Rise of the Resistance BOARDING GROUPS Superthread Part 1 *No Ride Spoilers Please* *PLEASE READ POSTS 1-4*

[kyoshi]

AT&T network:

I was getting speeds around 85mbps outside the Starbucks near World of Disney on the AT&T network. We arrived early enough to wander around checking speeds and I never saw anything above 20mbps inside DL park. The second fastest was between the ticket booths on the DtD side...was getting 60mbps there. Starbucks WiFi was only around 35mbps and my son's phone connected to that was slow once I clicked find out more on the app.

My advice is LEAVE and go to Starbucks/World of Disney area.

If you leave Disneyland, you don't get to experience the hush one minute before boarding groups open, or the cheers and celebrations that happen seconds after the boarding groups release. It really is a sight to see.

 

[Tadich]

Family and I did a 3 day trip last week. In the park Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Like anything that I do, I research first so I am prepared. This forum made a huge difference in my opinion. Here are my results.

Day 1 - In the park about 15 minutes before the bell, was right outside Emporium/Fire House. One try, got BG 25
Day 2 - In the park about 10 minutes early, same location. One try, got BG 19
Day 3 - Had to come from the parking garage, got scanned into DL at about 8:58. Outside city hall, one try, got BG 17

ATT is my wireless carrier. Did not hook up to the network. All three days there was an eerie silence right before park opening... like out of a sci-fi movie quiet and still. Then everyone starts celebrating and mayhem is restored. Fair or not, I was prepared and executed the plan. I actually got to ride 3 1/2 times as we were on it when it went down Wednesday and got walked out and given a fast pass for later.

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

Did you take the tram or walk? The tram can be a hit or miss. Sometimes they don't bring a new empty tram right away. Although I haven't tried a tram at opening. I always feel stressed when there are tons of people waiting for the trams.

I walked. Wait at DTD security around 8:00 was about 5-10 minutes.

 

[DLgal]

If you leave Disneyland, you don't get to experience the hush one minute before boarding groups open, or the cheers and celebrations that happen seconds after the boarding groups release. It really is a sight to see.

Already experienced that last time when we didn't get squat and it honestly felt really crappy.

 

[DLgal]

I just wanted to say, I have NO intention of trying for another BG anytime soon. I'll take my time and saunter in 15 minutes after park opening for awhile. The ride is cool, but not a "must do" on every visit, so we will enjoy our sleep so others can have a chance.

 

[ironband74]

I myself have ridden twice now (the second time was with my first-time riding husband), and I have little interest in investing the time and energy to get over there early enough to ride again anytime soon... it's a lot of ruckus.

I expect a lot of the locals and regulars will share your sentiment. They'll ride a few times, then skip it until the new car smell wears off and BGs become a thing you use for MMRR.

But if I go for 3 days a year, you best believe I'm gonna try and ride it all three days I can.

 

[unveilmyeyes]

I just wanted to say, I have NO intention of trying for another BG anytime soon. I'll take my time and saunter in 15 minutes after park opening for awhile. The ride is cool, but not a "must do" on every visit, so we will enjoy our sleep so others can have a chance.

You’ll sleep an extra 15 min lol?

 

[Skyegirl1999]

You’ll sleep an extra 15 min lol?

Nah, you have to be parking like 70-90 minutes before the park opens to try for a BG.

Parking at 6:45 vs parking at 8:15 is a big difference.

 

[DLgal]

You’ll sleep an extra 15 min lol?

No, like an extra hour! We woke up at 6:45 today to be there by 8, for a park open at 9.

I usually can wake up at 8 or 8:30 and be there by 9:15.

 

[GoldeneyezCA]

People! Yes, everyone is entitled to their opinions, and the Dis is wonderful, but can you please, please move this discussion to the other thread, as previously requested? One thing that isn’t fair (or fun) is for those looking for tips on this thread to have to scroll through 3 pages of discussion on whether or not BG’s are fair....again! This comes up every 2-3 days. And thank you to all who keep posting tips and tricks to help increase the success of getting BG’s for this amazing attraction!

