Summer fun. Hopefully

[Jrb1979]

Just a heads up for those going to Wonderland. I would suggest buying Fastlane. I went Monday and most rides were 2 hour waits. With them cleaning the rides every hour and only half filling them lines move very slowly.

 

[hdrolfe]

Just a heads up for those going to Wonderland. I would suggest buying Fastlane. I went Monday and most rides were 2 hour waits. With them cleaning the rides every hour and only half filling them lines move very slowly.

Thanks for this. I wasn't sure if Fastlane was available but I was looking at it.

 

[TammyLynn33]

Just a heads up for those going to Wonderland. I would suggest buying Fastlane. I went Monday and most rides were 2 hour waits. With them cleaning the rides every hour and only half filling them lines move very slowly.

what were food lines like ?
I think we will fo ahead and buy now at least for two big kids , one little may be tall enough to do some ..uggh I may grab him one as big kids won’t want to wait to take him on ..
I’m a little worried what kids area will be like as fastlane isn’t available there ..
I somehow already foresee me and the littles going to hotel early and big kids closing the place like the last time we went

 

[hdrolfe]

what were food lines like ?
I think we will fo ahead and buy now at least for two big kids , one little may be tall enough to do some ..uggh I may grab him one as big kids won’t want to wait to take him on ..
I’m a little worried what kids area will be like as fastlane isn’t available there ..
I somehow already foresee me and the littles going to hotel early and big kids closing the place like the last time we went

I just got it for my day, along with the meal and drink plans, since I don't think we'll leave once we get there and this way when kiddo says he doesn't like whatever it is he wanted to eat we'll be able to get him something else in 90 minutes. I expect we'll still spend more on food lol.

 

[Jrb1979]

what were food lines like ?
I think we will fo ahead and buy now at least for two big kids , one little may be tall enough to do some ..uggh I may grab him one as big kids won’t want to wait to take him on ..
I’m a little worried what kids area will be like as fastlane isn’t available there ..
I somehow already foresee me and the littles going to hotel early and big kids closing the place like the last time we went

I don't know about the kids area as I never went in there. Food lines weren't bad at all. If you want a better take on things look up Amusement Insiders on YouTube. They have a good video about new for 2021.

 

[Etch]

Just a heads up for those going to Wonderland. I would suggest buying Fastlane. I went Monday and most rides were 2 hour waits. With them cleaning the rides every hour and only half filling them lines move very slowly.

Would love if you could expand on the experience overall. I know you're a Wonderland regular like myself and am interested if you feel it is worth it right now? I've been holding off making a reservation until I here some feedback.

Also, Monday was for season pass holders only correct?

 

[Jrb1979]

Would love if you could expand on the experience overall. I know you're a Wonderland regular like myself and am interested if you feel it is worth it right now? I've been holding off making a reservation until I here some feedback.

Also, Monday was for season pass holders only correct?

I think it's worth it. The park was empty and lines were short for most rides. The only issue issue is with low capacity on rides due to social distancing they move slow. It's worth getting Fastlane as the Fastlane line was a walk on for everything.

 

[starvenger]

I'm a bit hesitant about getting Fastlane as it's an extra $80pp. It's a bit steep.

OTOH, $32 for All Day Dining might be worthwhile. I don't eat a whole lot in the park, and my kids can't finish a full portion in one go, but they will need to eat while we're there.

Also, I found this on the website, in case people are curious as to what attractions are closed:

No great loss on any of these, imo.

 

[Etch]

It's worth getting Fastlane as the Fastlane line was a walk on for everything.

Thanks!

Our game plan is always to hit as many of the non Fastlane rides in the morning before crowds build. Then we gauge whether we need Fastlane passes or not. It's been a long time since we didn't decide to get them. Even though Fastlane is expensive, it's pretty hard to enjoy a day at Wonderland if you only get on 4 or 5 rides in 8 hours. The only way I wouldn't recommend Fastlane is if someone had no interest in the big coasters.

Glad to hear the food lines weren't bad though. I find if you go for food at off peak times it's not too bad.

 

[wdwmom3]

I'm a bit hesitant about getting Fastlane as it's an extra $80pp. It's a bit steep.

OTOH, $32 for All Day Dining might be worthwhile. I don't eat a whole lot in the park, and my kids can't finish a full portion in one go, but they will need to eat while we're there.

Also, I found this on the website, in case people are curious as to what attractions are closed:
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No great loss on any of these, imo.

I remember going on boo blasters once with the kids. They compared it to a very sad copy cat of buzz lol.

 

[hdrolfe]

It's Calypso day! So glad the weather here warmed up after a couple mid-teen days. No idea what to expect but looking forward to just doing a normal summertime thing.

 

[starvenger]

I remember going on boo blasters once with the kids. They compared it to a very sad copy cat of buzz lol.

No love for those meddling kids, I guess.

Wonder Mountain is a bigger disappointment if you ask me. Technologically great, it looks like a coaster from the outside, but it's a 3D blaster game inside.

