Estimating character M&G wait time... Gaston, Merida, PP, Tiana

[Paigevon]

We had a FP+ for the first MSEP on our trip in May last year. Where we stood, I was facing the door for Tink. I kept watching the wait time go down. It was at 5 mins by the end of the parade. After the last of the parade finished, as soon as they allowed us on the street, we booked it over and were 2nd in line to meet her...less than 5 mins. Then, we ran to Cinderella and Rapunzel...which was a feat with everyone scoping out their spot for Wishes. We waited less than 5 minutes. This saved us the FP we planned on using for them 2 days later. It wasn't the plan we went in with, but we we were glad we went with it when we saw an opportunity.

Yay! Great to hear, thank you!

 

[SureAsLiz]

@SureAsLiz Thank you! If you have time, would you mind looking over my plan? Moved some things around to try to make it happen.

We have ADR at Akershus, Tusker House, 1900 PF breakfast, CRT, and attending Chip 'n' Dale's campfire so that helps us get the opportunity to meet many of the characters.

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Our first MK day, we have 8:05 ADR at BOG, then planning to ride Peter Pan's Flight, it's a small world, should put us at waiting for Gaston by 9:50 or earlier for his 10 am meet.

According to touringplans, we should be able to meet Tink at 7:45 with a 15 minute wait, Ariel a little after 9 with a 15 minute wait, and then it's a 12 am closing day so we're hoping to meet Cinderella and Rapunzel after Wishes with a 10-15 minute wait.

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On our second MK day/last day there, we have 8:30 ADR at CRT. No intention of rushing the meal at all, but hoping to ride PPF (9:20 FP+) then go straight to Merida before 10 am meet. We have a First Haircut package scheduled for 12 pm at Harmony Barbershop, planned to participate in the Move it!etc Dance Party, then try to find Peter around 12:45-1:00 (meet starts at 12). 2:10 BOG lunch ADR, then 2:50 Anna Elsa m&g FP+, make our way to Tomorrowland to find Merida any time after this and ride rides in the area.

Trying to figure out where/when to add Tiana. We intended to have dinner at Columbia Harbor House our last day, but playing the evening by ear because we'll have a 3 hour drive home after an early morning. Looks like her set ends at 8:45. If we went there on the way to CHH say approx 7 pm, any estimate on the wait?


Thank you!

Merida starts meeting at 9:15, so you won't beat the rush, but not a bad plan. Merida sometime (this is a big sometimes, so don't plan on it) meets at CRT, so that might save you a meet

Peter has a meet at 12:15 and 1, so with this time you will probably be looking at the 1 set. This is a longer one, so a better chance of getting in line.

Are you planning on trying for Merida twice, or just have a contingency plan? Her second set begins at 3:45 after the parade, so it's possible to try to line up for her then, but the line fills pretty quickly as well

For Tiana, she and Naveen meet together after the parade on the hour for 45 minutes from 5pm on. Their line fills up quickly now that they are back outside behind the Christmas shop. If you are going for the 7pm meet, then be at the line about 6:40, and you should be one of the first groups into the 7pm set. This is my favorite meet offered in the parks and I personally think it's absolutely worth the wait. After that you can easily head to dinner and then head out

 

[Paigevon]

Merida starts meeting at 9:15, so you won't beat the rush, but not a bad plan. Merida sometime (this is a big sometimes, so don't plan on it) meets at CRT, so that might save you a meet

Peter has a meet at 12:15 and 1, so with this time you will probably be looking at the 1 set. This is a longer one, so a better chance of getting in line.

Are you planning on trying for Merida twice, or just have a contingency plan? Her second set begins at 3:45 after the parade, so it's possible to try to line up for her then, but the line fills pretty quickly as well

For Tiana, she and Naveen meet together after the parade on the hour for 45 minutes from 5pm on. Their line fills up quickly now that they are back outside behind the Christmas shop. If you are going for the 7pm meet, then be at the line about 6:40, and you should be one of the first groups into the 7pm set. This is my favorite meet offered in the parks and I personally think it's absolutely worth the wait. After that you can easily head to dinner and then head out

Would you recommend meeting waiting for Peter at 12:45 for 1 pm set, or immediately after the FOF parade?

Oops sorry for not clarifying; if we don't make it out of CRT in time to feasible make it to see Merida before 10 am (or if DD would rather ride rides first), we're going to try after A&E FP+. I swear I saw 10 am start the other day, but yes I see 9:15 now. Maybe it would be best to try to catch her at 3:45 instead of 10 am. Characters are not our absolute top priority, trying to balance characters and rides for DD's first visit birthday celebration.

We definitely would love to meet Tiana with Naveen. We bought the movie a few weeks ago and my daughter has been watching it every chance she gets lol. Tiana has been making it to her long "favorite princess" list--but with the exception of Elsa, Anna, and Cinderella, it changes pretty frequently. I will aim to be there at 6:40!

 

[SureAsLiz]

Would you recommend meeting waiting for Peter at 12:45 for 1 pm set, or immediately after the FOF parade?

Oops sorry for not clarifying; if we don't make it out of CRT in time to feasible make it to see Merida before 10 am (or if DD would rather ride rides first), we're going to try after A&E FP+. I swear I saw 10 am start the other day, but yes I see 9:15 now. Maybe it would be best to try to catch her at 3:45 instead of 10 am. Characters are not our absolute top priority, trying to balance characters and rides for DD's first visit birthday celebration.

We definitely would love to meet Tiana with Naveen. We bought the movie a few weeks ago and my daughter has been watching it every chance she gets lol. Tiana has been making it to her long "favorite princess" list--but with the exception of Elsa, Anna, and Cinderella, it changes pretty frequently. I will aim to be there at 6:40!

That makes sense
I would go for the after-parade time slot. That will be the busiest time for rides, so you won't have to sacrifice as much as you would in the morning.

For Peter Pan, I would go for the 1pm set. Since he will just be coming off of a break, he is less likely to be late, and depending on where you watch the parade, it could be a long wait (3:50).

 

[Paigevon]

I appreciate your help so much!