Universal Orlando Resort (USO, IOA) Discussion Thread

[robbalveySite Admin]

^ I can see that, but it will create so many other problems. Remember, guests are stupid. What happens let say if.... the person they checked in with gets bumped from rotation, and it's a different person now at the greeter position? You've seen guests at the fluffy, fluffy bunnies filled with medicine and goo. How many of them can't figure out such a simple concept of renting them, even when they are free, and it takes someone 10 minutes to go through the process.

The device is on a very secure carabiner for a reason. If anything they should just tell them "put it in a secure pocket" which also makes no sense because I guarantee you that carabiner is going to be way more secure than any pocket!

Having to check in, and then leave the person who checked you in, go and perform a task, and then come back again, makes no sense. It's actually an inconvenience to the guest and it's potentially confusing on top of it.

I really hope they sort that out.

[MeteornotesKeeper Of The Carnivorous Bees!]

Um, yeah, this is really dumb. They need to fix this aspect of the QBot process. I can't think of any other park that does this with QBots.

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[Sir ClinksalotBitch Please!]

As I posted when I was at SFGAm last year:

BEST INVENTION EVER!!!


And I'll be using it during our trip this summer at whatever park has them!!!

I totally agree with the above though, the fluffy, fluffy bunny filled with medicine and goo thing makes absolutely NO sense. No other park that I've used Qbot at has this policy, and many of them have rides way more intense than Hulk.

[doublestufforeoI used to pimp out donkeys at IOA.]

I'll just kindly stick it in my pocket, there is no reason to put it in a fluffy, fluffy bunny filled with medicine and goo, unless they really are going to play the "overbearing mother" role with these things, which makes absolutely no sense.

[TPDaveI know EXACTLY where my passport is!]

Given how popular these devices are at the parks they're already installed in, I'm surprised it's taken this long to get them trailed at other big chains.

The storage issue is odd, but hopefully they get all the teething issues sorted and roll these out soon!

[TravisMT81I Guess Donkeys Are Okay]

I think my favorite part of this TR is the apathy shown in the majority of your cast member photos!!! Leaning over, resting on queues, a look of utter despair, etc.

So happy to have Qbot in Florida!!!! Long live Qbot and the Qbot Minions!!!!!

That is the first think I thought when I looked at the first picture, but then it kept going.

[OCJ48This B&M donkey is so smooth!]

I don't mean to be a GP, but what makes Q-Bots any better than the existing ticket system for the guests who use it? It seems like it's much easier to just scan a ticket and step into line than to fiddle with a Q-Bot and wait a set number of minutes first. In addition, Q-Bots are water-sensitive, need to be returned, and require an educational video that makes lines longer and slower at every location that sells them. I have no problems with line skipping or improving existing systems, but, to me, this seems like a step backward.

Sorry to dissent from the majority, but can someone help me understand why this is the majority opinion?

[dougstantonWhat would donkeys be like on the moon?]

I don't mean to be a GP, but what makes Q-Bots any better than the existing ticket system for the guests who use it? It seems like it's much easier to just scan a ticket and step into line than to fiddle with a Q-Bot and wait a set number of minutes first. In addition, Q-Bots are water-sensitive, need to be returned, and require an educational video that makes lines longer and slower at every location that sells them. I have no problems with line skipping or improving existing systems, but, to me, this seems like a step backward.

Sorry to dissent from the majority, but can someone help me understand why this is the majority opinion?

I agree as well. To add to this, if they have to be put in a fluffy, fluffy bunny filled with medicine and goo, they are even more convenient. I know that the argument for them is you don't know their reason for switching, but I'm positive this is more inconvenient for any resort guest.

[Sir ClinksalotBitch Please!]

I don't mean to be a GP, but what makes Q-Bots any better than the existing ticket system for the guests who use it? It seems like it's much easier to just scan a ticket and step into line than to fiddle with a Q-Bot and wait a set number of minutes first. In addition, Q-Bots are water-sensitive, need to be returned, and require an educational video that makes lines longer and slower at every location that sells them. I have no problems with line skipping or improving existing systems, but, to me, this seems like a step backward.

Sorry to dissent from the majority, but can someone help me understand why this is the majority opinion?

Not to quote myself ... but ...

BEST INVENTION EVER!!!!

Although I do agree in a way that the way they are operating with the fluffy, fluffy bunnies filled with medicine and goo makes them a bit less than convenient.

Regarding water, I've never had issues with getting the Qbot wet.

[OCJ48This B&M donkey is so smooth!]

BEST INVENTION EVER!!!!

Yes, but WHY is it the best invention ever? If the same job can be done more cheaply and with less hassle with a simple piece of printed cardstock, why bother with Q-Bots? Where's the advantage to the guest?