JD

I agree. We're definitely going to look into getting a GAC.
JD

"Rudeney" <rudeney@mickeypics.com> wrote in message
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> JD wrote:
>> "King's Crown" <qoekc@> wrote in message
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>>> "Keane" <keane@keanespics.com> wrote in message
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>>>>
>>>> I would just make sure the people behind you know that they were
>>>> with you when you got in line, even if you have to explain it to 'em.
>>>> (And yes, talk with complete strangers. It's not that hard. :-) )
>>>>
>>>> It's just plain irritating when you're waiting in line and the person
>>>> in front of you get's a cell phone call, then suddenly another half-
>>>> dozen people show up an get in line in front of you. Especially when
>>>> you know they were on another attraction.
>>>>
>>> I agree with Keane... let the people behind you know that you have
>>> people that will be joining you. You'll have time to chat it up with
>>> them waiting for any ride most of the time. I did this when my kids
>>> were little. My husband would chase them around and when we got closer
>>> to the ride they'd join the line. People behind me were very nice about
>>> it and even thought it was a good idea. Some would join my kids.
> >
> > That makes sense. I've had it happen that suddenly there were 10 more
> > people ahead of us just about the time we suppose to board the ride.
> > That is annoying, but if someone would have said to me "there's going >
> to be 10 people joining us in a bit, they just couldn't stand in the
> > line the entire time," I wouldn't have been annoyed at all. Even
> > if it was kids rather than seniors who couldn't stand for long
> > periods. I'd rather have them out running around somewhere else and
> > have them join up at the last minute than to have them standing in
> > front of me being annoying the whole time.
>
> The problem with is that while the handful of people within earshot will
> probably be understanding, the hundreds in line behind them might not.
> Also, as it has been mentioned before, many of the attraction queues are
> not readily visible to the outside, and some can be fairly narrow in
> places, so the other family members trying to join you will have something
> of an uphill battle.
>
> Another consideration is that some of the queues have components that are
> actually part of the attraction. Some that come to mind are ToT, RnRC,
> HM, M:S, D!, and TT. All of these have pre-show segments that build up to
> the attraction, and there can be just as much standing in queue after them
> as there is before them. Even with FP, where you are usually inserted
> into the queue right at the pre-show, the amount of standing and shuffling
> in line could be significant.
>
> I still have to agree strongly with Rob that you need to get a guest
> assistance card. This way, you will have CM's helping you take the best
> route into the attraction without having to worry about coordinating
> things or your other family members breaking any rules. Of course this
> may mean missing some of the pre-shows, but if they can't stand in line,
> their health needs to come first.
>
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