Where is your Disney secret spot?

Pepper's Ghost

Pepper's Ghost

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Goofyernmost said:
Has anyone realized that by disclosing the location it just automatically stopped being a secret and has increased the odds that more people will be joining you in that once quiet place.
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I can't tell if you're joking, or completely serious. No issues with either way, but not sure if I should "LOL", or respond seriously. 🤣

That said:
  1. If joking... LOL 🤣
  2. If seriously, there is no place... NO PLACE... in the Disney parks that is truly "secret". There may be some that are less visited for various reasons, most likely in hotels and such, but nothing said here will change that substantially. This thread will get a few thousand views before it gets pushed to deeper pages and lost to the ages (until someone bumps it in 12 years). Let's do the math, and use 3,650 total views for argument and simplicity sake. Assume each of those is a distinct and separate view from a new person (which we know factually they aren't). If every person who views the thread visits WDW on average once per year, averaged over the span over the year, that's 10 more potential visits per day to those secret spots. We know not everyone who reads it will visit each and every spot listed though, but for argument's sake. Let's average that over a 12 hour day, so that's roughly 0.83333 new visits per hour, per day, etc.
Now, I made a bunch of assumptions. I know several of my assumptions should be on a bell curve, and not averaged out, but just making the point. Even on a bell curve you're talking an increase of 3 more visits max during peak hours, peak days, best secret spots, etc, etc. 😁

OR, everything I just stated is just horse-pucky. Just pointing out that there still won't be a huge increase in visits to these secret spots due to this thread. Btw, this thread has been done before, I'm sure several times.
 
Goofyernmost

Goofyernmost

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disneygeek90 said:
Love Cosmic Rays. It's so cozy and quiet, I often have the place to myself!
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Yea, I noticed it's like a morgue in there! 😇
Pepper's Ghost said:
I can't tell if you're joking, or completely serious. No issues with either way, but not sure if I should "LOL", or respond seriously. 🤣

That said:
  1. If joking... LOL 🤣
  2. If seriously, there is no place... NO PLACE... in the Disney parks that is truly "secret". There may be some that are less visited for various reasons, most likely in hotels and such, but nothing said here will change that substantially. This thread will get a few thousand views before it gets pushed to deeper pages and lost to the ages (until someone bumps it in 12 years). Let's do the math, and use 3,650 total views for argument and simplicity sake. Assume each of those is a distinct and separate view from a new person (which we know factually they aren't). If every person who views the thread visits WDW on average once per year, averaged over the span over the year, that's 10 more potential visits per day to those secret spots. We know not everyone who reads it will visit each and every spot listed though, but for argument's sake. Let's average that over a 12 hour day, so that's roughly 0.83333 new visits per hour, per day, etc.
Now, I made a bunch of assumptions. I know several of my assumptions should be on a bell curve, and not averaged out, but just making the point. Even on a bell curve you're talking an increase of 3 more visits max during peak hours, peak days, best secret spots, etc, etc. 😁

OR, everything I just stated is just horse-pucky. Just pointing out that there still won't be a huge increase in visits to these secret spots due to this thread. Btw, this thread has been done before, I'm sure several times.
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To be honest serious or joking really is irrelevant for all the reasons you stated. If there is indeed a spot where one can go and not be crowded and give them a chance to recharge, letting others know where it is might just change the entire vibe of the location, but as you said, where in those parks, loaded with thousands of people, can it not be easily accessible to everyone so it doesn't really matter. So a little bit of both. Neither one serious enough to challenge.

And now as a counter point, I don't know if you are joking or serious. If you are joking...🤣 If you are serious, you must get headaches from over analyzing something of so little importance that it also becomes.... 🤣 That's with or without the obvious horse-pucky or bell curves from either of us.
 
Pepper's Ghost

Pepper's Ghost

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Goofyernmost said:
And now as a counter point, I don't know if you are joking or serious. If you are joking...🤣 If you are serious, you must get headaches from over analyzing something of so little importance that it also becomes.... 🤣 That's with or without the obvious horse-pucky or bell curves from either of us.
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You have NO idea. 🤣 My chosen career was literally as a financial analyst. I've since changed professions, but I've spent many, many years analyzing the snot out of everything. It's paralyzing... figuratively of course. Actually, I did sorta work out the numbers in my head just to think if a thread on this forum could move the needle, but I just don't think it would. Now, if my estimates had worked the other direction, I'd absolutely say so. 😁

And now, back to your regularly scheduled program...
I know it's not a secret, but the PeopleMover is one of my favorite locations to chill out. I also LOVE sitting in common areas and people-watch. Just sitting in a crowded area and watching all of you interesting people walking by. 🤣 It's relaxing AND entertaining! Now, I hope me letting out that last secret doesn't overcrowd it. 🤣
 
scoobygirl39541

scoobygirl39541

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JIMINYCR said:
EP.. Walking past Figment on the right, and behind the attraction, there is a bathroom no one seems to know about. There is a low wall outside to sit on and relax.
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Sadly this spot is becoming more and more populated. In October that bathroom actually had a line and no spots open to sit!