 

[ironband74]

People! Yes, everyone is entitled to their opinions, and the Dis is wonderful, but can you please, please move this discussion to the other thread, as previously requested? One thing that isn’t fair (or fun) is for those looking for tips on this thread to have to scroll through 3 pages of discussion on whether or not BG’s are fair....again! This comes up every 2-3 days. And thank you to all who keep posting tips and tricks to help increase the success of getting BG’s for this amazing attraction!

Yes...Let's take a moment and appreciate that the trend is looking good today: All the Mondays so far:

 

[Peachy0118]

Yes...Let's take a moment and appreciate that the trend is looking good today: All the Mondays so far:
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Woohoo!!!

 

[Skyegirl1999]

People! Yes, everyone is entitled to their opinions, and the Dis is wonderful, but can you please, please move this discussion to the other thread, as previously requested? One thing that isn’t fair (or fun) is for those looking for tips on this thread to have to scroll through 3 pages of discussion on whether or not BG’s are fair....again! This comes up every 2-3 days. And thank you to all who keep posting tips and tricks to help increase the success of getting BG’s for this amazing attraction!

To refocus the conversation, here's the advice I sent a friend who wanted to know "how to get a boarding group:"

1. Get there early - you want to be lined up at the entrance at least 45 minutes before the park opens, so try to get to parking 70-90 minutes before opening. Be prepared to wait in a line of cars to park. (Note: that advice doesn't apply to those walking.) As long as you're scanned in to DL when the park opens, you're good (you can leave and go to Downtown Disney or whatever once you scan in if you want.)
2. Have as many phones trying as possible - you can even bring old phones and connect to Disney wi-fi. I'd use your cell service other than wifi for any phones that have service. If you have friends/family willing to "help out" by logging in from home, enlist them!
3. Make sure all phones trying have your entire group's tickets scanned in and the app updated. Ideally, those would be the only tickets scanned in, so they could all log into your account if that works best. If anyone has other tickets scanned in that they can't delete (including special event tickets like Disney After Dark), be prepared to unclick those really fast.
4. Try to find a good cell signal in the park. You can use an app to test this (I didn't; I just went to Tomorrowland where I know I have great service, but people online are doing stuff like checking pings and other techy things.) Shut down all other apps and relaunch the Disney app a few minutes before park opening.
5. Stay on the Disney app home screen until exactly park open (we used D's Apple Watch to count seconds). Hit "Find out more" right at opening. If your "Join Boarding Group" button doesn't light up, hit "My Status" and see if it lets you join from there. If not, click back and see if your "Join Boarding Group" button lights up. As soon as something gives you the option to join a group, click it.
6. Un-click anyone not riding really quick and confirm!
** I recommend "trying this from home" a couple of times so you're familiar with the system - you can play along until the point it would actually assign you a group. You also want to run through it in advance with the other people trying. There are lots of videos and pictures online if you Google.

Did I miss telling her anything important?

 

[HydroGuy]

To refocus the conversation, here's the advice I sent a friend who wanted to know "how to get a boarding group:"

