Disney Parks Are Rethinking How You Wait in Line (Ep. 35)

Disney is changing how guests spend - and skip - their time in line. Lauren and Eric look at the retirement of the Disney Play Parks app, what could happen to interactive experiences like Galaxy’s Edge and DuckTales World Showcase Adventure, and the many ways families keep themselves occupied while waiting for attractions. Then they head to Animal Kingdom, where Expedition Everest has ended its longtime single rider option, raising questions about whether Disney is beginning to rethink single rider lines across Walt Disney World.

HIGHLIGHTS

• The Disney Play Parks app officially retired on September 16, ending years of interactive games, trivia, and in-park experiences.

• Lauren and Eric explore what the shutdown could mean for Galaxy’s Edge activities, Soarin’ trivia, DuckTales World Showcase Adventure, and future MagicBand+ integration.

• From Heads Up! and Hidden Mickeys to editing vacation photos, they look at the many ways guests keep themselves occupied in Disney attraction queues.

• Expedition Everest has discontinued its single rider line as Disney tests a different loading process designed to improve standby efficiency.

• Could staffing, queue design, loading efficiency, and Lightning Lane strategy lead Disney to rethink single rider lines at attractions across Walt Disney World?

HOSTS

• Lauren Hersey - X/Twitter: @laurenhersey2 | Instagram: @lauren_hersey_

• Eric Hersey - X/Twitter: @erichersey | Instagram: @erichersey | strongmindedagency.com

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PRODUCTION CREDITS

Edited by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com

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