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MOM POPPINS · 05-16-2010, 03:33 PM

We were at Epcot today and the wait for Figment was 20 minutes at noon, nemo and friends was 40 and Soarin 80.. the land boat ride was 35. I know it is the last day of the flower festival but it's really crowded!

Last night at Magic Kingdom it was horrible crowded as well. We only went in for the Fireworks and parade at 6:00 and people were already lining the streets for the 9:00 parade. We watched from Peocs Bill in Adventureland.

The park closed at 11:00... Wishes was at 10:00 and we decided to wait and exit at 10:45 before the 11:00 Spectro and we had to wait almost an hour for the Ferry boat to get to our van.

I sure hope tomorrow gets better around here! We are waking up early and going into the Magic Kingdom. Rope drop for the whole week!

SignMeUp · 05-16-2010, 03:39 PM

Doesn't MK close early tonight? Maybe that is what is impacting the crowds at Epcot today and why everyone decided to go to MK yesterday?

MOM POPPINS · 05-16-2010, 03:41 PM

Yes your right it does maybe that is what is going on... in all the trips we have been here 19 times in 10 years. I have never seen crowds like I have seen yesterday and today.

Disney Vegas · 05-16-2010, 03:59 PM

My sisters friend just went at the end of April and she said it was empty. I figured it would be busy this summer...even during times it's not supposed to be busy, because of all of the promo's. I hope it isn't as crowded in 25 days when we go.

earthfaries · 05-16-2010, 03:59 PM

Going by the crowd calendar the next few days are supposed to be a crowd level 4 ~ so you should have no problems with big crowds

Have fun!

VirataMama4 · 05-16-2010, 04:23 PM

Epcot was one of the parks to avoid today... So hopefully the crowds thin out for you!

livndisney · 05-16-2010, 04:58 PM

We were at the Studios and Epcot today. Crowded and crazy people. Just really ODD interactions with people. Has me wondering if it is a full moon or something.......

monarchsfan16 · 05-16-2010, 06:28 PM

Yeah, I'm here now and am stunned by the crowds. I was here for the last weekend of the F&G festival last year, and I swear that was nothing compared to this year. Last night the single rider line for Test Track was posted as being a 40 min wait at 7pm. I was shocked. Friday night I gave up on Epcot, could barely walk through there. Went to MK and that was much better. I spent this morning at MK, and I wanted to see Illuminations tonight, but I think I'm going to pass on that and hang out at the hotel. Granted, the storm probably helped clear people out, but I'm not going to test it out.

SaraJayne · 05-16-2010, 06:40 PM

We were there last week M-F and the longest wait we had all week was 40 mins for Soarin.

Even Toy Story only had a 20 min line.

Sounds like we went at a great time.

emmababy · 05-16-2010, 06:57 PM

Wow!!! I have NEVER seen a wait at Figment or Nemo!

baby1disney · 05-16-2010, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by emmababy

Wow!!! I have NEVER seen a wait at Figment or Nemo!

I have to agree with you on that one!!! The only time I remember waiting was for Nemo..but that was because the CMs were helping a boy in a wheelchair get on a ride and they had to stop it for about 5-10mins. Other than that, never had to wait for those two rides.

lunapnp · 05-16-2010, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MOM POPPINS

Yes your right it does maybe that is what is going on... in all the trips we have been here 19 times in 10 years. I have never seen crowds like I have seen yesterday and today.

We were at MK last night...and all I can say is OMG!! The FASTPASS line for BTMRR was out past the FP ticket kiosk! It was elbow to elbow through the entire park. The rest of the weekend wasn't too bad.

tarrbear · 05-16-2010, 09:01 PM

I just got back from a quick weekend trip, we went to DHS EHM rope drop and we were able to fp Toy Story then walk right on it, we walked on ToT multiple times and walked right on Star Tours and basically everything else that day at DHS, even though DHS was the park to avoid the crowds were very low! Then we hopped to the recommended park of the day, Epcot, and the crowds were just unbearable. We only did a few things then went back to the hotel then made our way to the MK. And OMG, I thought Epcot was bad.... In three hours we were able to do Tomorrowland, but only Space Mountain, Buzz, and Astro Orbiter. The crowds were just terrible yesterday. This morning we did rope drop for AK, the crowds were great, longest we waited for anything was 20 minutes and we were out bu 1 pm.

MOM POPPINS · 05-16-2010, 09:25 PM

We are back in from our night at Epcot. We used our fast passes for Soarin and Test Track and Mission Space and headed out after Illuminations. The crowds were not to bad after the rain. Tomorrow we are going to try to rope drop Magic until noon and then leave. I know it's a Monday and it's yellow but it should not be to bad until noon.

