Holding a place in line?

[Robo]

Wait outside the queue and go in together. Set an example for everyone else.

It was what the Fast Pass system is for. If you think timing will be an issue, get a FP for the Nemo show at that time.
Make the FP for you and your Mom for the Nemo show since you aren't going on EE.
Give your Magic Bands to your sister and dad after your Safari ride.

1. You and your mom stand in line for Nemo since you have time to kill.
Your sister and dad show up and use the Fast Pass to get into the show (without having to wait in line).
Everybody sees the show (though may not be able to sit together).

2. Though, since it is a show .. I doubt you would have any issue getting in or getting a seat .. even during peak times.
The only issue you would have is if your sister and dad can't make it to the show until after the show starts (where they won't let you in).

1. Sorry, but for Finding Nemo the Musical, and the way it loads, this is not a very good plan.

2. And, just because it is a show, that is an incorrect reliable assumption… and can be by a long shot.

 

[kay1864]

If the show is not crowded it probably won't make a difference, but we've had the unfortunate luck of having missed two different shows because someone cut ahead of us and we were literally the ones right behind the rope for the next show. In one case, we didn't have time to wait and ended up missing the show altogether for that trip.

You would have had the exact same experience if the entire group had waited in line together.

So it wasn't the line-cutting per se that caused you to miss the show, but rather the number of people ahead of you.

 

[nco91590]

I would not enjoy pushing through a snaking line of people waiting to get on EE. That sounds frustrating for everyone involved.

But as far as joining people in line, that doesn't really bother me. We've all been there when a kid has a bathroom emergency or something and you get separated. I give the benefit of the doubt, especially if you're nice and apologetic about it.

 

[mesaboy2]

You would have had the exact same experience if the entire group had waited in line together.

So it wasn't the line-cutting per se that caused you to miss the show, but rather the number of people ahead of you.

And, some more people behind you.

 

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

When are you going? I just got back 2 weeks ago and got in the holding pen for Finding Nemo the Musical about 10 minutes before showtime. They were letting people in then and I got a seat just fine.

So I would just wait for them to get off EE and then go over to Finding Nemo together.

 

[piccolopat]

You would have had the exact same experience if the entire group had waited in line together.
So it wasn't the line-cutting per se that caused you to miss the show, but rather the number of people ahead of you.

I think you missed the point I was making. Only a part of the group was waiting in line. Some of them were off doing other things and the others should have waited for them before joining the line or the latecomers should have taken their rightful place at the end of the line. The ones that joined late and that were never on the line before we got there are the ones that caused us to miss the show. The only way you would be correct is if the latecomers joined the line before we got there but that wasn't the case.

 

[kay1864]

I think you missed the point I was making. Only a part of the group was waiting in line. Some of them were off doing other things and the others should have waited for them before joining the line or the latecomers should have taken their rightful place at the end of the line. The ones that joined late and that were never on the line before we got there are the ones that caused us to miss the show. The only way you would be correct is if the latecomers joined the line before we got there but that wasn't the case.

No, I didn't miss your point. I completely understood that part of the group was waiting in line and then the others joined them.

I think you missed my point, that you would have missed the show either way. Didn't matter if the group all waited together from the start, or if the others joined them later--you still would have missed the show.

 

[mesaboy2]

No, I didn't miss your point. I completely understood that part of the group was waiting in line and then the others joined them.

I think you missed my point, that you would have missed the show either way. Didn't matter if the group all waited together from the start, or if the others joined them later--you still would have missed the show.

Option 3: the group waits together and doesn't enter until all are willing to wait like everyone else. Then the PP wouldn't miss the show.

 

[piccolopat]

No, I didn't miss your point. I completely understood that part of the group was waiting in line and then the others joined them.

I think you missed my point, that you would have missed the show either way. Didn't matter if the group all waited together from the start, or if the others joined them later--you still would have missed the show.

But my point is the latecomers chose to be elsewhere while I waited. They should have missed the show because they chose other activities, not me because they cut in front of me. The only way I should have missed the show is if the entire group got on line before I got on line.

 

[Robo]

But my point is the latecomers chose to be elsewhere while I waited. They should have missed the show because they chose other activities, not me because they cut in front of me. The only way I should have missed the show is if the entire group got on line before I got on line.

All things being equal -and they never are- (but for this discussion we'll agree) this info is exactly correct.
Those who invest their time waiting (as opposed to doing other things, instead) have made a choice.
They should be among those who get into the show.
"First come-first served" is an American iconic practice.

