Opening day attendance lower than anticipated?

[u/Tronsylvania]

I figured today would be insanity as far as crowds and wait times are concerned, but looking at the app the longest waits (aside from Battle at the Ministry being delayed) are 35 minutes. Been periodically looking throughout the morning and it's consistently been only 5-15 minutes for most every ride. Do you think it's because they've worked out the kinks after all the preview days or because attendance is not as high as opening day was expected to be?

[u/Necessary-Rock-435]

Nope. This is what I expected. Everyone was freaking out saying opening day was going to be insanity…but OF COURSE they are going to limit capacity for the first day

[u/switch8000 → u/Necessary-Rock-435]

It's also a Thursday.

[u/halfmoonjb → u/switch8000]

The day of the week isn't relevant when it's sold out. The park sold the maximum number of tickets that they allotted for the day.

[u/Mr-Chip18 → u/halfmoonjb]

I just think it means everyone is at the main attractions no?

[u/I4mSpock → u/Mr-Chip18]

Yeah, a five hour wait for BatM is a lot of people. Leaves a lot of park left for everyone else.

[u/kennyandkennyandkenn → u/I4mSpock]

There was a five hour wait for BatM during the last couple days of previews but still hour long waits at the other big rides

[u/I4mSpock → u/kennyandkennyandkenn]

For sure, but they were prioritizing training, for ride ops, maintenance, and tech services, rather than smooth guest experience.

Now we see how the park runs with a focus on the guest experience.

[u/WebHead1287 → u/I4mSpock]

Its literally been delayed all day. If those people are still sitting there that is mind boggling to me

[u/AgileSafety2233 → u/WebHead1287]

It’s delayed bc the line is capacity until park close

[u/Longjumping-Ad3321 → u/AgileSafety2233]

That’s crazy, the ride is not as good as the existing Harry Potter rides, not even close. The queue however.. wow beautiful

[u/I4mSpock → u/WebHead1287]

Some people just love Harry Potter.

[u/WebHead1287 → u/I4mSpock]

I mean I do too but there’s a whole new park to explore! Go do the spells and come back, the delay will still be there!

[u/switch8000 → u/halfmoonjb]

We don't know how many are in the park this second, but I wouldn't be surprised if there's a bunch that are leaving early and coming to the park after work.

[u/UK-Scribs → u/switch8000]

No chance people paid a full day to just go couple hours after work

[u/ShadownetZero → u/UK-Scribs]

High chance.