Sorry for not knowing, but there is no standby option correct?
Is there any “free” option to ride Guardians? Or you have to pay extra?
Virtual queue for now.
Sorry for not knowing, but there is no standby option correct?
Is there any “free” option to ride Guardians? Or you have to pay extra?
Ok so you can do the virtual like it was with Rise? You don’t have to pay extra to acess so that?No standby line. Virtual Queue is free.
Ok so you can do the virtual like it was with Rise? You don’t have to pay extra to acess so that?
They had an opening ceremony of sorts like 4 weeks before the ride opened, which has never happened before, so I imagine that’s part of why they didn’t have another.So, some opening day thoughts.
1. Cast Members were talking about the lack of opening ceremonies with us, and attributed it to management being scared of guest reactions. I instantly had flashbacks to Chapek being ushered off Main Street on the 50th.
2. Zach was walking around the area, taking pictures and overall being a "celebrity", however you take that information is up to you. Funnily enough, the rest of WDI was together, greeting guests. Zach was the only one wandering around and not speaking to his coworkers.
3. The morning had a severe lack of crowds. I was in line at the toll plaza at 4 AM for the 50th with well over 300 cars. Same with Rise of the Resistance. Today at 7 AM, there were barely 70 of us in front of the turnstiles. Every toll lane open, every cast member in position. Not a soul in sight.
4. Guest reactions to the ride were stale at best. More people seemed to be interested in taking pictures and leaving. That was about it. The Starbucks line was longer than the line for the Creations merch. People would pick up the commemorative stuff, talk about it, and set it back down. Resellers had their usual buckets and strollers present.
5. Besides Zach and a couple WDI team members, nobody of importance was present. No Jeff Vahle, no Kartika Rodriguez, no Josh D'amaro. Just a bunch of shift leaders and WDI Interns.
It felt almost somber or confused. Zach was delivering his consistently vague answers, especially thise regarding Future World West and "Play!". Overall, the morning felt dull and uncertain. Not the opening fanfare I think an EPCOT addition deserved.
They had an opening ceremony of sorts like 4 weeks before the ride opened, which has never happened before, so I imagine that’s part of why they didn’t have another.
Exactly, even on the 50th anniversary. That's why everyone is speaking of management being scared. I'm simply saying the lack of ANY sort of event to mark the occasion made it feel jarring. Even something small would have added to the atmosphere.Just to add to that, they did the same with MMRR, an Opening Ceremony / Event with Media / Invited guests, nothing for regular GP on opening day.
The GOTG:CR Opening Ceremony was a few weeks ago now.
4. Guest reactions to the ride were stale at best. More people seemed to be interested in taking pictures and leaving. That was about it. The Starbucks line was longer than the line for the Creations merch. People would pick up the commemorative stuff, talk about it, and set it back down. Resellers had their usual buckets and strollers present.
Great to hear, sounds like you and others really enjoyed the ride.I rode a couple of hours ago and my experience was the total opposite of this. It's the most fun I've had on a ride at WDW and easily jumps into my top 3, and I could hear other guests saying similar things as we all exited. The Creations shop was packed around the Guardians merchandise too - CM's were rushing around re-stocking items around all of the guests.
Whilst the queue to get in to Creations had disappeared by early afternoon, when we first walked by around 10am it was most certainly longer than the queue for Starbucks...
I rode a couple of hours ago and my experience was the total opposite of this. It's the most fun I've had on a ride at WDW and easily jumps into my top 3, and I could hear other guests saying similar things as we all exited. The Creations shop was packed around the Guardians merchandise too - CM's were rushing around re-stocking items around all of the guests.
Whilst the queue to get in to Creations had disappeared by early afternoon, when we first walked by around 10am it was most certainly longer than the queue for Starbucks...
Yeah, I flat out don't believe the "stale" reaction comment.I rode a couple of hours ago and my experience was the total opposite of this. It's the most fun I've had on a ride at WDW and easily jumps into my top 3, and I could hear other guests saying similar things as we all exited. The Creations shop was packed around the Guardians merchandise too - CM's were rushing around re-stocking items around all of the guests.
Whilst the queue to get in to Creations had disappeared by early afternoon, when we first walked by around 10am it was most certainly longer than the queue for Starbucks...
Great to hear, sounds like you and others really enjoyed the ride.
I don't mean for it to be taken as me saying I or others don't like the ride. It's incredible and easily one of my favorites of all time. That said this morning's reactions variably different from previews. Maybe my point wasn't executed well.Yeah, I flat out don't believe the "stale" reaction comment.
People don't exit the most basic of coasters with a stale reaction.
I didn't think you were, glad you enjoyed it.I don't mean for it to be taken as me saying I or others don't like the ride. It's incredible and easily one of my favorites of all time. That said this morning's reactions variably different from previews. Maybe my point wasn't executed well.
I’ve seen some pretty positive reviews from people I follow on social media.
To those who have ridden both... is this comparable to the Mummy?
Also find it odd that the guest reaction was “stale” to the ride. I don’t consider it FoP or Rise level but I can’t imagine not coming off the ride with a smile on your face.
They already had a big opening ceremony with fireworks and musicReally surprised Josh wasn’t there. He has been really good about attending these moments. I would give him the benefit of the doubt that he will show up later today or this weekend.
General reaction seems to be happy tooI'm surprised to read this, too. My train's reaction was the complete opposite, with everyone applauding the ride.
I got on at ~8:20pm and everyone applauded the pre shows and after the ride ended.General reaction seems to be happy too
Managed to ride this afternoon with a ILL (we didn’t have park reservations for Epcot so had to hop in the afternoon). The ride is great (however it did make me pretty dizzy).
The loading, however, in the afternoon was a mess. After the second pre-show, the vestibule area gets filled with too many people and people on ECVs. This was downright dangerous when we were loading (for us, from the risk of feet being run over from ECVs) and scary for those on the ECVs because they simply can’t see anything. It definitely needs a bit of a rethink.
We ended up receiving a refund on the ILL as one of our party members has a DAS for sensory issues and was panicking throughout the entire line.
Would still recommend the ride, shame about the queue experience.
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