Spring Break = CRAZINESS

Well, spring break is finally upon us. Over the few weeks since my last post, we have seen a steady increase in guests within the parks, going from about 25 thousand to over 45 thousand on a daily basis. This increase in guests means extra magic hours nights each week, longer wait times for our lines, rapid fire questions from all sides, and of course the disgruntled guest here or there (somedays it feels constant.) This increase in guests also means an extreme increase in hours. I'm talking 60-70 hour work weeks for some cast members, including this Nemo cast member. I can tell you that being the one and only kid friendly ride in the park means that we are insane busy. I have never seen the park this busy, and I can honestly tell you that I have no idea why anyone would want to come to the park when it is like this. There are lines for everything: rides, food, bathrooms, show performances, check-out counters. Honestly, there are so many people here and it is only going to get worse in the next two weeks. Lost children happens almost constantly and this is the first time that I have ever been in favor of the "Child Leashes" that some parents adopt when they come to the park.
It's been a week full of long hours and even a few meetings about how we should all be prepared to combat the long lines and the tidal wave of people within the park. I now know that there is a mathematical equation for our guests and their happiness within the park. If they are able to ride 8.5 or more rides on their visit, then they will be happy and much more likely to come back on a return visit. So for our park, that means they have to ride just about everything, and when Soarin' is at a 3 hour wait, i doubt that that is going to happen. (why would anyone wait 3 HOURS for a ride like soarin? i just don't get it)
But for most guests, this extreme business is all they know the parks to be. Not everyone is able to come in the off seasons in November/December and February. So a word from the wise, if you want to come to Disney World, Please do so during those months, you'll be happy you did.