Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 From today's Tampa Bay Times: https://www.tampabay.com/fun/disneys-star-wars-land-opens-in-august-in-florida-with-little-shade-fans-have-questions-20190809/ I got to visit Galaxy's Edge for a castmember preview last week. Fortunately, our time began at 5, and a thunderstorm was just ending. The heat wasn't so bad, and with the controlled crowd, it was no problem getting in to the air conditioned places to cool off. But, based on what we saw, the TCD gang is going to be sitting out opening day. The crowds and heat will be brutal. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Tri-Circle-D said: From today's Tampa Bay Times: https://www.tampabay.com/fun/disneys-star-wars-land-opens-in-august-in-florida-with-little-shade-fans-have-questions-20190809/ I got to visit Galaxy's Edge for a castmember preview last week. Fortunately, our time began at 5, and a thunderstorm was just ending. The heat wasn't so bad, and with the controlled crowd, it was no problem getting in to the air conditioned places to cool off. But, based on what we saw, the TCD gang is going to be sitting out opening day. The crowds and heat will be brutal. TCD I read a couple of FB posts mentioning the heat and lack of shade (guess they were trying to make it as authentic as possible). Both people said to make sure you bring plenty to drink, especially for when you get stuck in the predicted long lines. I don't get Disney's thought process. They built Toy Story Land without shade options, and Pandora can get pretty toasty also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 There’s a place in NJ called Diggerland and it’s pretty neat but when they built it they literally knocked down every freaking tree/shrub/piece of shade. It’s all black Asphalt too. It’s basically hell on earth. My kids know we only go if it’s max of like 60 degrees out because it’s awful. Eventually they started to get the hint (honestly there was always puke somewhere because of the heat!) they started to add these shade things. I can’t believe Disney didn’t alter the design to add shade. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 5 minutes ago, Beckers said: There’s a place in NJ called Diggerland and it’s pretty neat but when they built it they literally knocked down every freaking tree/shrub/piece of shade. It’s all black Asphalt too. It’s basically hell on earth. My kids know we only go if it’s max of like 60 degrees out because it’s awful. Eventually they started to get the hint (honestly there was always puke somewhere because of the heat!) they started to add these shade things. I can’t believe Disney didn’t alter the design to add shade. Disney could've used thousand of those smart drones to hover overhead and move around to block the sun as it moves! BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 11 minutes ago, Travisma said: Disney could've used thousand of those smart drones to hover overhead and move around to block the sun as it moves! 😂😂😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 I will only go to Disney in the Fall, Winter, and maybe spring. My summer days are over. At least until I forget how hot it gets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted August 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 7 hours ago, Travisma said: I don't get Disney's thought process. They built Toy Story Land without shade options, and Pandora can get pretty toasty also. One good thing about Galaxy 's Edge is that it is more spacious than Pandora and TSL. That helps. But It could also mean more room for wall to wall guests to pack in. That didn't happen at Disneyland, but they had a bunch of passholder block outs and a reservation system in place for their opening. WDW doesn't. I think it's going to be bad. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 7 minutes ago, Tri-Circle-D said: One good thing about Galaxy 's Edge is that it is more spacious than Pandora and TSL. That helps. But It could also mean more room for wall to wall guests to pack in. That didn't happen at Disneyland, but they had a bunch of passholder block outs and a reservation system in place for their opening. WDW doesn't. I think it's going to be bad. TCD The pictures I’ve seen it looks like a light colored pit that will be reflecting sun into it from all angles. As the song goes “It’s gonna be hot, hot, hot.” Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Breezy2 18 Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 "At the first aid stations, nurses are available to offer over-the-counter medications, bandages and other quick remedies for free." This quote from the Tampa Tribune is so not true. We stopped by the First Aid Station at Epcot, found 5 "medical" personnel laughing, joking, and so not interested in helping us. We politely asked for help which required a simple bandaid for a wound, and they told us to "exit the property and drive to the nearest drug store." We were shocked and totally disallusioned by DW first aid support and lack of compassion or concern. Based on that experience, and past lack of "heat" issue concern at Hollywood Studios temporary bus stops, I'm not expecting any consideration or assistance what so ever to make guests comfortable at Galaxy's Edge. It makes me sad how this attitude has evolved