Late Arrival Testing in the Magic Kingdom
We tested a late arrival in the Magic Kingdom today to see how many rides we could get done without Early Entry, Lightning Lane Multi Pass (LLMP), or Lightning Lane Single Pass (LLSP).
Six Rides, 163 Minutes in Only Standby Lines:
- TWO LLMP Tier 1 attractions
- Three LLMP Tier 2 attractions
- One LLSP attraction
The Magic Kingdom Crowd Level was a 5 today, as shown on the Lines App screenshot above. You’ll find a rolling 10-day outlook on the app and a 12-month Crowd Calendar on our website.
Our tester arrived at her first attraction at 10:00am. Early Entry was 8:30am today and regular entry was at 9:00am. Since Early Entry guests are allowed into the park at 7:45am on 8:30am Early Entry days, our tester was 90 minutes behind the first guests of the day. While we encourage the use of Early Entry, it’s not always possible. Hence, the testing today.
Rides and Wait Times
Our tester used the Lines app to capture all of her actual wait times today. First up, Big Thunder Mountain. Not only did Big Thunder reopen 5 days ago after a 16 month closure, but it’s a Tier 1 Lightning Lane Multi Pass Attraction. LLMP was $32 per person today in the Magic Kingdom = $34.08 after tax.
Reminder: Don’t stop the timer until you’re about to enter the ride vehicle. Our tester stopped her timer when the gate in the picture above swung open for her to board the train.
Big Thunder Mountain at 10:06am
- Posted Wait = 35 minutes
- Actual Wait = 24 minutes
The ride is still running as the exterior of the Haunted Mansion is under refurbishment. Start your timer when you’ve entered the queue and stopped walking in the queue for the first time.
Haunted Mansion at 10:40am
- Posted Wait = 20 minutes
- Actual Wait = 21 minutes
Peter Pan’s Flight at 11:13am
- Posted Wait = 40 minutes
- Actual Wait = 29 minutes
Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 12:08pm
- Posted Wait = 30 minutes
- Actual Wait = 39 minutes
Under the Sea at 12:58pm
- Posted Wait = 20 minutes
- Actual Wait = 12 minutes
TRON is a Lightning Lane Single Pass attraction. The LLSP for TRON today was $20 per person plus tax = $21.30.
TRON at 1:25pm
- Posted Wait = 40 minutes
- Actual Wait = 38 minutes
Our tester saved $55.38 in Lightning Lane charges and was able to get on 6 attractions in around 4 hours on a Crowd Level 5 day. Does this sound like a reasonable Touring Plan to you? Do you prefer late starts? Let us know what you want us to test next!
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As a person that often stays offsite, I’m happy to see that these tests are still being done and that you don’t have to just throw several hundred dollars a day at the problem of long lines, and that a proven touring plan and some planning will help with the issue. Thanks!
Hiya TwoBits! We have a tester in Hollywood Studios that did a 9:45am start today! We’ve had several requests for testing without Early Entry or Lightning Lane, so you aren’t alone. Thanks for reading! -Chrissy
Every trip I was an early entry person, rolling out of bed at 6am every day. Last trip I was exhausted half way through my stay and realised it’s just not for me anymore! Looking forward to mixing early entry days and other days with lunch time starts with park closes next trip. It’d be nice to make it to the fireworks for once!
Hi Marie! You’re so right! Not having to be at the bus stop at 6:45am is a nice change once in a while! We’re doing more late arrival testing this month, so stay tuned! -Chrissy