Not that you're really looking for an answer, but I believe the solution lies in the FastPass+ process - you can only pick one of your three pre-selected FP+ selections as a "E-Ticket" type ride, then the other two you have to choose from less popular attractions, thus load balancing, and also increasing the crowds on the rides that otherwise would not be that crowded. Plus, people can pick their FP+ selections what was it, 70 days out? So all the FP+ for the popular rides are gone for the people who book late, or only decide to go to a particular park last-minute (like local residents), so they go to the rides where there is a shorter wait time, thus driving up the wait times for those rides.
This is a great explanation. Unfortunately, now all the back-up rides that I planned as using as time fillers are no longer. I'm sure even Ellen has a long wait which is crazy!
I'm never going to think about the queue of LWTL the same way again!
Jill in CO
Same here! I'm debating ever going on this ride again with DS now that he's potty trained. Now that would just be gross
Your TR has convinced me to go to the Tune In Lounge! Your DH and DM always seem to have a blast there!
YES! The Tune In Lounge is such a fun that people tend to over look I think. The theming there is just spot on and the drinks are delicious.
Just caught up after 6 weeks away from the DIS. I loved your updates. Your son is so cute. Love the picture of the little man ready to go in his stroller.
Wow 6 weeks that is a long time. Hope all is okay
OK I'm behind but you know I had a rough weekend. It's taken me a few days to get back to reality. I can't believe that he pooped a second time. He must sense the need for fertilization on that ride and go bezerk! I'm glad you at least got to ride it finally.
That bites you had to actually wait for figment. It mmust be the FP+ demand making the waits longer. I really wish they wouldn't bring it to DL, but it is inevitable.
Have they announced when it's going to happen yet?!
I need to go to the parks before they implement it and stash some of the FP's away to remember the 'old' days.
Hi Lesha,
Sorry I've not commented for so long.. I somehow managed to sign out of the boards and then wasn't getting any thread updates!
All caught up now, really glad to hear DH is ok
, and it looked like a great evening at DHS! GFV look so perfect, jealous you stayed there! We got back from WDW and a cruise last week so my post-Disney blues are pretty high right now
Emma x
I HATE when that happens! Luckily, the DIS kind of dulls the pain when returning from a trip, IMO. I saw you post an album on FB but didn't look through it just in case you were going to do a TR I wanted to be surprised. Yes i'm weird
NO.WAY. It happened
again?! What are the odds?! Although you if you ask my sister (who has a 2 year old), she'd say "quite good"
Love the selfies before Living with the Land... even if there may have been some stinkiness in the air
Awww, looks like DS had so much fun that morning!
I know, I couldn't believe it happened again. He timed it absolutely perfect!
DS really did have a good time that morning, he loves everything minus characters of course
Hey Alicia! Gotta love that Calvin doesn't hold back his feelings towards those characters at the Character Spot.
I think almost every parent can relate to that clinging for dear life moment right before a loud holler! Been there.
Just think of the memories you now have with Living With the Land - that poopy pants moment.
I'm not a fan of Figment and I certainly won't wait more than 30 seconds for it. I do get amused seeing the upside down room. I will add another attraction to the worst list at Epcot.... Circle of Life. No seatbelts, no ride photos, no warnings to not dance on the ride, no fun! Actually, we finally did that attraction last year. It was a nice escape from the heat so it's not all bad.
Hi Brenda!
Ah yes, the character spot aka the torture chamber
30 seconds!
And hello! I completely forgot about that 'ride'! Thanks for reminding me of that one. I've only done it once, in 2008 I think, and remember thinking it was heaven because it was in June and just disgusting outside. Definitely a Summer attraction.
Wow could I be ANY more behind!?
I'm so glad you had such a great Vegas trip. You two certainly deserved it! That's amazing that DH did well enough in craps to cover the cost of the trip! And not to mention it's so much fun!
DH should definitely take you back to WDW to replace the travel mug! Wait... this gives me an idea... >
With the Gumdrop at DHS you finally ordered a drink I would choose! I think it's the first time in the history of all your TRs! LOL
The milkshake picture of DH and DM at Sci-Fi LOL
Great pics at the Osborne Lights! I love the family selfie with DS on DH's shoulders. And the tree at the entrance really is gorgeous at night!
What a perfect end to the night that you could see Wishes from your balcony! Ugh I'm dripping with jealousy. Amazing! And then you got to ride the monorail to Epcot the next morning. Even more jealous!!
Your photopass pictures really capture DS's terror at meeting the characters at Epcot. One day he will look back and laugh! He's still adorable though.
I'm going to guess that the reason you wanted to enter WS through Canada is so you can get a cronut.... Can't wait to find out if I'm right!
Heather!!
Oh geez, DH is already trying to plan another trip for July. Uh hello desert in the Summer
I died at your Gumdrop comment! And you're so right it's the first time we agreed on a drink! That choice made us upgrade from friends to best friends now!
I couldn't have been happier (other than I guess viewing Wishes from the park itself!) with our view. Was never expecting a view and being able to see fireworks was definitely magical
OH my gosh you got it right!!!!
I'm going to have to edit my update to give you credit for getting it right!!