ST1TCH
Eagerly anticipating our next trip to the World
- Joined
- Apr 12, 2007
I seem to remember in the past that there were only 2-3 kiosk spots in each park with multiple kiosks there. I'm assuming that's where these are now popping up.
As far as why they're uncovering and turning them on, they have to be tested. Make sure they connect to the park network, that they're running the latest software, probably having the CMs who are testing using them to book their test FP's, etc. As others have said, there are those still without smartphones these days or who refuse to do that kind of stuff on their phone, so these kiosks allow you to come up, touch your magic band to it and then pick a FP. I remember using them several years ago for some reason or another, seems like the app wasn't working or something. I'm really surprised one of the vloggers (especially someone like Braden who focuses on news) hasn't staked out one of these spots and kept an eye on the comings and goings and ask questions. Maybe one of them is and just hasn't posted their vlog yet.
As far as why they're uncovering and turning them on, they have to be tested. Make sure they connect to the park network, that they're running the latest software, probably having the CMs who are testing using them to book their test FP's, etc. As others have said, there are those still without smartphones these days or who refuse to do that kind of stuff on their phone, so these kiosks allow you to come up, touch your magic band to it and then pick a FP. I remember using them several years ago for some reason or another, seems like the app wasn't working or something. I'm really surprised one of the vloggers (especially someone like Braden who focuses on news) hasn't staked out one of these spots and kept an eye on the comings and goings and ask questions. Maybe one of them is and just hasn't posted their vlog yet.