Rise of the Resistance BOARDING GROUPS Superthread Part 1 *No Ride Spoilers Please* *PLEASE READ POSTS 1-4*

[yulilin3]

Happy opening day RotR West, from the East coast MTFBWY

 

[dieumeye]

Left TS lot at 3:30am. They weren’t running security in the lot and it was a walk on to the shuttle. There were lots of shuttles lined up so they seem ready.

Zero line at Harbor security around 3:35am.

Rain has definitely stopped.

There’s people here in the esplanade, but lines at the gate aren’t even back to the monorail track.

Slow trickle from Harbor, and very slow trickle from DTD.

M&F trams don’t seem to be running so I’d assume it’s still closed.

I assume that the crowd will grow faster the later it gets, but at this point there should be no issue getting into park by the time BGs open at 8am.

Thankfully, there doesn’t seem to be any reason to be here this early for RotR (at least today!) but we’re having a good time!

At this point there’s no need for them to open the gates super early, but I hope they do because I’d rather not stand here for 4 hours!

 

[Gaugersaurus]

Just parked in Toy Story lot and it’s still a walk on to the shuttles. I don’t expect it will be much of an issue to get through security at harbor entrance there’s maybe 5 other people on the shuttle

 

[theluckyrabbit]

@dieumeye and @Gaugersaurus: Thanks for the updates! Good luck and please report back on how things are going!

 

[dieumeye]

Have heard a few people explaining BG concept to strangers in line. Hmm. How many people showed up here not knowing about BGs?

My main question isn’t how early does one need to show up, but instead, what is the LATEST you can show up and still be in the park by open.

Also, after following the DHS thread for so long, I have to say it actually is kind of nerve racking being here so early and knowing that I could be one slow finger away from a super late BG, or no BG at all!

Lines are just getting back to monorail track, although they are pretty loose. Still a slow trickle of people.

 

[Gaugersaurus]

Lines are all back to the monorail track now. Lots of excitement in the air. There’s a few CMs out offering to explain the virtual queue to folks walking in

 

[Mathmagicland]

My main question isn’t how early does one need to show up, but instead, what is the LATEST you can show up and still be in the park by open.

This is my question also, not getting there today but will be there next week so starting to monitor DL process.

 

[disneylover102]

A cast member is inside the gates turning all the computers/ticket scanners on. Currently 4:22 AM.

 

[brentm77]

About 1000 people here now. Each line is at least 50 deep.

 

[DisneyDork1969]

At 4:15am, CM started turning on the ticket scanners and unlocking the gates. .there was a huddle of executives before this happened...not sure what's gonna happen next...also they started filling the brochure pockets....

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Best of luck to everyone there today for this important day for The Resistance ...May the Force be with you all!

 

[Gaugersaurus]

Lines are starting to extend beyond the planters now but people toward the end of the line are a lot more spread out than those up front

 

[BlueRibbon]

All the front gate CMs are working to prep the gates. They're out a littlebearlierbthan expected. Line is about 15 ppl deep beyond the monorail beam.

 

[Skyegirl1999]

Thanks so much for all the live updates. I’m about to wake up the kiddo and head over. Glad to hear it’s not a nightmare at this point (but also sounds like there are enough people there to make an effort).

 

[dieumeye]

Line are past monorail track but not to the middle of the esplanade. Assuming they open even reasonably early everyone here should easily be in park by BG open.

Wonder what the parking lots are like now. Still a steady trickle from Harbor, and I can’t tell for sure but it doesn’t seem like M&F trams are running.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

For those who are in the esplanade now: How cold is it? Is it damp or have things pretty much dried up from the rain?

 

[socaldisneylover]

I wish I had anticipated this and slept another hour. Not going to rush at this point, will take the 5:50 AM bus and be there by 6:45.

 

[brentm77]

I think we still will see big groups from the Disney hotel area. Security had only has ten go through at 4:15, but said 1000 had come through the East side.

 

[Gaugersaurus]

For those who are in the esplanade now: How cold is it? Is it damp or have things pretty much dried up from the rain?

It’s still pretty cold/damp, ground is wet but no standing water. Monorail track is still dripping. It’s supposed to get colder as the morning goes on but right now it’s comfortable in a jacket

 

[brentm77]

Moist and a little cold, but not freezing. Light coat or jacket is enough if you run warm.