Park was DEAD today! SO nice! Park changes... (5-1-06)

kjw86ca · 05-01-2006, 06:49 PM

I visted Disneyland today and it was extremely slow at the park. I was just there LAST Monday, when it was about 10x busier.

Today there was NO Remember...Dreams Come True fireworks as there has been during the week for the past few weeks, no Aladin and Jasmins Storytelling, at 1:30, Space Mountain had a 10 minute wait...it was more like 5 minutes, as you just walked right into the loading zone. Indiana Jones said 20 minutes, but was more like 10, and thats just because it takes 10 minutes to walk from the entrance to the ride loading area. Even the man at the front was telling people "Dont get a fast pass! The wait is like 10 minutes!" Haunted Mansion was a walk on ride, the only ride that WAS actually the wait time it said it was was Splash Mountain, with a 25 minute wait.

At California Adventure, Soarin was walk on, California Screamin was 5 minutes, GRR was straight to the loading queue.

It was so nice having the park NOT be crowded as it has been so much lately. When I was there last Monday ever ride had like a 45 minute wait. Splash mountain was at 75 minutes a week ago.

ALSO, some changes: The Golden Dreams is no longer being refurbished.

Pieces of Eight shop in NOS is closed. There is a sign directing you down a pathway to the Christmas shop, which has been turned into a shop called "TREASURES," and has all the pirate murchandise.

The Columbia had a tarp over the back, looked like they were doing some painting.

The sub lagoon is almost 100% free of water.

EDIT: OH YEAH, they had some man dressed up as a Pirate in front of POTC telling everyone when the attraction was opening, what they were doing, etc. He was just saying they are adding elements from the movies.

And thats about it!

-Kyle

AlexLoup · 05-01-2006, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kjw86ca

The Columbia had a tarp over the back, looked like they were doing some painting.

Paintings? I hope they aren't ruining the ship for promotion.

k_peek_2000 · 05-01-2006, 06:58 PM

I heard that they were transforming it to the black perl for the premiere. Just a rumor. I dont think they would paint it to early though.

RankoAnime · 05-01-2006, 07:07 PM

Man...Now you've made me want to take another trip down to Disneyland! I was just there last Tuesday and I actually thought it was nice. The longest wait time at Disneyland was about 20 minutes for Space Mountain and 30 minutes for Soarin'. But I'd love to go when it's empty because I'm not a very patient person (obviously me + long lines = not good).

Ratty12345 · 05-01-2006, 07:07 PM

All I can say is: WOW! Never thought Disneyland was like that! Any ideas why?

wdwmickeyfan · 05-01-2006, 07:46 PM

Is Pirates opening June 30?

fantasmic_boy122 · 05-01-2006, 09:29 PM

^ correct!

can't wait til then!

mrhappybomb · 05-01-2006, 10:02 PM

I love being at the park whens it's empty u can ride your favorit rides over and over again with little or no waiting at all. I just hope it will be like this in a week.^.^

debijeanm · 05-01-2006, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ratty12345

All I can say is: WOW! Never thought Disneyland was like that! Any ideas why?

Spring break is over, summer season hasn't started yet?

EXCELLENT news! I'm planning two or three weekday trips in the next three weeks hoping to enjoy a few more days before my summer blockouts. Sounds like MAYBE it won't be too bad. Of course, once the midwest schools are out in May, it will start to fill up again. Guess I'd better hurry!

Kore · 05-01-2006, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ratty12345

All I can say is: WOW! Never thought Disneyland was like that! Any ideas why?

Pretty much because spring break is over. And today is the start of Advanced Placement exams, in which nearly all high schools across the nation administer. (And missing that exam = $82+ bucks down the drain)
I believe DLR usually has a high student attendance, but since every student was being tortured through exams today...no wonder.

I wish I were there at the parks during its slow season. But that doesn't happen, seeing as how I usually go to DLR during the holidays and summer.

disneyguy · 05-01-2006, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by wdwmickeyfan

Is Pirates opening June 30?

There are several rumors that 'soft openings' will begin on June 5th.

- DG

HiddenMickey · 05-01-2006, 11:47 PM

Wow, sounds nice to have it so empty. How long were Matterhorn waits? I'd ride like 20x in a row lol.

Jukesette · 05-02-2006, 12:45 AM

I was at DL today too! It was so nice. I took my mother for her birthday... VERY nice! We had a awesome time, but too much dolewhip and chocolate covered strawberries. X3

HMFan26 · 05-02-2006, 01:30 AM

okie..im going this week or next to DL..i just got my renewd AP today in the mail..it was not fun last time i went..too packed...50 to 60 min waite for space mountain!and 50 min waite for indi and i think 30 min waite for HM...and i dont know about the other rides..my IPOD came in handy!

disney's #1 fan · 05-02-2006, 12:17 PM

wow i am surprised that disneyland wasnt that crowded. usually the park is packed during the weekends and weekdays. i guess with people in school and at work the park during the weekdays will be empty.

