READ POST 1 & 2 FIRST-Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group Planning and Information-*No Spoilers*

[NoTime42]

Where is the no bag line? To the left of the bag lines?

Unless it changed, it’s in the middle. (Security is “L “ shaped and it’s near the corner)

 

[TinkSassy]

Saturday morning here we come! I have clicked through but haven't "practiced" at 7am. I just plan on being use I'm on data not wi-fi as my wi-fi connection in the parks is usually slow or non-existent.

Hoping for 50 or lower so we can get a mid-day nap in! But backup plans are in place

 

[MonocularVision]

I was wondering about the app - we’re going tomorrow - does the “Background App Refresh” matter? I have mine on, but wonder if that accounts for the tinkering with exiting out of the app, having to manually refresh, etc.

No, it should have no effect with getting a BG.

 

[SweetJulia23]

I also set my expectations (low) intentionally based on your experience. I have 6 different agendas for my Sunday @ DHS based on which BG number I get, lol! 5 of them accommodate my 5:10 Cape May dinner and 1 of them requires me to cancel that and do it on Tuesday instead (backup ADR already in hand).

Do we have a confirmation that editing the time on your Cape May reservation to move it several days out then cancel works to avoid the cancellation fee? I’m assuming you will need to wait until the day of to move it. I’ve always cancelled before 24 hrs and I’m scared to move mine day of if needed. Too many unknowns for a vacation that needs to be planned 6 months in advance.

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

Do we have a confirmation that editing the time on your Cape May reservation to move it several days out then cancel works to avoid the cancellation fee? I’m assuming you will need to wait until the day of to move it. I’ve always cancelled before 24 hrs and I’m scared to move mine day of if needed. Too many unknowns for a vacation that needs to be planned 6 months in advance.

That would be my plan. With a backup of asking for grace due to the RotR issue...

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

Just moved up to 104!

 

[BLdisney]

I’m 1/26 and 1/28. It’ll be here soon!!

Will be there myself on 1/30 and 1/31! I’ve been following this thread since day one, thank you to everyone for your feedback and tips. Can’t wait to experience our RotR.

 

[osufeth24]

I seriously don't mean this to be rude but it seems your problem is just not planning to spend the day at DHS. It sounds like you're local so it's obviously a whole different ballgame than what most of us are trying to do. I think the primary focus of most people is to just get a reg BG that gets called back (or gets them a FP return if down-time) and to avoid the end of night craziness.

I'm not saying this to offend you, just pointing out that I think 99% of us here would be perfectly happy to have obtained BG 51 and ride prior to 3pm.

My personal goal is to get a BG of 80 or under...that's literally all I need to accomplish to be happy on my DHS day.

no offense taken. Didn't mean to come off in any shape as ungrateful.

 

[Tiffany_m15]

Do we have a confirmation that editing the time on your Cape May reservation to move it several days out then cancel works to avoid the cancellation fee? I’m assuming you will need to wait until the day of to move it. I’ve always cancelled before 24 hrs and I’m scared to move mine day of if needed. Too many unknowns for a vacation that needs to be planned 6 months in advance.

I have not had success moving a dining reservation on the day of the reservation unless I call the dining line directly. When you click to change it in MDE, there is a notice that gives me a phone number to call for help. I overheard some cast members talking to visitors and they said that all the CMs are aware of the boarding group situation so if people are outside of their windows for FPs to just let the CM know when you scan in...the same goes for dining reservations but if you miss one you need to speak to Guest Services or call the dining line. Here is a tip I was given today: If you happen to experience downtime at RotR and receive a recovery FP (Like so many of us did today) make sure to verify with a CM before you tap in at your “late” FP location because the recovery FP may be erroneously used by the system.

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

no offense taken. Didn't mean to come off in any shape as ungrateful.

Yeah - I think you’re just a very unique scenario

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

Hey - I just found out I have family in the park today with BG 110!

 

[Wrexali]

Unfortunately we got a message close to 5:30 that they were not able to accommodate us today—we have one more chance and will be sure to get in the park earlier—if that doesn’t work I guess we go home sad!

We didn’t manage to get into the park until around 7:20 this morning and got a back up BG number of 126. Any idea when is the latest we may hear yea or nay? Since park closes at 8 and they give you two hours to get there, I’m guessing they would have to let the BG backup groups know something by 6:00, but does it actually work that way or have people heard back later?

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

As of 5:48pm all regular BGs have now been called for the day. That leaves 1/3 as the only day that all regular BGs were not called.

 

[Vondigo]

If they hold 8am opens I’d choose Wednesday. That would give you 1 more day of data to see how bad 8am opens are. If Monday is bad, Tuesday could bring a lot overreaction craziness.

Oh my! Our first day at HS and our first try at ROTR will be Monday 1/27. We’ll be the 8am opening guinea pigs lol. Our times will be posted to the thread!

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

Oh my! Our first day at HS and our first try at ROTR will be Monday 1/27. We’ll be the 8am opening guinea pigs lol. Our times will be posted to the thread!

I’m still hoping they move it to 7 but who knows that’s going on in their heads!

 

[SweetJulia23]

I have not had success moving a dining reservation on the day of the reservation unless I call the dining line directly. When you click to change it in MDE, there is a notice that gives me a phone number to call for help. I overheard some cast members talking to visitors and they said that all the CMs are aware of the boarding group situation so if people are outside of their windows for FPs to just let the CM know when you scan in...the same goes for dining reservations but if you miss one you need to speak to Guest Services or call the dining line. Here is a tip I was given today: If you happen to experience downtime at RotR and receive a recovery FP (Like so many of us did today) make sure to verify with a CM before you tap in at your “late” FP location because the recovery FP may be erroneously used by the system.

That’s really helpful thanks! I know I have the option to edit all my dining reservations now on the app but I’m more than 24 hours out. Were you able to call to change one less than that far out with no cancellation fee?
Also good tip about getting an anytime fast pass. If I get one for Rise I’ll use it as soon as possible so I don’t accidentally lose it.

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

BG 119 might be the end today...

 

[Vondigo]

I’m still hoping they move it to 7 but who knows that’s going on in their heads!

Seriously who knows?? 7am would be the right move!

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

Hey - I just found out I have family in the park today with BG 110!

They are in line and said it is absolutely NUTS. I also think they’re hoping to squeeze in a rider swap for an adult who had to stay with a little one.

 

[vital]

Dang, I thought after schools were back in session things would calm down a little bit. We've blocked off Tuesday the 21 and Wednesday the 22 to go to HS. Our only goal is to ride RotR and I'll fit in RNR and others in the meantime. I'll be sure to update with my experience since y'all have been such a help!