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IT'S TIME FOR THE MICECHAT GUMBALL RALLY 2015!
REFER TO THIS THREAD FOR ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS, CONCERNS OR QUERIES
Who can ride the most attractions at Disneyland and California Adventure in a single day? Could it be you? Let's find out.
There is only one event in the world of Disney fandom which holds the status of the legendary . . . MiceChat Gumball Rally. It is a full day adventure through Disneyland and California Adventure to see how many attractions you can ride in a single day. Sound easy? It isn’t. However, we are told over and over again that this was the most fun our attendees have ever had in the parks.
Frequently Asked Questions:
• Q - Do I have to be a member of MiceChat to play? A - Not at all. MiceChat produces the event, but ANYONE can participate (children under the age of 14 must play with a parent or guardian).
• Q - I don't have a team and would like to play on one, what do I do? A - Don't suffer in silence! Post on MiceChat that you are looking to join a team. OR contact your friends and drag them kicking and screaming to the Rally!
• Q - How will the Rally be affected by rides that are closed or which close during the day. A - That is part of the fun of this event! Everyone will be in the same boat (so to speak). Which attractions you choose to ride at any given time of the day, may impact how you finish. Park hours, ride hours, parades and fireworks, sudden ride closures, queue waits, weather, and many other factors will challenge you and your team!
• Q - If you don't complete every attraction in the Rally, can you still finish. A - Absolutely! Points will be awarded for each attraction completed. The team with the most points wins. It is highly likely that the winning team will simply have completed the most attractions (or collected the most points), and not actually completed all attractions (though completing all attractions may in fact be possible under perfect conditions).
• Q - What if there is a tie? A- First, we look for most points collected. In the event of a tie, the team which turned their packet in first will win. Points first, followed by time.
• Q - What if we finish late? A - That is part of the game. You must finish by the time allotted or you will receive a penalty equal to the number of minutes you are late x 2. For example being late by 2 minutes will result in a 4 point penalty. Being late by 15 minutes will result in a 30 point penalty.
• Q - Can I bring my kids along? A - Each person 8 years or older must be a registered part of your team. Kids have turned out to be very good participants in the Rally and have sharp eyes for potential answers.
• Q - How do you know if we completed an attraction? A - We have 3 very good ways of knowing. First, you are given a packet of questions (one or more questions per attraction). The questions are easy to answer if you've been on the attraction, but difficult to guess if you haven't. Second, we have a team of spotters who are watching the teams as they make their way through the parks. They are keeping track of what you ride and whether or not your team is following the rules of the game. Finally, we rely on you to be honest. There isn't any joy in winning a competition if you had to cheat to do so.
• Q - What time do the events start and when and where can I pick up my packet? A - The Rally will start at approximately the same time Disneyland opens for the day. Once you register, you will be contacted by our staff with more details regarding where the check in and start locations will be held.
• Q - Why are you asking for contact details? A - We will need to contact the team captain of each team prior to the event to let them know where the registration table will be located. Further, we may have additional information that we need you to be aware of.
• Q - What if it rains? A - The event will be held rain, shine, wind, or wonderful. As long as the parks remain open, we'll be playing. Due to tremendous expense in putting on this event, there are no refunds. The advantage to you if it rains is that the park is usually less crowded. Some folks actually hope for rain! However, if there is heavy rain in the evening, the award party may be canceled, with the results announced online and the prizes mailed to the winners.
• Q - What if a member of my team is unable to ride an attraction? A - All members of your team must go to the attraction as a group. Once all riding members have entered the queue, the member not riding must go straight to the exit to wait for the rest of the team. The non-riding member may not use this time to do anything else (no eating, using the rest room, shopping, gathering FastPass) you may ONLY wait at the attraction. In other words, all members of the team must be AT the attraction even if some of the members are not riding it. In addition, if the riding members of the team use FastPass to enter the attraction, the non-riding members of your team must have a fast pass ticket as well. Spotters may ask the waiting members of your team for proof that they are holding a FastPass ticket (if other members of your team entered the attraction with a pass).
• Q - What if I can't compete but have already purchased a ticket? A - Event tickets are non-refundable. However, you may be able to sell your ticket to someone else who would like to compete. Simply let us know who you sold the ticket to and give us their contact information. These events tend to sell out, so someone always seems to be looking for a ticket at the last minute. We are also keeping a waiting list, so please let us know if you are having trouble selling your tickets and we'll try to help you.
