Star Tours 2 Sneak Preview/CM Previews/Soft Openings

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Originally Posted by Disneyland

Enter for a Chance to Win a Sneak Preview of Star Tours in 3D!


The power of the Force and the magic of Disney combine in a new digital 3D experience launching to the general public on June 3, 2011. Along with R2-D2 and C-3PO, let the Force guide you to different intergalactic destinations!

Enter the Star Tours Annual Passholder opportunity drawing below for a chance to be one of the very first Disneyland Park Guests to ride the newly re-imagined Star Tours. Take advantage of this exciting chance to be a part of Disneyland Resort history.

You can enter now through the end of the day on May 8, 2011. Annual Passholders may only enter the opportunity drawing once and will not be able to modify their entry once it is submitted.

Please add [email protected] to your address book to assure email delivery if you are selected to participate.

No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. Open to persons age 18 or over who are valid Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders as of April 10, 2011. See Official Rules. Drawing ends at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time on May 8, 2011.

Guests are encouraged to select multiple time periods to increase their chances of winning, but they are only eligible to win a single time period. Annual Passholders may only enter the opportunity drawing once and will not be able to modify their entry once it is submitted. Guests of Annual Passholders must also have an Annual Passport. Only winners will be notified.

May 28 and May 29, 2011 are blockout dates for Southern California Select, Southern California, and Deluxe Disneyland Resort Annual Passes. If your time slot is on May 28 or May 29 and you or members of your party have one of these Annual Pass types, you will receive a 1-Day Disneyland Park blockout day ticket for Disneyland Park admission at no charge.

All members of your party must be present and show a Disneyland Resort Annual Passport valid as of April 10, 2011. Admission to the preview event is non-transferable and may not be sold. The winning Annual Passholder must be present for the party to enter the preview event.

Winning time periods will be strictly enforced. Guests will only be allowed to enter the attraction queue during their winning time slot.

The preview event may include long wait periods, is subject to temporary closures and may be canceled at any time. Winning the opportunity drawing does not guarantee admission to the attraction.

Information subject to restrictions and change without notice.

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I have entered.

Thanks for the info. I will enter too. Did this for Nemo subs, but wasn't chosen.

YES! How do we enter? Through the AP website?

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Originally Posted by BrerGnat

YES! How do we enter? Through the AP website?

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Yes, you enter on the annual passholder section of the Disneyland website. You have to enter your passholder number if it is not already on your profile on the site. I, and others have reported having trouble entering their numbers. Mine was rejected several times before it was accepted.

I was able to do it. I tried to enter using my DH's AP also, but he doesn't have an account set up and it seemed like too much trouble to do so. :blush:

Unfortunately (or fortunately?) I'll be at WDW for most of those dates. DH is not coming with me, though, and I promised him I'd not ride Star Tours while I'm over there. I did put in for the last two days, so we'll see.

Even though I am not a huge fan of anything Star Wars, Brent and I have entered.

:smickey:

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Originally Posted by BrerGnat

Unfortunately (or fortunately?) I'll be at WDW for most of those dates. DH is not coming with me, though, and I promised him I'd not ride Star Tours while I'm over there. I did put in for the last two days, so we'll see.

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That's a big promise!

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Originally Posted by Melanie

That's a big promise!

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Yeah, I know! I'll be there with my sister though, and she couldn't care less about Star Wars, so it won't be that hard to resist.

Although, I could argue that since the ride has so many variations, I'd probably not experience the same thing next time I rode it anyway. ;)

DH is at the park with our son and he just texted me that Star Tours 2 is open, but only for Cast Members.

Hopefully, this means public soft openings will be happening soon!

Just got the email a little while ago that I had won! WooHoo. So guess we know what I will be doing a week from Saturday.

Probably have to stop by Trader Sams too!
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I won too! My time slot isn't until Wednesday, June 1 from 9am-1pm, though. We're planning on letting the boys play hooky from school so we can go. :secret: Then, lunch at the new restaurant at DLH! :thumbsup:

Me too! Did everyone who entered win?
Now all I have to do is somehow get out of work that day. :yoda:

To answer your question. No. Not everyone won. I know several that did not receive emails.

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I've already ridden. Can I just go with you guys to the new DLH restaurant and bar? :D :marg:

You are welcome to join me Mel at Trader Sams

I won too!!! :thumbsup: 1 week from tomorrow...super excited!!

We are also looking forward to eating at trader sam's when it opens!! so many exciting things happening at disneyland resort in the next month!

I won as well. I have the same day, and time window as you have Natalie.

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Originally Posted by Paradise Pier Pinocchio

You are welcome to join me Mel at Trader Sams

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In a heartbeat Scott! Wish I could. :(

So many winners! You all enjoy. I took 2 flights the other day and both were great. This was a very much needed update and very appreciated. :yoda:

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Originally Posted by 2Epcot

I won as well. I have the same day, and time window as you have Natalie.

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Cool! Are you planning on being there early? We will be there right at 9! I am guessing our kids will chicken out and we'll take turns riding while the other waits with the boys. ;)

Although, DH did give me the okay to ride next week while I'm at WDW, so maybe it won't be my first flight. :mickey:

We won, too! Going Monday the 23rd at 9:00a.m. Have one extra seat, as one in our party gets sick on the ride. Anyone want to ride with us?

I have an extra seat too!! my brother in law failed to get his AP in time. So he can not ride with us. If anyone is interested in joining my family we will be going on Tuesday May 24th. Our time is from 4pm to 8pm. Let me know!!:mickey:

Congrats to the winners!

