Most popular attractions in UK revealed and expert advice on how to dodge the queues
Most popular attractions in UK revealed and expert advice on how to dodge the queues
If you’re a theme park fanatic or have kids, you’re probably no stranger to long queue times that come with the thrill of visiting a theme park resort. During the summer holidays, it can become quite a dreary task waiting hours to enjoy the rides, and that’s not to mention the tested patience of all the parents!
Image: Thorpe Park, Image courtesy of AttractionTickets.com
So, where are the most popular places to visit? The UK’s leading attraction ticket provider, AttractionTickets.com has seen a 70% increase in bookings over the last 30 days, perhaps a nod to those choosing a staycation over international travel this summer. The most booked attractions in the UK are*;
- Alton Towers
- London Eye
- Legoland Windsor
- Chessington World of Adventures
- Madam Tussauds
- London Dungeon
- Thorpe Park
- Sea Life London Aquarium
- Shrek’s Adventure
- Warwick Castle
Whether you are visiting somewhere close to home or heading further afield to the likes of the magical Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Oliver Brendon, CEO of AttractionTickets.com shares his useful tips on how to skip the queues this summer.
Useful tips on how to skip the queues this summer holiday
1. Be an early bird
“Whilst it may sound obvious, the quietest times to avoid ride queues are the first 60 to 90 minutes of the day. If you buy your tickets online and get there early, you’ll benefit from the extra time when the gates open. This way you can head to your favourite rides first or relax knowing you don’t have to rush through big crowds.” says Oliver.
2. Download theme park queue track apps
“Many theme parks now have their own apps available that allow visitors to track the queue times at each ride in real-time. You can download the wait times for Walt Disney World Resort on the Apple or Google store, and the likes of Alton Towers have their own mobile app too. These are perfect for planning your day as you make your way around the park. You can plan your schedule to fit the popularity and peak time of each ride. We’d recommend downloading the app a couple of days ahead of your arrival to start reviewing which rides look the busiest so you can plan ahead.” says Oliver.
3. Flip your route
“Most people start at the front of the park and work their way around. However, flipping your route and starting with the rides at the back of the park could mean you avoid those pesky queue times - especially if the park has only been open for a couple of hours.” says Oliver.
4. Experience the most popular rides during lunch hours
“Every mouth eventually gets hungry and come lunch-time there’s likely to be a bigger queue for your food than there is for the rides. If you can plan an early lunch, or bring snacks and take a later break, this is the perfect time to head to some of the most popular rides which tend to have queues all day long.” says Oliver.
5. Check height restrictions on rides
“If you’re with the kids, it’s a good idea to check the height restrictions on rides. You can do this via the website, app, or at information booths so you know which rides they can certainly go on. This means you’ll be able to manage expectations of smaller children by letting them know in advance which rides they will be able to enjoy on the day.” says Oliver.
6. Book fast track tickets
“Whilst there are plenty of free ways to cut down your queue times on the day, you may just want the reassurance of enjoying rides whenever suits you! Plenty of theme parks have fast-track tickets for either individual rides or all rides, allowing you to skip the general queue and go straight to the front. If you’re heading to Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando you could go one step further with the VIP tours which are great for large groups, as you can split the cost and gain super-fast track entry” says Oliver.
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