Gumball Rally Event Rules & FAQ

, Gumball Rally Event Rules & FAQ

Gumball Rally Event Rules:

THE RULES YOU READ BELOW MAY BE DIFFERENT ON GAME DAY! THERE’S ALWAYS A TWIST (OR TWO) It’s simple: PLAY FAIR, HAVE A GOOD TIME, AND DON’T DISRUPT THE ENJOYMENT OF THE PARK FOR OTHER GUESTS.

We use an army of spotters and volunteers to make sure that everyone is playing fair and that no one is disrupting the enjoyment of the parks for the regular guests at the Resort. If you disrupt the normal functioning of the park by leaving attractions early, being overly loud in attractions, creating an unsafe environment for others, or disrupting cast members or guests, you will be disqualified from the event. You may NOT have anyone other than your own team members help you with the event. If we find that you are calling others for answers, sharing answers, or in any other way attempting to gain an unfair advantage, you will be disqualified. While it is always tempting to ask questions of cast members or call a friend, doing so will result in your disqualification from the event.  These events are designed for everyone to have a great time, but it is important that we not have our good time at the expense of others. Please be respectful of Disney staff, guests, and park rules at all times!

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 (under-age 16 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 – Please join the MiceChat Gumball Rally Facebook Page or Rally Instagram Page and post that you are looking for a teammate. 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 completed the most attractions to collect those points will win. If there is still a tie, the team which turned their packet in first will win.  Points first, then number of attractions, 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 several 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 have some technology this year which you will hear more about on game day. But, ultimately, there isn’t any joy in winning a competition if you had to cheat to do so, so we rely on you to help keep the game fair for all.
  • Q – What time do the events start and when and where can I pick up my packet?
    A – The Rally will start approximately two hours before Disneyland opens for the day. You will be contacted by our staff with more details regarding where the check-in and start locations will be held. If you do not receive this information one week prior to the event, please contact [email protected] for assistance.
  • Q – Why are you asking for contact details? A – We will need to contact the leader 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, or we may need to contact you to notify your team about important last minute changes.
  • 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 teams actually hope for rain!
  • 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 restroom, shopping, or riding other attractions) you must remain in the vicinity of the attraction. In other words, all members of the team must be AT the attraction at the same time even if some of the members are not riding it.If you or any member of your team has a disability or requires special assistance, please let us know. We’ll help you figure out a solution and make sure our spotters and staff are aware of your situation. Anyone can play in the Rally and have a great time!
  • 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. Unfortunately, because we have to buy items in advance to support your team, we can not refund a ticket. However, we will allow you to resell it or gift it to someone else.
  • Q – Can we use Lightning Lane on the Gumball Rally? What about Child Swap and other passes?
    A – Lightning Lane will NOT be allowed at the event. In addition, child swap, AAA, Club 33 Experience Passes, Special Birthday Fastpasses, any form of special assistance, or priority passes may NOT be used. If you are using Single Rider, all members of your team must ride and you must wait at the exit of the attraction for all of the members of your team to regroup before moving on to your next attraction. You may NOT ask or receive accelerated line access by any means, including asking a cast member to move you up in line. 
  • 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 restroom, 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 to 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 – NOTE A CHANGE ON THIS RULE: Please make sure that at least one member of your team has a smartphone with a functional camera and an active Instagram account. We will explain why on the morning of the event. Under no circumstance may you seek assistance from any source other than your immediate teammates even if you are allowed to use a phone on the day of the event.  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, our spotters will be watching closely to see how you are using your electronic devices. 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 GetAwayToday, you will receive an email confirmation from GetAwayToday (check your spam folder if you don’t receive confirmation within 30 minutes). About one week 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. If you have difficulty during registration and are unsure if your order went through, please contact [email protected]

The small, but important print:

YOU COMPETE IN THE MICECHAT GUMBALL RALLY AT YOUR OWN RISK. YOU HOLD MICECHAT AND ITS STAFF HARMLESS OF ANY CLAIM. DO NOT COMPETE IF YOU FEEL YOU ARE NOT PHYSICALLY ABLE TO DO SO AND PLEASE BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS AND DANGERS AT ALL TIMES. 

For your safety and the safety of others, please follow all rules of the park you are in and obey the instructions of cast members at all times. No running, aggressive behavior, pushing, or in any way disrupting the enjoyment of regular park guests will be allowed. Those found cheating or breaking the rules of the event or of the park will have points deducted or will be asked to leave the events. Tickets are non-refundable. Those under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult (18 years of age or older).  Gumball Rally event tickets do not include theme park admission. Participation is at your own risk. A full day at Disneyland can be a very long time in potentially hot and humid conditions. You MUST take care of yourself. Try to keep cool, drink lots of water, and make sure that the members of your team are safe and healthy at all times. It isn’t any fun to get heat stroke or worse! Again, YOU PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK. Did we mention that you play at your own risk? Because you do!

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