No Nemo VMK Cards Yet!

[b99brian]

Well, I was at Disneyland last night and they weren't handing out the brochures with the VMK cards in them yet. I know Yavn didn't say until later this week but I was hoping that maybe they were going to be available. On a good note though, we got in line at 4:20 and were told that the line was around 2 hours long. We got on the ride in around 1 hour and 20 minutes. That was a nice surprise, and we all enjoyed the ride a lot!

 

[Roxane]

OT- Isn't there a fast pass for the new Nemo ride?

 

[b99brian]

Nope! Unfortunately, there is no fast pass for the Finding Nemo ride.

 

[Berry Princess]

I will be surprised if they give them out even later this week with how past quests have come out usually late.

And really I'm glad there is no FP for that ride. The line is long enough as it is most the day (I've heard morning first thing and sometimes in the evening are good time to try to ride...unless early entry morning. ). It would just cause alot more problems then good for FP to be added. As well as there is no place to put it really for that ride. And the guys in charge now are not huge on the whole FP system. Thank god too cause they are why its gone from Star Tours, Pirates and Mansion which were always better lines withOUT FP (exception of Mansion holiday) and longer with FP. JM 2 cents on it all. We have yet to make it over there but was telling hubby we should try one Sunday morning to ride it. Being APers we have always passed on anything that is over a half hour long wait and just do whatever it is when its a shorter line or next visit or whenever unless its got FP and the time we can use them is during the time we will still be there and its something the kids really want to do.

 

[Lady Boadicea]

I have noticed that during the week the line seems to be shorter or go faster in the evenings, it is my guess that everyone heads there first thing in the morning to be sure to get to ride.
I enjoyed the ride alot! Can't wait for the VMK cards though!!
Thanks for the update

 

[Disney Dreams]

I was about to start a thread with Nemo info and saw this, so I will just add to it.

We were at DLR yesterday. The Nemo line was 2 hours long almost the entire day (fun fun in 90 degree direct sunshine - but, hey, it's opening week!).

As for the "middles"...

- The CMs at the Nemo ride do not know about them.
- They DO have a quest brochure that was being handed out. It has some fun little games in it, a maze, and several quest questions.
- You do NOT turn it in for any prize. The official line, "It is something fun for you to do while waiting in line."

Then, you find a lead who has information, knows about VMK is, and is willing to share the real story.
- The quest brochure was created for the Nemo Quest which was to launch with the opening of the ride.
- THEN, the decision for VMK Central at DLR was made.
- So now, they have all of these brochures for a quest for VMK Central that no longer exists. Therefore, "something fun to do in line while you wait."
- Middles? Coming, just not there yet. No official instructions yet on how to distribute.

Fine print on the back of the Quest Brochure (comments in ( ) are mine): "Separate Disneyland Park admission required. Quest valid through 9/30/2008 (yes, 8, that is not a typo). Subject to restrictions and change without notice. (Guess so, huh? ) Quest cards and prizes may not be sold or transferred and have no cash value. (Or, may not exist as a formal quest.) For more information go to www.vmk.com

Incidentally, the first several CMs I spoke with told me the prize was a set of codes that you get when you go play the Nemo game on-line.

So, it looks to me like plans changed mid-stream on a quest that was set to be, if not for the execution order on VMK Central.

And if you have any interest:

All aboard!

Around the water

(photographically, love that reflection, woot!)

And under the waterfall

You gotta love the birds!

So cute!

But it's opening week, so it's not without a two hour wait in REALLY hot direct sunlight. The following picture is awful due to the position of the sun, but in a sort of cool way it gives you a feel for what it was like out there. Look to the right side of the photo, that mass of people you see that goes the entire height of the photo? The line - wrapped all the way around the water and kept going and going... for a two hour wait.

and from the humorous observation department: look at all those strollers!

- Dreams

 

[Panda]

Disney Dreams, Thanks you so much for the pics as I live on the other coast and will not make it to Disneyland. This is so much like the DisneyWorld 20,000Leagues Submarine Ride with the Nautilus :
It was so cool and I know the Nemo one is Just as cool if not better !!

http://www.vulcaniasubmarine.com/WALT DISNEY WORLD FLORIDA.htm


Thanks again

 

[Berry Princess]

Its actually not opening week...its been open since the 11th. But either way its the subs and a new theme to it so you have LOTS of people that want to ride it and have been looking forward to this for so long now (me included. just not into standing in that line. lol). Its also summer and it will be long lines. I think its going to get longer then the 2 hours again though as July 4th comes up and could stay that way until summer is over since lots travel more during July and Aug to DL then June from what I have experienced for summer time crowds. Plus the fact is July 4th is always nuts there and so is a certain weekend of Aug cause of Bats Day.
Also, CMs usually have no clue about this stuff and a few other things. You will find some that do but the way its been the last few years with their turnover rate for employees there are those that will have no idea what you are talking about. LOL Glad you got a lead to give you some answers though. It seems since they had decided to dump VMK Central here like it was nothing before the Nemo quests were out so now they had to rework things and do a new printing of that quest and add the cards maybe since it seems in the newsletter that later this week is when we are suppose to be given that version of the quest.
BTW, the strollers are always like that over there. LOL I noticed it a few visits back when hubby took the younger son on Autopia and that is right near that exit. It looks worse though so I'm assuming its also being used for the Nemo strollers too or is that in a different spot? LOL Love the pics as well. Its so nice to see things happening over in that area again!