• Q - Can we use FastPass on the Gumball Rally? What about Child Swap and other passes? A - Aside from waiting in the general standby queue, only a valid FastPass is allowed. Teams must stay together and everyone in the party must have a ticket. HOWEVER, child swap, single rider, AAA, Special Birthday FastPasses, any form of special assistance, nor priority passes may NOT be used this year - UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED IN YOUR GAME DAY INSTRUCTIONS - WE THROW IN SURPRISES EVERY YEAR!!!
• Q - Can the team split up during the Rally? A - NO. This is a very important rule. Your whole team must stay together at all times. If one member of the team uses the rest room, all members of the team must wait at the exit. If one member is hungry, all must go to the restaurant together. You must not be more than 15 feet away from each other at any time (with the exception of restroom breaks and a member waiting at the exit of an attraction).
• Q - Can I have someone bring us food or water to help save time? A - Under no circumstance may anyone help you during the day. Teams consist of 2, 3, or 4 members. If anyone outside of your immediate team assists you in any way (Answers, wait time information, food, water, FastPasses, etc) you will be disqualified. Please DO NOT seek the help of those outside of your team.
• Q - Can we use our cell phones, cell phone apps, iPads, lap tops, etc. to help us with the event? A - Under no circumstance may you seek assistance from any source other than your immediate teammates. Apps, websites, phone calls, or any other device or service which would give you an unfair advantage over another team is not permitted. As a result, phones are no longer allowed to be used during the Gumball Rally. If you are seen using a phone or other electronic device, we will disqualify your team. If you need to make a call, please find a MiceChat staff member and make your call in their presence so there is no question about the fairness of the competition. We will provide you a list of locations where you can easily find MiceChat staff. Please DO NOT seek the help and advice of those not on your team.
• Q - How do I know if my registration has been accepted to the event A- If you registered through PayPal, you will receive an email confirmation from PayPal - and an email from Eventzilla. About two weeks before the event, all team captains will receive an email asking them to confirm their team name and information regarding each member of the team. We will also post the same information to this thread. If you had difficulty during registration and are unsure if your order went through, please contact Mamabot - [email protected]
• Q - I use a wheel chair and/or have a special assistance pass, can I compete? A - You can certainly participate, however, due to the fact that special assistance passes are an unfair competitive advantage to the other players, you must use the regular queue whenever possible. You may split up from your team to access an attraction from the special assistance entrance; HOWEVER, the rest of your team must use the regular line and you must all wait for each other at the exit before proceeding to the next attraction. You may sit out on attractions which you can not ride; However, at least one member of your team MUST be able to ride the attraction and wait in the regular queue. That ensures that your team always waits the same length of time as any other team in the competition.
REFER TO THIS THREAD FOR ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS, CONCERNS OR QUERIES
Join us for the world famous
MiceChat Gumball Rally
at the Disneyland Resort on
May 2, 2015 - SIGN UP HERE
MiceChat Gumball Rally
at the Disneyland Resort on
May 2, 2015 - SIGN UP HERE
Who can ride the most attractions at Disneyland and California Adventure in a single day? Could it be you? Let's find out.
There is only one event in the world of Disney fandom which holds the status of the legendary . . . MiceChat Gumball Rally. It is a full day adventure through Disneyland and California Adventure to see how many attractions you can ride in a single day. Sound easy? It isn’t. However, we are told over and over again that this was the most fun our attendees have ever had in the parks.
- Compete in teams of 2, 3, or 4 people.
- You don’t have to be a trivia buff, ride warrior, nor a theme park nerd to play. The game is designed to put everyone on a level playing field.
- You can play at the speed that you like. Take it easy or tear through the park. It’s up to you.
- For one low price, you get breakfast, the game, and the awards party, complete with entertainment. (admission into the parks is not included).
- VIP OPTION guests will get a full breakfast, full dinner, T-Shirt, pin, and reserved viewing for launch and Award Party.
- Lavish prizes will be awarded for 1st – 10th place, Best Team Logo, Best Team Name, and Spirit of MiceChat Award. There are plenty of chances to win!
- Plus, while you are waiting for the results, we'll present you with a fun game show where we give away prizes worth thousands of dollars.
