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.
Thread Replies (29)
Alright Disney-ites, going in a couple weeks with the family
-- hoosnowahokie
May 20, 2025 at 09:54 AM ET
hoosnowahokie
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05/20/25 09:54 AM ET
Are you staying on or off property?
-- hokiehunter07
May 21, 2025 at 08:25 AM ET
hokiehunter07
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05/21/25 08:25 AM ET
if you need a break from crowds/walking (inside)
-- BobG
May 21, 2025 at 08:15 AM ET
BobG
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05/21/25 08:15 AM ET
Thunder Mtn Railroad is closed down currently...
-- vthokieq
May 21, 2025 at 08:24 AM ET
vthokieq
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05/21/25 08:24 AM ET
Thunder Mtn is closed 😭 Renovations**
-- hoosnowahokie
May 21, 2025 at 08:18 AM ET
hoosnowahokie
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05/21/25 08:18 AM ET
yeahhh i couldn't remember if its open or closed right now.**
-- BobG
May 21, 2025 at 08:23 AM ET
BobG
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05/21/25 08:23 AM ET
Epic Universe opening means more people at all the parks including Disney
-- OrlandoHokie
May 20, 2025 at 10:12 PM ET
OrlandoHokie
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05/20/25 10:12 PM ET
I'm a baby compared to most on this board 😅**
-- hoosnowahokie
May 21, 2025 at 07:24 AM ET
hoosnowahokie
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05/21/25 07:24 AM ET
Have fun. The parks get really crowded these days but it is still fun.**
-- OrlandoHokie
May 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM ET
OrlandoHokie
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05/21/25 10:24 AM ET
Lightning Lanes are a definite must. I wouldn't consider going without
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-- riosvt
May 20, 2025 at 02:46 PM ET
riosvt
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05/20/25 02:46 PM ET
Are you aware of the Rider Switch policy?
-- Nova Hokie 95
May 20, 2025 at 02:11 PM ET
Nova Hokie 95
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05/20/25 02:11 PM ET
If you run into any "cast members" while in line...
-- Burruss Writer
May 20, 2025 at 02:07 PM ET
Burruss Writer
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05/20/25 02:07 PM ET
Since you are going in the summer with kids...
-- vthhhi
May 20, 2025 at 12:10 PM ET
vthhhi
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05/20/25 12:10 PM ET
Volcano Bay is the best thing in Orlando - spend a day there**
-- OXVT
May 20, 2025 at 11:28 AM ET
OXVT
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05/20/25 11:28 AM ET
Take the resort monorail over to the Polynesian for Dole whips for the kids
-- No Clue
May 20, 2025 at 11:14 AM ET
No Clue
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05/20/25 11:14 AM ET
Gummies for everyone**
-- Brown Water
May 20, 2025 at 11:02 AM ET
Brown Water
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05/20/25 11:02 AM ET
Guardians ride at Epcot is the best ride at all those parks.
-- vthokieq
May 20, 2025 at 11:01 AM ET
vthokieq
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05/20/25 11:01 AM ET
Yeah, we decided against Epic. We took one of our kids
-- hoosnowahokie
May 20, 2025 at 11:07 AM ET
hoosnowahokie
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05/20/25 11:07 AM ET
Enjoy... I guess that is possible**
-- turkeywinghokie
May 20, 2025 at 10:54 AM ET
turkeywinghokie
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05/20/25 10:54 AM ET
No. Not possible. **
-- Coach McGuirk
May 20, 2025 at 11:14 AM ET
Coach McGuirk
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05/20/25 11:14 AM ET
Agree, Coach...sounds like torture to me.**
-- MP4VT2004
May 20, 2025 at 01:06 PM ET
MP4VT2004
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05/20/25 01:06 PM ET
I recommend dropping the kids off and heading to a pool bar.**
-- HwoodHokie
May 20, 2025 at 10:33 AM ET
HwoodHokie
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05/20/25 10:33 AM ET
Look at the park maps and plan your stops accordingly. Magic Kingdom...
-- Spud
May 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM ET
Spud
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05/20/25 10:30 AM ET
I would have recommended a side trip to Legoland for the Star Wars stuff
-- JoesterVT
May 20, 2025 at 10:28 AM ET
JoesterVT
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05/20/25 10:28 AM ET
Never, ever go in August. Heat and humidity nearly killed us.
-- TomTurkey
May 20, 2025 at 10:26 AM ET
TomTurkey
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05/20/25 10:26 AM ET
Well we're going in a couple weeks, which isn't August, soooooooo**
-- hoosnowahokie
May 20, 2025 at 10:45 AM ET
hoosnowahokie
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05/20/25 10:45 AM ET
Hopefully, June is better. We honeymooned in December. Nice!**
-- TomTurkey
May 20, 2025 at 10:58 AM ET
TomTurkey
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05/20/25 10:58 AM ET
Good luck, and dress for the heat
-- EDGEMAN
May 20, 2025 at 10:04 AM ET
EDGEMAN
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05/20/25 10:04 AM ET
It's like Africa Hot!!!**
-- Tuckahokie
May 20, 2025 at 10:24 AM ET
Tuckahokie
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05/20/25 10:24 AM ET