There was a lot that was good on this trip. I'll try to be succinct!
1. Crowd Levels - They were perfect! Even during busy times, the longest wait I saw for the most popular rides (7DMT, Soarin', TSM) was 55 minutes. I couldn't believe it. On Saturday, in the Magic Kingdom, and lines were manageable. In fact, we were there at opening, stayed until about 2pm, and rode (in order):
7DMT, Peter Pan, Little Mermaid, Pooh, Small World, Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, Splash Mountain, Big Thunder, Philharmagic, then lunch at The Plaza (review here: http://intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=209098 )
and then wandered out of the park.
2. Downtown Disney new offerings - we loved the parking garage, the new Erin McKenna Bakery, the new pedestrian bridge, and the Fork & Screen (Review here: http://intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=209099 )
3. Staying at the Holiday Inn at DTD. Nice hotel. Bathroom was a little small, but it's in a great location, and the room was comfy.
4. Weather. It was perfect. 60s - low 80s and mostly sunny.
5. Fast Pass+ - Because of the new FP+ system, we showed up at DHS at 3pm and were able to ride Toy Story Mania without waiting in an hour long line. We were also able to ride Soarin' twice on Sunday...first when the park opened and then a couple hours later. All without having to wait in a long line. Awesome.
2002 - 2022: 20+ visits (POR, BW, All Stars, VWL, CSR, BLT, BC, SSR, CB, Dolphin, OKW, Poly, offsite x8)
DL - 1996, 2019
Next up - January 2023 short trip! We just want to try that 50th Anniversary chocolate monstrosity at Mexico!
Isn't it wonderful when everything comes together like that?
Linda aka: Faline
INTERCOT Staff: Vacation Planning,Trip Reports and Disney Camping
faline@intercot.com
Low crowd levels can improve the Disney experience SO much . . . glad you hit everything just right. I am also happy that FP+ worked so well for you! :mickey:
Carol (aka KylesMom)
INTERCOT Staff: Mousellaneous & Trip Reports
Last Trip: ICOT 15
Happy A/P Holder 2002 - 2011
KylesMom;2455979 wrote: Low crowd levels can improve the Disney experience SO much
It's like finding a pot of gold! :gold:
Beth & David
09/82 Treehouse Villas, 06/86 BVP, 10/95 CBR, 10/99 DI, 08/03 PORS, 10/05 POP, 11/06 AKL, 09/09 POLY, 10/10 Wonder, 05/11 Dream/PORS, 08/13 POLY, 11/13 GF, 04/15 POLY, 11/15 BLT, 11/16 Aulani, 03/17 BLT, 08/18 BLT, 07/19 AKL, 06/21 BLT
azcavalier;2455795 wrote:
5. Fast Pass+ - Because of the new FP+ system, we showed up at DHS at 3pm and were able to ride Toy Story Mania without waiting in an hour long line. We were also able to ride Soarin' twice on Sunday...first when the park opened and then a couple hours later. All without having to wait in a long line. Awesome.
That is a definite plus!
Christine ºoº
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That is amazing that the crowds were good for you! I hope some of your pixie dust wears off on me for our November trip! Thanks for sharing! :mickey:
Haunted Mansion Girl
1990 & 1992 Off Site
2002 & 2003 Fort Wilderness
2004 Disney Wonder & Fort Wilderness
2005, 2008, 2011 & 2013 Riverside
2006 & 2008 Pop
2009 Disneyland
2011, 2013 & 2014 Coronado Springs
2012 CB Pirate Room
2015 POR
2016 June & Oct Off Site
2017 Sept Coronado!
Wow..... you have excited me by telling me there is hope that on a rare occasion you can actually get on a ride with a "normal" wait.
Julie:mickey:
Next Up:
Summer 2018... WE ARE BACK!!!
2 families
4 teenagers and Larry
Taking on the parks!
