Question about queueing for WOC

[anonymousegirl]

Is it okay for me to wait at the designated place (I have preferred viewing FP)and then go in and get a space at the railing and have my DSis and DNephew join me nearer to show time?
I know this is frowned upon in ride queues, and sometimes for parades and I don't want to cause any friction.

Also, if it is okay, will they be able to get through the crowds to find me at the railing?

 

[anonymousegirl]

bumping as I am leaving for DLR in a few hours and the WOC is for tonight

 

[Barbday62]

I dont know your answer exactly. I see no reason why the nephews cant join you later. When everyone is sitting it will be harder to get to you but I can tell you when we went July 3rd they came through a few times and made us stand starting an hour before the show. Once everyone is standing I think they can join you. We do this for parades and fireworks too. My husband kept our spot and I took the grand kids on rides until I saw it looked like itw as getting too crowded to move past. I also made sure all potty breaks were done before we joined him too. Just make sure the kids know exactly where your spot is before they take off.

 

[azdizzymom]

Is it okay for me to wait at the designated place (I have preferred viewing FP)and then go in and get a space at the railing and have my DSis and DNephew join me nearer to show time?
I know this is frowned upon in ride queues, and sometimes for parades and I don't want to cause any friction.

Also, if it is okay, will they be able to get through the crowds to find me at the railing?

I am going to say if I were sitting there and waiting and had been for a long time and kids came thru who were old enough to be on there own (not the little ones who might need a potty break) but ones who had obviously been riding rides trying to get close I'd be FURIOUS and not move. Sorry they are old enough to wait. It is NOT FAIR to anyone around you for you to save spots for 2 able bodied kids who are off riding rides when other little ones sit and patiently wait with mom and dad. Why do they get to do this AND get a front spot without the LONG wait. Sorry I hope you seriously reconsider this and look at it from this point. It is exactly the same as it is for parades, fantasmic, lines, etc. It is basically cutting in line....one person waits and then when those who are so "special" they don't have to wait feels time is appropriate they decide to join. How do you plan on saving spots at the railing? Do you honestly think people are NOT going to get right up to the railing first thing and crowd in? IDK how you honestly expect to save room for 2 others. Please be polite and do what you know is right...have them wait for you. It sets a horrible example to those small kids who wait with mom and dad to have the BIG kids cut in front of them because they can't wait and want to ride the rides!

 

[pigby]

I am going to say if I were sitting there and waiting and had been for a long time and kids came thru who were old enough to be on there own (not the little ones who might need a potty break) but ones who had obviously been riding rides trying to get close I'd be FURIOUS and not move. Sorry they are old enough to wait. It is NOT FAIR to anyone around you for you to save spots for 2 able bodied kids who are off riding rides when other little ones sit and patiently wait with mom and dad. Why do they get to do this AND get a front spot without the LONG wait. Sorry I hope you seriously reconsider this and look at it from this point. It is exactly the same as it is for parades, fantasmic, lines, etc. It is basically cutting in line....one person waits and then when those who are so "special" they don't have to wait feels time is appropriate they decide to join. How do you plan on saving spots at the railing? Do you honestly think people are NOT going to get right up to the railing first thing and crowd in? IDK how you honestly expect to save room for 2 others. Please be polite and do what you know is right...have them wait for you. It sets a horrible example to those small kids who wait with mom and dad to have the BIG kids cut in front of them because they can't wait and want to ride the rides!

Hate to say it - but I agree with this. Also if you are doing the preferred dining, be at the place where you need to line up at least half an hour before the time it tells you to on your ticke. We were there about 20 mins before (we didn't think they would let you line up, but they did) and there was already a long line waiting ahead of us so we didn't get right up to the railing.

 

[anonymousegirl]

Thanks for the imput. Perhaps I should have mentioned that my nephew is ADHD and we will have a GAC for him. Sitting quietly is just not something he can do.

 

[azdizzymom]

Thanks for the imput. Perhaps I should have mentioned that my nephew is ADHD and we will have a GAC for him. Sitting quietly is just not something he can do.

That is more understandable then....but I would still make sure he didn't get there at the last minute so he doesn't have to make his way thru too many people which might make them mad. Does he have a video game or somehting that would occupy him.

 

[anonymousegirl]

That is more understandable then....but I would still make sure he didn't get there at the last minute so he doesn't have to make his way thru too many people which might make them mad. Does he have a video game or somehting that would occupy him.

Yes we have some games for him and have been "practicing." He is trying to be better about the waiting parts of life. And I wasn't thinking of last minute, I just didn't want him waiting with me in the pre-entry line and then have to wait another hour for the show. I was thinking along the lines of 45 mins before the show he and his mom could join me.
This is my first time traveling with any of my sister's 3 special needs children so I am feeling a little lost about logisitics, expectations, and realities.

Wish us luck!

 

[azdizzymom]

Yes we have some games for him and have been "practicing." He is trying to be better about the waiting parts of life. And I wasn't thinking of last minute, I just didn't want him waiting with me in the pre-entry line and then have to wait another hour for the show. I was thinking along the lines of 45 mins before the show he and his mom could join me.
This is my first time traveling with any of my sister's 3 special needs children so I am feeling a little lost about logisitics, expectations, and realities.

Wish us luck!

Good luck and thanks for explaining that he is special needs. That makes such a huge difference than those kids who just don't want to wait. I would have no issue moving for a truly "special" child. It is those who feel they are "special" that I wouldn't move for. Enjoy the show and it is wonderful you are taking the kids for your sis!

 

[anonymousegirl]

Thanks for all the advice. We went to WOC last might and by the time we finished dinner at Ariel's Grotto (very good food by the way) we could just wait a few minutes before going into the viewing area. My sister did take Josh out to the bathroom and let him run around for a few minutes just before the show.