05-01-2006, 06:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
kjw86ca People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 21	Park was DEAD today! SO nice! Park changes... (5-1-06) I visted Disneyland today and it was extremely slow at the park. I was just there LAST Monday, when it was about 10x busier. Today there was NO Remember...Dreams Come True fireworks as there has been during the week for the past few weeks, no Aladin and Jasmins Storytelling, at 1:30, Space Mountain had a 10 minute wait...it was more like 5 minutes, as you just walked right into the loading zone. Indiana Jones said 20 minutes, but was more like 10, and thats just because it takes 10 minutes to walk from the entrance to the ride loading area. Even the man at the front was telling people "Dont get a fast pass! The wait is like 10 minutes!" Haunted Mansion was a walk on ride, the only ride that WAS actually the wait time it said it was was Splash Mountain, with a 25 minute wait. At California Adventure, Soarin was walk on, California Screamin was 5 minutes, GRR was straight to the loading queue. It was so nice having the park NOT be crowded as it has been so much lately. When I was there last Monday ever ride had like a 45 minute wait. Splash mountain was at 75 minutes a week ago. ALSO, some changes: The Golden Dreams is no longer being refurbished. Pieces of Eight shop in NOS is closed. There is a sign directing you down a pathway to the Christmas shop, which has been turned into a shop called "TREASURES," and has all the pirate murchandise. The Columbia had a tarp over the back, looked like they were doing some painting. The sub lagoon is almost 100% free of water. EDIT: OH YEAH, they had some man dressed up as a Pirate in front of POTC telling everyone when the attraction was opening, what they were doing, etc. He was just saying they are adding elements from the movies. And thats about it! -Kyle Last edited by kjw86ca; 05-01-2006 at 06:57 PM.
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k_peek_2000 Now, Its your turn! People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 1,053	I heard that they were transforming it to the black perl for the premiere. Just a rumor. I dont think they would paint it to early though. __________________ "I believe you can only be great at something you love."
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RankoAnime Here 1 day, gone the next People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 946 Images: 25	Man...Now you've made me want to take another trip down to Disneyland! I was just there last Tuesday and I actually thought it was nice. The longest wait time at Disneyland was about 20 minutes for Space Mountain and 30 minutes for Soarin'. But I'd love to go when it's empty because I'm not a very patient person (obviously me + long lines = not good). __________________ "Aloha means hello, but it also means goodbye."
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Ratty12345 Random Azn Dude from CA People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 614 Images: 7	All I can say is: WOW! Never thought Disneyland was like that! Any ideas why? __________________ "To all that come to this happy place: welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams, and the hard facts that have created America... with hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world." -Walt Disney, July 17, 1955- My Countdown Counting down to: Release of The Princess and the Frog 19 days 21 hours 10 minutes
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wdwmickeyfan People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 411 Images: 22	Is Pirates opening June 30?
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fantasmic_boy122 People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Norcal Posts: 632 Images: 6	^ correct! can't wait til then! __________________ I like both, so what?
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mrhappybomb People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Las Vegas,Nevada Posts: 1,543 Images: 10	I love being at the park whens it's empty u can ride your favorit rides over and over again with little or no waiting at all. I just hope it will be like this in a week.^.^ __________________ Times been on Indiana Jones Adventure scenes the day it opened: 201 Times been on Canyon Blaster scenes 2004: 405 Check out my first Music video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te5GkcLkP5o My Countdown Counting down to: Ghost Galaxy yes it's here
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HiddenMickey People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,309	Wow, sounds nice to have it so empty. How long were Matterhorn waits? I'd ride like 20x in a row lol.
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Jukesette People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Santa Ana, California Posts: 10	I was at DL today too! It was so nice. I took my mother for her birthday... VERY nice! We had a awesome time, but too much dolewhip and chocolate covered strawberries. X3
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HMFan26 People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 41	okie..im going this week or next to DL..i just got my renewd AP today in the mail..it was not fun last time i went..too packed...50 to 60 min waite for space mountain!and 50 min waite for indi and i think 30 min waite for HM...and i dont know about the other rides..my IPOD came in handy! __________________ Is this haunted room actually stretching? Or is it your imagination hmmm? And consider this dismaying observation: this chamber has no windows, and no doors. Which offers you this chilling challenge: to find a way out hahaha! Of course, there's always my way.
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disney's #1 fan People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: in disneyland Posts: 360 Images: 16	wow i am surprised that disneyland wasnt that crowded. usually the park is packed during the weekends and weekdays. i guess with people in school and at work the park during the weekdays will be empty.
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