Largest attendance @ DHS in 5 years

[matt9112]

Depends on if they are pilots or not lol

Ah yes a ride system where only 33.3 percent of riders enjoy it and have fun. The pinnacle of imagineering.

 

[BoarderPhreak]

None of that matters. The crowds I saw all over property this past weekend were imaginary, at least to the doom and gloomers. SWGE, is a success and the numbers will prove it but some people will continue to deny it. There was a 40 minute wait for the People Mover on Monday afternoon, the theaters on the CoP were full and so were all the other rides. Monday night was a zoo at Disney Springs. So was Saturday at AK and as you said, Sunday at DHS. I will leave Friday's crowds at MK out of it because I had tickets for the Christmas Party.

Yeah, property wide, the place is packed. There was a lull yesterday at Epcot, likely because of F&W ending. The place is a mess with all the construction. MK and AK are a zoo as well. Business is booming.

As for SWGE, I stand by my original statement; it's a shopping mall with a smattering of eats and shops. It's beautifully done, no doubt. But aside from MFSR, there's really nothing to DO there (short of spending $150-200 for the droids/sabers). RotR will obviously change that, being THE killer ride for SWGE. Oga's is very cool, but too small. You're packed into niches with tables with strangers. That said, it does provide a packed, interstellar bar experience (and the music is sweet). The Fuzzy Tauntauns are a unique experience that everyone should really try. But you'll be paying for it... $16/each. Insider tip - you can get the drinks to GO! w00t.

 

[LiterallyNobody]

Probably because of @LiterallyNobody and his thread of riddles...

Or it could possibly be that it was the beginning of Thanksgiving holiday week for the US and everyone that went to WDW wanted to see GE as their first thing.

Orlando area always sucks this week, it's why I always get the hell outta here.

 

[Model3 McQueen]

Did they fix Tower of Terror yet?

 

[MaximumEd]

Did they fix Tower of Terror yet?

Which part? About half the effects stay broken, mis-timed, or otherwise wonky.

 

[MisterPenguin]

As for SWGE, I stand by my original statement; it's a shopping mall with a smattering of eats and shops. It's beautifully done, no doubt. But aside from MFSR, there's really nothing to DO there (short of spending $150-200 for the droids/sabers).

That's enough to keep DS constantly mobbed.

 

[BoarderPhreak]

MK was awesome yesterday. Low(ish) crowds most of the day with apropos wait times. EMH had it open until 1am... Walked onto PotC several times, while BTMRR and HM were 20-30m waits.

 

[the.dreamfinder]

That's enough to keep DS constantly mobbed.

DS doesn’t charge for admission or parking.

 

[deeevo]

Good economy, heavily discounted rooms, cheap airfare, traditionally busy holiday week, and new stuff in a park that has basically been a half day park for the past 5 years.

Also more AP's than ever. AP's magnets liter the roads here in Manatee County same with Pinellas. I don't put the magnet on my vehicle because I value the paint.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

Also more AP's than ever. AP's magnets liter the roads here in Manatee County same with Pinellas. I don't put the magnet on my vehicle because I value the paint.

Just an FYI...as long as you remove a car magnet and clean both the back of the magnet and the spot where you stick it on your car on a regular basis, it won't damage your paint. If there's a clear-coat (most newer cars have them), sun fading shouldn't even be an issue.

 

[larryz]

Just an FYI...as long as you remove a car magnet and clean both the back of the magnet and the spot where you stick it on your car on a regular basis, it won't damage your paint. If there's a clear-coat (most newer cars have them), sun fading shouldn't even be an issue.

He's probably talking about the scratches the magnet stealers leave when they pry up the magnet with their fingernails.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

In 5 years? I doubt that’s the headline they were looking for. “Hey we haven’t seen these types of crowds since we closed down our Christmas light display and ended the backlot tours!”

That begs an interesting question..... how much would it have cost to add an incredible Star Wars scene to both backlot tour and great movie ride?

 

[Lilofan]

He's probably talking about the scratches the magnet stealers leave when they pry up the magnet with their fingernails.

Magnet stealers? That's sad. Good thing it wasn't done when I was around.. Thieves did steal all 4 of my plastic hubcaps many years ago.

 

[JenniferS]

Ah yes a ride system where only 33.3 percent of riders enjoy it and have fun. The pinnacle of imagineering.

And yet others, including myself, have indicated that they prefer other positions over pilot.

 

[deeevo]

Just an FYI...as long as you remove a car magnet and clean both the back of the magnet and the spot where you stick it on your car on a regular basis, it won't damage your paint. If there's a clear-coat (most newer cars have them), sun fading shouldn't even be an issue.

Ewww... scary..

 

[ImperfectPixie]

Ewww... scary..

Huh?

 

[Animaniac93-98]

how much would it have cost to add an incredible Star Wars scene to both backlot tour and great movie ride?

$5 billion.

Each.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

$5 billion.

Each.

It sure makes sense to me... keep the tram tour and add a Star Wars scene sfx show.

Replace wizard of oz with Star Wars for
Great Movie Ride finale finally put in the
Full Fantasia scene. (And other general sprucing up).

And you’d still have the backlot for Osborn lights, lights motors and the extra theatre they tore down. And you’d still have the expansion option by Star Tours.

That would have been like.... a quarter of galaxies edge budget? And would have probably brought in as many people. I mean sure we wouldn’t have those pretty rocks to look at.....

 

[deeevo]

Huh?

Scary as in I will pass on putting a magnet on my paint.

 

[Lilofan]

Scary as in I will pass on putting a magnet on my paint.

Scary is I saw someone left a red lipstick kiss on a dirty windshield.