Very true about the opening time, but WDW does this with all other parks and attractions. If people show up for ropedrop at the posted park opening time, they are late. EMH included. I understand a casual guest may not realize that or research the actual opening vs posted times, but there really is no fairness to this system and I am sure they will still be frustrated showing up at 7am park opening time and maybe riding RotR at 9pm if they don't get a standby spot and the ride actually works that day. It should be called a virtual lottery rather than a queue.
No, not if they'd posted an opening of 9:00 am but randomly opened at 7:00 am that day, opening the sign up for the boarding groups then. The boarding groups would be gone by about 8:00 AM, well before someone showed up just before 9:00 AM.
People have reported there were multiple CM’s standing around inside the gates and down Hollywood BLvd. daily available to help. I’ve not heard any reports of any lines.How? You have to stand in line with 10 other guests waiting on your turn to speak to them while thousands of others are signing up on their phones? Can't possibly give you as low a number as it would if you eliminated the CM
hm, I've checked every 2 days or so and yet to find boarding groups offered any significant time past park opening. DH, who doesn't research anything, keeps asking me how they are gone so close to opening time. No matter how many times I tell him they open early he doesn't understand.
Rght - I think I agree with you, that everyone who taps in in that half hour window is now on the same footing. But I am also saying that IF the ride runs more efficiently and at full capacity, and that that group will get assigned a BG that gets called right at or a few minutes after 7, that that's ok. For the others who tap in after 7, it's still going to mimic first come, first serve, it will (hopefully) just be spread out a little more.They started letting people into the park half an hour before they opened BG's. That's a lot of people getting into the park over that period of time. Being at the front of that group made no difference.
Sure, if everyone in that first wave of people were essentially put into BG's that opened right away (and the ride could handle it without creating long waits) then it would be fine because everyone could really head straight to the ride. But then you also haven't changed anything.....everyone will still want to be at the front of that pack and line up early.Rght - I think I agree with you, that everyone who taps in in that half hour window is now on the same footing. But I am also saying that IF the ride runs more efficiently and at full capacity, and that that group will get assigned a BG that gets called right at or a few minutes after 7, that that's ok. For the others who tap in after 7, it's still going to mimic first come, first serve, it will (hopefully) just be spread out a little more.
Once you have your BG you don't have to remain in the park. You have 2 hours to return. This opens you up to do anything anywhere you want. We plan to head over, get a BG and leave.
Maybe, though you still had no control over when your group came up/what number you got. Odds may have been in your favor but you still wouldn't know your group till you got one. Same as today.
Once you have your BG you don't have to remain in the park. You have 2 hours to return. This opens you up to do anything anywhere you want. We plan to head over, get a BG and leave.
Let's get back to normal here.
Today, has the ride had a stoppage long enough to issue banana's and meet Chewie?
Nope, if we get anything in the double digits, we are leaving. Even if it's back at 11:00 AM.Okay ...what boarding group do you think you’ll get? If it’s Group 40 you’re going to leave and come back? I can only speak for myself but I’d stay. Based on today that would put you about 11am. So it’s going to be real hard for you to stick to that plan I think based on our experience
Well, usually the first boarding group of the day begins at double digits.Nope, if we get anything in the double digits, we are leaving. Even if it's back at 11:00 AM.
Why would I want to hang out from 6:00 AM till 11:00 AM? That's 5 hours we could nap LOL
Bottom line - Disney has a communication problem.
They should say what they plan to do and stick with it. These changes make it hard for people trying to plan.
The only thing that might have changed is that BG assignment would be more random. I wouldn't advise anyone to make irreversible park plans that require a specific time to do a new ride during its honeymoon period. Too many variables, especially during the holidays.Cruising seems popular in Florida. Can you imagine researching, coming up with a game plan for Galaxy's Edge that you plan to visit after your Disney cruise before you step onto your cruise because you don't plan to pay for a wifi package while on board. Step off your Disney cruise only to find the procedure has all changed.
Nope, if we get anything in the double digits, we are leaving. Even if it's back at 11:00 AM.
Why would I want to hang out from 6:00 AM till 11:00 AM? That's 5 hours we could nap LOL
The only thing that might have changed is that BG assignment would be more random. I wouldn't advise anyone to make irreversible park plans that require a specific time to do a new ride during its honeymoon period. Too many variables, especially during the holidays.
Honestly -they didn’t tell me to show up early that was our decision based on previous information. That’s the line they’re sticking to.Bottom line - Disney has a communication problem.
They should say what they plan to do and stick with it. These changes make it hard for people trying to plan.
Nothing will please everyone. But let everyone know the procedure...let those people who disagree (me lol) complain and get it out of our system. But then don't change it again to open it up to a new round of whining (me hahaha). Just like parenting....consistency helps my behavior and attitude.
Disney really is causing all of these problems. Look at how well thought out and planned the initial opening of SWGE was on both coasts. DL had the reservation system where resort guests were guaranteed a visit and WDW had the EEMH throughout property to spread crowds. No one was shut out completely. It was announced, communicated, and followed.Bottom line - Disney has a communication problem.
They should say what they plan to do and stick with it. These changes make it hard for people trying to plan.
Nothing will please everyone. But let everyone know the procedure...let those people who disagree (me lol) complain and get it out of our system. But then don't change it again to open it up to a new round of whining (me hahaha). Just like parenting....consistency helps my behavior and attitude.