Killing time in the queues

Wilt Dasney

Wilt Dasney

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Still as relevant as ever, and almost a year to the day since it was posted : http://forums.wdwmagic.com/showpost.php?p=2294169&postcount=9

Some of my favorites:

*Bring a compact water pistol. Make loud sneezing noises while dusting the neck of the person in front of you. If you get a nasty glare, apologize profusely and say you're pretty sure it isn't contagious anymore.

*Loudly speculate on how your kids are doing back home since you were unable to procure a sitter. Make it clear they will suffer grave physical abuse if they've touched your prized golf clubs collection. Observe the reactions you get.

*Visit a counter service food location first. Contentedly gnaw on your burger and fries in line. At around the 20 minute mark of the wait, turn to the person behind you and say "This place better have damn good drinks when we get up there!"

*Regardless of the attraction, start loudly relating the story of "that kid who died on this thing." Bonus points if you create a plausibly gruesome story for a Fantasyland attraction.

*Get the attention of a parent with an adorable child close to you in line. Start talking about how you'd just love to take her home with you. If the parent smiles, blushes or says "thank you," continue along this train of thought. Describe how you'd love to just put the child in your car and take her home to spend the rest of her life with you. Describe what a good parent you would make and how well you would treat her in suitable detail. Look at the parent with an expression suggesting this arrangement should be considered.

*Wait for a rather ordinary person to walk past the queue and say in shocked excitement "It's Mickey!!!" Try to wave the person over to your location. If this is successful, step briefly out of line to pose for a photo with the person, enthusiastically relating your excitement at his presence. Ask for his autograph. Bonus points if you kiss him on the cheek.

*Look for a family with mouse ears and T-shirts with their names on them, the assumption being that they might know a good bit about WDW. Strike up a conversation and ask them if they've been on Spider-Man at Disney/MGM Studios. If one of them tries to correct you, argue your position with increasing belligerence. If the other person still doesn't back down, ask "You wanna take this outside?!?"
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sublimesting

sublimesting

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Wilt Dasney said:
Still as relevant as ever, and almost a year to the day since it was posted : http://forums.wdwmagic.com/showpost.php?p=2294169&postcount=9
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* Wait in line facing the opposite direction (the person behind you). Act like you are doing nothing out of the ordinary. OR keep discussing with the person with you in quiet manner that the couple behind you is facing the wrong way and staring at you.

* Repeatedly reach into your bag and pull your hand out quickly saying "Damn, it bit me again...he's quick!"

* Right as you are secured in a ride announce "I'll bet I can stop this thing for 45 minutes this time! What were my last times, honey, 41, 36, 33, and 27 minutes...I Do keep getting better!"

* If you have a child with you, as you get in line state "Don't worry honey, we'll find your parents AS SOON AS WE FINISH THIS RIDE!"

* If you have a child with you, as you exit a ride such as Haunted Manion or Pirates or something of that nature, when you walk out say to your spouse "Hon, I don't know where Timmy is, but this one will do, they look pretty much alike."
 
tare

tare

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i know i may sound trite--but pleeeeeease, spending time with your kids should be the MOST IMPORTANT, MOST REWARDING, AND MOST SATIFYING THING YOU CAN DO IN YOUR LIFE--sorry but i just find it hard to believe that you need to know of things to keep them occupied so you don't have to deal with them that long--disney makes everyone feel like a kid--ENJOY IT!!!! you never know what can happen from day to day
 
maryszhi

maryszhi

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koppite_rob said:
This year me & Mrs R will be going with friends with children.
A novel experience as Im known to be only just child tolerant in small amounts.

Whilst I normally amuse myself by looking at the scenery & examining the queue management systems & technology (don't ask),Mrs R amuses herself by annoying me!
With kids in tow I need ideas on how to keep there attention & stop queue frustration.
The plan was to buy one of those books on day one full of 'did you knows' & hidden Mickey info.

Can anyone recommend where I can get one when we arrive & which ones are any good.

Any other suggestions greatly appreciated,answers on a postcard to the usual address......
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an ipod , games,exc. im lucky bc i have a cell phone that has internet. when im in line i check my email,and check wdw magic.
also are u a bears fan? thats awesome to know people in europe love american football
i live in a western sub. of chicago and am a diehard bears fan ( any chicago sports team, and since my dads from mass. im a patriots,red sox, celtic fan :)
 
Pumbas Nakasak

Pumbas Nakasak

Heading for the great escape.
I write little dittys on the walls or hand rails, not onlydoes it pass the time for me, it educates and entertains other guests who lack my creative flair. or who perhaps dont have a pen or a sharp blade
 
Wilt Dasney

Wilt Dasney

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sublimesting said:
* Wait in line facing the opposite direction (the person behind you). Act like you are doing nothing out of the ordinary. OR keep discussing with the person with you in quiet manner that the couple behind you is facing the wrong way and staring at you.


* If you have a child with you, as you get in line state "Don't worry honey, we'll find your parents AS SOON AS WE FINISH THIS RIDE!"
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These two elicited quiet snorts at my workdesk. Not bad at all. :lol:
 
CAPTAIN HOOK

CAPTAIN HOOK

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tare said:
i know i may sound trite--but pleeeeeease, spending time with your kids should be the MOST IMPORTANT, MOST REWARDING, AND MOST SATIFYING THING YOU CAN DO IN YOUR LIFE--sorry but i just find it hard to believe that you need to know of things to keep them occupied so you don't have to deal with them that long--disney makes everyone feel like a kid--ENJOY IT!!!! you never know what can happen from day to day
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Read the OP again - they're not HIS kids :rolleyes:
 
MAF

MAF

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Call me crazy but I love to people watch and eavesdrop on wacky convos while waiting in line...:shrug:
 
sublimesting

sublimesting

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My friend delights himself by walking by people and uttering snippets of alarming conversation as if we are in the midst of a discussion. Such an example would be: ".....so yeah, I left 5 bowls of food out for the dog and that should be good for the 2 weeks, they ration it like cats you know.....":wave:
 
The Disney Kid

The Disney Kid

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I like to pose in the background of other peoples photos as though I'm supposed to be part of the shot. Hopefully they get a laugh out of it when they notice.
 
Missy Skywalker

Missy Skywalker

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For such a serious topic, I certainly laughed out loud quite a few times reading. I love these suggestions!

In line I talk with my family about what we're going to do or where we're going to eat-always a favorite topic!

Btw, hidden mickey books can be purchased at nearly any store-just think of Starbucks- those books are EVERYWHERE!

My sister got one of them, but we never really use it- mostly because we're too lazy to carry it around with everything else.

I hope you have fun on your trip (only 47 days for me!)
 

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