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Lightning Lanes are a definite must. I wouldn't consider going without

those, ha. No one ever said while standing in line for 2 hours in the heat waiting for a ride, I'm glad I didn't get a lightning lane, hah. Get there as soon as it opens and run to the ride you most want to ride that you think will have the longest line (staying on a Disney property will give you an hour head start which is huge). That way you will have the shortest line it will be at all day, won't have to lose a lightning lane pass and can ride it again later in the day. Plenty of websites are dedicated to all this and have in depth strategies (heck, watch some youtube videos). Also, download the app and start looking at it. It shows every current wait time for every ride for all the parks. Check in on that periodically at different times of the day between now and then and you may start to see how to best approach. It is literally all about planning or you will be losing out on a lot of things by wasting time. The rides with the longest wait times have long wait times for a reason generally, so as far as what's worth it, it would be personal preference. That said, try to ride Tron at night if you can. It is lit up which was cool. All the rides at Hollywood with long lines are good. However, at Magic, I didn't think jungle cruise or peter pan's flight for instance were worth waiting that long on. I would not make those a priority.
Posted: 05/20/2025 at 02:46 PM ET
(In response to this post by hoosnowahokie)

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Alright Disney-ites, going in a couple weeks with the family
hoosnowahokie 05/20/25 09:54 AM ET
Are you staying on or off property?
hokiehunter07 05/21/25 08:25 AM ET
if you need a break from crowds/walking (inside)
BobG 05/21/25 08:15 AM ET
Thunder Mtn Railroad is closed down currently...
vthokieq 05/21/25 08:24 AM ET
Thunder Mtn is closed 😭 Renovations**
hoosnowahokie 05/21/25 08:18 AM ET
yeahhh i couldn't remember if its open or closed right now.**
BobG 05/21/25 08:23 AM ET
Epic Universe opening means more people at all the parks including Disney
OrlandoHokie 05/20/25 10:12 PM ET
I'm a baby compared to most on this board 😅**
hoosnowahokie 05/21/25 07:24 AM ET
Have fun. The parks get really crowded these days but it is still fun.**
OrlandoHokie 05/21/25 10:24 AM ET
Lightning Lanes are a definite must. I wouldn't consider going without
riosvt 05/20/25 02:46 PM ET
Are you aware of the Rider Switch policy?
Nova Hokie 95 05/20/25 02:11 PM ET
If you run into any "cast members" while in line...
Burruss Writer 05/20/25 02:07 PM ET
Since you are going in the summer with kids...
vthhhi 05/20/25 12:10 PM ET
Volcano Bay is the best thing in Orlando - spend a day there**
OXVT 05/20/25 11:28 AM ET
Take the resort monorail over to the Polynesian for Dole whips for the kids
No Clue 05/20/25 11:14 AM ET
Gummies for everyone**
Brown Water 05/20/25 11:02 AM ET
+2.4o6o**
bourbonstreet 05/20/25 05:52 PM ET
Guardians ride at Epcot is the best ride at all those parks.
vthokieq 05/20/25 11:01 AM ET
Yeah, we decided against Epic. We took one of our kids
hoosnowahokie 05/20/25 11:07 AM ET
Enjoy... I guess that is possible**
turkeywinghokie 05/20/25 10:54 AM ET
No. Not possible. **
Coach McGuirk 05/20/25 11:14 AM ET
Agree, Coach...sounds like torture to me.**
MP4VT2004 05/20/25 01:06 PM ET
I recommend dropping the kids off and heading to a pool bar.**
HwoodHokie 05/20/25 10:33 AM ET
Look at the park maps and plan your stops accordingly. Magic Kingdom...
Spud 05/20/25 10:30 AM ET
I would have recommended a side trip to Legoland for the Star Wars stuff
JoesterVT 05/20/25 10:28 AM ET
Never, ever go in August. Heat and humidity nearly killed us.
TomTurkey 05/20/25 10:26 AM ET
Well we're going in a couple weeks, which isn't August, soooooooo**
hoosnowahokie 05/20/25 10:45 AM ET
Hopefully, June is better. We honeymooned in December. Nice!**
TomTurkey 05/20/25 10:58 AM ET
Good luck, and dress for the heat
EDGEMAN 05/20/25 10:04 AM ET
It's like Africa Hot!!!**
Tuckahokie 05/20/25 10:24 AM ET