I'll add that the data the PP pulled is consistent with our mid-July times as well. We had BG 52, 57 and 72. We were called between 12-2 for those groups. so I'd say around 1 is a good estimate for you if there are not many breakdowns/stops.
Did you check time.gov or an atomic clock app? The phone time can easily be off by a second or more, which is enough to make a difference (unfortunately).
It came back up. We walked right on. Must have just came back on around 12:00 maybe. You need to close out app to refresh.
I’ll update my post. We tried at 1 and got in group #105. When we initially were assigned to the group the wait time indicated about 4:30. During the afternoon the time kept getting pushed further and further back and they eventually called our group at 7:08. We were eating dinner when it came through so didn’t get there until right about 8:00. Just made the hour deadline. When we checked in they were taking groups up to #115. There were so many people hanging around the area waiting for their groups to be called. We talked to one family that had a number in the 140s. I wonder if they ever made it on.
We saw that long line at 8:00pm
We skipped a part yesterday. The people in front of us filled us in on what was supposed to have happened. We are going to try again Friday just so we can get the whole experience.
It has happened but there is no guarantee you will be allowed to ride and it's a case by case basis.
We had BG 65 yesterday. Ride was down multiple times. I would see our est time go down to 30 minutes then back up to 60. Got to the group before us and was at 10 minutes before going back to 50 minutes. We were finally called at 3, got partway through the ride only to be escorted off when it went down again. We were given fast passes to return later. We returned at 6 to walk on.
The people in front of us yesterday apparently missed their window and a loud argument ensued. One of their party was rude and demanding and eventually they were allowed on. I wouldn’t cause a scene like that to be allowed on.
A much better approach than the one described! As the PP mentioned, if you have a valid reason such as an ADR conflict or other reservation, you will almost surely be allowed to ride. Otherwise it certainly can't hurt to ask nicely.
I did this for my cousin back in April and secured her party boarding group 1 on two different days. I signed directly into her account to do it though.
Everyone who wants to ride needs to tap into the park before 1pm. Once you have all tapped in, you can leave the park and attempt to join the virtual queue from anywhere.
As @ENJDisneyFan said, all members of your party must have gone to DHS by 1PM and tapped in to try to get a BG at 1PM.
