lightsaber from Return of the Jedi.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Me too - Peter

[@EQOAnostalgia]

We all do man, we all do.

[@arcadehacker395]

Sold out

[@CynicallyObnoxious]

But they should have Rey's right? dont tell me ST garbage isnt selling in a park devoted to the ST

[@JayTraversJT]

I’m guessing you want it Disney branded, but trust me you can find good quality ones ells wear :)

[@gissneric]

People are so surprised it's low but it's a win for us guests. We can enjoy Galaxy's Edge and the entirety of Disneyland and DCA. That's the problem of their management not us paying guests. I don't think it's a flop just cause it has low attendance.

[@jeremyf9124]

It's better to plan for huge attendance and not have it, than the opposite. It's much faster and cheaper to add more people by dropping prices, un-blocking groups, advertising, than it is to add capacity by re-arranging and removing things. Word is getting out about attendance being low, and that itself will make people want to go...minimal crowds.

[@ivancerecer5758]

By having less people, they may further increase the prices

[@gissneric]

@@ivancerecer5758 that's in Disney World in Florida. This is Disneyland.

[@MrFlyboy1313]

All the press about massive crowds scared everyone away. Same thing happened in 1984 during the Olympics with everyone predicting Armageddon on the freeways and it never happened.

[@doctorcraptonicus7941]

Yeah, but that 1984 theme park was never going to be a success. I could tell from the moment I entered the park and a guy shoved a cage full of rats over my head and shot my girlfriend...and the popcorn was too expensive. ; )

[@robotwolf]

The unknown character is the old "I missed a photoshop layer when I was combining them for a silhouette."

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Haha this is probably the case! - Peter

[@tammy21h]

It's Eve from wall e

[@robotwolf]

@@tammy21h It does look like similar arms. But Eve's body tapers to a point at the bottom...like an inverted triangle.

[@mmasque2052]

One of the dancing mushrooms from the Nutcracker segment in Fantasia.

[@Dust08]

makes totally sense since the missing parts are the orange ones. So the missing layer is ORANGE.

[@m.rivers9201]

Excellent framing, use of light and story telling, I feel like I was there. Also, great job with the B Roll shots and edits. Looking forward to more content. ThankYou!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks Marco 🙏

[@thetapedeck7437]

Who the hell has money to fly to an expensive coastal theme park just to spend more money on food and plastic things?

[@darkridearts]

Like 5% of the population, maybe.

[@Jacaerys1]

I'm a resident In Florida, so It's cheaper for us and we can just drive.

[@thetapedeck7437]

@Church of Darkiplier LOL

[@jheiden2]

There are a lot more than you think.

[@brianhogan433]

I’m a new sub. These vlogs are great. I can’t afford to go right now and this is great. Thanks guys.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thank you

[@michaelsidener4811]

Cast members are no longer blacked out Disney opened all cast members for the summer

[@maddisonrehbein2925]

For all the comments saying it’s eve from wall e, NO. It’s very clearly not. However it is on the Pixar part of the wall so that narrows it down.

[@patriciasalinas7308]

I think is empty because not everybody is a Star Wars fan and fans went on the first days with reservations. If I go to Disneyland I won’t visit that area. I am not a fan

[@CynicallyObnoxious]

You also forget a lot of fans are pissed at Disney and have stopped spending money on Star Wars for the past two years

[@OrlandoSTi]

Yay more room for me!

[@essel23fly]

Yes could it also be that people don’t really care about Star Wars that much? I mean when I heard that cantina music I LOLed. Those workers there I’m sure will have thoughts of suicide after a while

[@mrsmokingskittles148]

@@CynicallyObnoxious what no people are happy they stopped spending money on star wars

[@CynicallyObnoxious]

@mrsmokingskittles14 I assure you the fans they wanted to call racist man babies are insanely happy about it and we're all laughing as it starts to fall apart

[@barbaralemere5183]

I think the crowd size hype, scared some people off until later in the year when the second ride opens, plus, it is hugely expensive to do a lot of the things in Galaxy's edge so unless you are a passholder and live relatively near Disneyland, you aren't going to go there more than once or twice in a year. Plus, Earthquakes this week.

