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

[iMax]

The fact that they had months to advertise that the ride was only going to use a virtual queue but waited till day of to let everyone know is going to backfire on them.

 

[wdwmagic]

The fact that they had months to advertise that the ride was only going to use a virtual queue but waited till day of to let everyone know is going to backfire on them.

Well I think there was a hope in some quarters that it would be operating at full capacity with no downtime and it would not be needed.

 

[Mickeyboof]

Fantasy land has significantly more attractions and places to eat as well. So the capacity required is very different.

Oh right, the new billion dollar land has two places to eat and two rides... but they do have endless massive walkways!

 

[Crunchie9]

I can’t see how operating a ride at capacity is a good thing for the guests.
Good thing that extra magic hours thing didn’t go through.. that would be awful having such a low demand and being open extra hours.......

 

[wdwmagic]

Now boarding 21-24

 

[Tavernacle12]

The fact that they had months to advertise that the ride was only going to use a virtual queue but waited till day of to let everyone know is going to backfire on them.

How? It’s no different than using the normal queue and walking in at 9 am to find it full for the day.

 

[ToTBellHop]

How? It’s no different than using the normal queue and walking in at 9 am to find it full for the day.

Exactly. You just don’t have to spend all day in the line. It’s smart, especially if there could be significant downtime

 

[wdwmagic]

How? It’s no different than using the normal queue and walking in at 9 am to find it full for the day.

A normal queue could not be closed at 9am though. The general rule is that you can enter a line until park close. With boarding groups that is not possible.

 

[Lirael]

Virtual queue is the best thing they could do. Makes sure people actually get to enjoy the rest of the park (and spend) while waiting as opposed to people sticking to one line for hours and hours. Not to mention, if there's issue with it having to close, less ire from people than it would have if someone stuck to a line for 6 hours only to be told the ride is now closed due to ops problems

 

[ToTBellHop]

A normal queue could not be closed at 9am though. The general rule is that you can enter a line until park close. With boarding groups that is not possible.

Yes. It’s better (in my opinion) than when Universal closed off the queue at a random time each evening for Hagrid (after opening at a random time). Basically texting guests when they can ride is much more fair.

 

[WDW Pro]

The Virtual Queue idea for Day 1 is genius by whoever came up with it. It allows for great publicity, keeps much of the downtime secret, keeps a slow-moving line from making any news due to low first day capacity, and additionally allows guests to enjoy the park while they wait instead of just standing. It's a fantastic system given they've been forced to open a ride that isn't ready, and given that the ride looks to be incredible in many ways.

 

[Piebald]

So I was unaware of this virtual queue thing. If I wanted to go Saturday or Sunday by myself I should plan on going very early then? I assumed I could show up mid morning or whenever and just wait a really long time (wife is out of town so I dont mind waiting by myself) to ride but it seems like you must get a boarding group very early on?

 

[Andrew C]

It's a fantastic system given they've been forced to open a ride that isn't ready

it is a good system for a ride opening, period...whether the ride is ready for primetime or not.

 

[SoFloMagic]

Yes. It’s better (in my opinion) than when Universal closed off the queue at a random time each evening for Hagrid (after opening at a random time). Basically texting guests when they can ride is much more fair.

Also if the ride goes down and they empty the queue, you don't completely lose your place... You still have a group. Plus you can use the restroom, eat, drink, ride other rides, shop, ride the skyliner to epcot, go back to the hotel and relax for a bit,... Wait, how is this up for debate?

 

[Markiewong]

So I was unaware of this virtual queue thing. If I wanted to go Saturday or Sunday by myself I should plan on going very early then? I assumed I could show up mid morning or whenever and just wait a really long time (wife is out of town so I dont mind waiting by myself) to ride but it seems like you must get a boarding group very early on?

I am guessing they will keep this system for the next couple of days. I would recommend to be there early for rope drop so you can join a boarding group.

 

[ninjaprincesst]

Im just hoping it calms down a bit by next week.

 

[WDW Pro]

it is a good system for a ride opening, period...whether the ride is ready for primetime or not.

Virtual queues have drawbacks, otherwise they'd be used on all rides all the time. They drop ride efficiency, make large crowds worse, and frustrate guests who don't understand them or were unaware of them prior to arrival. That said, it was genius for today.

 

[wdwmagic]

So I was unaware of this virtual queue thing. If I wanted to go Saturday or Sunday by myself I should plan on going very early then? I assumed I could show up mid morning or whenever and just wait a really long time (wife is out of town so I dont mind waiting by myself) to ride but it seems like you must get a boarding group very early on?

Yes that is correct. Be there as early as possible.

 

[mollygirl21]

I hope they are still using this system in Feb!

 

[Joeamc]

I hope they are still using this system in Feb!

Me too! I will be there the 15th-22nd. Presidents week. will probably be busy for at least the first part of the week. How about you?