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The best time to ride Spinball Whizzer without a long wait is to join the queue just before the park's scheduled closing time. It's the queue, not the ride, that closes - so you can take advantage of the extra time and avoid the long queues that Spinball has for most of the rest of the day.
If you are on Honeymoon purchase a set of bride Minnie ears and wear them at all times. You often get given free drinks and treats!!!!
This may seem extreme but if you don't book as early as you can then don't be surprised if you can't get into the restaurants you want to. It pays to read up on the numerous restaurants (The Unofficial guide has loads of good information) and plan which park you are likely to be in on each day of your visit. Early booking will avoid disappointment.
Everyone goes straight to Spinball Whizzer because it is near the front gates. This means that queue at Spinball is actually longer first thing than it is later in the day. Rush straight to Nemesis instead and ride Nemesis and Air before the queues develop.
Universal has cranked up the "soak-factor" on Jurassic Park River Adventure - you WILL get completely drenched. To avoid queues you need to ride early in the morning after the lower lot opens, but definitely bring some spare clothes as soaking wet underwear does not make for a fun day out.
If you are on your Honeymoon and can bear to get up early, get to the front of one of the ticket turnstiles at about 8.00am and you may be asked to open the park!! After the opening where you take part in a short film you will be taken straight to Hollywood Tower of Terror or Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster to have a private ride. You also get given loads of Fast Passes for the whole day!!!!
If you are on the Disney Dining Plan and you are a couple, think about using one snack token for a cold drink and the other for a deliciously big cake from one of the many bakeries!! The Boulangerie in the French area of the World Showcase at Epcot and the Main Street Bakery at the Magic Kingdom are particularly good!
The California Grill is an excellent choice for those on the Disney Dining plan. Although it counts for two full service meals per person, it has amazing food and views over the Magic Kingdom. Book a table for approximately 8pm and marvel at the Magic Kingdom’s fireworks while sipping on a glass of wine. The music is even piped in so there is a fantastic atmosphere!
If you are only visiting for one day in the peak season and are lucky enough to have a bit of spare money, it may be worth your while to purchase a Quick Queue ticket ($15-25 a day) to allow you to bypass long queues at the major attractions. It definitely makes for a more relaxing and enjoyable day!!!
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