Originally posted by surfsupdon
I also think its maybe a mind thing.
Walking through so mcuh makes you feel good, that you are making distance, especially on the first ride when you are unfamiliar. Id rather walk through the queues than wait in them.
Also, im sure they feared the worst, meaning long lines emptying into the streets and roads. I cant stand when Disney's roped lines go into the paths. I havent seen this happen at IoA.