Possible to do RSR twice a day?

[ifer924]

Watching that video made me nervous. We're headed to DLR next week and we'll have EMH will that help some? We'll next rider swap too as our youngest can't ride. I've traveled to WDW a million times and can't think of a ride that's as crazy as this seems to be, hope it's worth it

 

[Tinkerbell19672]

Thanks for all the great tips! Cars land wasn't open last time we went, I'm looking forward to this ride. So it's best to go on an early morning day for hotel guests then?

 

[agamble]

Watching that video made me nervous. We're headed to DLR next week and we'll have EMH will that help some? We'll next rider swap too as our youngest can't ride. I've traveled to WDW a million times and can't think of a ride that's as crazy as this seems to be, hope it's worth it

As I posted, that video is OLD. It is from shortly after Radiator Springs opened. It's not as bad now. There is not preline up for FP and the FP last for more hours since they're connected to the system. The ride is popular, likely always will be, but Radiator Springs is not as crazy as it was when it first opened, or even the following summer.

 

[MouseEXP]

Watching that video made me nervous. We're headed to DLR next week and we'll have EMH will that help some? We'll next rider swap too as our youngest can't ride. I've traveled to WDW a million times and can't think of a ride that's as crazy as this seems to be, hope it's worth it

The video is old. The right technique works, but the FP for RSR is usually available until noon.

 

[l4dyj8]

Yes, we did all this. We were there the weekend of February 28th. Fairly busy with an onsite cheer competition and maybe early spring break people. We never really wake up early enough for MH or rope drop.

Arrived at CA @ 8:30, headed straight to A&E meet and greet. return time of 9:50. Then headed straight to RSR fast pass distribution. Return time of 12:30. But the line was only 30 minutes so we headed straight there. It was a lot of running back and forth. But we arrived to A&E just fine and even waited a bit.

 

[cindernat]

Is RSR open normally during Extra magic hour?

 

[wdwfan22]

Just wanted to mention that if you decide to get a FP for RSR before you ride, stay FAR left. People tried to merge in close to the area where you enter to get FP's and the CMs were very firm about not letting them merge. We did it both ways, FP first, if you are at the front of rope drop, it only takes about 5 minutes, then we went and rode with about a 30 min line. When we went and rode first, it is a crazy mass of people crowding and pushing in front of each other, and it was still a 20 min line, since we were not willing to participate in the rudeness of people trying to get to the front of the line. Both work fine, but we kinda liked getting a FP first, (If you are at the front on the masses going to the FP machines, since it seemed much more controlled by the CMs, riding, then being able to get another FP in 2 (or less) hours.

An example of the crazy masses "walking briskly" to get to the ride first was we were walking next to a mom holding her daughter's hand. You really have to watch your feet when you are walking, because everyone is shoulder to shoulder. Since they were trying not to get trampled, they weren't looking in front on them and her daughter walked right into a pole. Just like you see in the movies. She was ok, thank god, but it was just like a comedy scene in a movie. Just be careful to watch obstacles in your way!

 

[wdwfan22]

Is RSR open normally during Extra magic hour?

yes.

 

[wdwfan22]

Oh, and I wouldn't worry about getting Anna & Else FP's first thing. They last for several hours. At least they did when we were there, and all reports I have read confirm this. RSR should be first priority.

 

[cindernat]

yes.

Thank you!

 

[WTFetus]

You'll definitely be able to do it twice if you get there at rope-drop. Our group was able to do it twice during the Christmas week (no early entry), probably one more time if the ride didn't shut down for like 8 hours.

 

[Tinkerbell19672]

Just wanted to mention that if you decide to get a FP for RSR before you ride, stay FAR left. People tried to merge in close to the area where you enter to get FP's and the CMs were very firm about not letting them merge. We did it both ways, FP first, if you are at the front of rope drop, it only takes about 5 minutes, then we went and rode with about a 30 min line. When we went and rode first, it is a crazy mass of people crowding and pushing in front of each other, and it was still a 20 min line, since we were not willing to participate in the rudeness of people trying to get to the front of the line. Both work fine, but we kinda liked getting a FP first, (If you are at the front on the masses going to the FP machines, since it seemed much more controlled by the CMs, riding, then being able to get another FP in 2 (or less) hours.

An example of the crazy masses "walking briskly" to get to the ride first was we were walking next to a mom holding her daughter's hand. You really have to watch your feet when you are walking, because everyone is shoulder to shoulder. Since they were trying not to get trampled, they weren't looking in front on them and her daughter walked right into a pole. Just like you see in the movies. She was ok, thank god, but it was just like a comedy scene in a movie. Just be careful to watch obstacles in your way!

