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

[DisneyDork1969]

Actually I believe you do need to update the app. Today when I opened the app it said to update for information regarding SWGE. I did update it and there isn’t anything new that I noticed but I’m sure there will be soon.

I just updated my app as well...its an Android. Let's see how it goes on Friday...

 

[tsumgirl]

Do you have apple or android? Just looked at google play and the last update for Android was back in November.

I have an Android and received the update notification today, as well.

 

[montreid]

I have an Android and received the update notification today, as well.

If you run the app constantly; close it out and reopen. It'll notify you of the new update 80MB

 

[CaliforniaGirl09]

Anxiously awaiting reports on Friday. I'm hoping with the delay in opening the ride will run smoother in Disneyland. We lucked out at WDW last Thursday and had a seamless experience with an early boarding group, but delays and temporary shut downs are pretty much the norm there. I'm looking forward to our DLR trip on 1/24-1/26 and more chances to ride. It was fun comparing SWGEs, which are very similar. [Aside: Interestingly Oga's doesn't seem as big a deal there. There were plenty of walkups and there weren't any limits on drinks (i.e. you could get more than two). They said there was a 45 minute limit, but it didn't seem to be enforced. They also still have the carbon freeze ]

I hope DLRs IT is up to the task, but we shall see on Friday. My biggest worry is how they are going to handle the turnstiles with big crowds and photos. I'm hoping I don't have to get up super early to make sure we are through the gates and inside the park.

 

[Blue32]

I understand the need to confirm the owner of the park ticket but it seems like with availability of tech, Disney could figure out a new way of doing this rather than photos at the gate creating these slowdowns.

 

[Skyegirl1999]

I understand the need to confirm the owner of the park ticket but it seems like with availability of tech, Disney could figure out a new way of doing this rather than photos at the gate creating these slowdowns.

100%

It will be interested to see if ROTR brings this issue to the forefront and sparks a change in the entrance procedures.

 

[Pickles2000]

We have never used our phones in the parks. Wifi was inconsistent and data was crazy expensive with our Canadian phones.

Some of the Canadian companies aren’t as bad as they used to be for roaming. With mine (TELUS) on our trip in Spring this year it was just $7 a day on top of my regular bill to use my Canadian data. And it only charged on the days I used it. Well worth it for not having to try and find Wi-Fi for using Disney apps in the park. Looks like it’s $8 now.

 

[dieumeye]

Looks like some possible rain in the forecast Thursday night into early Friday morning. If it happens, maybe that’ll keep some people away, or at least slow down how early a crowd starts to form?

 

[baozi]

Android update is available now.

iOS just pushed the update today so I imagine the android one can’t be far behind

 

[Aurora0427]

I understand the need to confirm the owner of the park ticket but it seems like with availability of tech, Disney could figure out a new way of doing this rather than photos at the gate creating these slowdowns.

The entrance procedures at Disneyland make me crazy. It seems so inefficient compared to the WDW technology. There was a family of 6 in front of us on Saturday and it took ten minutes to scan them all in and take photos.

 

[KPeterso]

Please report back on your experience after your visit. It will be helpful to others to know whether they can get a wheelchair before entering or whether they will have to enter first, then go get the wheelchair. TIA!

Will do! I am sure it will help others so I will report back! Now to get a plan in place for how early to arrive on Saturday morning!

 

[KPeterso]

The entrance procedures at Disneyland make me crazy. It seems so inefficient compared to the WDW technology. There was a family of 6 in front of us on Saturday and it took ten minutes to scan them all in and take photos.

It feels like there is always a group of 8-10 (or 2 to 3 groups like that) in front of me at the entrance. And then having to also check IDs for a couple who were using the SoCal ticket offer. Drives me crazy how inefficient the process is! And the next person for the picture is never right at the front of the group so they have to move all around to get that person to the front and then repeat for the next person. I wish they had about half the gates as ones for those who do not need a new picture (such as AP or already taken previous days).

 

[dina444444]

Will do! I am sure it will help others so I will report back! Now to get a plan in place for how early to arrive on Saturday morning!

I’m planning to be at the parking structure by 6:30 on Saturday to attempt to ride. I’ll only be riding if I get a boarding group that’s called by 11am since I have a plane to catch to wdw that afternoon.

 

[KPeterso]

I’m planning to be at the parking structure by 6:30 on Saturday to attempt to ride. I’ll only be riding if I get a boarding group that’s called by 11am since I have a plane to catch to wdw that afternoon.

That is kind of the time I was thinking to arrive at the parking structure! I have more time to devote to waiting for a boarding group to be called!

And have fun at WDW! My next trip is in 52 days! But who's counting?

 

[socaldisneylover]

Looks like some possible rain in the forecast Thursday night into early Friday morning. If it happens, maybe that’ll keep some people away, or at least slow down how early a crowd starts to form?

On Sunday night, it was looking like the storm would come through on Thursday, and be gone by late Thursday night.

But on this morning's news, the current model shows the rain starting in Anaheim at around 8:00 PM Thursday Night, and continuing until 9:00 AM Friday Morning. The main part of the storm passing through between Midnight & 6 AM. Hopefully it doesn't slow down any further, but I'm starting to get worried that Friday morning may be a wet one.

The forecast indicated that there was little chance this storm won't hit.

 

[tlovesdis]

I don't think that is quite true. It is definitely open before as we rope drop a lot and it is always open before the park to get one. They were when we had the reservation for Galaxies Edge in June. Just wondering if they will be open earlier. If not, we will go in and get the boarding group and then head back out to get one.

Maybe it has changed but in my personal experience i have had to sit and wait for it to open at regular park hours. I've never been able to get one at early entry. But it has been about a year so again maybe it changed.

 

[Aurora0427]

It feels like there is always a group of 8-10 (or 2 to 3 groups like that) in front of me at the entrance. And then having to also check IDs for a couple who were using the SoCal ticket offer. Drives me crazy how inefficient the process is! And the next person for the picture is never right at the front of the group so they have to move all around to get that person to the front and then repeat for the next person. I wish they had about half the gates as ones for those who do not need a new picture (such as AP or already taken previous days).

YESSSSS!!!! All of this! Or they have to get the kid out of the stroller for his picture. My husband always asks which line and I reply “it doesn’t matter. Whichever one we choose will be the one that takes forever.”

Anyway, back on topic! I can’t wait to hear how everything goes Friday for you guys going opening day!!!!! Hopefully you don’t get a family of ten in front of you!!!!

 

[SirBill]

As long as everyone is updating apps, don't forget to update the Disney Play app as well if you use the Datapad in SWGE - they have new stuff related to the Rise of the Resistance ride.

 

[Malcon10t]

The entrance procedures at Disneyland make me crazy. It seems so inefficient compared to the WDW technology. There was a family of 6 in front of us on Saturday and it took ten minutes to scan them all in and take photos.

I guess we have been fortunate. Rarely does it take more than 15-20 second for the person to swipe the ticket and take the pic. The problem is usually with people not being prepared. Or people using 1 Park tickets trying to get in both parks, or APs not checking block out date and arguing they were sure this weekend was open when they bought the pass a year ago....

 

[deli8788]

I will be at DL on the 18th19th. Completely unaware of the ROTR opening when I planned our trip. Don't be mad...not the biggest Star Wars fan so I am not super interested in riding it. If I can get a BG, cool. But I am still kinda nervous about crowds and what time I should be getting to the park to make sure we get in at rope drop and can make use of the rest of the park (which is my priority).