Does Disney exaggerate wait times?

Does Disney exaggerate wait times? To that point, we've found that wait times are least accurate and most inflated at the end of the night. This is particularly true among headliners in any of the 4 theme parks. Usually, the more popular the attraction, the more the wait time is inflated.

What time of year is the emptiest for Disney?

Off-peak times fall around January, February, September, and early November. Discounts on vacation packages booked directly through Disney (which combine park tickets and hotel stays) can be found year-round, though they're most common at these less-crowded times.

What does 103 mean at Disney?

102: Ride operating. 103: Bathroom break (as in, Hey I need a 103.) 104: Guest in a wheelchair (or scooter)

What rides to skip at Disney?

Can you pay extra to skip lines at Disney?

Disney Genie+ is a paid service that allows you to skip the standby line and use the Lightning Lane entrance at select attractions.

Is Disney free on your birthday?

Guests often wonder if Disney World is free on their birthday. Disney does not give you free admission on your birthday but they do give you special treatment, free food, and other perks. Let's take a look at the benefits of celebrating a birthday at Walt Disney World Resort.

Is Genie Plus worth it?

Genie Plus is definitely worth it for Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, and if you don't like early starts, you might consider it for Epcot and Animal Kingdom. If you are park hopping, Genie+ is even better value as it maximises the number of rides you have access to.

How do you know when Disney is full?

Disney is all about customer service, so if you're getting ready to hop to another park and are worried it may be full already, there's a phone number you can call! Yep, just dial (407) 560-5000 to find out whether or not the parks are full before you leave your current park.

What does 33 mean in Disney?

According to Disney, Club 33 is simply named after its address at 33 Royal Street in New Orleans Square at Disneyland.

Does Disney inflate wait times at night?

If you're in the area around the time that the park is closing, you may notice that the wait time is posted at 45 minutes, for example (or higher!). Well, the truth is that Disney often inflates the wait times at the end of the night, so you may end up waiting way less time than the posted standby wait.

What does 1313 mean Disney?

Edit. Disneyland is a theme park in Anaheim, California in which the Haunted Mansion attraction is located, in New Orleans Square. It is located at 1313 Disneyland Drive, 1313 standing for MM in letter-to-number ciphers with MM being the initials of Mickey Mouse.

Do celebrities get to skip lines at Disney?

Whether it's just one park or all four, you choose precisely what you want to do that day. In addition, you'll receive VIP treatment throughout your stay, including expedited entry into the parks and onto the attractions without waiting in lines and door-to-door shuttle service between the hotel and the parks.

What is a pixie dust pass?

Disney Pixie Dust Pass (Florida Residents Only) access to all four theme parks (Magic Kingdom, Disney Hollywood Studios, Epcot, and Disney's Animal Kingdom), with park hopping, most days of the year with most holidays and all weekends blocked out (calendar here), subject to reservation requirement.

What is the longest wait at Disney?

Is Disney eliminating wait times?

Disney has decided that eliminating wait time signs and wait times in the My Disney Experience app will increase the number of people who get in the line. They believe that more guests will get in line when they don't know the wait time.

What does a 13 minute wait at Disney mean?

If either attraction has a wait time of 13 minutes for the standby line, get in line! 13 minutes is a 'code' for no wait time at all. In the case of these two attractions, number 13 happens to be a lucky number! ( Photo Credit Meeko)

How do you pass time waiting in line at Disney?

How do I avoid long wait times at Disney?

If you want to avoid long lines there's no simpler way than to wake up early and get to the park before it opens. Whether you have access to early entry or not, being at the park entrance before it opens will save you lots of time. Usually, you can get in 2-3 rides during the first hour of park operation.