Best Short-Line Rides?

Login to post comments
41 posts / 0 new
Brad's picture
Offline
Joined: 08/05/2008
Posts: 4357
Best Short-Line Rides?

What are the best rides that usually don't have a long wait in your opinion?

Mase's picture
Offline
Joined: 03/02/2011
Posts: 5438

When we go... for me its Pirates, Haunted Mansion, and Spaceship Earth

__________________

- 2013 Trip Report!
- My Int3ractiv3 Trip R3port '12 - CLICK HERE!
[url='http://www.wdwforgrownups.com/forum/pick-mases-dinner-disney']- My Interactive Trip Report '11[/url]

dsoup's picture
Offline
Joined: 07/11/2008
Posts: 2884

You hit the first three that popped into my mind. The ride in Mexico is always kind of fun for no wait, but definitely not in the class of those three.

Mase's picture
Offline
Joined: 03/02/2011
Posts: 5438

Oh....! Maelstrom! About forgot that one! And yeah... Mexico is solid as well

__________________

- 2013 Trip Report!
- My Int3ractiv3 Trip R3port '12 - CLICK HERE!
[url='http://www.wdwforgrownups.com/forum/pick-mases-dinner-disney']- My Interactive Trip Report '11[/url]

Brad's picture
Offline
Joined: 08/05/2008
Posts: 4357

Mase wrote:
Oh....! Maelstrom! About forgot that one! And yeah... Mexico is solid as well

Last few times I've gone the line at Maelstrom has been pretty long.

Mase's picture
Offline
Joined: 03/02/2011
Posts: 5438

Brad wrote:
Mase wrote:
Oh....! Maelstrom! About forgot that one! And yeah... Mexico is solid as well

Last few times I've gone the line at Maelstrom has been pretty long.

I think more and more people are starting to realize there is a ride in there. I remember the first time my Dad and I found it. We kept wondering why we saw a canoe shaped boat coming out, and searched for the entrance. We got on the ride not knowing what it really was... lol

But when we go... I think the longest we have ever waited for it was 5 minutes.

__________________

- 2013 Trip Report!
- My Int3ractiv3 Trip R3port '12 - CLICK HERE!
[url='http://www.wdwforgrownups.com/forum/pick-mases-dinner-disney']- My Interactive Trip Report '11[/url]

DonaldDork's picture
Offline
Joined: 01/23/2011
Posts: 621

Tomorrowland Transportation Authority!!

I was soooo sad when they closed the Peoplemover at Disneyland so I always make sure to go on it at WDW!

Pegosaurus's picture
Offline
Joined: 11/12/2010
Posts: 467

I know it has a fastpass, but I've never waited longer than about 10 minutes for Philharmagic (without a FP!) - and I've only ever been in summer!

__________________

[url='http://www.mickeypath.com/']

[/url]

caitiesus's picture
Offline
Joined: 03/11/2009
Posts: 682

Pegosaurus wrote:
I know it has a fastpass, but I've never waited longer than about 10 minutes for Philharmagic (without a FP!) - and I've only ever been in summer!

Thank is what I thought of too! It is great - you just watch for timing and can get right in!

Brad's picture
Offline
Joined: 08/05/2008
Posts: 4357

TTA and Philharmagic are both great suggestions!

Mase's picture
Offline
Joined: 03/02/2011
Posts: 5438

DonaldDork wrote:
Tomorrowland Transportation Authority!!

I was soooo sad when they closed the Peoplemover at Disneyland so I always make sure to go on it at WDW!

That's another great one.

__________________

- 2013 Trip Report!
- My Int3ractiv3 Trip R3port '12 - CLICK HERE!
[url='http://www.wdwforgrownups.com/forum/pick-mases-dinner-disney']- My Interactive Trip Report '11[/url]

Lizzy_B's picture
Offline
Joined: 10/25/2010
Posts: 3246

Peoplemover and Spaceship Earth. I often find long lines at Maelstrom, Haunted Mansion, and Pirates.

