Originally Posted By Mr X Headed through Maihama today, and it was a zoo. They were running constant announcements a little after 11:30 that BOTH parks were closed and may reopen sales around 5pm. On my way back just now (it was about 4ish), TDL was back up for business but DisneySea was still closed (same "around 5" message"). The station and surroundings were packed in the AM as so many were milling around not knowing whether to give up or wait around til 5 lol. One more weird thing, I noticed a long slog of folks heading for the WAY remote parking lots on my way home (again) a little after 4. I have to wonder, what the heck is up with that!? I mean, if they're parked way out there that means they must have shown up pretty late...so would they only stay in the parks a handful of hours and then give up and go home? Seems like a ton of wasted effort for only a short visit and a couple of REALLY long walks.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< One more weird thing, I noticed a long slog of folks heading for the WAY remote parking lots on my way home (again) a little after 4. I have to wonder, what the heck is up with that!? I mean, if they're parked way out there that means they must have shown up pretty late...so would they only stay in the parks a handful of hours and then give up and go home? >>> Good question. I know someone that went to TDS during the first few months of operation, and it was packed. Unfortunately, they didn't know about FP, and they got only 4 things done (between attractions and shows) before going home. I have to wonder how many of those late-comers ran into a similar situation, were having a miserable time, then just gave up and went home disappointed, perhaps not to come back for a long time.
Originally Posted By Mr X I knew a guy like that too SD. And it was right around the opening time as well, and DisneySea was (understandably) packed. He actually went there on a date...COULDN'T get any food (tried the Arabian Food Court but the OUTDOOR wait was 2 hours), decided to get into a 90 minute line for 20,000 Leagues, walked around a bit more, and they left feeling frustrated as hell. What can you say though...when it comes to TDR you simply MUST make a plan if the crowds are heavy (even if the plan is to identify lightly visited attractions and shows and enjoy your day that way when things are crazy). Little X will be doing some Christmas singing with her Kindergarden class in Late December in the park...we have already planned to enjoy the parks in a very much "stroll around, enjoy what's open" mindset after she finishes her show!
Originally Posted By TokyoSweets Aw! What day will little X be performing? That must be so fun for her and her classmates!
