Time consuming attractions...

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Not sure exactly how to phrase this question, so here goes. Originally we were going to go Mon-Wed in August. We are now able to add in Sunday! I would really like to get some of the time consuming attractions done on Sunday so we can focus more on rides and other surprises the rest of the time.

We tend to sit an hour ahead at WDW for parades so we can get great seats, so I don't mind spending the time waiting.

I am also thinking of doing the Fantasmic Dessert package that day, not 100% yet on that plan.

BUT, (finally getting to the question...)what would you consider the time consuming activities between the 2 parks? And in what order would you do them?

 

[bumbershoot]

Aladdin.

 

[avalon451]

Some of the shows-- you mentioned fireworks and F!, but also Aladdin-- the musical itself takes about 45 minutes, but you have to allot about an hour and a half for waiting, getting seated, and exiting. Also, doing Animation Studios-- you can spend a LOT of time in there, enjoying all the different areas and shows. Any of the other shows can often take a good half hour because of waiting, getting seated, and exiting, like IT's Tough To Be a Bug, Honey I Shrunk the Audience, Soarin' over California. I've found that Haunted Mansion is a good 15-20 minutes, as is PotC. Tiki Room, too. Pirates' Lair on Tom Sawyer Island can kill an hour, as can Redwood Challenge Trail. The Disney RailRoad is a fun way to start your visit to the park, and will take 20-30 minutes to do a complete circuit.

In reality, we discovered that once we got past the early morning rush to get several things done in the first hour-- like all of Fantasyland, Buzz and Space during a Magic Morning-- after that it seems to settle down into doing basically two attractions an hour. That doesn't sound like much, but for the number of hours we're there, it ends up being a very busy and fun day, yet not too rushed. We'll go on a ride, then get a snack or take a bathroom break, go on another ride, and oooh and ahhh over a souvenir cart... you get the idea. It's ok to intersperse the long stuff with the short stuff-- just collect your FPs as they become available, and pace yourself.

Did that even make sense?

 

[HydroGuy]

Unless something has changed Aladdin is dark on Sundays and Mondays so that is out. In general I agree that focusing on shows and parades on a busy Sunday is a good idea if you want to have more time for rides later in the week. Avalon mentioned Animation Studios at DCA. I agree that this is something you must do. You can really do it anytime. I like holding this for the afternoon in the summer because it can take 90 minutes and is air conditioned. A great place to re-charge. You could do it Sunday or later in the week as well.

 

[HydroGuy]

Unless something has changed Aladdin is dark on Sundays and Mondays so that is out.

Ooops! I missed the schedule change for Aladdin which DOES show on Sundays now but not Mon-Wed. Thanks Columbia for the scoop!

 

[YellowMickeyPonchos]

I wouldn't consider Animation as time consuming, as you can split it up into parts and do on different days to beat the heat. It also never tends to be that crowded, as most people bypass it for the "hip" attractions.

The Queue for Soaring or GRR on a hot day can burn your time faster.

Also, Tom Sawyer Island sucks up the time, since you have to wait for the rafts and are limited by those crowds - plus the play time.

Nemo will also suck you dry if the lines are long - no fast pass. Innoventions is like Animation - a beat the heat, do at your own pace and come back later set of activities.

Gadget's Go Coaster can be another.

Finally - Toy Story Midway Mania - another with no fast pass

 

[kailuagirl]

It's been 7 years since I've been to DLR, but what I remember taking a long time was the line at Roger Rabbit. It just seemed never to end once you got inside. Not sure if it's changed, but it sure was a slow moving line. Also the lines to go inside Mickey and Minnie's house's were really slow. This was in the afternoon, so it might be something to do in the morning.

Have fun and a great question!!

 

[HydroGuy]

It's been 7 years since I've been to DLR, but what I remember taking a long time was the line at Roger Rabbit. It just seemed never to end once you got inside. Not sure if it's changed, but it sure was a slow moving line. Also the lines to go inside Mickey and Minnie's house's were really slow. This was in the afternoon, so it might be something to do in the morning.

Have fun and a great question!!

I remember having a similar experience 10-12 years ago. Now things are completely different with FASTPASS. No need to ever wait in th is line again!

 

[rockstargeisha]

I'm going to say Nemo. The line as you probably know is long but the attraction itself I've found to be one of the longer rides; which doesn't make the wait seem all that bad.

 

[mechurchlady]

Mark Twain, Columbia, and canoes can be a 20 minute trip. Try to get the pilot house spot as that is fun to ride with the Mark Twain's pilot.

Tender rides on the trains or any train ride is 20 minutes.

Animation building has snippets of movies and lots to do.

Innoventions can be boring or a fun hour or two especially if you like games.

Princess Fantay Faire and Pizie Hollow are nice little waits.

The castle walk through has short lines and is indoors and takes up time.

Canal boats seem to take a long time to me.

Spend an hour petting a cow and goats at Big Thunder Ranch.

Walk the east path at the rapids.

Redwood Challenge Trail is a cool place to turn kids loose.