Thanks for the info! Did you go on an early morning day for hotel guests? Is there only one FP machine for RSR? Can you please describe how to find it? We want to head there first but I don't know where to go.

 

[agamble]

There are multiple FP machines for each ride that has FP. But all the machines for each ride are in the same area. So for RSR the FP are right outside of It's Tough to Be a Bug. When you enter the park gates you go straight to the Carthay Circle Theater. If you arrive at rope drop that is where the crowd will be. The FP area is to the left as you walk forward. There are large signs and CM there.

 

[corinne76]

So it seems that FP first then stand by line may be the best way to go? Or RSR FP, then TSMM, then back to standby for RSR?

Our last trip was June 2013 and RSR was nuts! Like FP sold out quickly and the standby line was consistently over 90 minutes. Sounds like it will be better this time around

 

[MouseEXP]

So it seems that FP first then stand by line may be the best way to go? Or RSR FP, then TSMM, then back to standby for RSR?

Our last trip was June 2013 and RSR was nuts! Like FP sold out quickly and the standby line was consistently over 90 minutes. Sounds like it will be better this time around

After you get the RSR FP at rope drop, I would avoid Cars Land and focus on Toy Story Midway Mania and Paradise Pier attractions first. The majority of guests will head to Cars Land first. The minority will head to Toy Story Midway Mania first.
The RSR FP now lasts until noon, but lets say 11am-1130am to be safe.
If you can get most of Paradise Pier (TSMM, Screamin, Fun Wheel, and Goofy) plus Soarin and Grizzly done without FP before you use your first FP for RSR you will be set for an easy day. Then before you use your FP for RSR you can get a FP for Anna and Elsa (disconnected FP) and the a 2nd RSR FP.

Symphony Swings, Triton Carousel, JellyFish, Zephyr, and Mermaid are all Paradise Pier attractions that have low wait times times or fast loaders throughout the day.

 

[BLKKROW]

Last time I went (May 2014) we rode RSR 4 times on our last day. We used wide right and it worked perfectly we where about 10-15th in line it took 5 mins to get on. Then pulled fast passes and rode single rider two other times.

Also, keep in mind this is with me who has 3 different medical conditions with only two feet, so walking is very difficult on the last day of a trip.

 

[bumbershoot]

I should have been more specific. We have 2 young kids, single rider isn't going to be an option, though 3 times in an hour is great!

Keep it mind for once they are both 7 and everyone is comfy splitting up for the ride. SR is actually the only way we've ridden RSR!

 

[Tinkerbell19672]

After you get the RSR FP at rope drop, I would avoid Cars Land and focus on Toy Story Midway Mania and Paradise Pier attractions first. The majority of guests will head to Cars Land first. The minority will head to Toy Story Midway Mania first.
The RSR FP now lasts until noon, but lets say 11am-1130am to be safe.
If you can get most of Paradise Pier (TSMM, Screamin, Fun Wheel, and Goofy) plus Soarin and Grizzly done without FP before you use your first FP for RSR you will be set for an easy day. Then before you use your FP for RSR you can get a FP for Anna and Elsa (disconnected FP) and the a 2nd RSR FP.

Symphony Swings, Triton Carousel, JellyFish, Zephyr, and Mermaid are all Paradise Pier attractions that have low wait times times or fast loaders throughout the day.

Is rope drop the term for EMH too? Sorry, I'm just learning the terms . Wondering if this schedule would be what you would recommend for EMH too?

 

[agamble]

Rope drop is the opening of the park. They literally stretch ropes out at different entrances and people crowd behind the rope. Then at opening time the music starts, there's a short introduction, and the ropes are moved so people can enter the attractions. Sometimes they do this for EMH/MM too, but not always.

 

[MouseEXP]

Is rope drop the term for EMH too? Sorry, I'm just learning the terms . Wondering if this schedule would be what you would recommend for EMH too?

Rope drop happens every day. It basically means that there is literally a rope that Cast Members hold at Buena Vista Street to hold people back. When the park officially opens to the public it "drops" (CM removes it) and guests are allowed to walk to their destination. EMH is semi daily, but the plan I gave works for either a EMH or non EMH day. The main difference being that the EMH may just be a bit more crowded than non EMH days.

Note at DCA they walk the people to Cars Land with a rope. Just stay to the left of that walk and get a RSR FP near the Bugs Land entrance. You will hear the CM's yelling about the RSR FP.

The only way it would be hard to ride RSR twice is if the attraction is not working in the morning and FP if offline too.

In that case still head to Paradise Pier and TSMM since it would still be the most important thing to get done. Then get a RSR FP later for an evening ride as the attraction is much better at night.