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

[DLgal]

So, on the subject of advertisements and disclaimers, I did notice last weekend that at the TURNSTILES, with the maps, is a leaflet outlining the BG process. Those are new.

However, that is a case of way too little, too late.

The ads continue to run (primarily on ABC and Disney affiliates TV channels) frequently with no addition of disclaimers, either verbal or written. I brought that criticism up awhile ago and people on these boards kind of jumped down my throat about it. I'm glad to see that I'm no longer alone in thinking this is crappy of Disney to do.

I have a friend in LA. Not a Disney person, just a regular guy. Saw my facebook post about RotR when we rode and started commenting that he was going to come soon to ride it, since he likes Star Wars. I had to explain the BG situation to him and his response was "a lottery system for a ride? Who has ever heard of such a thing?"

 

[Gaugersaurus]

So, on the subject of advertisements and disclaimers, I did notice last weekend that at the TURNSTILES, with the maps, is a leaflet outlining the BG process. Those are new.

They had the leaflets since opening (unless they ran out), they were passing them out to people in line opening day.

 

[DLgal]

They had the leaflets since opening (unless they ran out), they were passing them out to people in line opening day.

Huh. We were there that day and 2 days later and never saw them.

 

[njchris]

Woohoo got boarding group 1 today. . There was almost nobody on the line walked right up.

 

[ironband74]

So, curious to know how the morning played out, Are the crowds thinning a little? We've seen two consecutive magic mornings where backups lasted for 10 minutes or more. I know that's not a long time, but considering that the first three weeks backups were snapped up in 2 minutes this seems significant.

 

[montreid]

Nearing two hours operation -- spread of 28 groups. That's a new record

 

[ironband74]

Nearing two hours operation -- spread of 28 groups. That's a new record

Yeah, but they always ramp up quickly to start at the beginning of a day or after a breakdown to front load the queue. They've called 12 in the last hour, going at a good rate to be sure, but they called 11 groups in the first 15 minutes of operation, so that skews the numbers right after start or right after a breakdown.

 

[ironband74]

Nearing two hours operation -- spread of 28 groups. That's a new record

Also...

Shhhhhhhhh...they are right on pace with last Tuesday, and we all know how that wound up...

 

[Skyegirl1999]

Huh. We were there that day and 2 days later and never saw them.

We got one on opening day... I can tell because there's a picture of it on my Instagram.

 

[Mainyo]

So here's my experience...

We went to the parks this past weekend with the goal of scoring a BG on Saturday.

My SO isn't really a big Star Wars fan and wasn't really a fan of waking up super early, but she was doing this because I've been talking about this since the ride opened. Plus we have a 3 year old that we'd have to wake up early too. So even though I've been well prepped by everyone on this board (thank you!) and from watching videos on YouTube, I was still stressed out because my biggest concern was getting to the park in time.

We stayed about an 8-10 min walk from the DTD entrance and my goal was to be at security by 7a.

We left the hotel a few mins later than I had hoped, but we made up for it by putting a little pep in our step. But as we were walking, my SO mentioned that there wasn't a lot of other people walking with us and that I was probably being overdramatic about how early we had to get there blah, blah, blah. I just kind of bit my tongue and I said I hoped she was right, but I knew the truth.

We turn the corner and see that the security line was backed up onto the grass area, which I expected because it was also EMH / MM.

Luckily we got through the line by about 715a then we hustled to the esplanade and got in line around 723a, which was back to DCA.

Apparently some lines opened up to our right and a mob of people rushed over, but instead of following the pack, we just stayed in our line because we figured it would get shorter from others leaving, which it did. However, staying in this line was a mistake, as it had to have been run by a new CM or something because that's the only reason I could imagine why our line was barely moving.

We were watching people on the left and right of us moving down their lines at a fast rate while ours stood still.

It was now almost 743a and we were barely halfway to the turnstile and it became clear that we might not make it. I then decided to jump in the line to the left, which was all the way back to DCA, because I knew it was the only chance to get in before 8a.

My SO stayed in our original line with our son and I slowly started making my way towards them. I eventually caught up to them around 752a, but we were still quite a ways away. That's when I looked at her and told her, "We're not going to make it," which was a super bummer for me because of how much I was looking forward to this, and then I knew my SO wasn't going to be happy because we got up early for nothing.

But then a miracle occurred at 755a. A couple lines opened up and we were able to scurry into the park at 757a!

We quickly got our apps ready and made our way to the train station, because I've read a lot of people had a lot of success there. We counted down the seconds, then at 8a I hit "Find Out More" to see the "Join Boarding Group" button was red, and after a few stressful seconds of button pushing, we got BG25!

I couldn't believe we actually did it after just a few mins prior I didn't even think we'd be in the park in time. I was so relieved and happy.

We were in the FP line for RSR when we got a text at 913a letting us know that our BG was ready.

It was an amazing ride and I have absolutely no regrets of putting us though all that stress!

I hope everyone gets a chance to ride and has an experience that's a little less stressful than ours!!!

 

[DLRExpert]

So here's my experience...

We went to the parks this past weekend with the goal of scoring a BG on Saturday.

My SO isn't really a big Star Wars fan and wasn't really a fan of waking up super early, but she was doing this because I've been talking about this since the ride opened. Plus we have a 3 year old that we'd have to wake up early too. So even though I've been well prepped by everyone on this board (thank you!) and from watching videos on YouTube, I was still stressed out because my biggest concern was getting to the park in time.

We stayed about an 8-10 min walk from the DTD entrance and my goal was to be at security by 7a.

