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mtquinn · 12-08-2012, 06:36 PM

Does anyone know if TT still has the VIP entrance for GM employees?

snykymom · 12-08-2012, 07:23 PM

I would assume not, since GM is no longer the sponsor. It's now Chevrolet.

benniecooper · 12-08-2012, 07:29 PM

Um....GM is the company that owns, builds, and is Chevrolet.

A_Princess'_Daddy · 12-08-2012, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by snykymom

I would assume not, since GM is no longer the sponsor. It's now Chevrolet.

But isn't Chevrolet just a brand of GM? I don't know anything about the VIP lounge, but it seems like it's a semantic change so it could still exist...

Traveliz · 12-08-2012, 07:46 PM

Yes they do - not sure if it is open or not yet but will try and check back later tonight with the answer.

Liz

snykymom · 12-08-2012, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by A_Princess'_Daddy

But isn't Chevrolet just a brand of GM? I don't know anything about the VIP lounge, but it seems like it's a semantic change so it could still exist...

Yes, Chevy is a part of GM, so Chevy employees would also be GM employees (maybe - depending on the corporate structures). But not the other way around - every GM employee is not a Chevy employee. GM is the parent company, but they are not the same. If there is still an employee VIP lounge, it would likely be limited to Chevy employees.

But that's just my logic. Corporate sponsorship logic may be different.

Traveliz · 12-08-2012, 08:48 PM

I am hearing not yet open from a cm who sometimes works in that area and open to all GM employees by an employee with GM lounge employees.

Liz

DaniH · 12-08-2012, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by snykymom

Yes, Chevy is a part of GM, so Chevy employees would also be GM employees (maybe - depending on the corporate structures). But not the other way around - every GM employee is not a Chevy employee. GM is the parent company, but they are not the same. If there is still an employee VIP lounge, it would likely be limited to Chevy employees.

But that's just my logic. Corporate sponsorship logic may be different.

Chevy is a brand not a seperate company. My husband works for GM. Everyone at GMis a GM employee regardless of the brand they are working on. I'm glad someone else had at least a little info about this. We are going next week and we were wondering if they still had it. Hopefully it's open when we get there!

mtquinn · 12-09-2012, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DaniH

Chevy is a brand not a seperate company. My husband works for GM. Everyone at GMis a GM employee regardless of the brand they are working on. I'm glad someone else had at least a little info about this. We are going next week and we were wondering if they still had it. Hopefully it's open when we get there!

Please post here and let me know if it is open. Thanks!

A_Princess'_Daddy · 12-09-2012, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DaniH

Chevy is a brand not a seperate company. My husband works for GM. Everyone at GMis a GM employee regardless of the brand they are working on. I'm glad someone else had at least a little info about this. We are going next week and we were wondering if they still had it. Hopefully it's open when we get there!

That's my theory, as well. Sort of like how brand managers for Sprite and Mello Yello still get the benefits extended to employees of Coca Cola.

SueM in MN · 12-09-2012, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by A_Princess'_Daddy

That's my theory, as well. Sort of like how brand managers for Sprite and Mello Yello still get the benefits extended to employees of Coca Cola.

I don't know about now, but before the renovation, my brother-in-law would have been able to use the VIP entrance because he works for a company that is one of GM's bigger suppliers.

PlutosUnDr8d · 12-09-2012, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Traveliz

I am hearing not yet open from a cm who sometimes works in that area and open to all GM employees by an employee with GM lounge employees.

Liz

Cool--didn't know about this.

Does it apply to retired employees?
MIL worked at GM 30+ years and is due to go to the World with us again. . .
although her wig flew off last time she rode TT. . .

Thankfully she has a good sense of humor (and quick reflexes) and we all had a good laugh about it.

DaniH · 12-09-2012, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by PlutosUnDr8d

Cool--didn't know about this.

Does it apply to retired employees?
MIL worked at GM 30+ years and is due to go to the World with us again. . .
although her wig flew off last time she rode TT. . .

Thankfully she has a good sense of humor (and quick reflexes) and we all had a good laugh about it.

You could ask but as far as I know you have to have a current GM ID

juncker · 12-14-2012, 08:07 AM

So is the GM lounge open for Test Track or not? We'll be there over New Year's and I do have a GM Id. This has worked great in the past as you don't need to get a fastpass, but it basically works the same to avoid the standby line. I haven't heard anyone saying that they have used the GM VIP entrance yet so I'm thinking that it isn't open so soon after the refurb.

... and you got free soft drinks/coffee with access to nice bathroom facilities.

Please post if anyone has an answer either way. Thx

mousermerf · 12-14-2012, 09:51 AM

In the rush to finish the ride on time the lounge was essentially abandoned for a while.

During CM and friends/family previews you could see the lounge still having the old ceiling torn down for the new one to be put up. It's not done and probably wont be for a while.

12-08-2012, 06:36 PM	#1
mtquinn DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 629 Paid DVC Rent/Trade Gold Membership	New Test Track VIP entrance Does anyone know if TT still has the VIP entrance for GM employees?

12-08-2012, 07:23 PM	#2
snykymom Still tagless after all these years Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 6,464	I would assume not, since GM is no longer the sponsor. It's now Chevrolet. __________________

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juncker Mickey Mouse for President Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 246	So is the GM lounge open for Test Track or not? We'll be there over New Year's and I do have a GM Id. This has worked great in the past as you don't need to get a fastpass, but it basically works the same to avoid the standby line. I haven't heard anyone saying that they have used the GM VIP entrance yet so I'm thinking that it isn't open so soon after the refurb. ... and you got free soft drinks/coffee with access to nice bathroom facilities. Please post if anyone has an answer either way. Thx __________________

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mousermerf DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,636	In the rush to finish the ride on time the lounge was essentially abandoned for a while. During CM and friends/family previews you could see the lounge still having the old ceiling torn down for the new one to be put up. It's not done and probably wont be for a while.