Wait time vs quality of attraction

[Captain UP]

Hi all! I was thinking about this one this morning:

What are the "best value" attractions at WDW? Meaning, what ride or experience has a wait that is shorter than it "should be" based on how good the attraction is?

For me, it's Star Tours. It's a very fun, high quality ride, and most of the time you can get on in under 15 minutes, even on busy days.

How about you guys?

 

[Mermaidtails1323]

We really love Expedition Everest! If you go there first, we've often had 5-6 rides in the first 30-45 minutes of opening. Always a hit, and my kids love the option to ride back to back.

 

[Captain UP]

You know, that's a fantastic point. This is a world class coaster and you can get on in under ten minutes with single rider.

 

[TCRAIG]

I agree about Star Tours and would add Living with the Land, Little Mermaid and Monsters Inc. - some of my favorites with (usually) low wait times…(yes, I’m a wimp when it comes to rides)

 

[Minnie1222]

For me, it's the People Mover at MK. Breezy relaxing ride. Best for people watching and screaming (when go by Space Mountain).

 

[Captain UP]

For me, it's the People Mover at MK. Breezy relaxing ride. Best for people watching and screaming (when go by Space Mountain).

LOVE TTA!!!!

 

[loves to dive]

SSE, oldie but goodie.

 

[kilik64]

Mad tea party

 

[SquashBanana]

WDW Railroad

 

[elvispursley]

I know it’s ear worm-inducing, but Small World…rarely a line and I can always find some new detail I’ve missed in the past! The Polynesian room is my favorite!

 

[Juventus]

If questioned the opposite way (e.g., worst attraction for the wait), I think Navi river journey would be worst. It can hit well over an hour some days!
I put 3 Caballeros as a better attraction than this...and I can get a nice margherita right after it (or better yet before).

 

[Captain UP]

If questioned the opposite way (e.g., worst attraction for the wait), I think Navi river journey would be worst. It can hit well over an hour some days!
I put 3 Caballeros as a better attraction than this...and I can get a nice margherita right after it (or better yet before).

I like the reverse idea here...

I'll say Seven Dwarfs Mine Train for that one.

 

[MikeandReneePlus5]

Another vote for EE. I've always wondered why that line is short.

 

[rangerxenos]

Mad tea party

It's such a simple ride, but it brings me so much joy every time I ride it. I think partly because it's a ride I remember riding when I first visited MK in the 70s.

 

[Sacahara]

EE hands down, as a single rider I once rode it 10x in a row. The cast member working it realized after my 4th ride that I was just making the loop back on and told me to just sit tight until I was done, that she'd work around me. I rode until my ADR came up. My favorite ride in ALL of the parks.

 

[Mango7100]

Vote for People Mover! Never wait more than 20 minutes even on a busy day, it’s a long ride, relaxing, and gives great views.

For the reverse, Peter Pan. I know it’s a classic but it’s consistently 60+ minutes and super short. If I waited that long (never do because I won’t ride it without an LL or After Hours), I would be mad at myself.

 

[kilik64]

It's such a simple ride, but it brings me so much joy every time I ride it.

I've never once gotten off of it and not been happy I rode it.

 

[Skippyboo]

Carousel of Progress- 20 minutes of AC seated goodness for like a 5 minute wait.

 

[Minnie1222]

For the reverse, Peter Pan. I know it’s a classic but it’s consistently 60+ minutes and super short. If I waited that long (never do because I won’t ride it without an LL or After Hours), I would be mad at myself.

I agree! Unfortunately, this is one of my favorite rides and I must use a FP or G+ for it. On our last visit, the ride stopped and we were suspended near the mermaids for a few minutes. I thought that was the best time ever.

 

[The Foolish Mortal]

Any of the animal trails at AK. Zero wait and lots of interesting animals to see and well informed cast members that can help you learn more