UPDATED -- What order would you hit these rides?

[chickapin parterre]

.....so Runner didn't make it for this trip???....how sad......thank you fro coming back, many folks don't and this is info is very helpful. and congrats on finding Indy open!!!!

 

[VandVsmama]

They went this morning. Here's how it went:

They got through the gates right after 8. Went to Space to pull FP, but it was down. Went straight to Matterhorn. No one was at single rider so they went straight on (DH: "Man, that ride is a teeth rattler!"). Went back to Space -- it was open and they walked straight on. Over to Star Tours, waited 5 minutes (and DS's friend, who is rarely able to go to Dland, was chosen as the rebel spy!).

Went and grabbed FP for Indy -- It was around 8:50, and FP was for 9:40 - 10:40. Rode BTMRR (ten minute wait). Walked on to Pirates. Indy down.

Visited Haunted Mansion, no wait. Went to Splash intending to get FP but instead walked right on. DS commented that when they got off, the line was building up.

Then headed to have a Dole Whip at the Tiki Room. Strolled over to Small World, walked right on.

Ate lunch (this is still before noon).

Circled back to Indy and it was back up! Success!

Then visited Pirate Island. Left Disney at 1:30.

So considering this was a Sunday during the summer, pretty impressive! Thanks to all of you for your thoughtful comments. I think going straight to Matterhorn was key!

What a successful morning! I'm so glad that they had so much fun!!

 

[aliceindisneyland]

It will be a summer Sunday morning. Since it's a boys' trip, I can't guarantee they'll be there for rope drop, but let's say within 15 minutes of RD. The must-do list is:
-- BTMRR
-- Star Tours
-- Indy
-- Matterhorn
-- Pirates
-- Space Mtn.
-- Splash

They will be leaving DL sometime after lunch. I could see going straight to Space and then Star Tours, then maybe pulling FP for Indy and ride BTMRR? Then head to Matterhorn and then hopefully back to Indy, Splash and then Pirates? It's two tweens and dad, so they can move fast! Is this feasible? Thanks!

Without peeking at the other replies, here's what I would do -- and these are all of the rides my kids love so it's the order we usually go in -- but why no Haunted Mansion on your list? Sunday mornings are awesome; you can do more than what's on this list!

1. Get Space Mountain Fastpass.
2. Star Tours
[Astro Blasters]
3. Matterhorn (Go Single Rider if there's a 10+ minute line.)
4. Space Mountain.
5. Get Indy Fastpass.
6. Pirates
[Haunted Mansion]
7. BTMRR
8. Splash (Go Single Rider if there's a 10+ minute line.)
9. Indy (Go Single Rider if they want to ride it again!)
ETA: I just saw that you had a great morning at Disneyland! Gotta love Sunday mornings!