They deserve it. I managed to stop by yesterday afternoon. They were doing a fantastic job maintaining crowd control while being polite and pleasant. When it opened they really got into character and helped to get everyone excited about the ride. The same can be said for all of the Springfield employees that I cam in contact with. I don't know if they're new hires that are fresh out of their orientation or returning employees, but either way they really helped to make these additions stand out as top-shelf experiences.
Also, for the record, I thought the ride was fantastic. To reiterate what everyone is saying, the Youtube videos really don't do it justice. Yes, it has a lot in common with Spiderman, and riding both in the same day may create some deja vu. But they learned from what they did with Spiderman and improved upon it. An excellent addition to the park and another much-needed "reridable" attraction.