Evening EMH Wrist Bands

[Andy too]

Are they doing wrist bands for evening EMH this week?

They weren't when we were there in October.

Thanks!

 

[kadesha]

they don't use wrist bands for EMH anymore.

 

[M & M's Mom]

they don't use wrist bands for EMH anymore.

They will check you room key instead

 

[SRUAlmn]

...and it's SO ANNOYING! I really wish they would bring back the bracelets. I am not looking forward to having to dig out my room card (AP) at every ride, and No, sorry, I don't want to wear a lanyard around my neck all day to keep it in. I'm still unsure of why they felt this was a better system

 

[rustyp]

...and it's SO ANNOYING! I really wish they would bring back the bracelets. I am not looking forward to having to dig out my room card (AP) at every ride, and No, sorry, I don't want to wear a lanyard around my neck all day to keep it in. I'm still unsure of why they felt this was a better system

I'm not sure, but I would imagine it was an economical (sp) decision. Why spend money on the bracelets when the room key would do the same job.

 

[kadesha]

I'm not sure, but I would imagine it was an economical (sp) decision. Why spend money on the bracelets when the room key would do the same job.

it really doesn't though. I'm sure many more people are lurking in the parks that are not resort guests. Even though they aren't riding rides they are still crowding it up for the rest of us.

 

[Robo]

it really doesn't though. I'm sure many more people are lurking in the parks that are not resort guests. Even though they aren't riding rides they are still crowding it up for the rest of us.

That was always the case.

Nothing has changed in that regard.

Nobody was ever removed from the PM EMH park even if they did not have a wristband.

 

[chartle]

it really doesn't though. I'm sure many more people are lurking in the parks that are not resort guests. Even though they aren't riding rides they are still crowding it up for the rest of us.

The new policy is not to kick out the non resort guests so those people lurking around are allowed to be there.

It seems Disney figures they can get some more food and merch revenue if they let them stay.

The only time they should be shooed out is for a hard ticket event like MNSSHP where wristbands are used. Though there have been stories of people without wristbands being allowed to stay.

 

[kadesha]

The new policy is not to kick out the non resort guests so those people lurking around are allowed to be there.

It seems Disney figures they can get some more food and merch revenue if they let them stay.

The only time they should be shooed out is for a hard ticket event like MNSSHP where wristbands are used. Though there have been stories of people without wristbands being allowed to stay.

I know that Disney doesn't want to kick out the non-resort staying people. However, the way Disney advertises EMH it's made to sound like it's for resort guests only--as it should be.

 

[Robo]

The new policy is not to kick out the non resort guests so those people lurking around are allowed to be there.

It seems Disney figures they can get some more food and merch revenue if they let them stay.

That is not a a "new policy." It has always been that way for EMH.
It has not been affected by the lack of wristbands.

 

[kadesha]

That is not a a "new policy." It has always been that way for EMH.
It has not been affected by the lack of wristbands.

In my mind it has because my EMH experiences in November without wristbands were much more crowded (though tolerable) than previous visits with wristbands. Granted it could be a big coincidence but obviously that's how I see it with my experience.

 

[TillyMarigold]

In my mind it has because my EMH experiences in November without wristbands were much more crowded (though tolerable) than previous visits with wristbands. Granted it could be a big coincidence but obviously that's how I see it with my experience.

I was a cast member for two summers--in 1998 and 1999, before there even were evening EMH. Cast members are absolutely not under any circumstances allowed to ask guests to leave. We spent a lot of time saying pointedly "If you'd like to see Illuminations, you can catch the end if you hurry now!" and "Good night! We'll see you again soon!" and trying to physically block people from going down certain paths (just lining up across them and waving). But we were 100% prohibited from actually asking anyone to leave or even telling them the park was closed. We could shut down the attractions and the shops, but we couldn't ask anyone to leave or actually prevent them from going past us.

 

[SRUAlmn]

I guess I never even realized that it was OK for non-resort guests to stay during the evening EMH as long as they aren't riding. I assume Disney would still make money off of them, but like a PP said, then don't advertise the EMH as a perk that is only for resort guests. We still have to fight the crowds to shop and we still have to stand in line behind them to buy food, so it's affecting our experience for them to be there, but I guess the almighty dollar wins again!

 

[MelanieC]

I agree it makes sense for Disney to let them stay. They spend more in food and merchandise this way. Easy for them to keep them off the rides, but letting them stay is good for business.

 

[Robo]

I agree it makes sense for Disney to let them stay. They spend more in food and merchandise this way. Easy for them to keep them off the rides, but letting them stay is good for business.

And MOST guests, after they discover they can't RIDE anything, tend to wander out of the park on their own.

After the first hour of PM EMH, I'd bet there aren't too many non-resort guests standing in front of you at stores and food counters.

As PM EMH gets later, those other guests clogging up those areas are likely other WDW resort guests... doing exactly what YOU'RE doing.

(I find that the last 90-120 minutes of PM EMH are usually almost "semi-private" anyway... MK and DAK, especially.)

 

[Ktharee]

While I think they should provide lanyards for your room key when you check in, can you buy them at any resort gift shop? And does anyone know how much? I would only wear it for the PM EMH-but it does sound better than digging my key out of my pocket for every attraction. thanks so much!

 

[BradyBz12]

(I find that the last 90-120 minutes of PM EMH are usually almost "semi-private" anyway... MK and DAK, especially.)

That's been our experience as well. The only time we ever ride Snow White and Peter Pan is towards the end of PM EMH when they're practically walk ons.

While I think they should provide lanyards for your room key when you check in, can you buy them at any resort gift shop?

I've seen them for sale all over the place - resorts & parks. Just keep in mind that CMs may ask you to actually take your card out of the lanyard to check it.

 

[Robo]

Just keep in mind that CMs may ask you to actually take your card out of the lanyard to check it.

That's the only way they SHOULD do it.
I hope they always do that.

Too many chances for fraud otherwise.