We left the hotel a few mins later than I had hoped, but we made up for it by putting a little pep in our step. But as we were walking, my SO mentioned that there wasn't a lot of other people walking with us and that I was probably being overdramatic about how early we had to get there blah, blah, blah. I just kind of bit my tongue and I said I hoped she was right, but I knew the truth.

We turn the corner and see that the security line was backed up onto the grass area, which I expected because it was also EMH / MM.

Luckily we got through the line by about 715a then we hustled to the esplanade and got in line around 723a, which was back to DCA.

Apparently some lines opened up to our right and a mob of people rushed over, but instead of following the pack, we just stayed in our line because we figured it would get shorter from others leaving, which it did. However, staying in this line was a mistake, as it had to have been run by a new CM or something because that's the only reason I could imagine why our line was barely moving.

We were watching people on the left and right of us moving down their lines at a fast rate while ours stood still.

It was now almost 743a and we were barely halfway to the turnstile and it became clear that we might not make it. I then decided to jump in the line to the left, which was all the way back to DCA, because I knew it was the only chance to get in before 8a.

My SO stayed in our original line with our son and I slowly started making my way towards them. I eventually caught up to them around 752a, but we were still quite a ways away. That's when I looked at her and told her, "We're not going to make it," which was a super bummer for me because of how much I was looking forward to this, and then I knew my SO wasn't going to be happy because we got up early for nothing.

But then a miracle occurred at 755a. A couple lines opened up and we were able to scurry into the park at 757a!

We quickly got our apps ready and made our way to the train station, because I've read a lot of people had a lot of success there. We counted down the seconds, then at 8a I hit "Find Out More" to see the "Join Boarding Group" button was red, and after a few stressful seconds of button pushing, we got BG25!

I couldn't believe we actually did it after just a few mins prior I didn't even think we'd be in the park in time. I was so relieved and happy.

We were in the FP line for RSR when we got a text at 913a letting us know that our BG was ready.

It was an amazing ride and I have absolutely no regrets of putting us though all that stress!

I hope everyone gets a chance to ride and has an experience that's a little less stressful than ours!!!

Yeah the way they handled the Magic Morning vs Day Guests at the entrance on Saturday was horrible. Almost every main turnstile entrance was set to a Magic Morning Entrance which caused a huge line to form around the perimeter for the few Day Guests entrances that were labeled.

Fortunately, I knew how the Magic Morning turnstiles will eventually switch over and just waited in the middle of the esplanade until it happened. Other guests waiting in the longer line were upset and just felt people were cutting.

ME

 

[Aurora0427]

So, on the subject of advertisements and disclaimers, I did notice last weekend that at the TURNSTILES, with the maps, is a leaflet outlining the BG process. Those are new.

However, that is a case of way too little, too late.

The ads continue to run (primarily on ABC and Disney affiliates TV channels) frequently with no addition of disclaimers, either verbal or written. I brought that criticism up awhile ago and people on these boards kind of jumped down my throat about it. I'm glad to see that I'm no longer alone in thinking this is crappy of Disney to do.

I have a friend in LA. Not a Disney person, just a regular guy. Saw my facebook post about RotR when we rode and started commenting that he was going to come soon to ride it, since he likes Star Wars. I had to explain the BG situation to him and his response was "a lottery system for a ride? Who has ever heard of such a thing?"

Yes, people who aren’t Disney people think it’s ridiculous. My dad is one of those people. He couldn’t believe how prepared I was and what we went through to get a BG. He said “I mean, at the end of the day it’s still just an amusement park!” He shook his head A LOT that morning.

 

[Skyegirl1999]

Yeah the way they handled the Magic Morning vs Day Guests at the entrance on Saturday was horrible. Almost every main turnstile entrance was set to a Magic Morning Entrance which caused a huge line to form around the perimeter for the few Day Guests entrances that were labeled.

Fortunately, I knew how the Magic Morning turnstiles will eventually switch over and just waited in the middle of the esplanade until it happened. Other guests waiting in the longer line were upset and just felt people were cutting.

ME

It seems like this is probably why backup BGs lasted as long as they did on Saturday? I knew a few people there who commented on the crazy line backup at entry. I think they just weren't processing people in quickly enough to fill them?

 

[ironband74]

It seems like this is probably why backup BGs lasted as long as they did on Saturday? I knew a few people there who commented on the crazy line backup at entry. I think they just weren't processing people in quickly enough to fill them?

Anyone know if the situation was similar today? I was shocked to see backups still available at 10 after.

 

[ironband74]

They just accelerated hard, calling like 7 BGs in the last 15 minutes. Must be the lunch lull.

 

[Skyegirl1999]

Anyone know if the situation was similar today? I was shocked to see backups still available at 10 after.

It’s possible, but it’s also looking reaaaaal empty at the parks on the app. So it could be that.

 

[ahhhcrap]

Today, I went through security on the Harbor Blvd side and was through very quickly. Got lucky and saw a short line closest to the magic morning turnstiles and entered the park by 8:40. Exited right away and headed to Starbucks in Downtown Disney. Got my coffee and sat down til boarding groups were available and received BG20.

 

[ironband74]

Oh, snap, they are accelerating super hard! 12 BGs in the last half hour, a 24 group spread mid day and not post breakdown... @montreid are you seeing this?

 

[brightlined]

Oh, snap, they are accelerating super hard! 12 BGs in the last half hour, a 24 group spread mid day and not post breakdown... @montreid are you seeing this?

They're actually ahead of last Tuesday in groups called - 51 was called at 12:45pm then, ~12:25pm today. (Hopefully not a bad sign for this afternoon.)

 

[ironband74]

I think they are stress testing some additional capacity. They've called 20 groups in the last hour. a 26 group spread, mid day, no post breakdown.