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

[socaldisneylover]

I decided to give up. Looks like it’s going at a snail’s pace through the 60’s. I got about 4 hrs sleep last night, and have been at park since 6:45. I figure even if it doesn’t break down again, it would be another 3-4 hours until they even get to my group, #90. Will try again another day.

 

[dieumeye]

With uptime and downtime, RotR is averaging just over 7 BGs per hour since opening this AM.

It opened 8 hours ago (8:55am) and there’s still 7 hours of park time left. Plenty of time to call more BGs before end of day.

Come on RotR! Hang in there!

 

[vharris2828]

Ok just to confirm if this worked for anyone... I heard you can scan into the park, let’s say 7 am. And then leave. And get a boarding group from anywhere when the clock strikes opening time....hotel room, California adventure etc. did this work for anyone? Or is it best to stay inside the park. Forgive me if this was answered already, I’ve been following this thread the best I could today but have been in and out and there have been tons of posts.

 

[MonocularVision]

Ok just to confirm if this worked for anyone... I heard you can scan into the park, let’s say 7 am. And then leave. And get a boarding group from anywhere when the clock strikes opening time....hotel room, California adventure etc. did this work for anyone? Or is it best to stay inside the park. Forgive me if this was answered already, I’ve been following this thread the best I could today but have been in and out and there have been tons of posts.

I don’t remember reading anyone trying this today but:

• It works at Walt Disney World
• There is no way for Disney to reliably know if you are in the park or not

I would give the chance of this working at approximately 100%.

 

[BlueRibbon]

Ok just to confirm if this worked for anyone... I heard you can scan into the park, let’s say 7 am. And then leave. And get a boarding group from anywhere when the clock strikes opening time....hotel room, California adventure etc. did this work for anyone? Or is it best to stay inside the park. Forgive me if this was answered already, I’ve been following this thread the best I could today but have been in and out and there have been tons of posts.

I'd have to go through all the posts, but someone earlier today mentioned that they went out to the Starbucks in DtD and was successful in getting a BG.

 

[dina444444]

Ok just to confirm if this worked for anyone... I heard you can scan into the park, let’s say 7 am. And then leave. And get a boarding group from anywhere when the clock strikes opening time....hotel room, California adventure etc. did this work for anyone? Or is it best to stay inside the park. Forgive me if this was answered already, I’ve been following this thread the best I could today but have been in and out and there have been tons of posts.

It should work the way the Maxpass system and the BG system at DHS does. You have to scan in to the park for the day but you don't need to stay in the park. I can fully confirm tomorrow. I have 2 friends that are going to try and help me get a boarding group the have my AP in their accounts that won't be in the park.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

Will go back and read, but EMH only covers guests at DL Hotel and Grand Californian, no?

EMH/EE is a perk given to all on site guests at the PPH, DLH, and GCH,.

... Following along as we’re back to being DLR APs and will be in DL soon!

Welcome back to the AP family!

EMH is for Disneyland resort hotel guests only at DCA, however for Disneyland it is also open to some guests at “good neighbor” hotels as well as people with 3-day park hopper tickets...

The MM perk is not connected to the Good Neighbor hotels. Almost all 3+ day tickets purchased in advance, not at a ticket booth, have one MM attached to the ticket. Tickets purchased at the ticket booths and military discount tickets do not have MM.

 

[ironband74]

I mean the app does have your location via gps if location is enabled...but yeah, someone said that they had spoken with someone who got one from Starbucks DtD.

I was actually thinking that if I go when BGs are still a thing I might have a few friends at home scan my ticket and "help" me get a bording pass since my phone tends to do horrible things when I need it most...

 

[nutshell]

I’m predicting they get to about 120 today. At 74 now.

 

[MonocularVision]

I mean the app does have your location via gps if location is enabled...but yeah, someone said that they had spoken with someone who got one from Starbucks DtD.

I have been making a bit of a stink about this on the WDW thread but there would be so many issues with trying to use GPS for this, it is extremely unlikely they would. And for what benefit? The reason they want folks to be scanned into Disneyland is to prevent the entire Internet from grabbing BGs with zero intent to use them.

 

[CaliforniaGirl09]

I'll be watching the reports of getting BG's from outside the park closely. Given DL's IT issues, we were thinking that we might all tap in, and then have one of us go back to the hotel or DTD to attempt to get the BG.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

We are there next week too and I’m dying from the anxiety this is all causing me

Tell me about it! I have been following along and my adrenaline has been up the whole time. Who needs caffeine?!
To all who have been posting live updates and other information as it rolls in: Thank you very much! This has been SO helpful to who knows how many DISers here on this board and who knows how many lurkers. Our Disney community rocks!

 

[MonocularVision]

I'll be watching the reports of getting BG's from outside the park closely. Given DL's IT issues, we were thinking that we might all tap in, and then have one of us go back to the hotel or DTD to attempt to get the BG.

Considering that the main factor is probably going to be how reliable your network connection is, I think this is a really wise strategy. I may spread my family out a bit both inside and outside the park after we get through the turnstiles on our trip in a few weeks.

 

[ironband74]

I’m predicting they get to about 120 today. At 74 now.

Shhhhh...don't jinx it....

 

[jxhide]

Had to duck out to attend to real life for a moment, so I’m glad to see RotR is over 8 groups per hour average, even with stalling at 61. Hope it gets back up soon.

I also want to say I think Disney did a great job being prepared for and handling the crowds this morning. I was worried it would be tough to navigate parking, security, and gate entry... but it wasn’t.

Did anyone see what was the latest time someone was able to arrive and still make it into park prior to 8am? That’s important info for anyone trying to come this weekend.

Fingers crossed RotR gets up and keeps running through BGs until midnight!

Anyone know what's the latest someone arrived at the park but still made it in on time inside the park to get BG?

 

[theluckyrabbit]

Those poor CMs. Someone needs to give them a basket of fine chocolate and bubble bath for after their shift.

So true!

PSA: Don't forget to give the CMs some love! Let them know you appreciate their hard work making the magic! A smile and a "thank you!" can go a really long way!

 

[dieumeye]

That was a good hour. Up to 80. Almost done with guaranteed BGs!

 

[ironband74]

So true!

PSA: Don't forget to give the CMs some love! Let them know you appreciate their hard work making the magic! A smile and a "thank you!" can go a really long way!

And, grabbing their names and giving them a kudo at guest services doesn't hurt either.

 

[ironband74]

That was a good hour. Up to 80. Almost done with guaranteed BGs!

Yeah! And with six hours to go! DL is rockin' the Rise (touch wood).

 

[dieumeye]

All regular BGs have been called (12-81) at 6:00pm.

Wonder how long they’ll do backups? Would be great if they did the WDW thing and just called a bunch by 10pm so people have a chance to get on even if it makes a long line at the end of the day like at WDW.