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Post by nickys on Feb 19, 2024 11:48:21 GMT -5
Yes they are very lenient on Guardians. You can return any time after your group is called. And it will not disappear at the 1pm drop. Are the other VQs like that, too? Torn is stricter, definitely, but not as bad as they used to be. The consensus from Touring Plans, both their own staff plus forum users, is that they allow you to be an hour later than your return time. There are also some reports of them allowing a later return under some circumstances, but this is more CM dependent. So not something you can rely on but if you really did have some unforeseen events happen then it’s worth pleading your case. |
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Post by johnb on Feb 19, 2024 13:31:01 GMT -5
GotG is usually an arrival day ride for us when we take an early afternoon flight. I get the VQ at 7 AM; boarding group has always been called in the mid-AM to early-PM. We usually get to GotG, between 6 and 7 PM. Only once has a CM said anything, and it was a sarcastic, "Oh, you're only 8 hours late."
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Post by helenabear on Feb 19, 2024 14:36:54 GMT -5
Are the other VQs like that, too? Torn is stricter, definitely, but not as bad as they used to be. The consensus from Touring Plans, both their own staff plus forum users, is that they allow you to be an hour later than your return time. There are also some reports of them allowing a later return under some circumstances, but this is more CM dependent. So not something you can rely on but if you really did have some unforeseen events happen then it’s worth pleading your case. Even RotR allowed for some exceptions. Things like ride break downs, dining reservations colliding etc have always been allowable. When one in our party had medical issues they allowed him to ride late. They're not heartless but waltzing up 8 hours late without cause probably won't ever fly. GotG is usually an arrival day ride for us when we take an early afternoon flight. I get the VQ at 7 AM; boarding group has always been called in the mid-AM to early-PM. We usually get to GotG, between 6 and 7 PM. Only once has a CM said anything, and it was a sarcastic, "Oh, you're only 8 hours late." I've not had issues. First time using a VQ for Remy I was taking off at 7:05 and got BG 11. They called it as I was driving to the resort. I aborted plans and just drove straight to Epcot. Still almost missed it but all the CMs were saying they'd have let me in. I tend to not do morning VQs if i want to ride later. A few here know me for being stupid fast as long as the app is behaving. |
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Post by nickys on Feb 19, 2024 14:58:10 GMT -5
Torn is stricter, definitely, but not as bad as they used to be. The consensus from Touring Plans, both their own staff plus forum users, is that they allow you to be an hour later than your return time. There are also some reports of them allowing a later return under some circumstances, but this is more CM dependent. So not something you can rely on but if you really did have some unforeseen events happen then it’s worth pleading your case. Even RotR allowed for some exceptions. Things like ride break downs, dining reservations colliding etc have always been allowable. When one in our party had medical issues they allowed him to ride late. They're not heartless but waltzing up 8 hours late without cause probably won't ever fly. I know things like ADRs etc were exceptions, they always have been. I was saying that the range of reasons that are accepted are far greater now. But it is very much CM dependent; some may let you ride a few hours past your return time if you ask nicely, others might want a more specific reason. The worst they can do is say no. And if more people start asking they might start reinforcing the rules more. |
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Post by helenabear on Feb 19, 2024 19:44:25 GMT -5
Even RotR allowed for some exceptions. Things like ride break downs, dining reservations colliding etc have always been allowable. When one in our party had medical issues they allowed him to ride late. They're not heartless but waltzing up 8 hours late without cause probably won't ever fly. I know things like ADRs etc were exceptions, they always have been. I was saying that the range of reasons that are accepted are far greater now. But it is very much CM dependent; some may let you ride a few hours past your return time if you ask nicely, others might want a more specific reason. The worst they can do is say no. And if more people start asking they might start reinforcing the rules more. I get you were reporting things you read, I wasn't doing anything but giving my personal experiences here. Nothing else. I thought they were kind to give an exception of all day for medical reasons. |
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Post by nickys on Feb 20, 2024 4:47:25 GMT -5
Two specific examples of Tron.
In June last year, DS and his friend tried the VQ was their cruise ship on disembarkation day and got a single figure BG. When they arrived at MK they asked if they were too late but were allowed to ride; they reckon they were well over 3 hours late but weren’t asked why.
Much more recently, since Christmas, a friend who lives close by decided to try for a VQ at 7am, got BG 3. By the time he arrived at MK it was well after 10, he tried tapping in and was waived through without being questioned.
I think the time’s come to get rid of both VQs now. Keep the ILLs and open up stand-by.
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Post by brp on Feb 20, 2024 10:45:06 GMT -5
Two specific examples of Tron. As a different example of Tron leniency:
mrs. brp is not interested in riding Tron, so I was riding alone. But we did want to see the theming together. She did this twice, of the three times I've ridden. In each case, we just told them that she was not going to ride and, even without a BG, they waived us through. Very lax on that end.
Cheers.
