I need Ridemax help!!

[jacobsmommy]

I can't figure out the best way to utilizie Ridemax. Our first day is a Sunday, so I am using the Saturday instead, but Sat. has EE and when I use it it's putting me not going to Nemo first because of EE. I also can't get it to let me do EE on Monday. It has 7:00am as an option, but when I hit it it won't let me use it. How can I best use this program because I am getting really frustrated!

 

[Danauk]

Ridemax doesn't support EE (if you read the hints and tips it explains this). Even if you are using EE you need to start your ridemax plan at 8am. As for the nemo thing perhaps check how long it estimates for Nemo 1st thing on a non EE day and then start your Sunday plan (but based on the Saturday data) after this time but without Nemo included.
Thats what I would do anyway, not sure if it is any help or not!!

 

[mv1175]

I can't figure out the best way to utilizie Ridemax. Our first day is a Sunday, so I am using the Saturday instead QUOTE]

Why don't you just program the ridemax for SUN instead of Sat? I am playing with the ridemax too. They have me going to Nemo at the end of the day instead of the beginning.

 

[Danauk]

Why don't you just program the ridemax for SUN instead of Sat? I am playing with the ridemax too. They have me going to Nemo at the end of the day instead of the beginning.

Ridemax people state that they do not do Sunday data for personal reasons, instead they recommend you use Saturday data as a best fit. Going to Nemo at the end of the day would create a huge wait!!

 

[jacobsmommy]

That's my problem too! Even if I pick a non EE day like Friday to use for my Sunday plan it doesn't have me starting at Nemo like I know I should. It's frustrating and I can't figure out what all the hype over this program is all about.

 

[mv1175]

No Sundays huh? Does it say that on the website? I don't remember reading that. Oh well, sorry about jacobsmommy. The wait times on sunday mornings I guess would be shorter than Sat morning due to people going to Church. I am not sure on how to handle Nemo. I really want to ride it but the long wait is a big turn off. I think my daughters (1yo & 4yo) would like doing a bunch of fantasyland rides instead of just Nemo on our EE day. Maybe Nemo will be a next time thing?

 

[mv1175]

That's my problem too! Even if I pick a non EE day like Friday to use for my Sunday plan it doesn't have me starting at Nemo like I know I should. It's frustrating and I can't figure out what all the hype over this program is all about.

I reserving my judgement on ridemax until after the trip. But in all fairness I don't think anybody really knows how the wait times are gonna be for Nemo(except for very long at the end of the day). I noticed if ridemax doesn't know how long the wait time for a particular ride/time/date, it will send you somewhere else at that time/date. I believe that ridemax will save you alot of time on other rides/attractions.

 

[HydroGuy]

To everyone in this thread... Remember RideMax is just a tool. They have solid experience behind them but not even Disney knows the answers to some of these questions. Disney uses educated guesses, as does RideMax.

As it is a tool, that does not mean one should shut down their brain (not that your are). If a Sunday, I would use Saturday data, plan Nemo first with an assumed wait time, then make several RideMax itineraries based on different start times. For example, if DL opens at 8AM make a RideMax run (without Nemo) starting the day at 8:30AM, 9AM, 9:30AM and 10AM. Then whenever you finish Nemo use the itinerary that best fits the time you walk off the ride. By this time the mismatch between Saturday and Sunday data and how it affects the rides in Fatasyland will be minimal.

Everyone knows (well, those who pay attention know) that this summer you must ride Nemo first thing in the morning (best option) or last thing at night (for night owls). Even if RideMax had Sunday data it would almost certainly schedule Nemo as the first ride. So work with that.