[@JayTraversJT]

4:15 holy hell! Was that Gonk droid on spice? Those steps are leaps for those little guys xD

[@ivancerecer5758]

Well...Gonk Droids are a sign of divinity, they can do anything

[@Nile528]

The guy John in Dok Andars sold me a Mace Windu saber just yesterday (6/27/19). He's a nice guy. He focused on me the entire time I was there even when other people were asking him questions. He answered every question I had about each of the sabers. Unfortunately, I went in to buy Obi-Wans saber but they were sold out.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

They give some good service in Doks

[@benjaminscattergood6942]

It empty because people have seen how much the entry fee is. And how much the stuff is in the shops.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Disneyland during the summer is usually packed. The entry fee doesn’t change too much.

[@oliverpierce5118]

@@OrdinaryAdventures how much is the entry fee?

[@TK-sh7vl]

Chicken Rex $150

[@Heelturnkayfabe]

It seems like the emptiness has alot to do with the large amounts of merch that's sold out

[@StabbySideways]

"They're 20 dollars each." Dollars? DOLLARS? CREDITS!

[@StabbySideways]

@FEAR The Walking Don Thank you, Brigadier-General Obvious.

[@cbb6278]

@FEAR The Walking Don Fact is after paying that much money you expect the workers to keep up the fanasty aspect of it. They can get into big trouble breaking character like that. Of course he probably didn't realize he did it, but still.

[@SubieNinja]

@Chase Cavalier *waves hand* credits will be fine...

[@SubieNinja]

@Chase Cavalier you must be a toydarian

[@luisaap524]

I just feel like the tickets cost a lot and people want hopper tickets as well so the price goes higher

[@chrisblaze1484]

I hope they expand upon the park. I think it would be very engaging to have a Jedi Trials role play where you must complete a set of activities in order to become a Jedi Knight. I already thought of four main activities to serve as Trials. First is assembling the lightsaber like at Savi’s Workshop, except this time red is not an option for it’s forbidden to the Jedi. Second would be Jedi Training with Remotes where one will wear a helmet like Luke’s in the Falcon. And with the helmet’s visor down, they could actually be VR goggles to deliver a VR experience where you have remotes shooting at you and you must deflect them with your saber. Remember when Yoda was training those younglings to use their sabers in Ep 2? That’s what this would be like except adults can do it too. Third activity/trial would be sparring in a battle arena. Here a Jedi Battlemaster can demonstrate each saber form and how to properly hold your blade. Then you can practice against another Jedi Knight. But it’ll be pretty basic fencing practice since most people aren’t skilled at it and to avoid the chance of hurting themselves. And the fourth and last activity/trial to complete would be the Trial of Insight. Where a Jedi Master will explain about the Force and prove you can use it too. This would be a tough challenge to pull off but it’s all about giving visitors the illusion that they are using the Force. I thought of having it where each of the 5 senses would be tested. And you would have to complete challenges/puzzles by tasting, smelling, touching, hearing, and feeling. Which would ultimately be you using your insight and “tapping into the Force.” And finally once you complete that challenge, you are ready to enter the Chamber of Knighthood where you’ll kneel before Master Yoda and he will officially knight you as a Jedi. I’m not sure if they would have additional space to include all of this. But if they could, I would ideally put it inside a building that can serve as a Jedi Temple. It doesn’t have to look like the one on Coruscant. In fact, that one may be too difficult to replicate. I was thinking of the one on Tython seen in TOR game. Then in another area of the park, they can have a set of activities where you can become a Sith Lord. There you can bleed your lightsaber crystal if you were a Jedi first. Then visitors will undergo trials where they will be encouraged to dominate their fears, harness the Dark Side of the Force, and let the hate flow through them. Once you’ve completed those trials, you will kneel before the Dark Lord Darth Sidious and he will christen you as a Sith. EDIT: Also some additional things they could realistically add. A life-size Hutt animatronic. It doesn’t have to be Jabba, but I think placing a life-size Hutt that talks and moves in a cantina would garner more interest. And of course more selfies. Also it would be cool and funny if they incorporated some more creatures/monsters in the park. Either they’d be an animatronic, like a Sarlaac Pit or a Rancor. Or maybe a costume like a Wampa or Gamorrean. Just give the cast members more alien costumes to wear so that I don’t see humans everywhere. And honestly, I’m a bit disappointed you can’t sit inside the cockpit of those X-Wings and TIE Fighters. I was wondering if it was possible for them to do a game simulator much like Smuggler’s Run but with the X Wings and TIEs. Why can’t they do a simulation where you’re piloting in an epic space battle between the Rebels and Empire? All they’d need to do is copy and paste Battlefront II’s graphics, except this time your controls are inside the actual ship’s cockpits. Imagine flying an X Wing or TIE and actually feel like your participating in the Battle of Yavin, Scarif, or Endor. Of course, they’d need more than one fighter for each game session. So maybe they can make at least 6-8 more fighters for each side to actually form up a squadron for the game session. Anyways, those are just a few ideas they could realistically pull off if they have additional space and effort to do it.

