Has anyone done EMH with the no wristband rules??

jo-jo · 09-12-2008

We are heading down in a few days and I'm wondering how the evening EMH are going. I know we have talked about it, but has anyone actually been thru it?? I usually hate having things hanging around my neck, it looks like we may have to go the lanyard route for EMH. So anyone????

**MissDisney** · 09-12-2008

This is all new to me... lanyards are more expensive than wrist badns, so I am wondering what caused the change in policy?

**Dana** · 09-12-2008

No wristband rules? You have to have one on to get on the attractions for the evebing EMH...they check.

**WishUponAStar** · 09-12-2008

I think she was talking about that news a couple months ago that Disney was doing away with the wristbands and you'd have to show your room key at every attraction.

jo-jo · 09-12-2008

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Originally Posted by WishUponAStar

I think she was talking about that news a couple months ago that Disney was doing away with the wristbands and you'd have to show your room key at every attraction.

Yup, that's it. It just started this past sunday. DT had a thread concerning it before it started but I don't see where anyone has posted how things are going.

emperisse · 09-12-2008

I read on another board that parkgoers must pull out their keys for every ride, and that the CM looks at each and every one for the date.

So far, I have read nothing but complaints.

jo-jo · 09-12-2008

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Originally Posted by emperisse

So far, I have read nothing but complaints.

Not what I wanted to hear.

I had heard about the CM checking, but didn't have a feel how things were flowing. I would think unless the dates are printed really big, it would really slow down boarding rides.

emperisse · 09-12-2008

Hi Jo-Jo --

Yes, that's what people are complaining about -- that things are definitely slowed down and more of a hassle to hafta yank that key out every time.

2nd Star · 09-12-2008

Yes,we had to show our room key and they had flashlights to look at the date.

Brett's Mommy · 09-12-2008

That's crazy! It must take forever to get on the rides... why did they get rid of the wrist bands? They seemed so easy.

jo-jo · 09-12-2008

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Originally Posted by 2nd Star

Yes,we had to show our room key and they had flashlights to look at the date.

Were they turning people away who didn't have the room keys? It would seem the CM would get tired real fast looking at every card. I wonder how long before they just take a quick glance and wave you on?

rlcarmichael · 09-12-2008

Half of the times we've been they REALLY weren't checking wrist bands. I saw people in the park HOURS after it closed to the public. The key sounds like a pain in the butt. Why not a hand stamp with the black light readers at the entrance to ALL attractions?

Not sure what is a good answer other that telling people to leave. Over and over.

Brett's Mommy · 09-12-2008

[quote=rlcarmichael;880633]. The key sounds like a pain in the butt. Why not a hand stamp with the black light readers at the entrance to ALL attractions?QUOTE]

That's a good idea!

angell1975 · 09-12-2008

The hand stamp idea would be great. The only problem I see with that is if you wash your hands at some point in the evening or go on a wet water ride and it washes off.
From what I heard with the wristbands, some people staying off property would buy wristbands like at a dollar store or where ever they are sold. Then they would see what the color was for the evening and pull them out and put them on. If the CM wasn't looking at it very closely, they could easily ride.

kanakoskiddos · 09-12-2008

I am glad this ? was asked, because I was wondering the same thing for when we go to WDW. So, you only need a roomkey to go on the ride, so the park itself is still crowded with "sight see-ers". Would my son and daughter (2 & 1) need roomkey to get on rides??

thanks,
margaret

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jo-jo Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,236	Has anyone done EMH with the no wristband rules?? We are heading down in a few days and I'm wondering how the evening EMH are going. I know we have talked about it, but has anyone actually been thru it?? I usually hate having things hanging around my neck, it looks like we may have to go the lanyard route for EMH. So anyone???? Last edited by jo-jo; 09-12-2008 at 06:02 AM. Reason: wrong wording in title

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emperisse Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bergen County, NJ Posts: 111	Re: Has anyone done EMH with the no wristband rules?? Hi Jo-Jo -- Yes, that's what people are complaining about -- that things are definitely slowed down and more of a hassle to hafta yank that key out every time. __________________ Just making up for lost time, folks. My history wiff da meeyowse : WDW Summer 1990; WDW Summer 1993; WDW Summer 2003; WDW Winter 2006; DL HK Summer 2006; DL Winter 2007 Next trip: WDW Fall 2008!!!

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rlcarmichael Too many DVC points? NST Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,998	Re: Has anyone done EMH with the no wristband rules?? Half of the times we've been they REALLY weren't checking wrist bands. I saw people in the park HOURS after it closed to the public. The key sounds like a pain in the butt. Why not a hand stamp with the black light readers at the entrance to ALL attractions? Not sure what is a good answer other that telling people to leave. Over and over. __________________ Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA DVC Member BLT, VGC & SSR 2009 SSR(x2), AKV, BWV, BLT(x2), VB, DCL Magic; 2008-SSR, WLV, OKW YC; 2007-YC, GF: DCL Wonder; 2006-SSR, SoG, Poly; 2005- Poly (x2), Orange Lake; 1999-Courtyard LB; Disney Inn (RIP - now SoG) '90, '88, '86 Make-A-Wish Volunteer www.wish.org My Wish - no Wish Kids to send to see THE* Mouse.* 2nd Fav Org - Give Kids The World Village www.gktw.org My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT Mk Christmas Trip 13 days 23 hours 57 minutes

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angell1975 Big Cheese Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: O-H-I-O Go Buckeyes!! Posts: 642	Re: Has anyone done EMH with the no wristband rules?? The hand stamp idea would be great. The only problem I see with that is if you wash your hands at some point in the evening or go on a wet water ride and it washes off. From what I heard with the wristbands, some people staying off property would buy wristbands like at a dollar store or where ever they are sold. Then they would see what the color was for the evening and pull them out and put them on. If the CM wasn't looking at it very closely, they could easily ride. __________________ Proud user of R2G avatars---Thank you! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: May not be a Disney trip, but a baby is just as exciting! 39 days 5 hours 12 minutes

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kanakoskiddos Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 71	Re: Has anyone done EMH with the no wristband rules?? I am glad this ? was asked, because I was wondering the same thing for when we go to WDW. So, you only need a roomkey to go on the ride, so the park itself is still crowded with "sight see-ers". Would my son and daughter (2 & 1) need roomkey to get on rides?? thanks, margaret

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