News Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Standby Line and Boarding Groups at Disney's Hollywood Studios

[DreamalittleDisney]

Works just like a FastPass. You choose who to add to the BG with you. But they have to be in the park for you to be able to add them.

Thanks but say my 64 yo Dad doesn't have a phone and neither does my 6 yo old son so what happens about them?

 

[DCBaker]

Thanks but say my 64 yo Dad doesn't have a phone and neither does my 6 yo old son so what happens about them?

You just need to have them linked to your party in MDE. Once you (and them) tap through the turnstiles, then you can add them to your group when you join one.

 

[DCBaker]

2pm - groups called up to 108.

 

[DreamalittleDisney]

You just need to have them linked to your party in MDE. Once you (and them) tap through the turnstiles, then you can add them to your group when you join one.

Ahhh I see sorry didn't think about the MBs! Thank you !

 

[relic827]

When they start opening at 8 in a couple weeks (unless it changes), should we expect the BGs to open up at 8? Or do we think they’ll keep them at 7 and revert back to the unofficial early opening thing?

 

[disneygeek90]

The first backup group called just before 3pm. Doesn’t appear that there have been any substantial delays.

 

[disneygeek90]

When they start opening at 8 in a couple weeks (unless it changes), should we expect the BGs to open up at 8? Or do we think they’ll keep them at 7 and revert back to the unofficial early opening thing?

I think they’ll want to stick to the 8pm BG opening, but time will tell.

 

[relic827]

I think they’ll want to stick to the 8pm BG opening, but time will tell.

You mean 8am?

 

[joup7]

I think they’ll want to stick to the 8pm BG opening, but time will tell.

I’m actually going to be there in the morning that first currently scheduled 8 am Sunday in January, so I’ll be happy to report on everything.

 

[relic827]

I’m actually going to be there in the morning that first currently scheduled 8 am Sunday in January, so I’ll be happy to report on everything.

I’ll be there right after that on Wednesday the 8th. I will immensely appreciate your report.

 

[Parker in NYC]

Stop with the ...... !

Looks like BGs still available at 8:24! Not bad for Christmas Day.

I'd like to point out to those doom and gloomers who said "winter is coming" -- you were wrong! Bwahahaha!

EDIT: They're going to say they meant New Year's. Sorry, still included Christmas Day in your reading of the tea leaves.

 

[DCBaker]

Just after 4pm and groups are up to 140. Looks to be beating the pace on Monday.

 

[Parker in NYC]

I guess you already forgot about the complete disaster last night.

You always do that. You always mess up some mundane detail. Bwahahaha!!

You realize that the ride is a success? Why do you seem hellbent on pointing out the hiccups? What is this, the Gondola thread (which, I think is a disaster - the thread on its own!)?

 

[Parker in NYC]

Well considering you just brought it up unprovoked seems like you are the one interested in stirring the pot.

You and a few assorted posters condemned anyone who suggested/approved boarding groups becoming available at scheduled park open. Like it would cause pileups all the way to Jacksonville. Like the local police wouldn’t know what to do. When really, I think there was some delighted masochism in getting up at 3 am beyond the first few opening days. Encouraging lyft/taxis/hitchhiking, getting Tinkerbell to sprinkle some dust on your rear end. There was no way Disney was going to continue altering the operating schedule and offer free park passes and whatnot. Sure, the passes are pocket change, staffing costs money.

I don’t stir the pot, I’m answering the vitriol I read here for weeks towards anyone who merely suggested common sense in response to the insanity. And now, even on Christmas Day, here we are. The attraction is working.

 

[Parker in NYC]

There you go again!
Gloating with glee and stirring the pot with your “Bwahahaha!”

Not an answer. But the laughter is in my name.

 

[marni1971]

When they start opening at 8 in a couple weeks (unless it changes), should we expect the BGs to open up at 8? Or do we think they’ll keep them at 7 and revert back to the unofficial early opening thing?

I’d keep checking the opening times if I were you. And then plan as per what’s been written in this thread.

 

[DCBaker]

Group 165 at 5:40 (about few groups ahead of Monday still).

 

[relic827]

Just out of curiosity, where would Uber/Lyft drop you off at the park? Do they just let them into the parking lot?

 

[DCBaker]

Just out of curiosity, where would Uber/Lyft drop you off at the park? Do they just let them into the parking lot?

Yes, you are dropped off right near the gondolas and where you pass through the security entrance.

 

[relic827]

Yes, you are dropped off right near the security entrance.

Sneaky Uber drivers don’t try to go in and park free on their off days? Lol