 

[Jrb1979]

No love for those meddling kids, I guess.

Wonder Mountain is a bigger disappointment if you ask me. Technologically great, it looks like a coaster from the outside, but it's a 3D blaster game inside.

Agreed. Due to Wonder Mountain being such a let down they haven't built another dark ride since. Though apparently they are looking to get one similar to Soarin in the next few years. IMO if you want dark rides go to Disney or Universal. Places like Wonderland excell better with coasters. I wish they would push the boundaries more. Have more intense ones. Something like Velocicoaster

 

[Frozen2014]

Boo Blasters is my favorite ride at Wonderland...but only because it reminds me of a "poor" version of Haunted Mansion (which is my very favorite at WDW)

 

[starvenger]

Agreed. Due to Wonder Mountain being such a let down they haven't built another dark ride since. Though apparently they are looking to get one similar to Soarin in the next few years. IMO if you want dark rides go to Disney or Universal. Places like Wonderland excell better with coasters. I wish they would push the boundaries more. Have more intense ones. Something like Velocicoaster

They are top 3 in North America in terms of the number of coasters, and there is a lot of variety, so I can't really complain about that.

Their "Big 3" coasters are all quite good. They probably do need to replace some coasters though. I'd start with Tomb Raider and Flight Deck. The former rattles the head around too much, and the latter has a gimmick that is old hat and not as thrilling anymore.

 

[hdrolfe]

Calypso was fun, boy do my feet hurt, not used to all that walking any more. It was a slow start, they didn't let us in until 10:45 and only the wave pool was open at first. Some rides were down most of the day, and I don't think any one socially distanced while waiting. Probably still go back in August, if they get the water issues sorted. I think it was as busy as when we went two years ago.

 

[TammyLynn33]

Calypso was fun, boy do my feet hurt, not used to all that walking any more. It was a slow start, they didn't let us in until 10:45 and only the wave pool was open at first. Some rides were down most of the day, and I don't think any one socially distanced while waiting. Probably still go back in August, if they get the water issues sorted. I think it was as busy as when we went two years ago.

Yes we weren’t overly impressed . We weren’t allowed back to our cabanas until almost 11 and no one was distanced or mask wearing .
Even if that was 25% which I doubt only having 25% of rides operating packs ppl in all the same areas .
Tbey used the PH as their excuse but they had used that the day before as well and a lot didn’t open until 3pm Friday . DS friend and GF went Friday .
The bathroom had a sign saying max 3. And a totally disinterested kid sitting in front I asked if I was ok to go in he said yes, there were 3 ladies at the mirrors fixing hair and ppl in stalls so..??
Kids had fun but it was a accept the risk bc they certainly weren’t doing anything precaution wise. I kept the littles close and am praying a lot .
hopefully wonderland takes it a bit more seriously . (We are set to go in august and have pre purchased fastlane for all )

 

[hdrolfe]

Yes we weren’t overly impressed . We weren’t allowed back to our cabanas until almost 11 and no one was distanced or mask wearing .
Even if that was 25% which I doubt only having 25% of rides operating packs ppl in all the same areas .
Tbey used the PH as their excuse but they had used that the day before as well and a lot didn’t open until 3pm Friday . DS friend and GF went Friday .
The bathroom had a sign saying max 3. And a totally disinterested kid sitting in front I asked if I was ok to go in he said yes, there were 3 ladies at the mirrors fixing hair and ppl in stalls so..??
Kids had fun but it was a accept the risk bc they certainly weren’t doing anything precaution wise. I kept the littles close and am praying a lot .
hopefully wonderland takes it a bit more seriously . (We are set to go in august and have pre purchased fastlane for all )

The bathrooms were a problem, but the one we used did at least check for masks, my son forgot his and got too embarrassed to go back. As he says, we did all the rides we wanted to except the "big blue one" but it had crazy lines or was closed the whole time. I did enjoy the lazy river a lot, when I am in the middle bits it reminds me of being at Disney.

We are going to Wonderland Aug 10, and the zoo on the 9th. I do hope wonderland is better, but we also got fast lane, and the meal and drink plans. Turing it into an expensive day. But worth it to do something again.

I did tell kiddo we won't be going to see my parents until at least next weekend, they are fully vaxxed as of July 1, so July 15 is two weeks. Just in case.

 

[Jrb1979]

For those going to Wonderland next month, they will most likely be busier then they are now. Going by phase 3 of reopening amusement parks are allowed 75% capacity. Hopefully that means the can fill more seats on rides too.

 

[hdrolfe]

For those going to Wonderland next month, they will most likely be busier then they are now. Going by phase 3 of reopening amusement parks are allowed 75% capacity. Hopefully that means the can fill more seats on rides too.

I was expecting that when I saw Phase 3 will come early, also part of why I got Fastlane. Hopefully it will still be a lot of fun, and I won't die on any of the rides