DCA Best Ride Strategy?

[magicallyDisney001]

So I'm planning a trip to DCA in a couple of weeks and there are some rides that I am very eager to go on, but I don't know the best times. We will probably be staying there the whole day, and try to arrive early (Is 9:30 ok? 10?)

I'd like to get a chance to go on these rides, so what would be the best way to minimize wait time?

- California Screamin'
- Maliboomer
- Toy Story Mania
- Grizzly River Run
- Soarin' Over California

I know that these rides are very busy, so which ones should I grab a FP for, and what time is the best for riding them? I know that parade times are the best...is there another specific time that is good for short lines? Thanks in advance!

 

[DLR29]

If you get there at 9:30, the park should open by then and you can ride Soarin immediately AND/OR you can grab a Soarin FP for later. Then line up for the rope drop by Grizzly River Run and follow the crowd back to ride TSMM ASAP. After that grab a Screamin FP and go on touring the park. Maliboomer shouldn't have a very long line, and GRR might have a lengthy line if the weather is warm.

However, you can minimize your wait time at all 5 of those attractions by using the Single Rider option. It is offered at all of those rides, and also Mulholland Madness.