Stand-by Queues

[zurj]

I am taking my family on our first trip in April. I've done a lot of research on touringplans, etc. and they always suggest maximizing FP oppurtunities. But i've also read that Disney is doing a lot to enhance the queuing areas. I know FP is strongly recommended, but are there some rides that are worth doing stand-by because the queue is so cool? For example I saw the new BTMRR queue is supposed to be very cool, and I saw someone post that the Test Track queue is really neat. So what queues are actually worth the time to stand-by as opposed to FP?

 

[Figgy1]

Welcome my kids love EE, Pooh, and I am going to do TT on my next trip with out fp at least once! Please tell me you have made your dining reservations!

 

[Master Yoda]

BTMRR, HM, PotC, Mermaid (to a point), E:E, and Kali would be my list of must do queues.

 

[Prince-1]

One queue that you can pass is the HM. It really does nothing to pluss the ride and it can add some good time to your wait. I've also never done SM basically for the same reason as Hm. I really would rather get to the ride faster than waiting to play an updated version of Asteroids (I know, I'm showing my age!!)

Now from what I've seen of BTMRR, I really want to skip the FP lane and see what was added. It seems they really added some great stuff that enhnaces the ride experience. It feels like it belongs rather just being slapped together and added on like some others.

 

[zurj]

Welcome my kids love EE, Pooh, and I am going to do TT on my next trip with out fp at least once! Please tell me you have made your dining reservations!

We didn't get a DDP but I made a couple of reservations at epcot weeks ago. We have 2 little ones so we didn't want to do too many TS.

 

[jlsHouston]

Dumbo if you have a magazine, a book to look at or battery life on your phone so you can get on FB or play angry birds while you sit and relax and your kid(s) plays til the buzzer lights up for them to take their place in line.

I will get in line for Buzz and PoC and Winnie the Pooh because I think the queue's are interesting. However I get in no line over 40 minutes...

 

[JIMINYCR]

FP's are great at helping you through the parks and allow you to do the most popular rides. Most of the queues are full of neat things to look at, their purpose is to hold your interest and keep your mind off of how long you are waiting in line. A favorite I like to take my time going through is AK's Expedition Everest queue. Test track is also a good one. The new haunted Mansion interactive queue is wonderful. Be sure to look for hidden Mickeys and things placed as tributes to past attractions and Disney personnel. Seems like every time I go I find things I've overlooked or didnt spot before.

 

[Figgy1]

We didn't get a DDP but I made a couple of reservations at epcot weeks ago. We have 2 little ones so we didn't want to do too many TS.

Just making sure you are getting what you want! Now go and have fun!

 

[luv]

The only queue area I really love is EE. It's fantastic and funny, too. Really worth a look.

I really like the lobby area of ToT, too, but you're in there with or without a FP.

 

[taz0162]

I really like the Haunted Mansion graveyard walk queue.(not a fast pass ride...yet...but has 2 lines) BTMR new queue looks to be really nice as well. EE is really well done with great detail. My kids loved Pooh's queue (Still upset Mr Toad is gone ).

 

[britdaw]

We didn't use FP. For our first time there, I felt like it would have made less of the Disney experience if we skipped the lines.

 

[bethymouse]

None. Sorry folks. Disney would have to make queues even greater than just interactive! I came to ride the rides.