- A 12 hour race through Disneyland and California Adventure to see who can ride the most attractions in a single day . . . There is simply no better way to challenge yourself, what you think you know about Disneyland and California Adventure, and have a fantastic time with your family and friends (whether you win or not).
- - NEW THIS YEAR - VIP TICKETS -
In addition to the above, VIP ticket holders will receive early registration, full breakfast at the ESPN Zone, full post-Rally dinner at the Anabella Hotel, VIP Reserved spots up front for both the kick-off and the Awards Party, extra chance to play in the Game Show after the Rally, Rally T-Shirt, and special commemorative 2015 Gumball Rally pin. Make your Gumball Rally experience extra special with our VIP package!
- - Book a stay at the lovely Anabella Hotel
Just a short walk from the Disneyland Resort, Anabella offers a VERY special rate to our event guests.
Friday (5/1/2015): $139
Saturday (5/2/2015): $139 (free parking)
Sunday (5/3/2015): $69.50 if staying Friday and Saturday – Anabella will manually adjust the rate to show the discount.
You can book via this link: Anabella Hotel MiceChat Offer, or call 714-905-1050 and ask for the special MiceChat Gumball Rally Discount. Those staying at the hotel Saturday will receive complementary parking, a great perk for your MiceChat Gumball Rally weekend!
Friday (5/1/2015): $139
Saturday (5/2/2015): $139 (free parking)
Sunday (5/3/2015): $69.50 if staying Friday and Saturday – Anabella will manually adjust the rate to show the discount.
You can book via this link: Anabella Hotel MiceChat Offer, or call 714-905-1050 and ask for the special MiceChat Gumball Rally Discount. Those staying at the hotel Saturday will receive complementary parking, a great perk for your MiceChat Gumball Rally weekend!
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| MiceChat Gumball Rally is sponsored by Fairy Godmother Travel. For all your Disney travel needs, contact MiceChat’s official travel partner: |
Frequently Asked Questions:
• Q - Do I have to be a member of MiceChat to play? A - Not at all. MiceChat produces the event, but ANYONE can participate (children under the age of 14 must play with a parent or guardian).
• Q - I don't have a team and would like to play on one, what do I do? A - Don't suffer in silence! Post on MiceChat that you are looking to join a team. OR contact your friends and drag them kicking and screaming to the Rally!
• Q - How will the Rally be affected by rides that are closed or which close during the day. A - That is part of the fun of this event! Everyone will be in the same boat (so to speak). Which attractions you choose to ride at any given time of the day, may impact how you finish. Park hours, ride hours, parades and fireworks, sudden ride closures, queue waits, weather, and many other factors will challenge you and your team!
• Q - If you don't complete every attraction in the Rally, can you still finish. A - Absolutely! Points will be awarded for each attraction completed. The team with the most points wins. It is highly likely that the winning team will simply have completed the most attractions (or collected the most points), and not actually completed all attractions (though completing all attractions may in fact be possible under perfect conditions).
• Q - What if there is a tie? A- First, we look for most points collected. In the event of a tie, the team which turned their packet in first will win. Points first, followed by time.
• Q - What if we finish late? A - That is part of the game. You must finish by the time allotted or you will receive a penalty equal to the number of minutes you are late x 2. For example being late by 2 minutes will result in a 4 point penalty. Being late by 15 minutes will result in a 30 point penalty.
• Q - Can I bring my kids along? A - Each person 8 years or older must be a registered part of your team. Kids have turned out to be very good participants in the Rally and have sharp eyes for potential answers.
• Q - How do you know if we completed an attraction? A - We have 3 very good ways of knowing. First, you are given a packet of questions (one or more questions per attraction). The questions are easy to answer if you've been on the attraction, but difficult to guess if you haven't. Second, we have a team of spotters who are watching the teams as they make their way through the parks. They are keeping track of what you ride and whether or not your team is following the rules of the game. Finally, we rely on you to be honest. There isn't any joy in winning a competition if you had to cheat to do so.
• Q - What time do the events start and when and where can I pick up my packet? A - The Rally will start at approximately the same time Disneyland opens for the day. Once you register, you will be contacted by our staff with more details regarding where the check in and start locations will be held.
