A few IOA/US questions

[scubamouse]

We've book and are staying at RPR for an overnight August 20-21 but I have a few questions

In IOA are there any lockers between the turnstiles at WWOHP that aren't at WWOHP? We're trying to avoid the locker chaos at WWOHP. Or should we just pack tickets, phones and wallets?

We'll do early admission at IOA on the second day. Can we do all of WWOHP in the first hour? It's considered moderate for crowds that week.

If we do all of WWHOP in the first hour, would there be much of a wait if we wanted to single rider FJ to ride it a second time or should we do that twice back to back.

Olivender's looks like it'll only pick 5% of the people who go there. Is it worth the crowds for those odds?

Can you wear lanyards holding your tickets onto FJ?

At US - we should go to Rocket first right?

We'll have express passes. Generally how long are the waits with express passes? I'm assuming all the onsite guest will use them but my only experience to compare them to is WDW FPs. With FP, I've waited up to 30 minutes for Sorarin, Splash and the Safari.

 

[NY Disney fan]

Can you wear lanyards holding your tickets onto FJ?

They won't allow you to wear anything that gets in the way of the harness. I can't imagine a lanyard would get in the way. Here is a pic of the FJ seat:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30942968@N07/4990628284/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/smellymonkey/5648216562/
http://www.jaunted.com/story/2010/6...dden+Journey'+Beats+All+Other+Amusement+Rides

 

[mesaboy2]

1. In IOA are there any lockers between the turnstiles at WWOHP that aren't at WWOHP? We're trying to avoid the locker chaos at WWOHP. Or should we just pack tickets, phones and wallets?

2. We'll do early admission at IOA on the second day. Can we do all of WWOHP in the first hour? It's considered moderate for crowds that week.

3. If we do all of WWHOP in the first hour, would there be much of a wait if we wanted to single rider FJ to ride it a second time or should we do that twice back to back.

4. Olivender's looks like it'll only pick 5% of the people who go there. Is it worth the crowds for those odds?

5. Can you wear lanyards holding your tickets onto FJ?

6. At US - we should go to Rocket first right?

7. We'll have express passes. Generally how long are the waits with express passes? I'm assuming all the onsite guest will use them but my only experience to compare them to is WDW FPs. With FP, I've waited up to 30 minutes for Sorarin, Splash and the Safari.

1. There are paid lockers at the front of the park, but I haven't used them. Rides that require no loose articles have lockers provided nearby. These lockers are free for a duration that is timed to your expected wait at that ride. Therefore, you should only use the lockers next to FJ to ensure no charges. Your call on whether or not you want to use them or not--lots of people do, lots of people don't.

2. Maybe. I suppose you could do the four attractions in the first hour. That doesn't include shopping, eating, or soaking it in of course.

3. I've never waited more than 20 minutes max on FJ single-rider, and usually it's closer to 5 or 10.

4. If Ollivander's is all about being picked for you, then I suppose no--your odds are about 1 in 25. We've enjoyed it several times and never been picked. That said, be aware the wait for this is often more than the attraction is worth in my mind. It's cute but not awesome.

5. I do, but I tuck it inside my shirt.

6. If you get there at park open, yes.

7. Other than FJ, I'd be surprised if you waited much longer than 10 minutes anywhere at UO in Express. Prepare to be spoiled.

 

[NY Disney fan]

7. Other than FJ, I'd be surprised if you waited much longer than 10 minutes anywhere at UO in Express.

Is it true that FJ is a fast-loading ride? If so, why does it have such a long wait?

 

[scubamouse]

Thank you so much! a couple of more Qs of course

1...It looks like the other two rides a WWOHP have EP so it sounds like it makes sense to take our time, ride FJ twice, maybe to Ollivanders and then ride those two using EP. Does that sound better? It looks like everything else in IOA has an EP so we can do them at a leisurely pace.

2. For US, aside from Rocket, everything is a EP so am I wrong to think, that we'll be able to do pretty much everything without a lot of rushing?

 

[mesaboy2]

Is it true that FJ is a fast-loading ride? If so, why does it have such a long wait?

One word: demand. This ride is the hottest thing to hit Orlando in the last couple of years, and you're hearing this from a Disney nerd to the core.

The 20-minute experience in single-rider I mentioned above happened to me once. The ten or so other times I've used it was much faster.

Thank you so much! a couple of more Qs of course

1...It looks like the other two rides a WWOHP have EP so it sounds like it makes sense to take our time, ride FJ twice, maybe to Ollivanders and then ride those two using EP. Does that sound better? It looks like everything else in IOA has an EP so we can do them at a leisurely pace.

2. For US, aside from Rocket, everything is a EP so am I wrong to think, that we'll be able to do pretty much everything without a lot of rushing?

1. Ollivander's first, always Ollivander's first. It is very popular also, but doesn't have near the capacity that FJ does. O's queue is slow, outside, boring, and nothing but switchbacks. FJ's queue moves fast, inside, and is interesting. As a result, the line for Ollivander's builds much more quickly than FJ's. To summarize, first Ollivander's (if interested), then FJ, then everything else.

1a. The only other ride at IoA without Express is Pteranadon Flyers. It is also slow loading, but you must have a child less than a certain height to ride it.

2. No, you are not wrong. As I said, prepare to be spoiled.