Am I the only one who remembers 2 1/2 hour wait times?

MickeyMamma · 10-13-2003

Maybe this is a thing of the past, but I have read several posts talking about "long" wait times and they mean 45 minutes.

Back when I used to go more during the summertime, I can clearly remember 2 1/2 hour wait times for Spaceship Earth (we used to wait until later in the day to ride it) and 90 minutes wait for Small World.

Am I the only one who remembers this? Does this not happen anymore?

Just wondering.

WVWISEGUY · 10-13-2003

I remember 2 hour waits for Spece Mountain, Space Ship Earth, Haunted Mansion, and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. I remeber the first few times I visited waiting for Country Bear Jamboree for 1 hour. On our last visit the longest lines I saw were 1 Hour for Splash Mountain in the stand by line, and 55 minutes for the Safari in AK. I think Fast pass has cut down some wait times, and I don't think people will wait as long as they used to because FP has spoiled us.

tinkerbell · 10-13-2003

ohhh no your not the only one who remembers those waits .. i remember them for just about all the rides .. we stood that long for and/or longer for just Dumbo!! POC, the great Movie ride, and even WOM! I remember lines for Space mountian that run all the way out to the center where you board the People mover. And when Splash Mountain first open I can remember being in line for 3 hours to ride it!

goofygal1975 · 10-13-2003

I remember going during the summer and being just misarable waiting for over an hour and a half or more for rides and shows!:nooo: this was when i was a child/teenager. We always thought it was worth it to stand in the lines, but boy was it a pain!

We have since learned the smart thing is, *when possible*, to go during "off season". October is "ususally" off season, but it is looking more like summer/holiday crowds this year. It is good for Disney. It really didn't bother us, because the one thing that was a long wait that we wanted to see (peter pan) we got a fast pass for and only waited less than 3 minutes to get on the ride. I was there during the summer and 4th of July this year. We hit all the rides we wanted to first thing in the AM, and most rides were walk on then. But in the afternoon they were very crowded and long waits. I guess we have just been *spoiled* latley;) :laugh

Cinderellafifi · 10-13-2003

I remember that, too! Even Snow White's Scary Adventure would sometimes take over an hour! Fast Pass has definitely been an improvement. :)

tiggerlover1971 · 10-14-2003

I remember those well everytime we went we had to wait . Then we discovered going in September and it wasnt bad .This year we are going at the end of October and we all have been hearing crowds are bad but 45 minutes is better than 2/12 hrs anyday :) :) :)

Jacova · 10-14-2003

The last time I was there, in January, I waited OVER 3 HOURS for Splash Mountain. However, this was only because it had been cold and rainy that whole week and it was the first Sunny day in a while. I wouldn't have waited but it was our last day there and I had never been on it before. Nothing else was much of a wait.

I'm very much looking forward to utilizing Fast Pass on our next trip!

BuzzLightyear · 10-14-2003

Good question!!

I have be scared for life from a 3-hour wait for ToT many years ago.
We have been going in May and using fastpass to try and avoid ever waiting that long again.

Is this a thing of the past ?

For me I have no idea cause we just won't wait over 40 minutes for any rides anymore.

noahsark45331 · 10-14-2003

I remember those waits!:madmad Not fun with a squirmy 5 yo! But that was in June and July. We only go in either November or Jan/Feb now. And FP has made waiting long times less likely.:)

Huakai · 10-14-2003

Like many others, I remember those long waits of 2 1/2 to 3 hours for the more popular rides. We too have started going in the 'off season' so we seldom encounter the really long lines. With the decreased number of visitors after 9/11 and the addition of AK, the lines don't seem to be as long. Also, with the experience of quite a few trips, we have learned that if the park we go to is really busy, we can usually go to a different park and things are not quite as crowded.

sandanv1 · 10-14-2003

I remember those days - before fast pass and beyond. My poor kids never saw the parade or fireworks because those were the best time to ride those E-ticket rides.

When we first discovered MVMCP several years ago we were so amazed at the short lines!! Something unheard of in WDW. This was one of the first times the kids rode Space Mountain - there was no way I was standing in a line that snaked out of the building and around the courtyard. We would always hop on the people mover to look at the lines inside SM. They were never able to talk me into those lines.

It's interesting how things have changed - or maybe how we have changed.

JOANN · 10-14-2003

I remember them very well. Especially when we use to come down to DW for the 4th of July!!! Hot, long lines, humidity that was so miserable, and alot of unhappy parents and kids. But here I am years later kids all grown, and still going to DW. Yes, if I had to I would probably wait in those lines again. That's how much we love it down there!!!:love: JOANN:)

dznygrl · 10-14-2003

Gosh, I remember at least 1 hour being a SHORT wait time for something when I went to WDW and DL years ago. But ever since my trip last year (when we walked on everything), I get cranky at the thought of waiting at all!!! :madmad Too spoiled now. :hmmm

MouseGoddess · 10-15-2003

I never used the Fast Pass--I'm always afraid we'll be on the other side of the park when our time comes up and won't make it back and we'll miss it! But I know why I used to wait in long lines and I won't now. I got old!! :laugh Once you hit 45 it gets harder all the time to stand in lines. In March I'll be 53 and a line over 20 minutes stops me cold!

