Truth be told, while I'll be able to access it, I'm still on fond of having to finish all the story content through 2.55 to get access to any of the content from Heavensward. For new players it means a HUGE grind to get to the content, (346 mandatory quests, in between grinding to level up to do those quests, and long duty waits for anyone who plays DPS). Honestly, having started the game just three months ago, I'm only going to finish the story a couple of weeks before Heavensward releases because of the fact that I play nearly every day. Sure, I'd be done sooner if I SOLELY focused on doing the story, but with as much content as is present in the game, it's easy to get side tracked by crafting classes or re-running dungeons with friends. For anyone just starting now, or thinking about getting the game because some of the new content is appealing to them, then that is quite a long ways away before they can access any of it.....

EDIT: *still not fond