More specific information about crowds (m)

[Danestress]

I know it's been discussed - how busy will it be the first week of December? But answers like "busier than January" or "busier than last December" or "not nearly as bad as Easter" don't work for me because I don't have the experience.

So indulge me with more specifics. The first week of December ..... How long can I expect to wait in line for headliner attractions in the 9 - 11 am timeframe?

Can I get counter meals at lunch time in World Showcase without waiting an hour? How about table service meals for lunch at resorts?

Will I have to get to Fantasmic an hour early for a good seat?

Will I be able to make changes to my ADR?

Will there be long lines for Disney transportation?

Thanks so much for answering all my questions! You guys are the best. Dana

 

[Robo]

So indulge me with more specifics. The first week of December ..... How long can I expect to wait in line for headliner attractions in the 9 - 11 am timeframe?

0 - 2 minutes at open.
10 - 20 minutes at 10:30am
10 - 40 minutes at 2:00pm
20 - 60 miutes at 4:30pm

Can I get counter meals at lunch time in World Showcase without waiting an hour?
Yes, but don't expect for them to be "empty" at near-12 noon.
Probably a 10 minute line would be reasonable.

How about table service meals for lunch at resorts?
No problem.

Will I have to get to Fantasmic an hour early for a good seat?
No, but I recommend arriving 30-40 minutes early, anyway.

Will I be able to make changes to my ADR?
Yes, but not without being "flexible" with times.

Will there be long lines for Disney transportation?
At closing time:
Yes, for the Value resorts... always.
Not so much, for the higher-priced resorts.

 

[Danestress]

Thanks Robo! That was helpful. Dana

 

[annameg]

Now Robo.....do me, do me, do me!!!! October 27-November 1.

 

[Robo]

October 27-November 1.

Sorry, I don't have the specifics for these dates.
I have not been to WDW at that time for many years.