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Post by helenabear on Feb 20, 2024 11:11:01 GMT -5
I think both VQs are unnecessary at this point. I also don't understand why they were so darn strict with Tron. While we had leniency others have not. We've been lucky with our VQs being early in the morning and us not being late. I haven't had issues with MDE app hosed being hosed up for Tron but have for GotG. All 3 times Disney did help out when a stupid glitch happened but it's so unnecessary.
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Post by JaxFLBear on Feb 20, 2024 11:18:04 GMT -5
I think both VQs are unnecessary at this point. I also don't understand why they were so darn strict with Tron. While we had leniency others have not. I suspect for Tron it's because of the canopy lighting. During the day it's hard to tell that the canopy is lit up. If they allowed people to return to Tron at anytime, I suspect the the line would be quite long after dark. |
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Post by ermindy1133 on Feb 20, 2024 11:27:15 GMT -5
Torn is stricter, definitely, but not as bad as they used to be. The consensus from Touring Plans, both their own staff plus forum users, is that they allow you to be an hour later than your return time. There are also some reports of them allowing a later return under some circumstances, but this is more CM dependent. So not something you can rely on but if you really did have some unforeseen events happen then it’s worth pleading your case. Even RotR allowed for some exceptions. Things like ride break downs, dining reservations colliding etc have always been allowable. When one in our party had medical issues they allowed him to ride late. They're not heartless but waltzing up 8 hours late without cause probably won't ever fly. GotG is usually an arrival day ride for us when we take an early afternoon flight. I get the VQ at 7 AM; boarding group has always been called in the mid-AM to early-PM. We usually get to GotG, between 6 and 7 PM. Only once has a CM said anything, and it was a sarcastic, "Oh, you're only 8 hours late." I've not had issues. First time using a VQ for Remy I was taking off at 7:05 and got BG 11. They called it as I was driving to the resort. I aborted plans and just drove straight to Epcot. Still almost missed it but all the CMs were saying they'd have let me in. I tend to not do morning VQs if i want to ride later. A few here know me for being stupid fast as long as the app is behaving. Boarding group 1 for Tron on my birthday!!!  |
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Post by celv on Feb 20, 2024 11:50:14 GMT -5
Hi All ! We’re heading to the Polynesian this weekend for a 3 night stay. Does anyone know if the studios have the standard drip coffee makers, or did they switch to Keurig/pod style coffee makers? I read conflicting information.
Thanks in advance for the help! / cel
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Post by helenabear on Feb 20, 2024 12:13:13 GMT -5
I think both VQs are unnecessary at this point. I also don't understand why they were so darn strict with Tron. While we had leniency others have not. I suspect for Tron it's because of the canopy lighting. During the day it's hard to tell that the canopy is lit up. If they allowed people to return to Tron at anytime, I suspect the the line would be quite long after dark. I keep forgetting that! I mean we even bought an ILL to ride at night for that very reason, just kind of forgotten on me when talking this out. I'm sure with time things will change too. And of course varies with the CM in charge. Even RotR allowed for some exceptions. Things like ride break downs, dining reservations colliding etc have always been allowable. When one in our party had medical issues they allowed him to ride late. They're not heartless but waltzing up 8 hours late without cause probably won't ever fly. I've not had issues. First time using a VQ for Remy I was taking off at 7:05 and got BG 11. They called it as I was driving to the resort. I aborted plans and just drove straight to Epcot. Still almost missed it but all the CMs were saying they'd have let me in. I tend to not do morning VQs if i want to ride later. A few here know me for being stupid fast as long as the app is behaving. Boarding group 1 for Tron on my birthday!!! No pressure for me with that one  Just glad I could pull through again on it. Outside of one time with Rise at BG 55 and app issues (like my next day when I couldn't even buy a ILL after that weird hold message I got) I seem decent at getting low numbers. Though not sure how that will be over spring break. 1pm slots are usually very doable. |
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Post by helenabear on Feb 20, 2024 12:14:41 GMT -5
Hi All ! We’re heading to the Polynesian this weekend for a 3 night stay. Does anyone know if the studios have the standard drip coffee makers, or did they switch to Keurig/pod style coffee makers? I read conflicting information. Thanks in advance for the help! / cel Standard drip still. |
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Post by Adelard of Bath on Feb 20, 2024 12:17:22 GMT -5
Who did I read not that long ago was having Keurig coffee makers?
Drip at OKW. I make a pot and stick it in the fridge because nobody drinks it but me! Then I microwave as needed.
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Post by helenabear on Feb 20, 2024 12:21:15 GMT -5
Who did I read not that long ago was having Keurig coffee makers? Drip at OKW. I make a pot and stick it in the fridge because nobody drinks it but me! Then I microwave as needed. New refurbs are swapping to the duals. Polynesian was just done prior to that change. My spouse only does drip coffee. We think k-cups are not good and honestly wasteful. Spouse does drink enough in one day for himself to make a pot though. |
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