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3. Keep a travel journal

Journals

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Long queues at Disney can provide an excellent incentive to start a travel journal. This is an awesome practice to teach kids. Before your trip (or during, if you don’t mind hitting a few gift shops), find yourself a small hardcover journal in a style you like. I’m a big fan of Moleskin’s Voyageur, as an example, and don’t forget a few nice pens or pencils. During long waits, pull out your journal and record observations from the day. You can map out plans, track Hidden Mickeys, or keep score for scavenger hunts and line games.

Guests with artistic skill can take the time to practice sketching, and kids can also use journals for character autographs, documenting their experience with the characters while they wait in a line later on. For seasoned Disney kids, starting their own travel journal of tips, tricks, and hacks is great training for future travel writing, such as you find here at Theme Park Tourist! That’s where my own journey as a Disney travel writer began.

4. Keep in touch with friends and family

Long Line at Disney World

While cell signal can prove dodgy in some attraction queue areas, next time you’re in a long line, take some time to catch up with friends and family back home and abroad. You can use Disney’s Wi-Fi to upload photos and updates from your trip to social media, and a long wait can fly by if you make a few calls to loved ones abroad. Just stay cognizant of guests around you, keeping the line moving and staying aware of your conversation volume.

5. Strike up a conversation

Long Line at Haunted Mansion

For families, this one is a given. Lines are a good opportunity for quality time and conversation. It may even be worth encouraging your kids to put their phones away to seize the chance to see how they are enjoying the trip. You can also put out a gentle feeler to meet your fellow guests in line. The bond created by total strangers being trapped in a three-hour wait can prove surprisingly strong!

Couples visiting the park can partake in some romance and together-time during long lines. It’s a great chance to slow down and enjoy your beloved’s company. Just stay aware of your fellow guests when it comes to PDA. Cuddles and sweetheart kisses are to be expected at the country’s top honeymoon destination, but try to keep it PG. I recall once being in a line for the Matterhorn at Disneyland when a young couple started necking with such ferocity that they actually started licking each other. Yeah, it was gross. Keep it classy, lovebirds.

 
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I second Heads Up. It got us through many a long line at Disneyland last summer!

Download Heads Up. It evens gives you the Disney category for free if you download it in the park. So much fun to play in line.

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