Standby lines

[momef3grls]

We went down with my daughter who was on crutches due to ACL reconstruction. All we asked was that she could sit at front of the line and wait for us as we went through the line and many times it was ignored. We didn't ask for front of the line privileges she just needed to sit due to being on her leg for a long time. Many times she just went with us and tried to sit whenever she could. What amazed me even more was the people that would just ram their way through when we were sitting somewhere. One night we were waiting in EPCOT for Illuminations and found a seat on a planter. My daughter and I sat there while my DH and other DD went to get us drinks and stuff and someone with a double stroller didn't even look and rammed her leg. Didn't even bother to apologize or anything. I said something and the mother just glared at me and made a rude comment. I kind castmember saw the exchange and graciously let us into a reserved area just so she wouldn't get banged around any more. I was so grateful and when the crew came back they were surprised where we were sitting. We thanked her immensely and treated her to a drink. It really amazes me how people are so inconsiderate these days.

[Pastcastmemberdaughter]

I don't mind waiting 20 or 30 minutes but that's about all I can stand. lol! I have a hard time justifying, for myself only, waiting 45-90 minutes for a 2 to 5 minutes ride (for most cases). But then again, we are still old school and don't have internet on our phones.

We also have a 2 year old son and waiting in lines isn't his thing. So we just work around it. See what we can see and have fun doing it.

[LVT]

I still hear about waiting 2 hours for big rides six flags or other large amusement parks. WDW never seemed too bad.

[Daisy'sMom]

I think part of the charm of Disney is waiting in lines. We always enjoy the interaction with others in line and have made a lot of friends.

[AndrewJackson]

I think part of the charm of Disney is waiting in lines. We always enjoy the interaction with others in line and have made a lot of friends.

Back in the day, I remember waiting in line for Rio del Tiempo at Epcot for 45 minutes. The line snaked into the lobby area of the building.

As a family, we would use that time to visit, talk, play silly line games, etc. For you young ones out there, visiting is when you talk to someone without the aid of an electronic device.

There were no FPs, and you worked the park, one line at a time. We enjoyed the moment.

I remember when MGM Studios opened, and we were so excited because they had TVs in the backlot tour queue as part of the pre-show.

Granted, times have changed, but I can tell you we had as much fun back the as we do now.

[Arielfan98]

I partially agree. Ever since FP+ came out I 've found the wait for Pirates of the Caribbean for example, has gotten way longer and I used to be able to walk on every time (I visit during the same time every year). Due to the fact I wasn't used to waiting for the ride, didn't help. Plus not everyone owns an iPhone/iPad, etc. Even if you do own one, 45 minutes takes up a lot of your battery and there's plenty of attractions to go through. I see what you are saying, but patience is a virtue and some people are more patient than others and in certain areas. I have patience with little children that some others don't. A long PofC line? No.

[joonyer]

We became life-long friends with a couple from Canada after spending 90 minutes talking with them while waiting in line for Splash Mountain back in 2002. They were newly-weds and we had our kids with us, but we struck up a friendship that continues until this day, even though we have never been back at WDW at the same time. We have shared letters, pics and Christmas cards through the years (and yes, e-mails too). Someday we are going to plan a "reunion" trip to WDW to share the magic with them again.