[@aarifshivji149]

I would buy the ornament for life day. Star Wars Christmas special!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Great idea, doubt they’ll make it tho

[@yeetus_reetus_deeleetus]

Well, that backfired didn't it

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Yeah I think Disney must be regretting some of the choices they made in the logistics of opening the land. It appears they over anticipated and scared people off. - Peter

[@UnravelingMysteriesX]

They fail to realize they not only killed Star Wars for a generation with Episode VII, VIII and potentially IX, but they’ve also out-priced a lot of people who generally might have enjoyed it.

[@wheretheweirwoodgrows4746]

@@UnravelingMysteriesX imagine how packed it would be with a huge globe like at epcot that was modeled after the death star with a slow ride taking you through everything in it. But no, only dumb unoriginal sequel trilogy garbage. Star wars will die hard after ep 9. It wont even make a billion dollars. They've pissed to many fans off, and it's starting to show.

[@TheLegitAlpha]

It actually looks okay, but there needs to be more rides. The attraction got slammed for being crowded and expensive. Ans knowing Disney is quite reactionary to things in each quarter, they cut employee hours there.

[@annikaaguirre8488]

I think they are regretting their choices! I believe it was just announced that through Aug 30th, AP holders can bring up to 3 friends any day (multiple times) for $99 each person.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Yeah I think they messed up and are trying to get people to come to the park. I think they should unblock passholders as well.

[@Pantheragem]

@@OrdinaryAdventures I think they are trying to figure out a way to go around that. If they unblock the lower tier passes, the people who paid more to not be blocked could be very upset.

[@OrlandoStreets]

@@GODCONVOYPRIME Trial and error. They tried and erred. I wouldn't feel sorry for this $26 Billion dollar company. They'll survive this blipp - nicely.

[@jonnyquest1384]

@@OrlandoStreets they will start the sell off in 5 years. So sad when ideology comes before profit.

[@MaryAnnDunham]

Our pilot wasn't flying well. I had to fix everything as an engineer. I even shouted, behind the train, not through it and everyone laughed!

[@Jellyyfishyy]

@@alucard2010 left pilot has a blue boost button and a red button as well. It will flash for like a second when Hondo says "breaks breaks!!"

[@MaryAnnDunham]

@@alucard2010I was an engineer. I just repaired the damage. Our ship was totaled after the game!

[@billybarnett9518]

So you were like Rey there for a minute lol

[@MaryAnnDunham]

@@billybarnett9518 Yeh, I got 100 percent on my job!

[@biancamachado4183]

Guess they scared everyone away... plus, blocking annual passholders and castmembers... not cool. And with Florida's version opening date being so close, I guess most international fans would rather plan a trip to Orlando than to Anaheim.

[@rexpositor6741]

Only the cheap ones are blocked.

[@rexpositor6741]

Only the cheap ones are blocked.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Nope everything but the top two.

