Originally Posted By HRM For all of you DL regulars, what do you do when the lines for attractions are impossibly long? (Assuming you visit the park of course) What specific things do you do to keep the 'magic' flowing?
Originally Posted By Fowley The days it was busy when we were there, we met with other LPers and let them amuse us for the time, thanks guys we really did appreciate it and made great friends from it too :B
Originally Posted By LPFan22 I never miss a ride on the Mark Twain. It's relaxing and a nice break from heavy crowds. The more people there are "on shore" the more people there are to wave at you (or wave at) as you circle the Rivers of America. Big Thunder Ranch. This time of year you can get a close up view of the reindeer. Other times you can pet the goats. Good times! Main Street transportation vehicles and the DLRR... two great ways to see things from a different perspective.
Originally Posted By RobinsonCrusoeEsq Enjoy a ride aboard the Disneyland Railroad. When the park is very busy, the platforms do have waits, but never as long as the E-tickets. You can hop on or off at various locations. Tomorrowland usually has less traffic than the other stations, from my experience. The Railroad is also a great way to take in an overview of the park, plan your next move, catch a breath.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Along with what has been mentioned. Tiki Room, Captain Eo or Mr Lincoln. All air conditioned or out of the rain Lunch, dinner or dessert and coffee at the Plaza Inn. DCA, Bugs Life or brave the lines at Boudins and kick back on the "wharf" while waiting for a fastpass time. We also like to go to WWS, Naples or La Brea cafe (with PS) to still be close to the parks but away from the masses.
Originally Posted By LPFan22 Go for a walk around the hotel grounds. Aside from any construction going on, it's a nice break as well.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: Long lines don't bother me in the least--especially since the main attraction for this witch would be all the many gorgeous hunks she gets to hang out with while standing there...batting her big dark eyes at them...offering a sultry smile...hoping and praying for a 'come hither gaze'...reaching out for a strong hand to hold-- ORGOCH: --only ta be grabbed by one a them insecurity guards somebody just called over ta have yer sorry butt hauled outta the park!!! ORDDU: That isn't quite the picture I had in mind, dear. No doubt you've failed to take your medications for the day. As soon as I can find your straight jacket I'll make sure that doesn't happen again...
Originally Posted By SpokkerJones When I was a kid, the long lines didn't bother me. I mean, what else did I have to do? As an adult, standing in a long line causes me to feel as if I'm wasting my life. Perhaps if I could practice guitar in line it would be worthwhile. Will they let me bring a guitar on Space Mountain?
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: Obviously you've never stood in a long line next to a certain available witch, SplkkerJones, duckling. Otherwise there's no way you could think you'd been wasting your time...
Originally Posted By Manfried Things to do at Disney parks when you're in line. 1. Call someone on your cell phone and very loudly, so everyone can hear, tell them how bad a time you're having in line. 2. Ignore stares from people in line while doing #1. 3. Sit on a park bench and stare at all the people in long lines. 4. Go on something that has no line and is boring. There are a few of these out there. 5. In California go to Knott's Berry Farm instead. In Florida, take pictures of tourists wearing ridiculous shirts. 6. Talk about your love life in lurid detail. Of course if you're a solid Disney going APer, you won't have one so make one up. 7. Talk loudly in line about how much of a Disney expert you are and so on and so on. Then find out how many are just as much an expert as you. 8. Don't get in line at all. Leave the park and go to a museum instead. No lines at most of those.
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance "Will they let me bring a guitar on Space Mountain?" One time I rode carrying both a tuba and a french horn. I doubt they'd mind if you brought your little old guitar.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: That was YOU with the tuba and a French Horn, CuriouserConstance, duckling?! I just KNEW it!!! You're a gal after my own heart! (And to think a certain nasty old biddy has the nerve to criticize me for wanting to bring along a box of innocent Krispy Kremes!)
Originally Posted By mawnck >>One time I rode carrying both a tuba and a french horn.<< Please keep your arms, legs and brass instruments inside the car at all times ...
Originally Posted By WDWdreamin If I'm going alone I bring a book or people watch or talk on my cell phone (not louder than other people talking around me, and not about my love life). I usually go enjoy a snack and do a little window shopping while waiting for a FP time or two or three to come up.
Originally Posted By ctp09 Head for the island...it's a nice respite although it can get crowded as well. The bottom level of the Hungry Bear is a nice spot especially in the evening. Mark Twain was already suggested. Critter Country in general seems to be less busy than other areas of the park. Used to be fun to pop into the Disney Gallery...but, alas, it's gone the way of Yesterland.