 

[Disney Dreams]

Disney Dreams, Thanks you so much for the pics as I live on the other coast and will not make it to Disneyland.

Aww, you're welcome! I feel exactly the same way when I see WDW stuff. Glad you enjoyed the photos.

Its actually not opening week...its been open since the 11th.

Sorry, second weekend since opening. I stand corrected.

BTW, the strollers are always like that over there.

I know, but as a non-stroller using DLR frequent guest, they are hilarious in mass, especially next to the giant line.

 

[Berry Princess]

I know, but as a non-stroller using DLR frequent guest, they are hilarious in mass, especially next to the giant line.

Understand. We have been on and off stroller users (on again though with having a 9 month old). I saw them all parked over there like I said that one night and was surprised but nice they weren't a mess all around the one area to get to Autopia like they used to be. But that pic reminds me of how the stroller area looks for Small World during the holiday version or over by the Pirates at times. One of those things where you better remember where you put the stroller and hope a CM didn't come around and move them.

 

[snshine123]

any word on the cards yet? We are going back down the week of July 17-22 as my son is actually dancing at Disneyland (YEAH no I'm not a proud mom lol) and we can try to stock up on as many as possible for people!

 

[Berry Princess]

Hubby and I are making a "date night" and have plans to go to DL for it on July 3rd so that is the soonest I can find out. If no one else does before then I will go see if they are or not.

 

[ElectricLime]

If someone goes and picks up any of the cards, would you please drop some in the mail to me?

 

[Coasterguy]

Quick update. There were no cards as of Friday, 6/29. Got in line at 11:30pm and was on the ride at 12:30. With the days getting hotter I would recomend not getting in line untill after the sun goes down and if you can wait till right before closing lines should be shortest.

 

[bytheblood]

 

[Berry Princess]

BTW, since it was suggested to wait until night...if you are able to stay up late they are suppose to keep the ride open for I think its like 2 hours after park closing time to give people the chance to ride it. So I can imagine that if you get in line before closing it wouldn't be as bad as the day. Anyway, I'm not surprised that they didn't have the quest with cards yet. They have never seemed to have the stuff in the parks on time. LOL As I said I will check it out Tues night when we go.

 

[ElectricLime]

I don't understand that brochure - what does it have to do with VMK?

If there's no code on it anywhere, and nowhere to turn it in to get a VMK card, then how do you use it with VMK?

 

[Coasterguy]

BTW, since it was suggested to wait until night...if you are able to stay up late they are suppose to keep the ride open for I think its like 2 hours after park closing time to give people the chance to ride it. So I can imagine that if you get in line before closing it wouldn't be as bad as the day. Anyway, I'm not surprised that they didn't have the quest with cards yet. They have never seemed to have the stuff in the parks on time. LOL As I said I will check it out Tues night when we go.

You should be able to get in line up to closing time. This is actually true for all rides. The ride will stay open until everyone in line has ridden.

 

[Berry Princess]

You should be able to get in line up to closing time. This is actually true for all rides. The ride will stay open until everyone in line has ridden.

Acutally its not true for the times I've experienced being there that late. I have been in line many times over the years that I would go with a friend (before I had kids and a few times after) and we would be in line for whatever before closing and they shut things down and told us to all exit. Some of those things it was a bit before closing. And they normally wouldn't let anyone stay in the park 2 hours after closing to get on a ride. I know Main St is suppose to stay open an hour after for shopping you might want to do still.



BTW, ElectricLime they didn't give the quest out yet with the codes. They were suppose to start doing it at the end of last week but like usually its wasn't happening yet. LOL

 

[Coasterguy]

Acutally its not true for the times I've experienced being there that late. I have been in line many times over the years that I would go with a friend (before I had kids and a few times after) and we would be in line for whatever before closing and they shut things down and told us to all exit. Some of those things it was a bit before closing. And they normally wouldn't let anyone stay in the park 2 hours after closing to get on a ride. I know Main St is suppose to stay open an hour after for shopping you might want to do still.



BTW, ElectricLime they didn't give the quest out yet with the codes. They were suppose to start doing it at the end of last week but like usually its wasn't happening yet. LOL

Did they warn you that the ride might be closed even if you were in line? I would think that there would be a lot of angry poeple if they did that just beacuse it was getting late. I know they won't let you get in line after the park closes. I heard that during opening week they let everyone in line ride and keeping Nemo open till 3am+. It's alway been my strategy when visiting amusement parks to get in line for the popular rides right before closing to get that one extra ride. Coasters RULE! I usually don't have to do that at Disney since I try to optimize my use of Fastpasses.