That's why unless I can go sometime between the middle of October to the end of November, or January through March, on a Monday or Tuesday, I wait until I can! :cry: I miss a year here and there this way, but the crowds aren't so bad! :p :)

LRTJS · 10-15-2003

My first trip was in '79 so I remember very long lines too! I also think FP cuts down on some lines. 90 min. for ToT last week seemed too long for me! But, only one side was running. :(

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MickeyMamma Big Cheese Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 599	Am I the only one who remembers 2 1/2 hour wait times? Maybe this is a thing of the past, but I have read several posts talking about "long" wait times and they mean 45 minutes. Back when I used to go more during the summertime, I can clearly remember 2 1/2 hour wait times for Spaceship Earth (we used to wait until later in the day to ride it) and 90 minutes wait for Small World. Am I the only one who remembers this? Does this not happen anymore? Just wondering. __________________ Back from Disney, hoping to return again soon.

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WVWISEGUY Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: West Virginia Posts: 328	I remember 2 hour waits for Spece Mountain, Space Ship Earth, Haunted Mansion, and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. I remeber the first few times I visited waiting for Country Bear Jamboree for 1 hour. On our last visit the longest lines I saw were 1 Hour for Splash Mountain in the stand by line, and 55 minutes for the Safari in AK. I think Fast pass has cut down some wait times, and I don't think people will wait as long as they used to because FP has spoiled us. __________________ Jeff 2005 4 Day Disney Wonder Cruise 2004, 2005 Pop Century 2003 Polynesian 2002 Grosvenor 1999 Board Walk Villas 1996, 1993, 1990 Carribean Beach 1988, 1986, 1981 Villas at Downtown Disney 1987 Treehouse Villas (Honeymoon) 1978 Polynesian 1975 Off Site We are Marshall!!! Go Herd!!!

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tinkerbell Neverland Tour Guide ® Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Ark-La-Tex Posts: 7,596	ohhh no your not the only one who remembers those waits .. i remember them for just about all the rides .. we stood that long for and/or longer for just Dumbo!! POC, the great Movie ride, and even WOM! I remember lines for Space mountian that run all the way out to the center where you board the People mover. And when Splash Mountain first open I can remember being in line for 3 hours to ride it! __________________ Stinkerbell, so named by Darth Official Defender of Swiss Family Treehouse MB chitchatter. We don't need no stinkin' post counts Protect Texas!!! Arm A Dillo

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goofygal1975 Goofy For Disney Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: AL Posts: 1,735	I remember going during the summer and being just misarable waiting for over an hour and a half or more for rides and shows!:nooo: this was when i was a child/teenager. We always thought it was worth it to stand in the lines, but boy was it a pain! We have since learned the smart thing is, when possible, to go during "off season". October is "ususally" off season, but it is looking more like summer/holiday crowds this year. It is good for Disney. It really didn't bother us, because the one thing that was a long wait that we wanted to see (peter pan) we got a fast pass for and only waited less than 3 minutes to get on the ride. I was there during the summer and 4th of July this year. We hit all the rides we wanted to first thing in the AM, and most rides were walk on then. But in the afternoon they were very crowded and long waits. I guess we have just been spoiled latley;) :laugh __________________ goofygal1975.com see my disney pictures and trip reports, and Disney Cruise Info! ~~Heather~~ ~~A Dream is a wish your heart makes~~ All-Star Movies 12/02 All-Star Movies 2/03 All-Star Sports 10/02, 06/03 , 07/03,12/03(MVMCP 12/5/03) Pop Century 2/04, 5/05, 7/05 CBR 12/04, 5/05 Disney Wonder Cruise 5/15/05-5/19/05 WL 8/05 Many trips 2005-2006 ~~Engaged at Disney, CRT 8/19/06~~ Sept 2007 DisneyMoon Dec 2008 AKV May 2009 7 night Disney Cruise

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Cinderellafifi Mouse Meister Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: S. Florida, Baby! Posts: 1,058	I remember that, too! Even Snow White's Scary Adventure would sometimes take over an hour! Fast Pass has definitely been an improvement. :) __________________ A whole year without a Disney visit leads to a crabby family DC's Tinkerbell is a very special fairy! A dream is a wish your heart makes...

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Am I the only one who remembers 2 1/2 hour wait times?

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tiggerlover1971 Official bouncer of DC Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: 100 acre woods Posts: 4,068	I remember those well everytime we went we had to wait . Then we discovered going in September and it wasnt bad .This year we are going at the end of October and we all have been hearing crowds are bad but 45 minutes is better than 2/12 hrs anyday :) :) :) __________________ Cheryl ^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~ woohoo only 20 more pounds to go to goal weight

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Jacova Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 47	The last time I was there, in January, I waited OVER 3 HOURS for Splash Mountain. However, this was only because it had been cold and rainy that whole week and it was the first Sunny day in a while. I wouldn't have waited but it was our last day there and I had never been on it before. Nothing else was much of a wait. I'm very much looking forward to utilizing Fast Pass on our next trip!

