Travel Reference
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TOURING TIPS
Gadget's Go Coaster, a beginner roller coaster for young children, is the per-
fectattractiontogaugethepluckinessofyourlittleonesbeforetossingthemtothecoyotes
on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. The coaster cars are not very comfortable for adults,
and you can expect a fair amount of whiplash, but as noted, the ride takes less than a
minute. The coaster is both slow-loading and visually attractive, so you can expect long
waits except during the first 30 minutes that Mickey's Toontown is open.
Goofy's Playhouse
What it is
A whimsical children's play area.
Scope and scale
Diversion.
When to go
Anytime.
DESCRIPTION AND COMMENTS
Goofy's Playhouse is a small but nicely themed play area
fortheunder-6set.Usuallynotcrowded,theplayhouseisapleasantplacetoletpreschool-
ers ramble and parents relax while older sibs enjoy more adventurous attractions.
TOURING TIPS
There's not a lot of shade, so visit early or late in the day.
Mickey's House and Meet Mickey
What it is
Walk-through tour of Mickey's House and Movie Barn, ending with a personal visit
with Mickey.
Scope and scale
Minor attraction and character-greeting opportunity.
When to
go
Before 10:30 a.m. or after 5:30 p.m.
Special comments
Well done.
Duration of tour
15-30
minutes (depending on the crowd).
Average wait in line per 100 people ahead of you
20
minutes.
Assumes
Normal staffing.
Touring speed
Slow.
DESCRIPTION AND COMMENTS
Mickey's House is the starting point of a self-guided tour
that winds through the famous mouse's house, into his backyard, and past Pluto's dog-
house, and then into Mickey's Movie Barn. This last stop harks back to the so-called
“barn” studio where Walt Disney created a number of the earlier Mickey Mouse cartoons.
Once in the Movie Barn, guests watch vintage Disney cartoons while awaiting admittance
to Mickey's Dressing Room.
Insmallgroupsofoneortwofamilies,guestsareultimatelyconductedintothedress-
ing room where Mickey awaits to pose for photos and sign autographs. The visit is not
lengthy (2-4 minutes), but there is adequate time for all of the children to hug, poke, and
admire the star.
TOURING TIPS
The cynical observer will discern immediately that Mickey's House, back-
yard, Movie Barn, and so on are no more than a cleverly devised queuing area to deliver
guests to Mickey's Dressing Room for the mouse encounter. For those with some vestige
of child in their personalities, however, the preamble serves to heighten anticipation while