[@humphrey_bear_MDC]

People are buying the merch, but are they excited to be there? I don't see a lot of people smiling? Does it "feel" like star wars?

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

It feels like Star Wars for sure. It’s fantastic to be there I’ve gone 8 times now.

[@jonnyquest1384]

Sigh, you have to unlearn what you have learned. The original trilogy and original Pirates is what I want. I do love Solo though.

[@DeflatingAtheism]

Where are all the KIDS? It looks like just a bunch of grown-ups milling around.

[@christianweber7435]

I have been waiting for someone to make a video on this. I am a CM so I went the week it opened to EVERYONE and expected a huge crowd. I was pleasently surprised when i only had to wait an hour to get on to smugglers run

[@zenomorph8806]

Just a guess... entry price and no one wants to be packed into the park with a million other people?

[@miguelthemeparkobsessed8629]

It will be interesting to see Hollywood studios , I feel the main issue in Walt Disney world is for the last few years they have had Star Wars meet and greets , Star Wars fireworks , merch overload . People are a bit over it

[@achaudhari101]

Over it? Fuck no.

[@jheiden2]

Definitely not over it. If Disney offers the right entertainment and merchandise, it will be packed. Running out of merch doesn't help. Many, many fans want the merch and will pay if its exclusive enough and what they want. Price won't matter.

[@mavricksone]

Sort of agree, but you have to understand that as opposed to Disneyland, and while there are a lot of annual passholders, WDW draws more of an international crowd if you may, so while locals might be over it, on the other hand people that travel from all over the world to come to WDW aren't really over the overexposure of the Star Wars universe in Hollywood Studios.

[@hollowfragment237]

Every pass in the Deluxe and lower tiers are blocked out for an entire month so that’s probably why it’s so empty.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

💯

[@zodadotpaul]

Nice to see Johnny #5 found gainful employment as the Cantina DJ

[@pipertarver1852]

I got the Short Circuit reference ☺ I was born in '75. I remember the movie. 😂😂😂

[@rocistone6570]

~2:14 Already disappointed. In the old days, the loading area would have some sort of pre-show, and not just some painted walls to stare at. I think someone dropped the ball here. ~4:20 Yes, come see our new wall that overwhelms everything behind it. Not Good. Who cares about guest photos, anyway. We have your money, and you'll take what we give you! ~5:20 Strictly lame! Again some designer drops the ball. Instead of setting up say, even a crude "Break the beam" sensor to randomize the eyeball's appearance, the thing leaves guests standing around and doing nothing. Have they never heard the phrase "to be "pulled out" of an experience?" ~7:36: Interesting that the two predominant languages on the box are English and Chinese. ~12:00: Ok, you just walked into a definitely "Off-Earth" Cantina. What did you think the warning the girl gave you as you walked in was supposed to be? The service*Should be* "Rough around the edges." You're not from around here. Try it in any earthling bar in East Podunk sometime, you'll get the same vibe. The Cantina is the first place I've seen so far that is even remotely interesting or looks like someone put any real creative thought into it. ~17:31: Look at those Prices! Pity the family of four or more that tries to survive this place for a day without having to get a second or third mortgage on their house before the day is over! I've always felt that DL was way off on the food. They ought to keep it cheap as possible and plentiful to (wait for it....) Keep paying guests in the park The way that run things now, the prices spoil your appetite before you have any chance to put food in your mouth. I'd rather find myself in New Orleans Square, with julep or get a couple of extra rolls to feed the LBJ's. (Or have they driven them off somehow as well?) Overall: Thanks for the look, but I think I'll pass. Too expensive, by no means immersive enough, and way too "Tourist Trap-ish" for me. I'll take the price of admission, the food, and the merchandise, put it in a trust fund, and someday it might allow me a comfortable retirement

[@danield9644]

I really enjoy watching your videos! You seem like an awesome guy keep up the good work man!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks so much Dan!

[@colinmagnuson4407]

I was there last week. It was amazing. It took around an hour to ride the Smugglers Run but well worth it. The attention to detail was outstanding. Food you can get anywhere, you don't have to eat there. Merch was awesome, some really cool stuff.