Neverland98 · 05-16-2010, 10:07 PM

Where are you getting the "Parks to Avoid" information? Who uses red, yellow, and green levels for the parks?

I have our days lined out for November, and it isn't supposed to be too crowded. But, we hit the last weekend of f&w, so that will be packed, but we want to try it, so we'll go for a bit and the atmosphere with no expectations.

I basically had to pick parks based on EMH, showings of Spectro/Wishes (with MVMCP it isn't showing a lot), and Fantasmic! We have PH and plan to do mornings somewhere, break in the mid-day, and then go somewhere in the evening, maybe just for the parade, Illuminations, Fantasmic, etc. Does this sound like a good basic plan for first-timers (and some returners, but not since the 80's!)?

05-16-2010, 03:33 PM	#1
MOM POPPINS I keep getting SOUVENIRS (wink) when I go to WDW! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Trenton, Texas Posts: 3,483	Here NOW and ... and WOW crowds! We were at Epcot today and the wait for Figment was 20 minutes at noon, nemo and friends was 40 and Soarin 80.. the land boat ride was 35. I know it is the last day of the flower festival but it's really crowded! Last night at Magic Kingdom it was horrible crowded as well. We only went in for the Fireworks and parade at 6:00 and people were already lining the streets for the 9:00 parade. We watched from Peocs Bill in Adventureland. The park closed at 11:00... Wishes was at 10:00 and we decided to wait and exit at 10:45 before the 11:00 Spectro and we had to wait almost an hour for the Ferry boat to get to our van. I sure hope tomorrow gets better around here! We are waking up early and going into the Magic Kingdom. Rope drop for the whole week! __________________ Me DH DD23 DD18 DD15 DD11 DS9 2000 Dixie Landing HIFS '01 Contemporary/Dolphin 2 Trips '02 Dolphin '03 Dolphin '04 BWV/WLV '05 BWV/BCV 2 Trips '06 BWV/Dolphin/Saratoga/OKW 3 Trips '07 BWV/SSR 2 trips '08 BWV May/November '09 BWV March/May/Nov 2010 20th. POR AKL Villa's May 2011BWV September 2011 BWV January 2012 AKL Villa's May 2012 Saratoga Springs December 2012 May 2013 AKL

05-16-2010, 03:39 PM	#2
SignMeUp DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 557	Doesn't MK close early tonight? Maybe that is what is impacting the crowds at Epcot today and why everyone decided to go to MK yesterday? __________________ Me DH DS10 DS8 Kids' first trip: April 25 - May 2, 2009 Contemporary upgraded to MK view! Surprise trip (shhh! don't tell my kids!): May 29 - June 5, 2010 Beach Club Universal trip to see WWoHP: February 12 - 16, 2011 Royal Pacific Resort Finally going back!!! December 14 - 21, 2012 Poly

05-16-2010, 03:41 PM	#3
MOM POPPINS I keep getting SOUVENIRS (wink) when I go to WDW! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Trenton, Texas Posts: 3,483	Yes your right it does maybe that is what is going on... in all the trips we have been here 19 times in 10 years. I have never seen crowds like I have seen yesterday and today. __________________ Me DH DD23 DD18 DD15 DD11 DS9 2000 Dixie Landing HIFS '01 Contemporary/Dolphin 2 Trips '02 Dolphin '03 Dolphin '04 BWV/WLV '05 BWV/BCV 2 Trips '06 BWV/Dolphin/Saratoga/OKW 3 Trips '07 BWV/SSR 2 trips '08 BWV May/November '09 BWV March/May/Nov 2010 20th. POR AKL Villa's May 2011BWV September 2011 BWV January 2012 AKL Villa's May 2012 Saratoga Springs December 2012 May 2013 AKL

05-16-2010, 03:59 PM	#4
Disney Vegas Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vegas Posts: 170	My sisters friend just went at the end of April and she said it was empty. I figured it would be busy this summer...even during times it's not supposed to be busy, because of all of the promo's. I hope it isn't as crowded in 25 days when we go. __________________

05-16-2010, 03:59 PM	#5
earthfaries Disney World Personal Shopper & mom to 3 beautiful children. I live Disney! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: 10 Miles from WDW ♥ Posts: 3,224	Going by the crowd calendar the next few days are supposed to be a crowd level 4 ~ so you should have no problems with big crowds Have fun! __________________ Living Our Dream Disney World is our Backyard !!!

