Is Disney overcrowded?

[TiggerTrigger]

Yes, I don't think DIsney is running all rides at full capacity

I believe that's part of it.

I forget which site/group it was, but they used to measure queue efficiency. They had all kinds of stats for how quickly lines circulated when max number of ride vehicles were in motion, line structure, and even some little tweaks with attraction speeds. Some of it was done due to staffing and crowd size at varying times, but this was also in the days before park reservations. So, unless it was a time like Christmas when the parks could hit a legitimate capacity closure, this was being measured back when Disney would just let in as many people as they possibly could. At some point, this group found Disney messing with number of ride vehicles and line structures on slower days to give the illusion of a crowd and demand. Afterall, if it looks crowded, it must be popular.

This is not to say that Disney isn't crowded, but they have lots of games to distort reality to create a favorable image.

 

[BrianL]

Hagrids and Velocicoaster would like a word.

Just a joke folks. Just a joke.

Although, I still say the best Disney rides are far better than anything at Uni...but I'm not really talking about the new stuff when I say that. The level of artistry in the Haunted Mansion pretty much blows away anything anywhere, at least in my book!

 

[bwr827]

Just a joke folks. Just a joke.

Although, I still say the best Disney rides are far better than anything at Uni...but I'm not really talking about the new stuff when I say that. The level of artistry in the Haunted Mansion pretty much blows away anything anywhere, at least in my book!

There are definitely different strengths between the parks.

I would put Hagrid’s above any WDW ride (haven’t tried Velocicoaster yet…gulp), but then I would put Flight of Passage above anything else at Universal.

Anyway, not trying to turn this into a different thread!

I do wonder whether Universal is seeing the same apparent crowd slump as WDW right now.

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

Next question - are there times in a year when crowds abate somewhat?

Yes. Generally when school is not on break, crowds are thinner. First couple of weeks in December, Most of September.

 

[Neapolitan Ice Cream]

Yes. Generally when school is not on break, crowds are thinner. First couple of weeks in December, Most of September.

Cheers m'hearty! I'll bear that in mind!

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

Cheers m'hearty! I'll bear that in mind!

May isn't too bad either. But some schools start to let out in mid May. October used to be dead, but now a lot of schools take a fall break. Still, you're better off in October than busy holiday times.

 

[hobbs29]

Just a joke folks. Just a joke.

Although, I still say the best Disney rides are far better than anything at Uni...but I'm not really talking about the new stuff when I say that. The level of artistry in the Haunted Mansion pretty much blows away anything anywhere, at least in my book!

Gotcha. I was impressed by the harry potter areas. Just as good as any disney themed area in my opinion.