[@selder1235]

that character at the beginning is wallie’s friend i think

[@mjfoxfan3101]

I thought the same thing...Eva

[@blufroog]

I am going next year and happy to know they will have a very good system of business and will always have stock

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

It’s gotten much better since they first opened. They now know what sells and what doesn’t

[@marcschubert139]

I'm sure that they're out of stock on everything isn't helping. No beer flights, no personality chips, only 4 legacy lightsabers. Glad to see that 2 of the ones they had are the ones I want to get when I head to Florida in December, the Temple Guards and Ahsoka Tano.

[@smallbluemachine]

How can they be suffering merch problems AND low crowds. Whoever is in charge of the supply chain management should be frozen in carbonite.

[@bradsikkema8922]

Your video is everywhere!!! I’ve seen it on other tubers pages lots!!!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thats awesome!

[@peterscushingf1165]

The sillouhette they were trying to figure out is EVE from Wall-E.

[@unprofesional_tw1820]

Dustin Andres it’s not eve the shape is too square at the bottom

[@peterscushingf1165]

@@unprofesional_tw1820 good point.

[@BigOlRub]

Unprofesional_voice_actor twitch it’s eve and wall-e doing ‘something’

[@sweetwillow]

omg duh! I was trying so hard to figure it out, I knew it was from something no one ever watches. LOL JK Wall-E is cute.

[@spritedoesit1777]

It’s the Beauty and the beast clock

[@mikeortiz8411]

I'm a huge Disney fan but bottom line its just to expensive right now. For a family of 5 such as mine it would cost my family about $4,000 for 2 night stay, airfare from SFO, 2 day park tickets and food. I rather save it for another trip also why go when there only one new ride open in Galaxy Edge I rather just wait until everything open.

[@ImaginaryShadows1]

Stop raising the prices. Low the prices and then people will come out

[@ToxicZombiered]

This is Jason Boyer There was too much supply to had the prices that low. Is like oil, low prices causes shortages.

[@AdmrScheer]

Service was probably great because of less customers. The service industry can be very stressful. Combination of customers (most are good, but large numbers increase the chances of running into bad eggs) and corporate policies that seem contradictory. Like, the customer is always right but you're timed and if you spend too much time with a customer management has a word with you.

[@ThorKCade]

My guess about the silhouette is the Caterpillar from Alice in Wonderland

[@taurnguard]

My one experience so far on that ride: brown engineer.. my fellow engineer and I were kicking butt; however, the pilots and gunners just weren't into it.. MAJOR hint of how your team is going to do: when he says 'jump to light speed' and the pilot says 'wait.. what?' and you have to keep tapping the gunner's shoulder in front of you so she pushes the buttons when she is supposed to.. ugh!

[@Snowscaris]

people could just be thinking. its a brand new park and that they are probably going to be massively overcrowded and want to wait until the newness died down

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

I think you’re right

[@MrNoUsername]

14:55 Definitely agree with you. Not just in the cantina but they should be walking around the park too

[@cf2228]

The price for tickets are extremely expensive.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

This is true

[@VestedUTuber]

Regarding the poor stocking at the shops and using non-fan focus groups rather than fan surveys, why am I not surprised? Disney has a strict "don't listen to the fans" policy. Which, to be fair, isn't entirely unjustified, but in this case it definitely would have been better to just talk to fans.

[@Trazynn]

I just hope they don't start compromising too early on being so strict on immersion with all the Star Wars logos sneaking their way into the park.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Me too! - Peter

[@alexclinch5262]

I keep being told by Disney that the park is not open to the general public until August 29th? Is it open? I am coming over from UK from August 7th to 21st so will be gutted if I can't visit it 😔

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

It’s open in Disneyland, Disney world opens at the end of August

[@kevinoles2789]

I would be pissed if I spent the money to go to the park and they didn't have what I wanted in stock.

