TTC entrance

[Kristi1357]

I am just wondering if anyone here knows the answer to this...

As we entered the gates to get onto either the monorail or ferry at the TTC Sunday morning, they had CMs at the gates asking if everyone had their tickets. Now, I understand Disney wanting to be sure no one goes across without a ticket and has to return to TTC to buy them. Totally understandable.

Now, when we went by this one CM on Sunday, we told him yes we did have our passes. He made us stand there and dig them out in front of him, holding up more guests from entering. We asked why we had to show them and he said we needed it out anyway. Duh - but not until we hit the turnstiles and I did not want to lose them in the meantime.

The only time I have seen them check for tickets is in the morning. Later in the day you do not need "proof." Just wondering what the deal is with this....

 

[LibertyBelle]

You know I have worked at WDW for 9 years and always wondered that myself. You can still buy a ticket at Guest Relations at the park entrance... You can have tickets that need to be picked up at the guest relations window at the park... you could be meeting a CM that has your tickets but you would meet them at the turnstiles at the park... There are so many variables that would cause you not to have a ticket when entering through at the TTC that it never made sense to me either as to why they do that...

 

[safetymom]

I just say YES and keep on walking. I understand why they do it but wonder how many have lost tickets because they pulled them out to show they had them and lost them on the way to the boat or monorail.

 

[Kristi1357]

That was my point exactly! I can see having CMs there to ask, so if someone doesn't know they can turn back and buy tickets. But if you say yes, what's the big deal? Why were we stopped and made to show them?

Heck, someone could show him old, used up passes and get by him! Doesn't make sense - I don't know what they are trying to prevent...

 

[Grumpy92]

You are going to find some cms more dilligent or by the rules compared to others. So that is why you saw the variation.

 

[Kristi1357]

I know some CMs are going to follow the rules more closely than others - just like an employee at any job.

I was just wondering what the thinking behind the "rule" is? Can't think of a really good reason...

 

[ChuckGA]

Pure speculation:

1. There are 20 ticket booths behind you and maybe one on the other side of the lagoon. Get it before you cross over the ferry / monorail. Helps reduce the number of people standing in line for tickets at MK.
2. Help prevent a conflict / confustion or a trip back across the lagoon when said person does not have their ticket yet and is upset about the long line to purchase one at the one guest service booth.
3. Reduces stress if you determine you forgot it / lost it on the ferry side than on the MK side and then having to go back to the car / hotel.

Chuck

 

[seashoreCM]

If it turns out you got on the monorail/boat and got to the MK and you did forget your ticket ...

You have to go back to the TTC and when you finally find your ticket you have to wait in the monorail/ferry lines all over again.

Or you have to buy another ticket.

Disney hints:
http://members.aol.com/ajaynejr/disney.htm

 

[pilotmono]

They are screening. Think of it as a layer of security. There are those who believe the world is their playground and wish to access the property and have no business being there. An example is using the resort pools and beaches. Also joy riding on the monorail.

 

[disneysteve]

Originally posted by pilotmono
They are screening. Think of it as a layer of security. There are those who believe the world is their playground and wish to access the property and have no business being there. An example is using the resort pools and beaches. Also joy riding on the monorail.

I agree. Remember, the Disney transportation system is ONLY for folks staying at a Disney hotel or those with Disney park tickets. If you don't fit one of those categories, you shouldn't be allowed to board the monorail or ferry. So the CM is doing his/her job.

 

[Letsbgoofy]

Maybe they want you to take it out so that you will lose it and have to buy another...an interesting marketing concept!

Seriously though, we have never been asked if we have tickets before getting on the ferry or any other type of Disney transporation. I always expect them to ask when we get on the bus, but in 11 WDW trips it hasn't.

 

[Flower4Pwr]

I've been asked before and forced to show a ticket. I think that all the reasons previously stated probably bear some truth! Plus I've seen how crazy long the line at the guest relations windows can get! But I would think with the new Automated Ticketing booths it's not so bad anymore. . . whatever!





edited: because grammer is in fact a good thing.