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The best seat is.....
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MickeyLuv'r
Well-Known Member
At the risk of being a naysayer,my preferred seat is the one the CM assigns, more or less. Having been to WDW a very many times over a great number of years, I have a few observations of my own:
1. It is interesting and valuable to see all the shows and attractions from a variety of positions. Take CBJ: one seat puts you close to the heads on the wall, another gives you a close up of the stage, and another allows you to see more of the audience (and their reactions).
2. There is something to be said for not trying to grab a certain seat or view over another. I don't say that to be mean...but rather, the more I go to WDW, the more I have observed that guests rushing to have the 'best' seats rarely look happy.
3. Pay it forward. There's nothing like watching a child smile. Really, any first-time visitor smile is a joy to behold. There's nothing quite like knowing your generosity contributed to that smile. CM's too!
4. It bears mentioning, the more we go to WDW, less camera = more happiness. That might seem counterintuitive, but it fits perfectly with everything I posted above.
5. It is very rewarding to be kind to CM's. Asking for specific seats makes their job harder. Try expressing gratitude instead. The rewards are, well...that's the best WDW secret of all.
1. It is interesting and valuable to see all the shows and attractions from a variety of positions. Take CBJ: one seat puts you close to the heads on the wall, another gives you a close up of the stage, and another allows you to see more of the audience (and their reactions).
2. There is something to be said for not trying to grab a certain seat or view over another. I don't say that to be mean...but rather, the more I go to WDW, the more I have observed that guests rushing to have the 'best' seats rarely look happy.
3. Pay it forward. There's nothing like watching a child smile. Really, any first-time visitor smile is a joy to behold. There's nothing quite like knowing your generosity contributed to that smile. CM's too!
4. It bears mentioning, the more we go to WDW, less camera = more happiness. That might seem counterintuitive, but it fits perfectly with everything I posted above.
5. It is very rewarding to be kind to CM's. Asking for specific seats makes their job harder. Try expressing gratitude instead. The rewards are, well...that's the best WDW secret of all.
Tuvalu
Premium Member
Further clarification:
There are 2 vehicles with 2 cars each (4 cars total). If both vehicles are in operation, the first two cars (#1,2) will have the Western shootout scene and the last two cars (#3,4) will have the gangster shootout scene.
If only one vehicle is in operation, it defaults to cars #3,4 and is the gangster scene.
Doodlyday
Well-Known Member
In my opinion, the front seat furthest to the left is the best in DINOSAUR. I find the first dino the scariest, so when it leans over, you get a nice effect. Then, at the charging dino, you are right next to him, then finally at the very end when you drop and the head pops out, you are right in front for a good scare.
At the risk of being a naysayer,my preferred seat is the one the CM assigns, more or less. Having been to WDW a very many times over a great number of years, I have a few observations of my own:
1. It is interesting and valuable to see all the shows and attractions from a variety of positions. Take CBJ: one seat puts you close to the heads on the wall, another gives you a close up of the stage, and another allows you to see more of the audience (and their reactions).
2. There is something to be said for not trying to grab a certain seat or view over another. I don't say that to be mean...but rather, the more I go to WDW, the more I have observed that guests rushing to have the 'best' seats rarely look happy.
3. Pay it forward. There's nothing like watching a child smile. Really, any first-time visitor smile is a joy to behold. There's nothing quite like knowing your generosity contributed to that smile. CM's too!
4. It bears mentioning, the more we go to WDW, less camera = more happiness. That might seem counterintuitive, but it fits perfectly with everything I posted above.
5. It is very rewarding to be kind to CM's. Asking for specific seats makes their job harder. Try expressing gratitude instead. The rewards are, well...that's the best WDW secret of all.
Thanks for your reply. I agree that you should be kind to everyone. But, my thought on your post...
1. I am traveling with several people that have never been to any Disney park, much less been "a very many times over a great number of years". No one I am traveling with is the kind of person that would "grab a seat from someone", or "rush to have the best seat". I asked about seating to make sure I point them to the best experience, since some of them may never return. If we don't get a certain seat, we'll be fine with that, but knowledge of seating issues can come in handy if you have a choice.
2. I have never seen a cast member get upset when I politely asked for something I wanted on MY vacation. I have the highest respect for cast members, and I appreciate them doing their job...to accommodate guests.
3. I am traveling with 12 people, and this trip is costing me over $10,000. I plan to be kind to everyone I encounter, especially cast members. But for that kind of money, (which took a LONG TIME to save) my concern for my family's experience and happiness far out weighs my concern for anyone else. I certainly won't be rude to people, but making the most of their trip is their concern, not mine.
Professor_Jason
Active Member
Only if it's a roller coaster and if it's not busy I'll ask them nicely if I can wait for the back row, if that can't do it's cool I understand they have a job to do and certain way to do it. The sad thing is I've seen Cast Members at Disneyland spit on and sworn at on busy days because somebody wanted a specific seat on a ride and it was simply way too busy to accommodate that
MickeyLuv'r
Well-Known Member
I've been to WDW with large groups many times, that's the worst time to seek out ideal seating. Trying to get ideal x twelve would be exhausting. It is also just logistically unrealistic, because of all the additional waiting you'll have to do. Just trying to keep 12 people roughly on the same feeding and bathroom schedule is nearly impossible. Been there. We try to make a rule: when one person goes, everyone tries. Otherwise the day devolves into one potty break after another.
I can't tell you how very many ADR's we were seated 40 minutes or more PAST our ADR time, despite arriving early. The last thing I'd attempt is requesting a better table!
I've also been with numerous first timers. They are usually mesmerized almost no matter where we sit for parade/fireworks/show. Asking them to give up a perfectly good spot for an 'ideal' spot when they are tired? It would earn me the crazy look.
If there's one thing I've learned taking first timers, it is that they often most appreciate something unexpected.
You'll take up two FULL rockets on Space Mtn. If all 12 ride, 2 will be in the front, 2 in the last, and 8 will get middle seats. On TT, you'll also take two full cars. Dumbo you'll need 6 elephants. Goofy's B holds about 12 people total per train - and that's only if you've got at least 4 kids. Asking for front row seats x 12? Again =crazy look.
Unless you're paying for the personal tour guide, but at that price, I don't think you have to ask.
I wish you well.