How is the GAC handled at ETWB?

[fflmaster]

How is the GAC with sun issues handled at ETWB?

Is there any cover from the sun while waiting?

 

[buffettgirl]

now that search is back I have a vague understanding that ETWB is some sort of meet and greet with Belle? Perhaps someone who's been can explain the queue situation better but it sounds like it's partially inside and outside.


I took this from Sue's sticky, post 6 http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=10237514&postcount=6

What about Character Greetings? Can I use the GAC for those?
In general, GACs are not used for character greetings that are outdoors. For those outdoor greetings, if you have specific needs, there is always a CM 'handling' the characters. That CM might be able to make some accommodations for your needs.
One example of these types of greetings would be the characters in Epcot in World Showcase.

Depending on what accommodations you need, you may be able to use your GAC at Character Greetings that are in permanent indoor locations. These are considered attractions and are listed on the park maps as attractions. Examples of this are the Theater on Main Street in MK, Camp Mickey Minnie at AK and the Epcot Character Spot in Future World in Epcot.
Check with CM at the entrance to explain your needs and find out what assistance may be available.

I think you're going to have to just talk to a CM at the entrance and see how your GAC will be handled that day, and at that time. Also from Sue's thread;

Is it treated exactly the same each time and/or at each attraction?
No. Even on the same attraction, the GAC is not always handled the same each time.
Exactly what happens depends on how busy it is, how many other people with special needs are there at the time and staffing.
Some times you may be sent thru the regular standby line, ocassionally another access; Occasionally the person with the GAC and a member of their party will be given an alternate place to wait while the rest of the party goes thru the standby line - and then meet up with them when they get to the front. Sometimes you might be given a slip and told you can come back at the time written on the slip (usually equal to the standby time); very ocassionally, you might be taken right in. It depends on what they call "attraction considerations" (which is basically the things I listed in the second sentence).

What happens will also depend on the stamps on your GAC. For example, if the GAC is for a place to out of the sun, you will be routed to the regular line if the sun is not a problem when you arrive at the attraction.

If you come back later, you may be handled differently. Even on the same attraction on the same day. People sometimes think that means one of the CMs did something 'wrong'. What it usually means is that conditions were not the same both times.

 

[dsneprincess]

We just did ETWB. The majority of the que is in the hot sun. There is a small area, maybe 2 twists that are under an awning (I am not even sure it was full cover, may have been more boards above: not sure) and a small room at the end that may hold the first 10 guests in line. FWIW, this was the longest line we waited in, over 40 minutes, all President's week. The line was really long & moved slowly. I would guess they take in between 25 & 30 people at a time.

 

[KPeveler]

GACs are often not accommodated character meet and greets. Also, for any attraction, you cannot count on the card being handled the same way every time, not even on the same day. There are many factors which cause variations and how the cards are handled.

if you speak to the cast member at the queue, he or she may be able to help you. Just explain your needs, and there may be something they can do to help.

 

[clanmcculloch]

We were there last week. We were told flat out that there is no accomodation for GACs. I figured we'd have to skip it since we can't do the mad morning dashes to attractions. Luckily we ended up back at MK one evening after dark and even though the posted wait time showed as 40 minutes, the CM assured me that it would be less than a 20 minute wait. We waited maybe 15 minutes to get in. From what I understand, if you go around the time Wishes is showing then this is very typical.