Ridemax, passporter or guidebooks? Which one should I use?

[funhouse8]

Hi, We are going to DL during a very busy time. July17 & 18 we will be doing the parks. My brother has never been to any Disney park so I want to make this enjoyable for him & his family but know it will be insane. We aren't getting a parkhopper just doning DCA on Monday and DL on tuesday. We are staying onsite so we will be using EE. My Nephew is 12 so he will be able to keep up at a fast pace. Which guide tools would you use?

 

[HydroGuy]

FWIW, see my comments on RideMax here:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=885134

Also, see my comments on FastPass here:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=885132

The thing about RideMax is that it will create a schedule that gives you a high probability of doing all the rides you want, and will minimize your waiting in lines. For a low investment in time it will give you a big benefit. Especially if you do not understand the traffic patterns at DL/DCA very well.

If you take the time to learn how to use FastPass as I outlined in my link above, that will also help in case something goes awry with the RideMax plan (for example, it tells you to pick up a FastPass at 11AM but the ride is broken down and so the FP machines are shut down).

 

[mommabo]

I recommend reading Hydroguy's links. I think he could be a TGM for the west coast

 

[funhouse8]

Thanks Hydoguy. Your information was great! I'm the fastpass runner in my family so I'm leaning towards a really good guide book & sneakers.