nibblesandbits
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The pics were awesome! Makes me want to be down there! Thanks for the post!
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Phil's MK/Epcot Report - 1/2/05 (with many pictures)
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djmatthews
Well-Known Member
Haunted Mansion FastPass
I think getting rid of the Haunted Mansion FastPass is a great idea.... I hated it! The ride itself has a huge capacity. Also, it really annoyed me where the two lines merged, there was no organisation, and lots of pushing.
P.S. Great pictures BTW. I love these types of updates.
I think getting rid of the Haunted Mansion FastPass is a great idea.... I hated it! The ride itself has a huge capacity. Also, it really annoyed me where the two lines merged, there was no organisation, and lots of pushing.
P.S. Great pictures BTW. I love these types of updates.
jcraycraft
Member
Very nice update.... next best thing to being there.
Thanks!!
Thanks!!
joel_maxwell
Permanent Resident of EPCOT
thanks for the trip report........................ A+ on the photos and the documentation of the latex gloves.......... :lookaroun
General Grizz
New Member
Wow! Great update!
Question: Was the holiday cheer bad show very visible to guests? How did you find it?
Question: Was the holiday cheer bad show very visible to guests? How did you find it?
Yes, the fact that the Timekeeper is a Buzz Lightyear (and I've heard Stitch too) Meet and Greet is very sad. Prior to this, the characters would meet on the path between the Plaza Pavillion and Tommorowland, as well as on the side of the Timekeeper building. It's even sadder that the Timekeeper was running and there was still a Meet and Greet going on inside the queue, thanks for that info MissM.
I'm hoping that the HM Fast Pass is finished, the ride really didn't need it. Plus that extra queue line could be used to service those who are handicapped much better.
Speaking of Fast Pass, the Space Mountain one is being handled a different way from normal. For a select period of time, they rope off the entrance to the ride for normal riders and it starts a huge queue line that, when I was there in the evening, went clear back to the TTA overpass near the Coke stand. I talked to the CM checking Fast Passes and she says it helps those with Fast Passes get to the front of the line quicker when the rest of the guests aren't in the line. There was no Singles Line on the 3rd either.
Stitch was still on the spiel when you left the Contemporary Resort on the Express Monorail going toward the Magic Kingdom. Also it seems that the temporary announcement about Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party was replaced with an announcement about the other attractions at WDW (Water Parks, Downtown Disney, etc.) I do not know about the Resort loop though.
I wouldn't say it was very crowded, but there were some larger wait times at selected attractions. Test Track had a 50 minute Singles Line and a 90 minute Normal Queue at around 4 p.m.
The Holiday Cheer booth had the standard covering that a cart would have when it was closed, but there was a walkway in the front that seperated the two counters and I guess they couldn't pull a cover over that (maybe because they'd fear a guest would hide back there). I actually was looking at the sign and thought it would be a good topic of discussion when I saw the trash. Looked like custodial was just sweeping stuff "underneath the rug" or so to speak. It was very visible to guests who were looking in it's direction, but it could have been easily missed. Some would think that since World Showcase opens later it would give mangement more time to catch stuff like that.
I'm hoping that the HM Fast Pass is finished, the ride really didn't need it. Plus that extra queue line could be used to service those who are handicapped much better.
Speaking of Fast Pass, the Space Mountain one is being handled a different way from normal. For a select period of time, they rope off the entrance to the ride for normal riders and it starts a huge queue line that, when I was there in the evening, went clear back to the TTA overpass near the Coke stand. I talked to the CM checking Fast Passes and she says it helps those with Fast Passes get to the front of the line quicker when the rest of the guests aren't in the line. There was no Singles Line on the 3rd either.
Stitch was still on the spiel when you left the Contemporary Resort on the Express Monorail going toward the Magic Kingdom. Also it seems that the temporary announcement about Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party was replaced with an announcement about the other attractions at WDW (Water Parks, Downtown Disney, etc.) I do not know about the Resort loop though.
I wouldn't say it was very crowded, but there were some larger wait times at selected attractions. Test Track had a 50 minute Singles Line and a 90 minute Normal Queue at around 4 p.m.
The Holiday Cheer booth had the standard covering that a cart would have when it was closed, but there was a walkway in the front that seperated the two counters and I guess they couldn't pull a cover over that (maybe because they'd fear a guest would hide back there). I actually was looking at the sign and thought it would be a good topic of discussion when I saw the trash. Looked like custodial was just sweeping stuff "underneath the rug" or so to speak. It was very visible to guests who were looking in it's direction, but it could have been easily missed. Some would think that since World Showcase opens later it would give mangement more time to catch stuff like that.
maxime29
Premium Member
The Stitch meet and greet is right outside on the right of the building before the show entrance as you walk into tomorrowland and see TK on the right. The lines were pretty short from what I saw. I saw Stitch walking around near the Plaza Pavilion and I was tempted to do something to him 
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The Space Mountain FP thing for that time was probably the best FP anyone could get. That was definately "front of the line" access compared to the normal, slow period.
. The Space Mountain FP thing for that time was probably the best FP anyone could get. That was definately "front of the line" access compared to the normal, slow period.
General Grizz
New Member
Ha! It would be more entertaining just to see the characters run around the parks. Interaction > signing autographs.
P.S. How are the Stitch wait times?
P.S. How are the Stitch wait times?
General Grizz
New Member
Ah, thank you. I meant Stitch's Great Escape, I should have been clearer.maxime29 said:
Silly ole bear. :hammer:
TheDisneyGirl02
New Member
Great update! Loved the Small World pics! Tried to peek when I was there and it didn't work out at all! Thanks for sharing!
I want one of those stick on the window/sticky Stitch's! That would look so great on a car! LOL
TheDisneyGirl02
I want one of those stick on the window/sticky Stitch's! That would look so great on a car! LOL
TheDisneyGirl02
TheOneVader
Well-Known Member
So lemme get this straight, now EVERYONE has to put their fingers in the biometrics..? Now it'll take hours to get through the gates, now...
NemoRocks78
Seized
Great update! Thanks for sharing. :wave:
Poncho1973
New Member
Great work Phil! Very seldom do I just flat laugh reading this site... your update was stellar and really witty. Nice!
goofyfan13
Well-Known Member
TheOneVader said:
I was thinking the exact same thing, but I guess it is good to help fight against ticket theft... I can't imagine how long I'm going to have to wait to get through the turnstiles if I go for NYE next year... :brick:
Great Update!! :sohappy: