We were at WDW last week and I admit, I was pretty psyched and freaked out by the virtual queue. I had practiced for weeks and then DW changed it to the 7am start. We were there several days after the switch and I kept my eyes on all the reports like a hawk.
Our first day was to be DHS so I was up early and ready to go way before 7am. The rest of the family got up closer to the time, but I wasn't deterred. Counting down the seconds at AoA, when the magic 00 hit, I was on it like my life depended on it. The rest of the family started groaning that it didn't work. As I looked at my screen -- and I had group #2. What a way to start the vacation! You ever try to cheer load early in the morning and not try to wake others up??
Fast forward, it's our last day before we fly home and I had reserved DHS. My wife and I almost changed it but we thought we weren't far away staying at BCV. Anyway, I tried my luck again at 7am.
I didn't have to be as psyched up as the first time but I was ready. I hit it and got group 17. I think my app hung up just a little bit but I was 2 for 2.
As for RotR, I thought it was pretty cool. Was it the OMG best ride ever? Probably not, but it was pretty awesome. Did the hype and the tension tarnish my thoughts? Probably a little. Overall, I gave it an 8 out of 10. My wife thought it was a major letdown even though we rode it twice on our trip. At the end of the day should it destroy your trip to DW? No, but i'm sure lots of families that didn't get to practice or be as informed as us may have really been upset.