So we have been contemplating a trip with our kids and another family Labor Day weekend. My girlfriend called and was discussing hotel and ticket options with a CM and asked about crowds and the extra hours. These extended hours is for sure to try and handle what they already have in booked estimates. She was told they could probably run 24 hours and it still may not be enough
. Crowds are going to be at record levels I am sure!
My other thought is what if there is a delay and things don't open as expected? We have never gone to WDW so soon after a new land opening. What are the chances that there are delays with rides, restaurants, etc?
Haven't they delayed some things at
Disneyland already?
You have Disney fans and then you also have Star Wars fans! This combined is going to be insane. My gut is telling me we should wait 6 months or so to be sure they at least have everything up and running and completed!
There's currently a lot of available rooms. I broke it down in another thread about a week ago. I haven't checked since then but I could go back and see if this has changed at all once I get a break.
Here it is:
"since we're slow at work (sorry boss if you're reading this), I checked availability for 2 adults and 2 children (9 and 10) for a variety of full weeks (Sunday through Saturday). Some I picked are significant, some are just random. I know the closer we get, some of these may fill up but it's a good reference.
Memorial day week - 21 resorts unavailable
June 9-15 - 16 resorts unavailable
July 4th week- 8 resorts unavailable
Full week before SWGE - 15 resorts unavailable
Full week of.SWGE- 9 resorts unavailable
Labor day week - 6 resorts unavailable
Week after labor day - 8 resorts unavailable
October 6-12 - 13 resorts unavailable
Jersey week - 15 resorts unavailable
Thanksgiving - 18 resorts unavailable
First week of December - 23 resorts unavailable
Now, there's NO way to know how many are staying off-site. But currently, resort occupancy is looking nice. I think Disney overestimated people's ability to book freely. Many can't just change their vacation around after an announcement only 180 days out."
**05/23**Update: Here are the currents- again, with just 2 adults and 2 children -
Next week: 25 unavailable
June 9-15 - 17 unavailable
July 4th week- 10 unavailable
Full week before SWGE- 16 unavailable
Full week of SWGE - 10 unavailable
Week after /labor day- 6 unavailable
Sept 8-14 - 9 unavailable
October 6-12 - 13 unavailable
Jersey week- 15 unavailable
Thanksgiving- 18 unavailable
Dec 1- 7- 23 unavailable