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Though not every Walt Disney World attraction fits neatly into these descriptions,
the categories provide a comparison of attractions' size and scope. Remember that
bigger and more elaborate doesn't always mean better. Peter Pan's Flight, a minor
attraction in the Magic Kingdom, continues to be one of the park's most beloved
rides. Likewise, for many young children, no attraction, regardless of size, surpasses
Dumbo.
2. Arrive Early! Arrive Early! Arrive Early!
This is the single most important key to efficient touring and avoiding long lines. First
thing in the morning, there are no lines and fewer people. The same four rides you
experience in 1 hour in early morning can take as long as 3 hours after 10:30 a.m. Eat
breakfast before you arrive; don't waste prime touring time sitting in a restaurant.
The earlier a park opens, the greater your advantage. This is because most vaca-
tioners won't rise early and get to a park before it opens. Fewer people are willing to
make an 8 a.m. opening than a 9 a.m. opening. If you visit during midsummer, arrive
at the turnstile 30-40 minutes before opening. During holiday periods, arrive 45-60
minutes early.
3. Avoid Bottlenecks
Crowd concentrations and/or faulty crowd management cause bottlenecks. Avoiding
bottlenecks involves being able to predict where, when, and why they occur. Concen-
trations of hungry people create bottlenecks at restaurants during lunch and dinner.
Concentrations of people moving toward the exit at closing time create bottlenecks in
gift shops en route to the gate. Concentrations of visitors at new and popular rides and
at rides slow to load and unload create bottlenecks and long lines. To help you get a
grip on which attractions cause bottlenecks, we've developed a Bottleneck Scale with
a range of 1-10. If an attraction ranks high on the Bottleneck Scale, try to experience
it during the first 2 hours the park is open. The scale is included in each attraction
profile in Parts Seven through Eleven.
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