__________________

Offline
Joined: 03/18/2011
Posts: 56

COP and Snow White! Yeah I know no one likes it but to me Snow White is what Disney is supposed to be all about attractions everyone can go and enjoy at the same time.

__________________

Me? Yes, I've been told rational discourse with me is not possible.

Lizzy_B's picture
Offline
Joined: 10/25/2010
Posts: 3246

And Mexico! I am always ready for that wonderful, cool, darkness, with the smell of Mexican food gently drifting over me as I pass the volcano! Hmmm...wish I was there right now mickey

__________________

JustCar's picture
Offline
Joined: 08/24/2010
Posts: 1042

Don't forget the margarita's on the rocks on the way by or the Cava Tequila

__________________

Oct 2009 POP
Sept 2011 POP
Oct 2013 Coronado
May 2014 AKL , Magic, AoA Girlie Trip
Oct 2014 CBR Pirate Room Girlie Trip
Nov 2014 DCL Fantasy 7 Night Eastern Caribbean, Girlie Trip, POR Royal Guest Suite, GF Concierge
August 2015 DCL Magic 7 Night Mediterranean
October 2015 DL Grand Californian, DCL Wonder Panama Canal

https://www.facebook.com/MsBubbles
https://www.facebook.com/MVTRavel

J.P.'s picture
Offline
Joined: 12/08/2010
Posts: 438

it's a small world! I've never seen it over 15minutes. Usually it's 5 min or less.

teacherdrama's picture
Offline
Joined: 03/11/2009
Posts: 698

Last time Caitie and I went we waited for about 20 minutes for Maelstrom! It's weird the rides that get long lines -- Peter Pan, anyone? What is UP with the lines for that???

In answer to the question - I've never done anything short of walking on Spaceship Earth (if the line is long, wait till later and it will go away) or Philharmagic.

__________________

Zipadeedoodah -- yeah, man

Noturna's picture
Offline
Joined: 04/14/2011
Posts: 95

Brad wrote:
Mase wrote:
Oh....! Maelstrom! About forgot that one! And yeah... Mexico is solid as well

Last few times I've gone the line at Maelstrom has been pretty long.

Same here, while I've never seen more than 10 people waiting in line for the Mexico one...

__________________

cdub's picture
Offline
Joined: 06/20/2008
Posts: 3220

Noturna wrote:

Same here, while I've never seen more than 10 people waiting in line for the Mexico one...

One day they should replace the Mexico ride with an awesome thrill-ride and not tell anyone. See how long it takes for word to get around.

Pegosaurus's picture
Offline
Joined: 11/12/2010
Posts: 467

Haha, I like that idea cdub!

__________________

[url='http://www.mickeypath.com/']

[/url]

teacherdrama's picture
Offline
Joined: 03/11/2009
Posts: 698

I know it's one of the weird things about me, but I love the SMELL of Rio del Tiempo.
That whole ride is such a nice break from the walking walking walking heat heat walking we usually experience since we go in the summer!

__________________

Zipadeedoodah -- yeah, man

Lizzy_B's picture
Offline
Joined: 10/25/2010
Posts: 3246

teacherdrama wrote:
I know it's one of the weird things about me, but I love the SMELL of Rio del Tiempo.
That whole ride is such a nice break from the walking walking walking heat heat walking we usually experience since we go in the summer!

No - I quite agree! So relaxing...if those little seats weren't so hard, I believe I could go to sleep. HEY! Maybe that's why the seats are uncomfortable! Would explain Spaceship Earth's hard seats, too! Smile

__________________

teacherdrama's picture
Offline
Joined: 03/11/2009
Posts: 698

That's a really good point. It would be EASY to fall asleep if the seats were comfortable!