My favorite spot is the indents on the wooden walkway in MK. It doesn't seems to get nearly the amount of traffic as the main road.

I also love the little hidden knooks at AKL where it looks like nobody has ever used those chairs since the resort opened.
 
mysto

mysto

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Sitting on the wall between the fountainview starbucks and the fountain of nations with a coffee. It's so secret i can't find it anymore.
 
J_Carioca

J_Carioca

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Sbk1234 said:
I probably have more than a few if I really think about it.

I, too, love the top floor of Columbia Harbor House in Magic Kingdom. The tables off to the side near the hub entrance to Liberty Square.

In Epcot, I love the trees and small pond near the Mexico Pavillion, and the gardens in Canada.
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There's a pond at the Mexico pavilion?!
 
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Beek

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sublimesting said:
Like the title says what is your Disney secret spot? Somewhere unique, off the beaten path, quiet, great view, hidden bathroom etc.?
For me, I like Tom Sawyer Island behind the fort. Usually all alone there and can just chill out in peace and relax. Another is upstairs at Columbia Harbour House. The crowds dominate the downstairs part but go up stairs and its usually quite empty and relaxed.
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Beek

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sublimesting said:
Like the title says what is your Disney secret spot? Somewhere unique, off the beaten path, quiet, great view, hidden bathroom etc.?
For me, I like Tom Sawyer Island behind the fort. Usually all alone there and can just chill out in peace and relax. Another is upstairs at Columbia Harbour House. The crowds dominate the downstairs part but go up stairs and its usually quite empty and relaxed.
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Boats. I’m a former Disney World Watercraft employee (boat pilot). If you’re standing in a 45-minute queue in 120 degree/100% humidity weather, in elbow to elbow crowds, with the Mom behind you abusing your Achilles heel with a stroller, my recommendation is to BAG Space Mountain for the 50th time, fight your way to the MK entrance and take a launch to a resort.

Note: BEST experienced on a nice to sweltering day, as the conditions on the boats are noticeably cooler.

I suggest taking a boat to the Wilderness Lodge for adult beverages at the Geyser Point Lounge as a previous post recommended. The trip there is FREE, as are all the boat rides from the MK entrance. The scenery is constantly changing, and minimal crowds, all seated.

i *PERSONALLY* assign myself the task of quality assurance of the various lake-bound resort bars, and can provide references upon request. Not really.

If you can time it right (ask your pilot for recommendations), viewing the Electrical Water Pageant &/or the fireworks takes on an entirely different dimension. MUCH better when viewed from the water!
 
Sbk1234

Sbk1234

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castlecake2.0

castlecake2.0

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Beek said:
Boats. I’m a former Disney World Watercraft employee (boat pilot). If you’re standing in a 45-minute queue in 120 degree/100% humidity weather, in elbow to elbow crowds, with the Mom behind you abusing your Achilles heel with a stroller, my recommendation is to BAG Space Mountain for the 50th time, fight your way to the MK entrance and take a launch to a resort.

Note: BEST experienced on a nice to sweltering day, as the conditions on the boats are noticeably cooler.

I suggest taking a boat to the Wilderness Lodge for adult beverages at the Geyser Point Lounge as a previous post recommended. The trip there is FREE, as are all the boat rides from the MK entrance. The scenery is constantly changing, and minimal crowds, all seated.

i *PERSONALLY* assign myself the task of quality assurance of the various lake-bound resort bars, and can provide references upon request. Not really.

If you can time it right (ask your pilot for recommendations), viewing the Electrical Water Pageant &/or the fireworks takes on an entirely different dimension. MUCH better when viewed from the water!
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My fiancé works at Fort Wilderness, sometimes I’ll bring him a coffee during his shift and then go ride the boats around Bay Lake and Seven Seas. It’s one of my favourite things to do. Im going back to work in may (been furloughed) and that’s one of my top choices of roles when I go back.
 
GSP Guy

GSP Guy

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Beek said:
Boats. I’m a former Disney World Watercraft employee (boat pilot). If you’re standing in a 45-minute queue in 120 degree/100% humidity weather, in elbow to elbow crowds, with the Mom behind you abusing your Achilles heel with a stroller, my recommendation is to BAG Space Mountain for the 50th time, fight your way to the MK entrance and take a launch to a resort.

Note: BEST experienced on a nice to sweltering day, as the conditions on the boats are noticeably cooler.

I suggest taking a boat to the Wilderness Lodge for adult beverages at the Geyser Point Lounge as a previous post recommended. The trip there is FREE, as are all the boat rides from the MK entrance. The scenery is constantly changing, and minimal crowds, all seated.

i *PERSONALLY* assign myself the task of quality assurance of the various lake-bound resort bars, and can provide references upon request. Not really.

If you can time it right (ask your pilot for recommendations), viewing the Electrical Water Pageant &/or the fireworks takes on an entirely different dimension. MUCH better when viewed from the water!
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This all sounds great! Will be following this advice on my next trip!
 

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