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05-16-2010, 04:23 PM	#6
VirataMama4 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Home is where the Navy sends us: Currently- New Orleans, 09-12- DC Posts: 914	Epcot was one of the parks to avoid today... So hopefully the crowds thin out for you! __________________ A devoted Navy wife & Mama TO 4: DD(14) DSS(14) DSD(7) DS(5)

05-16-2010, 04:58 PM	#7
livndisney DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,302	We were at the Studios and Epcot today. Crowded and crazy people. Just really ODD interactions with people. Has me wondering if it is a full moon or something.......

05-16-2010, 06:28 PM	#8
monarchsfan16 Holy smokes, the DIS is a big place! Was recognized as a New Englander in Yellowstone because I exclaimed wicked awesome as Old Faithful erupted Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NH Posts: 5,639	Yeah, I'm here now and am stunned by the crowds. I was here for the last weekend of the F&G festival last year, and I swear that was nothing compared to this year. Last night the single rider line for Test Track was posted as being a 40 min wait at 7pm. I was shocked. Friday night I gave up on Epcot, could barely walk through there. Went to MK and that was much better. I spent this morning at MK, and I wanted to see Illuminations tonight, but I think I'm going to pass on that and hang out at the hotel. Granted, the storm probably helped clear people out, but I'm not going to test it out. __________________ ~Heather

05-16-2010, 06:40 PM	#9
SaraJayne Stop moving those smilies! Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 12,075	We were there last week M-F and the longest wait we had all week was 40 mins for Soarin. Even Toy Story only had a 20 min line. Sounds like we went at a great time.

05-16-2010, 06:57 PM	#10
emmababy DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ohio Posts: 1,482	Wow!!! I have NEVER seen a wait at Figment or Nemo! __________________ Polynesian- April 2007 *OKW- July 2007* *Boardwalk- March 2008, March 2009, November 2009, February 2010, April 2011, December 2011, March 2012* SSR- August 2011

05-16-2010, 09:01 PM	#13
tarrbear DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 692	I just got back from a quick weekend trip, we went to DHS EHM rope drop and we were able to fp Toy Story then walk right on it, we walked on ToT multiple times and walked right on Star Tours and basically everything else that day at DHS, even though DHS was the park to avoid the crowds were very low! Then we hopped to the recommended park of the day, Epcot, and the crowds were just unbearable. We only did a few things then went back to the hotel then made our way to the MK. And OMG, I thought Epcot was bad.... In three hours we were able to do Tomorrowland, but only Space Mountain, Buzz, and Astro Orbiter. The crowds were just terrible yesterday. This morning we did rope drop for AK, the crowds were great, longest we waited for anything was 20 minutes and we were out bu 1 pm. __________________

05-16-2010, 09:25 PM	#14
MOM POPPINS I keep getting SOUVENIRS (wink) when I go to WDW! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Trenton, Texas Posts: 3,483	We are back in from our night at Epcot. We used our fast passes for Soarin and Test Track and Mission Space and headed out after Illuminations. The crowds were not to bad after the rain. Tomorrow we are going to try to rope drop Magic until noon and then leave. I know it's a Monday and it's yellow but it should not be to bad until noon. __________________ Me DH DD23 DD18 DD15 DD11 DS9 2000 Dixie Landing HIFS '01 Contemporary/Dolphin 2 Trips '02 Dolphin '03 Dolphin '04 BWV/WLV '05 BWV/BCV 2 Trips '06 BWV/Dolphin/Saratoga/OKW 3 Trips '07 BWV/SSR 2 trips '08 BWV May/November '09 BWV March/May/Nov 2010 20th. POR AKL Villa's May 2011BWV September 2011 BWV January 2012 AKL Villa's May 2012 Saratoga Springs December 2012 May 2013 AKL

05-16-2010, 10:07 PM	#15
Neverland98 Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Milford, CT, but have also been a resident of IL, NY, CA, TX, AZ, and NH Posts: 158	Where are you getting the "Parks to Avoid" information? Who uses red, yellow, and green levels for the parks? I have our days lined out for November, and it isn't supposed to be too crowded. But, we hit the last weekend of f&w, so that will be packed, but we want to try it, so we'll go for a bit and the atmosphere with no expectations. I basically had to pick parks based on EMH, showings of Spectro/Wishes (with MVMCP it isn't showing a lot), and Fantasmic! We have PH and plan to do mornings somewhere, break in the mid-day, and then go somewhere in the evening, maybe just for the parade, Illuminations, Fantasmic, etc. Does this sound like a good basic plan for first-timers (and some returners, but not since the 80's!)?

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