What's with the wait times!? (hint.. they're low)

[Phroobar]

Hey me too.

Went Saturday and left around 1pm. Took 2 hours because of... reasons. LA freeways are a joke.

All freeways have accidents at all times no matter what direction you drive. Someone will always screw up your commute.

 

[Mac Tonight]

All freeways have accidents at all times no matter what direction you drive. Someone will always screw up your commute.

But 99% of the time when there is slow traffic, there is never any accidents. It's just distracted drivers driving poorly. Then it randomly clears up. Honestly, the 5 when it goes down to 2 lanes before the 710 is the worst spot. And then once you hit the wider bit in Orange County, everyone drives faster.

 

[Phroobar]

But 99% of the time when there is slow traffic, there is never any accidents. It's just distracted drivers driving poorly. Then it randomly clears up. Honestly, the 5 when it goes down to 2 lanes before the 710 is the worst spot. And then once you hit the wider bit in Orange County, everyone drives faster.

Being local, I try to avoid those areas. Traffic has a memory. There might have been an accident earlier in the day. After it's been cleared up, cars still slow down in the same area for no reason for hours after.

 

[Mac Tonight]

Being local, I try to avoid those areas. Traffic has a memory. There might have been an accident earlier in the day. After it's been cleared up, cars still slow down in the same area for no reason for hours after.

I'm a firm believer in the brake-light theory where that when anyone sees a brake light (especially one in an adjacent lane) they automatically slow down and that in turn sends a ripple of braking down the line.

This is in theory only, but traffic should move like a train where cars in a line are maintaining the same speed. Instead, it functions like an accordion, squishing and expanding distances between vehicles. This alone causes more "traffic" than any accident.

 

[Disney Irish]

I'm a firm believer in the brake-light theory where that when anyone sees a brake light (especially one in an adjacent lane) they automatically slow down and that in turn sends a ripple of braking down the line.

This is in theory only, but traffic should move like a train where car in a line are maintaining the same speed. Instead, it functions like an accordion, squishing and expanding distances between vehicles. This alone causes more "traffic" than any accident.

This is why autonomous cars will eventually take over. It'll clear up traffic and make everyone happier.

 

[Mac Tonight]

This is why autonomous cars will eventually take over. It'll clear up traffic and make everyone happier.

Yeahhh... I'm still wary of getting into a car that has no driver. I already have a hard time riding shotgun with people. I like being in control of my vehicle.

 

[Phroobar]

Yeahhh... I'm still wary of getting into a car that has no driver. I already have a hard time riding shotgun with people. I like being in control of my vehicle.

It will take some getting use to. Maybe Disney can help prepare all of us by adding autonomous cars to Autopia and removing the guide bars.

 

[Phroobar]

I'm a firm believer in the brake-light theory where that when anyone sees a brake light (especially one in an adjacent lane) they automatically slow down and that in turn sends a ripple of braking down the line.

This is in theory only, but traffic should move like a train where cars in a line are maintaining the same speed. Instead, it functions like an accordion, squishing and expanding distances between vehicles. This alone causes more "traffic" than any accident.

That is why you should always drive "in the gap".

 

[sponono88]

Not sure if this was already posted — I got this email today. “hey we’re still here! “

I wonder what percentage of people are not showing up because they don’t realize they’re only blocked out at one park.

 

[mickEblu]

Not sure if this was already posted — I got this email today. “hey we’re still here! “

I wonder what percentage of people are not showing up because they don’t realize they’re only blocked out at one park.

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Honestly they re just greedy. I went to the parks last Sunday and they were fairly busy. DCA more so. God forbid people can walk around and not feel like they re in an ant farm

 

[Model3 McQueen]

Not sure if this was already posted — I got this email today. “hey we’re still here! “

I wonder what percentage of people are not showing up because they don’t realize they’re only blocked out at one park.

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And now I wonder if all those cheap "upgrades" (and I use that term very loosely) are slowly driving passholders away from DCA?

Edit: just checked the wait times. Looks like I may be wrong :/

 

[Kram Sacul]

Not sure if this was already posted — I got this email today. “hey we’re still here! “

I wonder what percentage of people are not showing up because they don’t realize they’re only blocked out at one park.

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The sad part is that DCA is crowded enough. Last few times I’ve wanted to go in there and the wait times have been ridiculous. Especially Midway Mania.

 

[mandelbrot]

The sad part is that DCA is crowded enough. Last few times I’ve wanted to go in there and the wait times have been ridiculous. Especially Midway Mania.

DCA Has very few premium attractions so they always have long waits. So many guests I talk to say that they go to DCA because they can drink there. It's the park's number one appeal. If Disneyland expands alcohol service, expect DCA's attendance to drop. That, more than any other reason, is why Disneyland is slow to expand alcohol sales. It's coming, though.

DCA needs at least three more headliner attractions to become a true destination in its own right. The current attraction mix isn't enough to overcome its Downtown Disney-with-some-rides status.

 

[shambolicdefending]

DCA Has very few premium attractions so they always have long waits. So many guests I talk to say that they go to DCA because they can drink there. It's the park's number one appeal. If Disneyland expands alcohol service, expect DCA's attendance to drop. That, more than any other reason, is why Disneyland is slow to expand alcohol sales. It's coming, though.

DCA needs at least three more headliner attractions to become a true destination in its own right. The current attraction mix isn't enough to overcome its Downtown Disney-with-some-rides status.

I agree with this. Some of my family's favorite attractions are in DCA, but after half a day you run out of different stuff to do.

 

[flynnibus]

DCA Has very few premium attractions so they always have long waits. So many guests I talk to say that they go to DCA because they can drink there. It's the park's number one appeal. If Disneyland expands alcohol service, expect DCA's attendance to drop. That, more than any other reason, is why Disneyland is slow to expand alcohol sales. It's coming, though.

DCA needs at least three more headliner attractions to become a true destination in its own right. The current attraction mix isn't enough to overcome its Downtown Disney-with-some-rides status.

It's really the opposite. The problem is it's all big attractions and all the minor/filler things are total passes. That means you blow through the park too quick and get bored.

 

[mickEblu]

It's really the opposite. The problem is it's all big attractions and all the minor/filler things are total passes. That means you blow through the park too quick and get bored.

All big attractions? All 5 of them? It needs more headliners. Specifically more the family can do together. A couple more C/D ticket dark rides too.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

The sad part is that DCA is crowded enough. Last few times I’ve wanted to go in there and the wait times have been ridiculous. Especially Midway Mania.

True. I haven't gone on Midway Mania in years because the line is always so long.

 

[Touchdown]

There’s 6 big attractions (grizzly is an e ticket)
Also 2 charming dark rides that I always manage to ride, and while I don’t hit it every day I’m there, Frozen and Philharmagic are really good too. It’s on scale with DHS, AK. DL is so out of proportion compared to other Disney Parks that you guys get skewed. DCA has plenty of big rides, it does need more D/C tickets.

 

[TROR]

What DCA needs is a drop tower themed to a haunted hotel in Hollywood.

 

[mickEblu]

There’s 6 big attractions (grizzly is an e ticket)
Also 2 charming dark rides that I always manage to ride, and while I don’t hit it every day I’m there, Frozen and Philharmagic are really good too. It’s on scale with DHS, AK. DL is so out of proportion compared to other Disney Parks that you guys get skewed. DCA has plenty of big rides, it does need more D/C tickets.

I said 5 because I wasn’t counting TSMM. I refuse to count the 100% screen ride with dim dark screens that they refuse to maintain.