What are the cards the CM's give you while you're in line for an attraction?

[DCHSswimmer10]

Just wondering. They tell you to carry them to the front of the line with you and give them to the CM there. Just wanted to know what they were for. Thanks.

 

[jcriket]

Its so that they know how long it takes you to get through the line. So that they can change the wait time out front if needed.

 

[sunking]

If you are referring to the red cards, they are cards that are scanned at the beginning of the line when you first enter and then again near the loading area. They help to determine what the wait time for the attraction is.

 

[disneyscuba]

Just wondering. They tell you to carry them to the front of the line with you and give them to the CM there. Just wanted to know what they were for. Thanks.

If I get what you are saying they are the cards for the wait time. It updates the wait times show out side the rides.


Later,

DisneyScuba

 

[DCHSswimmer10]

Ok thanks

 

[marc1477]

This seems like a really effective system. Wish they used it more places too, like waiting in line for security at airports.

 

[Mermaid02]

Yep- they update the standby times.... we were asked to carry one through the line at least once a day in December. Never our previous trip- it was weird!

 

[disneyfan581]

Now there is something i don't understand with that. How come they give it to the fastpass people also? It's going to be a quicker line... but then it merges with the standby line. So I don't get it.... am I missing something???

 

[philaround]

Last May DW and I were given one as we got in line for The Jungle Cruise. When the CM noticed my DIS pin she took it back and gave it to the next couple and gave us fast passes for immediate use. First time I ever got anything special for just being a DIS member.

 

[Robo]

Now there is something i don't understand with that. How come they give it to the fastpass people also? It's going to be a quicker line... but then it merges with the standby line. So I don't get it.... am I missing something???

Different card numbers can be tracked. If FP line has given card number(s) the info can be determined.

Even the FP line is not "immediate boarding" so, with the card, they can determine the wait times for FP as well.

FP "statistics" can be updated.

And, it can figure into changing the FP "Return times" and whether the FPs even need to be distributed.

 

[disneyfan581]

ahh ok, thanks. now i get it.