Originally Posted By MarriedToGoofy We're just curious - all those that have posted about riding TSMM - did everyone use an AP preview pass or is it, wink wink, open for the general public?
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Tuesday, there were being VERY strict, and only allowing those with a special invite ticket and an AP to enter the line, and then they checked a second time. They turned away everyone else, even AP holders that didn't have a ticket. The lines were short, and they did allow repeat rides. I rode about 10 times before the attraction went 101.
Originally Posted By dsny-kids So what are my chances of getting to ride this weekend? I don't have an AP pass. Will be in the part Sat/Sun/Monday and the ride opens TUESDAY!. No fair.
Originally Posted By ni_teach Does it seem to anyone else that these AP ticketed events seem to be replacing the old soft openings?
Originally Posted By MarriedToGoofy Thanks Darkbeer - you are always a great wealth of info. We are daily lurkers and never post but it was just driving us crazy that we live so close (San Diego) and haven't been able to know whether or not to drive up just to try and ride so we just had to post a question. Can we just say how jealous we are that you rode it 10 times already - but happy for you - this is the laughing place after all
Originally Posted By Hista98 i did notice that soft openings seem to be becoming a thing of the past, I guess if they open it for APer's only they can give it a good review on chat rooms like this ;-)
Originally Posted By Darkbeer I think it is more to help drive attendance and additional spending. Having weekday AP previews brings in additional guests that would not normally show up on that day, which allows Disney to get increased attendance, and hopefully some food and merchandise sales....
Originally Posted By Hista98 good point darkbeer, plus I think it helps make the opening feel more official.cause with the soft openings it's the general public riding the ride, it might as well be considered open, but ifs it's only certain people then it makes the opening more special, and encourages people to become ap's
Originally Posted By dshyates Miceage is reporting that some general soft openings should start happening today.
Originally Posted By ni_teach I had not thought of that Darkbeer. It is something interesting to think about. I had thought that is was a way to control the number of people at a given time, to prevent rush and crowds, but using it as a way to drive up profits..... very interesting.
Originally Posted By Anacon TSMM soft opened today. A friend had called to let me know about 11:00 am. That is not to say it will be open all day today or thru the 16th, but it may.
Originally Posted By MarriedToGoofy Woo-hoo! Based on dshyates' post this morning (thanks!) we made the trek up the I-5 - and boy was it worth it! The lines this morning were 20ish minutes and this afternoon were 40ish. We rode it 3 times - and it is terrific! Mr. Goofy calls it "buzz on steroids". They had additional queue ropes set up over on the Screamin' "observation platform" - across from TSMM queue entrance - so looks like they're expecting HUGE crowds this weekend.
Originally Posted By skidca We were at the park today and went over to see if it was open and it was!!! We had a 30 or so minute wait around 4:00. Man it's great. Is a great addition to DCA
Originally Posted By lesmisfan it was open today to guests after three. and went down a bit after that but was back up within 30 minutes and was open when i had left the attraction.
Originally Posted By cheesybaby Rode it 3 times Saturday - great ride. In the morning it was open for radio contest winners only but after about 2PM it was open for all.
Originally Posted By SleepingBeauty82 So how long is the average wait time for this one? Now that it's open to the public? (I know it officially opens tomorrow but it's almost tomorrow so I figured I'd ask in advance...)
Originally Posted By lesmisfan we are accepting huge long lines today and for the rest of the summer. think subs.
