FOTL and must do ride que?

[pixeegrl]

We will have FOTL from staying onsite when we go in December which is really cool. However I do want the kids to experience all the neat stuff in the normal line once. What are the must do rides for this? and which should we not waste our time on?

 

[klfrech]

I don't understand...you are staying onsite and yet you want to stand in the regular lines. Why? Perhaps I'm missing something here.

 

[Timmy Boy]

I'll go through attraction by attraction:

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS:
Jimmy Nuetron - queue not themed, take express
Shrek 4D - queue not themed, take express
Twister - queue is themed, but can be seen through express line
Mummy - take regular line at least once.
Disaster - only things viewable in the regular line are the set pieces, not missing much
Jaws - queue is themed, but can be viewed from express
MIB - take regular line once
Simpsons: Take express line, regular line is just a bunch of switchbacks
ET - both lines go through the forest, so take express
Woody Woodpecker - regular line does have a view things to mess with under the coaster, but they're not worth waiting over 10 minutes for.
Terminator: Take express

ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE:
Hulk: most of the theming in the queue can be seen from the express line, however the theming stops when the express goes outside, under the final brakes and up the stairs, so it's up to you.

Storm Force: Take express line
Doctor Doom: The ride is so short, the wait won't be worth it, but the regular line is among one of the coolest in the park. if it's a long wait, take express, but if you want to go in and see it, you can. it's a good queue line.
Spiderman: the express line is actually better than the regular line.
Popeye and Bluto's - regular line is long (as in a long walk) but it's got some cool stuff you'd miss if you took the express line
Ripsaw: regular line has some cool stuff, express takes you down stairs onto the ride
JP River Adventure: take express, not much to see in the queue
Dueling Dragons: take the regular line! this one is amazing, by far the best in the world. It'll be a good 8 minute walk, but it's amazing
Poseidon's Fury: take express, it's right next to the regular line anyways
Sinbad: it's a show, you just get priority seating
Sky Trolley: the only thing in the regular line to see is the big spinny thing in the regular line, that's basically it.
Caro-Suess-el: take express, may not even need it
One Fish Two Fish - take express, not much to see in regular line
Cat in the Hat- take regular line so you can see the house and the sayings on the wall.

It's up to you really. If you'd rather just get on the ride and not have to see the themeing or whatnot, then the express is the way to go.

 

[pixeegrl]

I don't understand...you are staying onsite and yet you want to stand in the regular lines. Why? Perhaps I'm missing something here.

You miss some cool stuff not going through the lines. We will be there 6 days so will have plenty of time to do everything over and over however I want the kids to see some of the cool thrming in the lines like I have heard is in the MIB line.
Thanks Timmy Boy, it sounds like the only lines we will do once are in MIB and the Mummy!

 

[klfrech]

Now I get it! I completely misunderstood your question.

 

[pixeegrl]

Now I get it! I completely misunderstood your question.

That happens to me a lot! LOL!

 

[Metro West]

I would say Dueling Dragons at IOA and ROTM at the Studios.

 

[happyNCgirl]

Timmy Boy!!!!!! Wow, you must know that place inside out!!! Thanks for the tips on the lines, I was also wondering that. You just saved us a LOT of time, thank you

 

[donaldduck352]

The shows like sinbad,animal actors,posieden,are a free for all once they drop the ropes..

Dudley-Mummy-Dr. Doom-Simpsons-Dueling Dragons-MIB like the op state have kool ques

A little secret for the Horror make-Up show. Try to sit in the front row center.You might get picked and its fuuuuunnnnnyyyy!!!!

 

[pixeegrl]

I have seen that show and there is no way I am sitting up front lol! I love it when they pick some one who doesn't speak good english. That show is just hilarious!!!

 

[LilMommyBug]

I <3 the ET line.

 

[pixeegrl]

I <3 the ET line.

I'll add it to our list!

 

[kirbsam]

well, i will say i would do express at every ride.

 

[APB513]

Thanks Timmy Boy!!!!

 

[champdds]

I'll go through attraction by attraction:

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS:
Jimmy Nuetron - queue not themed, take express
Shrek 4D - queue not themed, take express
Twister - queue is themed, but can be seen through express line
Mummy - take regular line at least once.
Disaster - only things viewable in the regular line are the set pieces, not missing much
Jaws - queue is themed, but can be viewed from express
MIB - take regular line once
Simpsons: Take express line, regular line is just a bunch of switchbacks
ET - both lines go through the forest, so take express
Woody Woodpecker - regular line does have a view things to mess with under the coaster, but they're not worth waiting over 10 minutes for.
Terminator: Take express

ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE:
Hulk: most of the theming in the queue can be seen from the express line, however the theming stops when the express goes outside, under the final brakes and up the stairs, so it's up to you.

Storm Force: Take express line
Doctor Doom: The ride is so short, the wait won't be worth it, but the regular line is among one of the coolest in the park. if it's a long wait, take express, but if you want to go in and see it, you can. it's a good queue line.
Spiderman: the express line is actually better than the regular line.
Popeye and Bluto's - regular line is long (as in a long walk) but it's got some cool stuff you'd miss if you took the express line
Ripsaw: regular line has some cool stuff, express takes you down stairs onto the ride
JP River Adventure: take express, not much to see in the queue
Dueling Dragons: take the regular line! this one is amazing, by far the best in the world. It'll be a good 8 minute walk, but it's amazing
Poseidon's Fury: take express, it's right next to the regular line anyways
Sinbad: it's a show, you just get priority seating
Sky Trolley: the only thing in the regular line to see is the big spinny thing in the regular line, that's basically it.
Caro-Suess-el: take express, may not even need it
One Fish Two Fish - take express, not much to see in regular line
Cat in the Hat- take regular line so you can see the house and the sayings on the wall.

It's up to you really. If you'd rather just get on the ride and not have to see the themeing or whatnot, then the express is the way to go.

FANTASTIC TIM ! This is a great list..thanks for putting it together, I have printed it and added it to the "folder", and will put it in my pocket for our trip.

David

 

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

On MIB, I could see everything in the regular line while going through the express line.

If you want to look closer at any items, just let the other express pass folks go by you.

Otherwise, you could be in for a heck of a wait in the regular line.

 

[Andrea from PA]

Great question OP

I am also printing this out.

 

[macraven]

for MIB, i did express lane and single lane and regular line.

i saw more with more detail in the regular line. for me and the family, it was worth it to go that route to check out the difference.
i did that first thing in the morning before the crowds came. then i did the mummy regular line.

loved the table in the middle and it's effects! you would miss it if you stayed in the express line.

i stay on site and would not attempt the regular line once the park started getting crowded.

 

[Tinker-tude]

Great job, Tim! Thanks! I was aware of some of these, but not all. Can't wait to see the FUN queues!