Sub Strategy?

[AC7179]

When is the best time to ride the subs?

I know the lines are slow loading---is it good to hit it at opening?

 

[lalasmama]

I often hit it near the end of the night. Then it's often less than a 10-minute wait. Otherwise, rope drop. If you wait much longer, that line gets torturous.

 

[Luv Bunnies]

If it's really a priority, go first thing at opening. Most people will be heading to Space Mountain or Indy. You'll probably be able to get on one of the first subs of the day.

 

[DLRExpert]

It starts to get crowded at 930, otherwise wait untill after or during the fireworks

 

[nikkislaght]

if you want to see the "show" and aren't too bothered about being on a sub.. you can use the alternative viewing area . we use it and its great. and a hell of a lot less time waiting in line !!

 

[Laundress]

We usually wait until the end of the evening. less wait.

 

[Disney_Alli]

We hit it right before close in August. We just had to wait for them to load the sub - and we only had to wait because I'm claustrophobic and asked if we could be seated last. They graciously accommodated me, checked on me before they closed the hatch and checked on me again as soon as we finished our journey I was fine but glad it wasn't any longer and I wasn't squished somewhere in the middle.

 

[nikkislaght]

We hit it right before close in August. We just had to wait for them to load the sub - and we only had to wait because I'm claustrophobic and asked if we could be seated last. They graciously accommodated me, checked on me before they closed the hatch and checked on me again as soon as we finished our journey I was fine but glad it wasn't any longer and I wasn't squished somewhere in the middle.

we use the alternative viewing area.. you could too... you shouldn't feel claustrophobic in there.. its a room where you can sit and watch the "show"

 

[Lesley Wake]

we use the alternative viewing area.. you could too... you shouldn't feel claustrophobic in there.. its a room where you can sit and watch the "show"

How have I been a DL AP for years and never knew about this!!! Next time someone says we should do the sub ride I will tell them about this!

 

[bardays]

we use the alternative viewing area.. you could too... you shouldn't feel claustrophobic in there.. its a room where you can sit and watch the "show"

wait? what? where?

 

[Steven G]

http://www.tipsfromthedisneydiva.co...e-voyage-the-marine-observation-outpost-room/

 

[bardays]

so awesome! I will totally do that next time! Love me a cool room!

 

[Disney_Alli]

How have I been a DL AP for years and never knew about this!!! Next time someone says we should do the sub ride I will tell them about this!

My husband had never done the subs so I wanted him to experience it. The only time I'd done them before with my sister I was the very first person to enter the sub and couldn't handle it for that long. If we decide to do it again I'd definitely use the alternate experience. They suggested it to me but I was pretty sure I'd be fine on the sub as long as we boarded last and I was.