• Q - Why are you asking for contact details? A - We will need to contact the team captain of each team prior to the event to let them know where the registration table will be located. Further, we may have additional information that we need you to be aware of.
• Q - What if it rains? A - The event will be held rain, shine, wind, or wonderful. As long as the parks remain open, we'll be playing. Due to tremendous expense in putting on this event, there are no refunds. The advantage to you if it rains is that the park is usually less crowded. Some folks actually hope for rain! However, if there is heavy rain in the evening, the award party may be canceled, with the results announced online and the prizes mailed to the winners.
• Q - What if a member of my team is unable to ride an attraction? A - All members of your team must go to the attraction as a group. Once all riding members have entered the queue, the member not riding must go straight to the exit to wait for the rest of the team. The non-riding member may not use this time to do anything else (no eating, using the rest room, shopping, gathering FastPass) you may ONLY wait at the attraction. In other words, all members of the team must be AT the attraction even if some of the members are not riding it. In addition, if the riding members of the team use FastPass to enter the attraction, the non-riding members of your team must have a fast pass ticket as well. Spotters may ask the waiting members of your team for proof that they are holding a FastPass ticket (if other members of your team entered the attraction with a pass).
• Q - What if I can't compete but have already purchased a ticket? A - Event tickets are non-refundable. However, you may be able to sell your ticket to someone else who would like to compete. Simply let us know who you sold the ticket to and give us their contact information. These events tend to sell out, so someone always seems to be looking for a ticket at the last minute. We are also keeping a waiting list, so please let us know if you are having trouble selling your tickets and we'll try to help you.
• Q - Can we use FastPass on the Gumball Rally? What about Child Swap and other passes? A - Aside from waiting in the general standby queue, only a valid FastPass is allowed. Teams must stay together and everyone in the party must have a ticket. HOWEVER, child swap, single rider, AAA, Special Birthday FastPasses, any form of special assistance, nor priority passes may NOT be used this year - UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED IN YOUR GAME DAY INSTRUCTIONS - WE THROW IN SURPRISES EVERY YEAR!!!
• Q - Can the team split up during the Rally? A - NO. This is a very important rule. Your whole team must stay together at all times. If one member of the team uses the rest room, all members of the team must wait at the exit. If one member is hungry, all must go to the restaurant together. You must not be more than 15 feet away from each other at any time (with the exception of restroom breaks and a member waiting at the exit of an attraction).
• Q - Can I have someone bring us food or water to help save time? A - Under no circumstance may anyone help you during the day. Teams consist of 2, 3, or 4 members. If anyone outside of your immediate team assists you in any way (Answers, wait time information, food, water, FastPasses, etc) you will be disqualified. Please DO NOT seek the help of those outside of your team.
• Q - Can we use our cell phones, cell phone apps, iPads, lap tops, etc. to help us with the event? A - Under no circumstance may you seek assistance from any source other than your immediate teammates. Apps, websites, phone calls, or any other device or service which would give you an unfair advantage over another team is not permitted. As a result, phones are no longer allowed to be used during the Gumball Rally. If you are seen using a phone or other electronic device, we will disqualify your team. If you need to make a call, please find a MiceChat staff member and make your call in their presence so there is no question about the fairness of the competition. We will provide you a list of locations where you can easily find MiceChat staff. Please DO NOT seek the help and advice of those not on your team.
• Q - How do I know if my registration has been accepted to the event A- If you registered through PayPal, you will receive an email confirmation from PayPal - and an email from Eventzilla. About two weeks before the event, all team captains will receive an email asking them to confirm their team name and information regarding each member of the team. We will also post the same information to this thread. If you had difficulty during registration and are unsure if your order went through, please contact Mamabot - [email protected]
• Q - I use a wheel chair and/or have a special assistance pass, can I compete? A - You can certainly participate, however, due to the fact that special assistance passes are an unfair competitive advantage to the other players, you must use the regular queue whenever possible. You may split up from your team to access an attraction from the special assistance entrance; HOWEVER, the rest of your team must use the regular line and you must all wait for each other at the exit before proceeding to the next attraction. You may sit out on attractions which you can not ride; However, at least one member of your team MUST be able to ride the attraction and wait in the regular queue. That ensures that your team always waits the same length of time as any other team in the competition.
Love the Gumball Rally! I definitely look forward to it every year! I can't wait to start rallying again!
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