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Originally Posted by BrerGnat

Cool! Are you planning on being there early? We will be there right at 9! I am guessing our kids will chicken out and we'll take turns riding while the other waits with the boys. ;)

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I probably won't get there until about 11:30 that day, since I will be coming from LA that morning.

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Originally Posted by wendybird

We won, too! Going Monday the 23rd at 9:00a.m. Have one extra seat, as one in our party gets sick on the ride. Anyone want to ride with us?

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I might be interested depending on how early you are going. Probably the earliest I could get there would be about 9:45. Of course is someone else wants to go who didn't win, you should certainly let them go.

You guys are SOOO LUCKY! I did not win and was genuinely shocked that I didnt LOL! BTW are the rumors of R2D2 pocorn bucket true?

For what it's worth, I just saw a tweet reporting that a soft opening has happened today.

Just saw that! Shows a 30 min wait. I am at work...LOl :(

Yeah, at home with a sick kid. :( No soft opening for us...

I saw that online, too late to make it today. Not sure if it is still open, but waits seemed to be staying around 90 min. or so now.

Edit: It seems as of now (5:30pm PST) they are still open, and waits are only 30 min. or less. I guess that what happens with a surprise soft opening.

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Originally Posted by 2Epcot

Edit: It seems as of now (5:30pm PST) they are still open, and waits are only 30 min. or less. I guess that what happens with a surprise soft opening.

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That's how it was last week at WDW. We waited less than 20 minutes both times we rode last Sunday.

We will be there on Saturday. Hoping they will still be having a soft opening.

On another note. My nephew is a CM and they are doing CM previews for the new (Little Mermaid) Ariel attraction tomorrow (Saturday). Too bad he only was able to get 4 tickets (for him and brother & parents)..... oh well.

The first run for 2000 guests was yesterday,
for those that were in the right place at the
right time.

:mickey:

I'm hearing that even with the AP previews, soft openings may continue. The AP tickets will get in with a FastPass.

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Originally Posted by robnadina

BTW are the rumors of R2D2 pocorn bucket true?

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Yes, there will be an R2-D2 popcorn bucket that I believe comes filled with caramel popcorn and will be available from some of the ODV carts in Tomorrowland

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Originally Posted by Mufasa

Yes, there will be an R2-D2 popcorn bucket that I believe comes filled with caramel popcorn and will be available from some of the ODV carts in Tomorrowland

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Mmmmm...caramel corn! I'm going to buy one of these if that's true!

Hey guys!!:mickey:

So the hubby and I and our 5 yr old went to Disney last night. I knew that they were doing the special preview but had no idea about the soft opening. We got on the train for our grand trip around Disneyland. Found out from a couple behind us on the train and got off at tomorrowland. We waited a little over an hour..but it was so worth it. I can't wait to ride it again. My hubby is jealous because he forgot his hat and it got to ride it twice..:thumbsup:

Can't wait to see this R2d2 bucket....just might have to buy it! we will be back at Disneyland tomorrow...maybe we can ride again:D.

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Originally Posted by LuvsTigger80

So the hubby and I and our 5 yr old went to Disney last night. I knew that they were doing the special preview but had no idea about the soft opening. We got on the train for our grand trip around Disneyland. Found out from a couple behind us on the train and got off at tomorrowland. We waited a little over an hour..but it was so worth it.

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Don't you love unexpected treats like that? Glad you got to ride. We rode at WDW last week during soft openings, and I agree...the wait is worth it! :yoda:

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Originally Posted by Mufasa

Yes, there will be an R2-D2 popcorn bucket that I believe comes filled with caramel popcorn and will be available from some of the ODV carts in Tomorrowland

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Only at Disneyland? Hey...I want some sea salt, black pepper, strawbrerry...or even better...soy sauce popcorn! ;)

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Originally Posted by Melanie

Only at Disneyland? Hey...I want some sea salt, black pepper, strawbrerry...or even better...soy sauce popcorn! ;)

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Should also be available at DHS- I think they go for $15 (plus sales tax)

I also wouldn't mind some of the flavored popcorns to come over from TDL (totally agree on the soy sauce popcorn).

I wonder if there's any thought to bring that strange sea salt ice cream (in the weird clamshells) for when Little Mermaid opens- then they could also tie it in with Shellie May to add to the expanding Duffy universe.

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Originally Posted by Mufasa

Should also be available at DHS- I think they go for $15 (plus sales tax)

I also wouldn't mind some of the flavored popcorns to come over from TDL (totally agree on the soy sauce popcorn).

I wonder if there's any thought to bring that strange sea salt ice cream (in the weird clamshells) for when Little Mermaid opens- then they could also tie it in with Shellie May to add to the expanding Duffy universe.

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Yay - we are totally getting a R2 bucket then. We'll look next time we are at DHS. Avoiding that place for awhile. ;)

I remember you liking that weird ice cream. lol!

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Originally Posted by Melanie

I remember you liking that weird ice cream. lol!

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My memory is more of being scolded by a CM for eating while on the DisneySea transit steamer (granted, I should have known better as the whole eating on the go thing isn't common).

And sea salt ice cream is relatively tame in comparison to some of the other snacks (still can't replace a Dole Whip). There were some other ice cream treats I've enjoyed since in Tokyo- a nice tiramisu ice cream sandwich in TDS. Then over by Pooh they have a honey vanilla ice cream in a very nice ceramic souvenir cup.

On my last visit I tried these fried mochi balls which were quite good.

But what I'd really like are those maple churros and they also had this thing which was almost like a chocolate filled churro but the pastry portion was a little different (very good though). Not sure if I'd have the sesame or honey-lemon churro though.

And the popcorn buckets still are much better at the Tokyo parks (and a very good deal for the refills).