Entry line-up Xmas week and purses

[Goheels1981]

Staying at Hard Rock Dec. 26-31. IOA opens at 8 a.m. What time should we be at the gate? Will they let on-site guests in earlier than 7 (since I've read they often let people in earlier than the regular opening time)?

Also, I know they are strict about purses on the roller coasters, but I really detest fanny packs and don't want to mess with lockers. Do they really not allow wristlets? What if you stick your wristlet in your waistband?

Thanks!

 

[Metro West]

Staying at Hard Rock Dec. 26-31. IOA opens at 8 a.m. What time should we be at the gate? Will they let on-site guests in earlier than 7 (since I've read they often let people in earlier than the regular opening time)?

Also, I know they are strict about purses on the roller coasters, but I really detest fanny packs and don't want to mess with lockers. Do they really not allow wristlets? What if you stick your wristlet in your waistband?

Thanks!

There's a good chance you would be let in earlier than 7am mainly because of the crowds. I think if you were in line by 6:30 or 6:45, you should be OK.

Unfortunately, I don't think you are going to have much luck with a wristlet mainly because they can fly off and injure someone. Here's the general rule of thumb: As long as your bag/fanny pack etc. does not impede the restraints, you should be allowed to ride. But if anything can become a flying missile, forget it. I think...as long as you stow the wristlet in your waistband before you get to the loading area, you should be OK...not promising though.

 

[damo]

If they can't see your bag, they won't make you stow it. They will make you stow a wristlet if it is hanging from your wrist and they can see it. If you tuck it in your waistband and cover it will a shirt, they won't even know you have it and it should also be secure.

 

[RMulieri]

I detest fanny packs too, but unfortunately at Universal I am willing to forgo that fashion faux pas to avoid having to stow stuff .As long as they don't see it, you should be ok.But if there is even a question you have it on you they will stop you and make you stow it.Just make sure it doesn't have a chance of falling out accidently.besides the loss of all your valuables, you also run the risk of it injuring someone.