[@Striker_2]

Maybe Having the troopers and characters a little more interactive especially to people who make and have lightsabers. It’d also be cool if every so often when your making the lightsabers the first order breaks in and Kylo Ren would choose one builder who used a red crystal and takes them to be his apprentice to where he gives them a black kyber crystal. To continue their training

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

They are interactive. they will ask about the unauthorized scrap metal if they see it

[@Striker_2]

Ordinary Adventures I mean more than that like at Knotts with a story to follow. Also you guys are so cool and fun and your videos are awesome keep it up!!!

[@wmcapella]

Its Eve from Wall-E

[@MegaSoulHero]

Eve has a pointy bottom. The silhouette has a flat bottom.

[@chuckandmax7313]

I’m waiting until the other ride opens and I hope they are back in stock with everything by then I want a lot of Kyber crystals and I want that same experience you guys had during the reservation period

[@txag007]

Adding 14 more acres plus widening some paths would help make the park seem more empty. I wonder if that is a contributing factor.

[@rummelmendoza2181]

Went to Galaxy Edge last week. It was fun but I prefer going to Star Wars in Hollywood studios, Florida. As for the Millennium Falcon ride, it was ok. Not a fan having multiple people involved in flying the ship. People started screaming at each other to press the buttons and it was getting annoying.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

When you know the whole crew in the cockpit the interaction and screaming is what makes it so much fun.

[@bingbong4427]

Kind of glad its a bit more chilled, people dont need to rush to see everything as you can spend a lot longer in the park, not " o i only have 4 hours i need to hurry to the cantina" mindset

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Exactly

[@Daniel2131-z4h]

Prices are the Reason of Crowds being so Low! If you do the math two signature passes is $ 2,300 or 2 3 day ticket is $600-$710. Or two 1 day parkhopper tickets right now is $300-400. And hotal rates are insane $400-600 on average to get in also parking $25-40 per day it does not cover your food and drinks in the park and merchandise in park. This is one of the main factors to unusual low attendances with budget cuts in live Entertainment no tommorrowland bands and food portions getting smaller while prices still climb up. Also Galaxy Edge is also poorly designed because it has 8-10 shops 6-8 restaurants while having 2 attractions in 14 acres of land one of biggest ever made in 21st century also a reason of failure. Also people are afraid of crowds of this new land and Disneyland made things too difficult for the average consumers to access the land led to a low attendance . And to add salt to injury Disneyland added too many blackout dates to annual passholders and castmembers that some will not be able to savor Galaxy's Edge for 2-3 months after opening that some said no to renewing of annual pass or no to getting a pass.

[@Mark-OutWest]

If they slash all prices: room, parking, and tickets in half I'll consider going. I'm not traveling to see half a park with no REAL ride in it.

[@awlabrador]

If they want to get more people, they shouldn’t have blacked out the annual passes entirely for the summer (except the most expensive passes). That’s what’s keeping the crowds away. Think of it this way: before Galaxy’s Edge and the summer-wide blackouts, Disneyland was routinely packed. Even if Galaxy’s Edge sucks, it wouldn’t drive away the passholders who’d normally have come before it; they’d have been visiting the rest of Disneyland, and they could still be visiting the rest of Disneyland if the new blackout dates hadn’t kept them away. Whoever decided on the blackout schedule covering the entire summer should probably be fired or at least demoted.

[@Briandoesit]

Seems like it has more adults than families with children.

[@mrrandom1265]

Families can't afford it

[@Chrisdav44]

Based on your most recent trip to galaxys edge? (I’m assuming Disneyland) were the kyber crystals still sold out? And if I want to get all 6 do I buy the kyber crystals right as I get into the park?

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

They seemed to have them all when we were there but I might be wrong.

[@sw2938]

Disneyland is over priced

[@alexclinch5262]

I have a son and my job is okay but it has still took me four years of saving to afford to book my holiday for this August at a Disney resort for two weeks. Possibly empty as it costs an absolute fortune from the UK

[@49ers1975]

i wouldn't go if it's only half open..wait till all the rides are open...

[@owenortiz1742]

I WISH it was almost as uncrowded now as it was then. It’s crazy now

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Ha me too