LLMP & LLSP Newbie

[sconnell]

I can book our LLs on Friday and it's my first time. It's just my 20yo DS and myself for a mother/son trip and he barely remembers going to WDW. However, we have a multi-family trip later this month, so I'm trying to relearn the ropes. We are going to AK on Friday for a little bit and probably won't get LL, unless someone convinces me otherwise. Saturday we're going to HS (he's stoked for Star Wars) and Sunday we'll do Epcot (GoG). We're both pretty easy going, but I can't stand for too long in lines (thanks neuropathy).

If you were going to AK, HS, & Ep next weekend, which LLMPs/LLSPs would you buy? LLSP GoG: $17, LLMP Ep: $19, LLSP RoR: $24, LLMP HS: $27
It's not inconceivable to do all of those, but what would you rope drop?
Staying at Dolphin, so EE from International Gateway. Probably Single Rider Remy

 

[StitchandPooh'sMom]

We usually buy all the things, but from your list, we find LLSP for Guardians and Rise to save a bunch of time, and our favorite rides are at DHS, so we would definitely get LLMP there. For Epcot, if you buy LLSP for GoG and are willing to single rider Test Track and rope drop Remy, you can probably get by without LLMP there.

You can definitely do AK without LLMP, but you might consider LLSP for Flight of Passage if you want to ride that (unless you will be there for rope drop) since you can't stand for long periods.

 

[sconnell]

We usually buy all the things, but from your list, we find LLSP for Guardians and Rise to save a bunch of time, and our favorite rides are at DHS, so we would definitely get LLMP there. For Epcot, if you buy LLSP for GoG and are willing to single rider Test Track and rope drop Remy, you can probably get by without LLMP there.

You can definitely do AK without LLMP, but you might consider LLSP for Flight of Passage if you want to ride that (unless you will be there for rope drop) since you can't stand for long periods.

Thanks! That's super helpful!
I'm getting a little nervous. haha

 

[StitchandPooh'sMom]

Thanks! That's super helpful!
I'm getting a little nervous. haha

Hope you have a wonderful time!

 

[Miffy]

The other crazy-long line at Epcot is Frozen Ever After. But perhaps you don't care about this ride. If so, the above-mentioned strategies will work.

 

[teach22180]

I'm not planning on buying the LLMP at epcot because there are single rider lines for both test track and Remy, and you can rope drop frozen.

 

[scrappinginontario]

I'm not planning on buying the LLMP at epcot because there are single rider lines for both test track and Remy, and you can rope drop frozen.

This was our strategy last week and it worked out perfectly! We arrived on the Skyliner and walked to Frozen and even though it was 25 mins after ETPE began we walked right on to Frozen. Now that there are 4 choices of headliners for ETPE, it really spreads out the crowds and Frozen seems to be the least popular to rope drop of the 4.

 

[jimmymc]

I always get a Guardians LLSP at Epcot. I think that's well worth it, plus I think the normal queue is loud and uncomfortable. I don't think you need LLMP now that Remi is using single rider. I used to think it was worth it just for Frozen, Remi, and Soarin, but now I don't.

If DS has never seen Galaxy's Edge at Studios, I would get a LLSP for RotR. The ride breaks down somewhat often, so trying to use the standby line can be hit or miss. I don't anymore, but this seems like a special enough occasion for it.

LLMP at Studios is tough. They have a lot of top tier attractions, but as a result, you often can't get them even if you have LLMP. Slinky Dog especially is tough to get. Since it's the first time in a while for DS, I'll say get it if he likes all the thrill rides, like Tower of Terror and RnRC.

If you plan on spending all day at AK, I don't think you need anything. I'll sometimes get a LLSP for Flight of Passage if I only have a morning there, but there's plenty of time to hit everything in one day.

For rope drop:

AK: If you have resort early entry and want to take the very first bus over to AK, then do Flight of Passage. If not, either do Navi River Journey or the Safari. Everest and Dinosaur lines don't get really long until closer to lunch, while the Flight of Passage line tends to die down in the afternoon.

Studios: Do whatever you can't get a lightning lane for. RoTR, Tower of Terror, and Slinky Dog tend to have the longest lines all day, while Mickey and Minnie's, Rockin Roller Coaster, Midway Mania, and Smuggler's run will have more reasonable waits later.

Epcot: Guardians, Test Track, and Frozen are all good options if you are entering through the front gate. Definitely do Remi's if you're entering through International Showcase. I'd probably prioritize Frozen, since it doesn't have single rider or LLSP.