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,917	Good question!! I have be scared for life from a 3-hour wait for ToT many years ago. We have been going in May and using fastpass to try and avoid ever waiting that long again. Is this a thing of the past ? For me I have no idea cause we just won't wait over 40 minutes for any rides anymore. __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 109 days 18 hours 56 minutes

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noahsark45331 Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Buckeye State - But The Lone Star State will always be HOME! Posts: 1,046	I remember those waits!:madmad Not fun with a squirmy 5 yo! But that was in June and July. We only go in either November or Jan/Feb now. And FP has made waiting long times less likely.:) __________________ Cyndy Noahs Ark Avatar~Welcome to Hollywood! Official Defender of the Swiss Family Treehouse 1987 Offsite 1993 Dixie Landings 2002 (February) Animal Kingdom Lodge 2002 (November) Animal Kingdom Lodge 2007 Animal Kingdom Lodge 2008 Port Orleans French Quarter Walt Disney World or Bust!!

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Huakai Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Temple, Texas Posts: 348	Like many others, I remember those long waits of 2 1/2 to 3 hours for the more popular rides. We too have started going in the 'off season' so we seldom encounter the really long lines. With the decreased number of visitors after 9/11 and the addition of AK, the lines don't seem to be as long. Also, with the experience of quite a few trips, we have learned that if the park we go to is really busy, we can usually go to a different park and things are not quite as crowded. __________________ DVC member since 1993 Next Disney Adventure - Animal Kingdom Kidani Village December 12-19, 2009 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Holidays in WDW 19 days 14 hours 26 minutes

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sandanv1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: 15 miles from WDW Posts: 1,110	I remember those days - before fast pass and beyond. My poor kids never saw the parade or fireworks because those were the best time to ride those E-ticket rides. When we first discovered MVMCP several years ago we were so amazed at the short lines!! Something unheard of in WDW. This was one of the first times the kids rode Space Mountain - there was no way I was standing in a line that snaked out of the building and around the courtyard. We would always hop on the people mover to look at the lines inside SM. They were never able to talk me into those lines. It's interesting how things have changed - or maybe how we have changed. __________________ Now that we live in near WDW, we stop by every couple weeks! "Of course I don't look busy...I did it right the first time! 2005 - Moved 20 miles from WDW POR (Oct) Fort Wilderness (Dec) 2004 - Pop Cent. (Feb, April) POR(Oct,Dec) Caribbean (Oct) 2003 - All Star Music (Feb.) All Star Sports (April), POR (Oct), CSR (Dec) 2002 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), POR (Oct), AKL (Aug), off site (may):(, CSR (April), Caribbean (Feb) 2001 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), PO Riverside (Oct)

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JOANN Mouse Meister Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: CRETE, Illinois Posts: 1,041	I remember them very well. Especially when we use to come down to DW for the 4th of July!!! Hot, long lines, humidity that was so miserable, and alot of unhappy parents and kids. But here I am years later kids all grown, and still going to DW. Yes, if I had to I would probably wait in those lines again. That's how much we love it down there!!!:love: JOANN:) __________________ Been There, Done That, DID IT AGAIN!! Oct. 23-Nov. 6 2005! When You Wish Upon a Star! 1975 Contemporary, 1977 Royal Plaza, 1986-1991 CBR, 1993-1997 Dixie Landings, 1998 Wilderness Lodge, 1999(Twice)-2000(Twice) CSR, 2001(Twice)-2002(Twice)-2003(Twice) CSR & AKL, 2004 AKL & CSR 3 times, 2005(Twice) POFQ Going to Disneyland Sept. 9-12th!!!!!!

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Gosh, I remember at least 1 hour being a SHORT wait time for something when I went to WDW and DL years ago. But ever since my trip last year (when we walked on everything), I get cranky at the thought of waiting at all!!! :madmad Too spoiled now. :hmmm __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 41 days 12 hours 56 minutes

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MouseGoddess Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ. Posts: 72	I never used the Fast Pass--I'm always afraid we'll be on the other side of the park when our time comes up and won't make it back and we'll miss it! But I know why I used to wait in long lines and I won't now. I got old!! :laugh Once you hit 45 it gets harder all the time to stand in lines. In March I'll be 53 and a line over 20 minutes stops me cold! That's why unless I can go sometime between the middle of October to the end of November, or January through March, on a Monday or Tuesday, I wait until I can! :cry: I miss a year here and there this way, but the crowds aren't so bad! :p :) __________________ "If you can dream it, you can do it."--Walt Disney Em Eye See, Kay EE Why, Em Oh You ES EE!

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LRTJS Southern Disney Belle Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,403	My first trip was in '79 so I remember very long lines too! I also think FP cuts down on some lines. 90 min. for ToT last week seemed too long for me! But, only one side was running. :( __________________ Laughter is timeless,Imagination has no age, and dreams are forever! SUPER SOAP WEEKEND!!!!! DW Trip 30 ....CSR ROCKS!! French Quarter All Star Sports All Star Music Pop Century ^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving Trip what a way to give thanks!!