Disneyland Queue Wars!

Post by **spaulo** » Jul Fri 07, 2006 10:44 am

I am also no fan of the Small World queue, the Peter Pan one doesn't bother me outside of its length... come to think of it, in Disneyland itself, there aren't many real bad queues... now, DCA on the other hand... I HATE just about every queue area on Paradise Pier. :shudder:

Lion Sleeps Tonight · Post by **Lion Sleeps Tonight** » Jul Fri 07, 2006 1:16 pm

I think my least favorite queue has to be Autopia in the hot hot heat. That one, for some reason just sticks out in my mind.

Just Believe · Post by **Just Believe** » Jul Fri 07, 2006 4:12 pm

I've always been a fan of the Splash Mountain queue. The rustic setting, the sounds of little animals and queue music, and who can forget the introductions to the story of Splash Mountain, "Now this tale didn't happend just nor the day before, but a long long time ago and in them days... everything was mighty satisfaction

"I also love Roger Rabbit's queue, Indy's, and of course the Pirates smell!

skipper · Post by **skipper** » Jul Fri 07, 2006 6:21 pm

The mansion and pirates just for bieng two classics and that streching room rocks!

Post by **spaulo** » Jul Fri 07, 2006 6:44 pm

See but that's my point, skipper... how can you call the stretching room part of the "queue?" I've always considered it part of the attraction itself... it's not like the "safety" or "pre-boarding" videos you see on other attractions... it's a bonafide beginning to your tour of the Mansion. I think if people thought of the Mansion queue like I do... from the front gate to the foyer... they'd agree it's pretty unimpressive, given the quality and creativity of the attraction itself.

ttztotdca50 · Post by **ttztotdca50** » Jul Sat 08, 2006 8:27 am

Yeah, I think the best queues for me are Star Tours and Indiana Jones. Other good queues include HM, POTC and Space Mountain.

Post by **Dr. Ravenscroft** » Jul Sun 09, 2006 11:50 am

spaulo wrote:See but that's my point, skipper... how can you call the stretching room part of the "queue?" I've always considered it part of the attraction itself... it's not like the "safety" or "pre-boarding" videos you see on other attractions... it's a bonafide beginning to your tour of the Mansion. I think if people thought of the Mansion queue like I do... from the front gate to the foyer... they'd agree it's pretty unimpressive, given the quality and creativity of the attraction itself.

That is one of the biggest "disagreements" between fans of the Mansion. Some say it is and some say it isn't. I lean on the side of it is part of the ride.

Lion Sleeps Tonight · Post by **Lion Sleeps Tonight** » Jul Sun 09, 2006 3:35 pm

Dr. Ravenscroft wrote:
spaulo wrote:See but that's my point, skipper... how can you call the stretching room part of the "queue?" I've always considered it part of the attraction itself... it's not like the "safety" or "pre-boarding" videos you see on other attractions... it's a bonafide beginning to your tour of the Mansion. I think if people thought of the Mansion queue like I do... from the front gate to the foyer... they'd agree it's pretty unimpressive, given the quality and creativity of the attraction itself.
That is one of the biggest "disagreements" between fans of the Mansion. Some say it is and some say it isn't. I lean on the side of it is part of the ride.

I didn't know it was an issue among the fans, but I can see why. I'm not too sure on what I think. It feels like part of the ride, because it's so much more than a 'queue'. It is indeed an exciting part of the attraction itself.

Post by **Dr. Ravenscroft** » Jul Mon 10, 2006 1:49 pm

I can see how folks can think it is part of the queue because you don't get on the doombuggies until after, and they think the doombuggies ARE the ride. I feel that when you enter the stretchrooms and the doors close you have entered the ride. In DL, since that is where this thread is located, the foyer can be considered part of the queue, although I have had doubts, because this is where you gather to enter the ride.

broncoflyer8912 · Post by **broncoflyer8912** » Jul Mon 10, 2006 3:45 pm

I totally agree with Indy and Splash on having the best queues since these are my two favorite rides at DL. Plus if I ever worked at DL, I could so get in character working on one of these two rides thanks to the great atmosphere set up by their respective queues. I also am fond of the queue/waiting area of Tiki room and the little presentation to the all the gods.

Club33Hopeful · Post by **Club33Hopeful** » Jul Tue 11, 2006 11:44 am

I really like the Soarin' queue at DCA. They spent a lot of time and effort getting the pictures and short bios about the pioneers of aviation. It would have been easy to just have the Wright brothers and Charles Lindbergh etc. However, they went the extra mile with people like Kelly Johnson, Jack Northrup, and Tony LeVier.

Post by **Dr. Ravenscroft** » Jul Tue 11, 2006 1:25 pm

Yeah the queue for Soarin' in DCA is better than the one in EPCOT. The one in EPCOT is bland, with big video screens. The DCA, original, version is the better. The only thing I like better at EPCOT is the fact that you are indoors all the time.

Lion Sleeps Tonight · Post by **Lion Sleeps Tonight** » Jul Tue 11, 2006 7:15 pm

Dr. Ravenscroft wrote:Yeah the queue for Soarin' in DCA is better than the one in EPCOT. The one in EPCOT is bland, with big video screens. The DCA, original, version is the better. The only thing I like better at EPCOT is the fact that you are indoors all the time.

I also like the queue for Soarin in DCA more than the one in Epcot as well. It's always crowded downstairs where the queue is, and sometimes the big screens are out.

It's funny that the world trivia screens make it seem like Soarin will be more than just an aerial tour of CA.

Post by **Dr. Ravenscroft** » Jul Wed 12, 2006 12:39 pm

Lion Sleeps Tonight wrote:It's funny that the world trivia screens make it seem like Soarin will be more than just an aerial tour of CA.

That's a good point Lion. Maybe they should have made it trivia about California, like how much rainfall does NorCal get vs. how much SoCal gets. Or stuff like the how much steel was used to construct the Golden Gate.

e3751 · Post by **e3751** » Jul Sun 16, 2006 10:53 pm

I agree, i think pirates that smell, and indy are the best.