1. Get there early - you want to be lined up at the entrance at least 45 minutes before the park opens, so try to get to parking 70-90 minutes before opening. Be prepared to wait in a line of cars to park. (Note: that advice doesn't apply to those walking.) As long as you're scanned in to DL when the park opens, you're good (you can leave and go to Downtown Disney or whatever once you scan in if you want.)
2. Have as many phones trying as possible - you can even bring old phones and connect to Disney wi-fi. I'd use your cell service other than wifi for any phones that have service. If you have friends/family willing to "help out" by logging in from home, enlist them!
3. Make sure all phones trying have your entire group's tickets scanned in and the app updated. Ideally, those would be the only tickets scanned in, so they could all log into your account if that works best. If anyone has other tickets scanned in that they can't delete (including special event tickets like Disney After Dark), be prepared to unclick those really fast.
4. Try to find a good cell signal in the park. You can use an app to test this (I didn't; I just went to Tomorrowland where I know I have great service, but people online are doing stuff like checking pings and other techy things.) Shut down all other apps and relaunch the Disney app a few minutes before park opening.
5. Stay on the Disney app home screen until exactly park open (we used D's Apple Watch to count seconds). Hit "Find out more" right at opening. If your "Join Boarding Group" button doesn't light up, hit "My Status" and see if it lets you join from there. If not, click back and see if your "Join Boarding Group" button lights up. As soon as something gives you the option to join a group, click it.
6. Un-click anyone not riding really quick and confirm!
** I recommend "trying this from home" a couple of times so you're familiar with the system - you can play along until the point it would actually assign you a group. You also want to run through it in advance with the other people trying. There are lots of videos and pictures online if you Google.

Did I miss telling her anything important?

Something about using The Force???

 

[VandVsmama]

I’ll pray for you

The way I see it, we're all praying for each other at the Jedi temple every night just to give everybody some extra good vibes for their run through the Galaxy's Edge gauntlet the next morning! MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!

 

[ironband74]

To refocus the conversation, here's the advice I sent a friend who wanted to know "how to get a boarding group:"

1. Get there early - you want to be lined up at the entrance at least 45 minutes before the park opens, so try to get to parking 70-90 minutes before opening. Be prepared to wait in a line of cars to park. (Note: that advice doesn't apply to those walking.) As long as you're scanned in to DL when the park opens, you're good (you can leave and go to Downtown Disney or whatever once you scan in if you want.)
2. Have as many phones trying as possible - you can even bring old phones and connect to Disney wi-fi. I'd use your cell service other than wifi for any phones that have service. If you have friends/family willing to "help out" by logging in from home, enlist them!
3. Make sure all phones trying have your entire group's tickets scanned in and the app updated. Ideally, those would be the only tickets scanned in, so they could all log into your account if that works best. If anyone has other tickets scanned in that they can't delete (including special event tickets like Disney After Dark), be prepared to unclick those really fast.
4. Try to find a good cell signal in the park. You can use an app to test this (I didn't; I just went to Tomorrowland where I know I have great service, but people online are doing stuff like checking pings and other techy things.) Shut down all other apps and relaunch the Disney app a few minutes before park opening.
5. Stay on the Disney app home screen until exactly park open (we used D's Apple Watch to count seconds). Hit "Find out more" right at opening. If your "Join Boarding Group" button doesn't light up, hit "My Status" and see if it lets you join from there. If not, click back and see if your "Join Boarding Group" button lights up. As soon as something gives you the option to join a group, click it.
6. Un-click anyone not riding really quick and confirm!
** I recommend "trying this from home" a couple of times so you're familiar with the system - you can play along until the point it would actually assign you a group. You also want to run through it in advance with the other people trying. There are lots of videos and pictures online if you Google.

Did I miss telling her anything important?

Only that, if after a couple back and forth cycles of my status/ find out more none of the buttons are active, kill the app and start again.

Also, MM has its nuances.

 

[ironband74]

122! Best weekday ever!

 

[EmJ]

122! Best weekday ever!

I have a superexciting graph but I'm scared to post it in case I jinx things again, lol. I'm waiting a half hour more.

 

[katyringo]

Are we debating again? Lol.

we travel to Disneyland. If boarding groups are still a thing in October We will deff try to be there at opening each day UNTIl we get a boarding group.. then just knowing our style won’t try again. We usually get to the parks right after they open lol! We still take advantage of early morning. CrowDS but just usually always seem to arrive 15 minutes late lol! We always make our MM tho..

 

[VandVsmama]

This was me & my DH discussing this ride over dinner this evening. HAHAHA! Just had to share with y'all because you're my people and you understand!