at DW. Sure has changed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 7 hours ago, Breezy2 said: "At the first aid stations, nurses are available to offer over-the-counter medications, bandages and other quick remedies for free." This quote from the Tampa Tribune is so not true. We stopped by the First Aid Station at Epcot, found 5 "medical" personnel laughing, joking, and so not interested in helping us. We politely asked for help which required a simple bandaid for a wound, and they told us to "exit the property and drive to the nearest drug store." We were shocked and totally disallusioned by DW first aid support and lack of compassion or concern. Based on that experience, and past lack of "heat" issue concern at Hollywood Studios temporary bus stops, I'm not expecting any consideration or assistance what so ever to make guests comfortable at Galaxy's Edge. It makes me sad how this attitude has evolved at DW. Sure has changed. I've been to WDW first aid several times for sinus remedies, headache remedies, bandaids, dehydration, and my hubby with a sugar low. They have always been caring and offered excellent service. I'm sorry to hear you had an issue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 12 hours ago, Breezy2 said: "At the first aid stations, nurses are available to offer over-the-counter medications, bandages and other quick remedies for free." This quote from the Tampa Tribune is so not true. We stopped by the First Aid Station at Epcot, found 5 "medical" personnel laughing, joking, and so not interested in helping us. We politely asked for help which required a simple bandaid for a wound, and they told us to "exit the property and drive to the nearest drug store." We were shocked and totally disallusioned by DW first aid support and lack of compassion or concern. Based on that experience, and past lack of "heat" issue concern at Hollywood Studios temporary bus stops, I'm not expecting any consideration or assistance what so ever to make guests comfortable at Galaxy's Edge. It makes me sad how this attitude has evolved at DW. Sure has changed. Wow I can't believe that happened, but I can't say I am surprised either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Breezy2 18 Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 We were shocked and saddened also by the response that we got. Hopefully others will have a much more positive experience such as mouseketab....Carol. Just didn't work for us on that particular day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shoreline99 137 Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 On 8/13/2019 at 5:52 PM, mouseketab.....Carol said: I've been to WDW first aid several times for sinus remedies, headache remedies, bandaids, dehydration, and my hubby with a sugar low. They have always been caring and offered excellent service. I'm sorry to hear you had an issue. Completely agree, Carol. With a gaggle of kids in tow, we've been to most of the first aid offices in the parks (and yes, we've had Reedy Creek EMS respond unnecessarily once too, long story there lol). Maybe it was just a bad day. Usually they're extremely professional and helpful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shoreline99 137 Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 On 8/12/2019 at 9:43 PM, Tri-Circle-D said: One good thing about Galaxy 's Edge is that it is more spacious than Pandora and TSL. That helps. But It could also mean more room for wall to wall guests to pack in. That didn't happen at Disneyland, but they had a bunch of passholder block outs and a reservation system in place for their opening. WDW doesn't. I think it's going to be bad. TCD TSL is a barren wasteland; at least Pandora has trees and foliage. We're going to Galaxy's Edge in October, hopefully it wont be as bad as oh say AUGUST Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Country Coach Guy 5 Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 On 8/12/2019 at 9:17 PM, LONE-STAR said: I will only go to Disney in the Fall, Winter, and maybe spring. My summer days are over. At least until I forget how hot it gets. We live here now so, the heat is an every day thing. The daily storms can also curb the day but you get used to it. We lived in Maryland and it was just as hot and humid in the summer as down here, admittedly it doesn't last as long up there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 I work in the heat so I don't want to vacation in it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 On 8/16/2019 at 11:44 AM, Country Coach Guy said: We live here now so, the heat is an every day thing. The daily storms can also curb the day but you get used to it. We lived in Maryland and it was just as hot and humid in the summer as down here, admittedly it doesn't last as long up there. We've been down here 41 years. First years we were here, it used to rain around 3 or 4 everyday in the summer. Lasted 30 minute to an hour. Temps dropped 10 to 15 degrees and it dried in about a 1/2 hour. Made for a pleasant evening. Over the years the weather patterns have definitely changed. Blame it on global warming, pollution, or paving over all the green spaces in FL with roads and parking lots! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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