 

[ParrotBill]

I am exactly aligned with Robo and Piccolopat. I am forgiving of one young Mom who did not remember to make a bathroom stop, and get over it when ONE person or pair of people is moving past me to join their party if they are polite and apologetic.

But these days it seems that in every line, there is a steady progression of people pushing up through the lines. Last year in the Standby line for Voyage of the Little Mermaid I started getting hot as dozens pushed past us, including many families who rushed one person into line and then took their time parking strollers, going to the rest rooms, and getting drinks and snacks before pushing through the line. This one especially angered me because it is a standby line and this was making the difference as to who would get in the next show and who would wait another 40 minutes on top of the 20 we were waiting already. My family was the last ones in to this show. I have begun responding to the "excuse me" with "Please get in line together like the rest of us did" to make it clear I do NOT approve even though I let them by.

 

[Baklava]

Lots of people will tell you this is acceptable behavior, but an equal number will tell you it's really rude and not okay. Assume half of the people waiting in line behind you will view this as cutting and boorish, and decide accordingly, factoring in the possibility of confrontations or people refusing to let them through if the queue is narrow.

 

[eeyoreandtink]

If I were standing behind you, I wouldn't appreciate it. Can you honestly say you would be 100% ok with multiple parties in front of you choosing to do the same thing? If not ,then I wouldn't do it.

 

[JimmyV]

My own, personal view on line cutting is: If it impacts my place in line including how and when I will enter/board, then I am opposed. If it doesn't impact my entry or boarding, I don't care. For example, if I am in line for the Teacups and there is a couple in front of me, and just before we are going to board, two kids join their parents in line, as long as they share the Teacup with their parents, I don't care about the cutting. I am going to get the same Teacup irrespective of whether the group in front of me consists of two people or four. But if the two kids who joined their parents opt to get their own Teacup, thus reducing the number of Teacups available for those behind them, then it is not cool. So for a show like Nemo, I think it is not cool. Let's say that I really want a front row seat and get in line extra early, counting the number of people in front of me, comfortable with the idea I will be in the front. But then, 10 minutes before the show, every single person in front of me is joined by two more people. All of a sudden, I lose my front row seat to people who didn't wait as long as I did. Bottom line, if you effect me, I care. If you do not, I don't.

 

[ars0525]

I don't know how Nemo lines up or for "shows", but I am not a supporter of people holding spots for others especially in the ride lines. Yes for bathroom breaks obviously, but really don't even bother getting in line right away if your whole party isn't even there to get started. And don't stand in front of the entrance trying to figure out if your party is there or if you want to all ride or are ready to enter either. Organize elsewhere out of the way of traffic!

But if you want to know how people really feel about line "movement", try getting out of line!

Me & BF were in the single rider line for Aerosmith a few weeks ago & just got into the actual loading room area, but way back in the line. Due to time & ride not running consistently we decide to exit. CM at door to go back into the "taping room" says only way out is to walk thru the rest of the line to front. We actually waited a few more minutes just pondering how scary that was going to be. Finally decide to go for it...I was on constant repeat of "I'm sorry, we're not cutting, we're trying to leave, I'm sorry" the whole way thru line. People were pretty quick to get upset until they heard me & then they laughed, but yeah...line jumping or cutting is definitely NOT something I would ever try!!

 

[Catvondita]

I wouldn't do it. Just wait until all your party is there and then go wait in line. My boyfriend and I were able to go 5 minutes before it started and got seated. Not amazing seats but we were able to see everything. It's not that serious

 

[jalpert]

If you felt compelled to ask because it felt wrong, it's probably wrong.

 

[JasonMouse]

If my wife and I were the last two people in line, and your sister and dad showed up just as we were about to enter, I would let them in and see Nemo another time.

 

[LilyWDW]

It's very not cool. It is rude and frowned upon and not something I would ever do. If you want to see something, get your behind in the line and wait like everyone else.

 

[MickeyWaffles]

I would definitely not do this. People do it and it bothers me.

I don't mind when people already in line take their child to the bathroom, especially in a loooong line like TSM.

But to be on another ride having fun then skipping others who are waiting - not ok. Imagine if every party did this! What a mess it would be. Set a good example and all enter together or just skip it. If you must choose between Nemo and the Safari, choose between Nemo and the Safari or EE or whatever, you just should choose. Not fair to the others behind you who have been waiting and definitely not worth the flack you'll get from others if you do it