Wondrous Waiting time: My Top 5 Queue Lines

Going to a theme park and getting yourself on the next big attraction is the main priority for the average park punter.

But by just focusing on what's at the end of the line, your missing out on some incredible experiences that are potentially happening right in front of you!

The prospect of going on an attraction has evolved dramatically.



While it used to be ( and still is in some cases ) just stand in a cattle pen and wait until you get to the airdates, now, theme parks around the world are taking your attention away from the waiting and bringing the story or experience into the environment your physically waiting or standing in.

Half the time, when I go to a theme park, I'm more excited by what wonders await in the line, then the actual attraction itself... but hey, maybe that's just me!

With that said, today I wanted to run down my top 5 attraction queue lines.

( Please remember these are just my opinions, we all have different ones, which is great! Please get involved in the conversation on our social pages and website and share your own thoughts!)

So let's do this!

5. Flight Of Passage - Disney's Animal Kingdom 


In at number 5 is FOP, this elaborate line has so much to see and take in. Moving through the outside area of Pandora, looking at the view points of the land, before crossing over, into the immersive forest and deep jungle. 

One of my favourite moments is when you enter the bioluminescent forest through the bio hazard structure! 



Of course that fantastic floating and enormous animatronic can not be forgotten in the 'Lab Section'. 



All in all a very impressive queue line. 

4. Pirates Of The Caribbean ( Disneyland Parc, Disneyland Paris ) 

This was for a long time my favourite line and to this day it still sits high up there in my personal rankings! 



Im mentioning this specific version of the classic attraction, due to the 'Inside / Outside' effect. 

Once you make your way through the fort, you suddenly find yourself outside, under the Caribbean night sky, with shimmering waters, from the boats docking in the station and the faint sounds of guests enjoying their food over in the waterside restaurant, it is bliss! 



I'm yet to experience this effect achieved at such a great level in any other attraction around the world! 

3. The Flying Dutchman ( Efteling ) 

The line here has so many layers and is totally driven by a clear narrative! 

On first impressions you simply think you could be entering what could be another knockoff of the haunted mansion... but it's so not and in a great way! 

From moving through the house, through the haunted paining, into the secret passage and finally entering the pirate shipyard! 



What blew me away was simply the amount of storytelling here. It was clear through the changing of environments, what kind of life the duke led and no to mention the sparking of your own curiosity to delve further into his murky past! 



The special effects used throughout were fantastic and that is why this is number 3 on my list! 

2. Escape From Gringotts ( Universal Studios Orlando ) 

Yes this line is one of the best in the world, the show scenes, animatronics, pre shows all wrapped up in one! 

There is simply so much here, it's worth any waiting time and frankly the longer the wait, the better! 



I can honestly say this line is almost like a mini attraction in itself! 

Moving through the bank, into the vaults and then taking the lift down to the station, it's one impressive and immersive experience! 

( Check out my article on this ride for an in-depth look! ) 

1. Harry Potter And The Forbidden Journey ( Island's Of Adventure ) 

Yes in at number one is forbidden journey! 

From the moment you walk up to the real life Hogwarts you are away. 

Moving through the castle grounds, into the school itself and finally to the ride station. 



 It's inside the castle walls this line really comes alive! The classrooms are real, with some famous faces making appearances. The pictures truly do move and we are even treated to some special effects! 



I was completely blown away! I totally forgot where I was instantly and believed I was there inside the real castle. 

 I was speechless, you can't help but gasp as you venture deeper into the castle and the wonders it awaits! 

Absolutely categorically, the best, most immersive line out there! 



Do you agree? What are some of your favourite lines? 

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Until Next time, 

See Ya! 

Sam x   



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