__________________

Zipadeedoodah -- yeah, man

Bella's picture
Offline
Joined: 06/11/2010
Posts: 3886

My favorites are Philharmagic, TTA and PoC...I could go on with this list for ever.

__________________

mickey Bella


RobynPrincess's picture
Offline
Joined: 03/14/2010
Posts: 2859

the finding nemo ride in epcot never has much of a line either Smile

the great movie ride i've never waited for long Smile

__________________

Our Very Merry 24 nighter Nov/Dec 15
Watson's go West May 15
The one with all the birthdays Oct 14 4 Big Birthdays and a Vow Renewal thrown in
The OMG trip June 14 30th Birthday present from the hubs
Girly trip March 14 A last min cheapy week
September 13 our first all DVC stay
TR May 2013 the last min bargain trip offsite
Oct 2012 TR with a cruise!big family trip featuring the beach club, AKL, the dream and a villa offsite
TR on a budget May - June 2011offsite condo
TR Sept - Oct 2010 big family trip in an offsite villa

Lizzy_B's picture
Offline
Joined: 10/25/2010
Posts: 3246

We love Nemo, and the theming for the line is so great - especially the bit where you finally make it "under water"!

Remind me, Robin - do you have a trip planned? I know you had a big one recently with the whole fam - loved all of your pics!

__________________

teacherdrama's picture
Offline
Joined: 03/11/2009
Posts: 698

We've waited for Great Movie Ride - though usually we just skip it if the line is too long. We've never waited very long for Nemo.

__________________

Zipadeedoodah -- yeah, man

Bella's picture
Offline
Joined: 06/11/2010
Posts: 3886

RobynPrincess wrote:
the finding nemo ride in epcot never has much of a line either Smile

the great movie ride i've never waited for long Smile

Ack, I need to go when you go.

Every time we've done either one of those rides that lines have been out of the door, down the lane past grandma's house.

__________________

mickey Bella


RobynPrincess's picture
Offline
Joined: 03/14/2010
Posts: 2859

we do! 34 days (not that I'm counting or anything....) and just yesterday my in laws booked too! So they will be joining us again - only for a week (half term as MIL works in a school) so we get a week with them and then just over a week without them Smile

__________________

Our Very Merry 24 nighter Nov/Dec 15
Watson's go West May 15
The one with all the birthdays Oct 14 4 Big Birthdays and a Vow Renewal thrown in
The OMG trip June 14 30th Birthday present from the hubs
Girly trip March 14 A last min cheapy week
September 13 our first all DVC stay
TR May 2013 the last min bargain trip offsite
Oct 2012 TR with a cruise!big family trip featuring the beach club, AKL, the dream and a villa offsite
TR on a budget May - June 2011offsite condo
TR Sept - Oct 2010 big family trip in an offsite villa

teacherdrama's picture
Offline
Joined: 03/11/2009
Posts: 698

Bella wrote:
RobynPrincess wrote:
the finding nemo ride in epcot never has much of a line either Smile

the great movie ride i've never waited for long Smile

Ack, I need to go when you go.

Every time we've done either one of those rides that lines have been out of the door, down the lane past grandma's house.

I hope your grandma doesn't live in Canada or anything... laugh

__________________

Zipadeedoodah -- yeah, man

Lizzy_B's picture
Offline
Joined: 10/25/2010
Posts: 3246

Bella wrote:
RobynPrincess wrote:
the finding nemo ride in epcot never has much of a line either Smile

the great movie ride i've never waited for long Smile

Ack, I need to go when you go.

Every time we've done either one of those rides that lines have been out of the door, down the lane past grandma's house.

Really?!

RobynPrincess wrote:
we do! 34 days (not that I'm counting or anything....) and just yesterday my in laws booked too! So they will be joining us again - only for a week (half term as MIL works in a school) so we get a week with them and then just over a week without them Smile

Oh Robin - that's wonderful! I hope you have a GREAT time, and can't wait to hear all about it!

__________________