What to do in the queue?

happiest_haunt · 09-15-2007, 08:32 AM

I'm gonns go to HM today! YAY!!! but the line'll probably be really long. Anyone know what to do to pass the time?

ftg09 · 09-15-2007, 10:10 AM

When my friends and I are in line we like to play a version of "Either Or." We ask eachother questions like...Splash Mountain or Space Mountain, or favorite travel destination in your home state, etc. Trying to think of questions and come up with answers really makes the time go by much faster. You can also learn a lot about the people around you.

ungis · 09-15-2007, 02:04 PM

Take your iPod and listen or watch your favorite Podcast.

Conceited Ape · 09-15-2007, 02:57 PM

Make the most of the time. Hit up a good bookstore before you visit, and score a set of small foreign language flashcards to stick in your pocket, and study up on some choice phrases in the queue (always earns you points with the hotties at the World Showcase when you drop by).

mini-V · 09-15-2007, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Conceited Ape

Make the most of the time. Hit up a good bookstore before you visit, and score a set of small foreign language flashcards to stick in your pocket, and study up on some choice phrases in the queue (always earns you points with the hotties at the World Showcase when you drop by).

I thought for sure you were going to suggest push ups or sit-ups.

I usually just chat up the guy behind me; fortunately, that's my dh. However, when he gets tired of my continuous banter, I usually try to make eye contact with strangers. I've also begun looking for the hidden treasures that Lou and Jeff have been mentioning on the WDW Radio pod cast.

Conceited Ape · 09-15-2007, 03:42 PM

Nah, push-ups and anything else that requires that much space are best done in a semi-privacy. Pistols; the one-leg squats, on the other hand are ideal--and it's amazing how easy they are to get away without drawing atttention to yourself. Seems the only ones who notice are the little guys, since they're already down at that level. Every once in a great while, one of them will even try to match me one for one (I usually have to tell them not to get discouraged and to "keep practicing").

mini-V · 09-15-2007, 03:45 PM

I'll keep that in mind should I find myself behind you in the que. I'm actually down at that level .

albino_pygmy · 09-15-2007, 03:59 PM

I know this may sound strange nowadays, but I actually talk to the people around me, where they're from, favorite rides, shows, etc just to start things up and usually passes the time by.

SnwhtNdwrfs · 09-15-2007, 04:13 PM

I like to annoy my DH! Fun for hours!

StitchFan23 · 09-16-2007, 09:50 AM

Read the tombstones in the queue

DisneyGuy87 · 09-18-2007, 02:01 PM

Play the "celebrity game" where you name a celebrity (fictional or non) and then the next person names another whose first name starts with the first letter of the last name of the person that you just said. For example, I say Walt Disney, you could say Drew Carey. If you use double letters than you return the game back to the other person so if you said Donald Duck instead of Drew Carey they would get the letter D back to them. You can play with 2 people or more, its fun, you can make it all catagories, or more specific, ie Disney, sports, movies..etc

disneyfanatic101 · 09-18-2007, 11:20 PM

I usually talk to my family, see what were going to do next, etc. My dad usually talks to everybody and we learn different things about the person. My dad also talks to CMs we learn neat things about them and WDW!

Veritas · 09-21-2007, 02:11 PM

My wife I and plan our next event and then people watch

LisaAnn · 01-10-2008, 08:41 AM

Well, one day when me and my 2 friends were at Six Flags Great Adventure,we were on line for Medusa, and there was a sign that had suggestions of what to do when waiting in a really long line.I dont remember most of them, but the option we chose was to Swat Imaginary Flies! You look like a total idiot, but its actually very amusing and fun!!!!!

Tinker Bell · 01-10-2008, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conceited Ape

Make the most of the time. Hit up a good bookstore before you visit, and score a set of small foreign language flashcards to stick in your pocket, and study up on some choice phrases in the queue (always earns you points with the hotties at the World Showcase when you drop by).

Just wanted to confirm that it works, he said a few words in Chinese to a CM at Club Cool this past December and totally made her day.

