Good call on the thicker leg veneers, they get bumped and scared living life in a house and veneer would get ugly fast.

I haven't tried the EZ Bond but 1-2 hours in the bag is typical. What "they" don't say is large panels need much more time since the center areas don't get as much "breathing room"

The big thing with leaving stuff in the bag for too long is supposedly that fungus/mold can start to take hold. Never experienced that though.

I use that same veneer tape, it's like licking envelops 😝
Found some very fine misting sprayers on Amazoo that do good for wetting, but just a sponge or wad of towels can do the same job (but may smear off some of the glue).
Watch out for the removed tape, that polka-dot glue pattern can return with a vengeance during finishing.

Get a girlish giggle when thinking about you making that from an "Ill Zobmie" 🤠