Just keep in mind that the posted wait times are intentionally exaggerated at night to discourage late riders.
On our last visit, the posted wait was 110 but we were in the first pre-show in 17 minutes.
I've seen some exaggerated wait times in the past, but that's a first for me. The best I've encountered was a 75 that was actually about 20 minutes.
Oh that is AWESOME!!! Never thought about the fact that Pandora would be nearly empty! That would be an extra bonusPerfect timing we did it in June so the 10 year old could ride it a 2 time. The app time said 2 hours, the sigh said 90 min and it took about 45, plus we got to walk out of a virtually empty Pandora in the dark.
I’m convinced they leave those high wait times up at closing to discourage people from getting in line!
Their goal is to move you toward the gift shops then eventually the exits. We first learned about Disney's "Line Stacking" techniques from the 1999 Unofficial Guide so it's nothing new and it's definitely intentional.
I've seen some exaggerated wait times in the past, but that's a first for me. The best I've encountered was a 75 that was actually about 20 minutes.
I've read a couple versions of UG & this has not stuck with me. But, I've coined my own used term of 'line manipulation.' One of these techniques is to force a line out onto the sidewalk where people will be turned away when they see how long it is, then will have chunks of waiting areas with no one in them in areas that can't be seen. I've seen this being practiced at FOP, Space Mtn, & 7DMT.
My best one was back when TSMM was in its height of popularity. 90 min wait time posted near closing, actual wait time 10 min. But, since most of line is indoors, you don't know until you walk in. We have apps to help with this now.