09-15-2007, 08:32 AM	#1
happiest_haunt A-Ticket holder Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 27	What to do in the queue? I'm gonns go to HM today! YAY!!! but the line'll probably be really long. Anyone know what to do to pass the time? __________________ :g host2: Oi with the poodles, already! "This is how it starts. One muppet, Sesame Street in the morning, variety shows late at night. Next thing you know, you're selling your possesions on Main Street to pay for your next Muppet binge"

09-15-2007, 02:04 PM	#3
ungis E-Ticket Holder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Juarez, MX Posts: 332	Take your iPod and listen or watch your favorite Podcast. __________________ *Can't wait to go back !!!* First WDW trip June, 1996 - Lots of Disneyland trips in between -Last WDW trip December, 2006 WDW College Program Alumni - Fall 2001 Hello to all Disney fans !!!

09-15-2007, 03:45 PM	#7
mini-V Home at last near Mickey! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mickey's backyard Posts: 8,949	I'll keep that in mind should I find myself behind you in the que. I'm actually down at that level . __________________ mini-V What will you celebrate? Adult daycare for the kid inside you.

09-15-2007, 04:13 PM	#9
SnwhtNdwrfs Dancing with the dwarfs! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Being entertained by the voices in my head Posts: 44,272	I like to annoy my DH! Fun for hours! __________________ A person who won't read has no advantage over one who can't read. Mark Twain

09-16-2007, 09:50 AM	#10
StitchFan23 hi. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NJ, unfortunately. Posts: 1,262	Read the tombstones in the queue __________________ there's nothing to get hung about

09-15-2007, 10:10 AM	#2
ftg09 Fastpass Holder Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 579	When my friends and I are in line we like to play a version of "Either Or." We ask eachother questions like...Splash Mountain or Space Mountain, or favorite travel destination in your home state, etc. Trying to think of questions and come up with answers really makes the time go by much faster. You can also learn a lot about the people around you.

09-15-2007, 02:57 PM	#4
Conceited Ape 6 out of 7 dwarves aren't happy. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The basement at the Alamo. Posts: 2,882	Make the most of the time. Hit up a good bookstore before you visit, and score a set of small foreign language flashcards to stick in your pocket, and study up on some choice phrases in the queue (always earns you points with the hotties at the World Showcase when you drop by).

09-15-2007, 03:42 PM	#6
Conceited Ape 6 out of 7 dwarves aren't happy. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The basement at the Alamo. Posts: 2,882	Nah, push-ups and anything else that requires that much space are best done in a semi-privacy. Pistols; the one-leg squats, on the other hand are ideal--and it's amazing how easy they are to get away without drawing atttention to yourself. Seems the only ones who notice are the little guys, since they're already down at that level. Every once in a great while, one of them will even try to match me one for one (I usually have to tell them not to get discouraged and to "keep practicing").

09-15-2007, 03:59 PM	#8
albino_pygmy The voice of the Jungle Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Under a rock. Posts: 2,012	I know this may sound strange nowadays, but I actually talk to the people around me, where they're from, favorite rides, shows, etc just to start things up and usually passes the time by.

09-18-2007, 02:01 PM	#11
DisneyGuy87 Annual Passholder Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,179	Play the "celebrity game" where you name a celebrity (fictional or non) and then the next person names another whose first name starts with the first letter of the last name of the person that you just said. For example, I say Walt Disney, you could say Drew Carey. If you use double letters than you return the game back to the other person so if you said Donald Duck instead of Drew Carey they would get the letter D back to them. You can play with 2 people or more, its fun, you can make it all catagories, or more specific, ie Disney, sports, movies..etc

09-18-2007, 11:20 PM	#12
disneyfanatic101 Trying to Get Back Into the Swing of Things! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hoosier State Posts: 9,268	I usually talk to my family, see what were going to do next, etc. My dad usually talks to everybody and we learn different things about the person. My dad also talks to CMs we learn neat things about them and WDW! __________________ Adam ~ A Proud D23 Charter Member!

09-21-2007, 02:11 PM	#13
Veritas Real Men Dig the Mouse Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,401	My wife I and plan our next event and then people watch __________________ Veri S&B LLC WHAFTFCOL SITTM, No Retreat, No Surrender! Our Highly Trained Experts Are Always Prepared To "Assist" You.

01-10-2008, 08:41 AM	#14
LisaAnn C-Ticket Holder Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bergen County, New Jersey Posts: 157	Well, one day when me and my 2 friends were at Six Flags Great Adventure,we were on line for Medusa, and there was a sign that had suggestions of what to do when waiting in a really long line.I dont remember most of them, but the option we chose was to Swat Imaginary Flies! You look like a total idiot, but its actually very amusing and fun!!!!! __________________ Lisa WDW Fan from Birth (thats 20 years!!) Listen to HANSON...you won't regret it!

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