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2710.6 #19 DL Qual #8 12-18-11 2:28PM
MW101 with SIC:: Today's Lesson is "How can I tell if the park is crowded?". The top photo is the dashboard of this app, tap the park you would like to visit and check the top part that is circled the the photo below, the 'MW Crowd Index' is usually a good indicator. But keep in mind that the MW Crowd Index is still very new and while it still gets it's feet on the ground, sometimes it's best to scroll down through the current wait times and check some of the Eticket times, such as Indy, Space, Matterhorn, Star Tours and so on, are all great indicators of how busy it is...and if you don't like what you see, check DCAs...hahaπŸ˜‰. That will give you a great thumbnail of the current crowds at the parks! Thank you for joining me today in MW 101....tune in next time for, "What's the weather like at the parks?" πŸ˜ŠπŸŽπŸ“–
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I just want to say, you'd be surprised how many people aren't aware of some of the features MW offers. I talk with people all the time who never knew there was a lounge, and it's the 3rd button down. We can never assume people know about these things and just arent using them. I don't think there's any harm in posting tips people might not be aware of. Yes I'm aware that some days and circumstantis make the times and such not as accurate as others, but since the beginning of MW time we have had people who have spent countless hours of their time entering in wait times so that this app can be the most accurate out there, and I am aware that Unfortunatly the service has not been the best the past couple of weeks and that makes it hard to update times, we are working on fixing that round the clock! And it will be fixed. This info has been useful in the past and will be even more useful going forward as this app continues to get better and better by so many wonderful helpful contributors. πŸ˜ƒπŸ‘ - Sweet_Irish_Cream  2710.6 #19 12-18-11 3:47PM Like(25)  Reply
Well said, SIC! Hopefully MWers come across your post (: - Jacqueline  550.4 #208 12-18-11 3:50PM
love the arrows its so Madden! - Belony  146.7 #2380 12-29-11 4:07PM
πŸ‘ - Tom  4013.8 #7 12-29-11 4:10PM
Bravo SIC - ohhhtoodles  365.2 #396 3-11-12 3:58PM
I hope the ink doesn't stain your phone...:) - CVDisneyland  257.0 #953 12-18-11 2:31PM Like(9)  Reply
Lol - theRealDisneygirlforevr  175.3 #1960 12-18-11 4:16PM
But for those of us who access MW from a computer and have an ice age phone, we can't get that information.  Please don't judge people until you know their situation.  - sr citizen space ranger  50.2 #3812 12-29-11 3:49PM Like(3)  Reply
I think it's great that you took the time to submit this post. It's nice to see someone being positive about helping others use the app properly. I agree everyone should read the faqs but sometimes even after you have read them some things still might seem confusing to someone who isn't completely comfortable with with their smart phone. - Mickeymomma  164.5 #2131 12-18-11 5:15PM Like(2)  Reply
Bumping this for Sue's daughter ;-) - LAFDWifey  81.5 #3312 12-28-11 1:24PM Like(2)  Reply
This. Is. Brilliant. !!! :) - CMWalker  341.4 #442 12-18-11 2:29PM Like(1)  Reply
And be on the lookout for SIC's newest publication, "MW for Newbies" - splashphotoCM  882.6 #104 12-18-11 3:27PM Like(1)  Reply
Followed by MW for Dummies. - splashphotoCM  882.6 #104 12-18-11 3:28PM
What about the complete idiots guide to MW? - theRealDisneygirlforevr  175.3 #1960 12-18-11 4:17PM
I was trying to be diplomatic. - splashphotoCM  882.6 #104 12-18-11 5:19PM
How do u change your - vic28cerda19  20.5 #5102 12-18-11 5:16PM Like(1)  Reply
Profile picture? - vic28cerda19  20.5 #5102 12-18-11 5:17PM
That's sic - I mean good infoπŸ˜‰ - Plumiegirl  3529.9 #11 12-18-11 5:39PM Like(1)  Reply
So...is it crowded today? - Mouse4life  1086.2 #78 12-29-11 12:52PM Like(1)  Reply
Ummmm how crowded are the park???.....J/KThanks SIK this helps... - OOGIE_BOOGIE_MOM  140.7 #2484 12-29-11 3:06PM Like(1)  Reply
SIC draws the cutest arrows i have ever seen. - littleoysterz  210.4 #1517 1-23-12 12:08PM Like(1)  Reply
Stop looking at her arrows! - PinkElephants  653.5 #166 1-23-12 1:07PM
πŸ˜‚ this cracked me up. - Sweet_Irish_Cream  2710.6 #19 1-24-12 10:46AM
Bumped this for all those asking if it's crowded today!!! Here is your answer... - caramiapoohAKAface  1531.0 #53 3-11-12 3:42PM Like(1)  Reply
This should be kept on pg 1 since I've seen the "hiw crowded are the parks today" question asked a lot lately. SIC FTW! - luvMickey  494.0 #244 12-18-11 2:32PM Like  Reply
Great advice! - jacdanfan  2873.7 #17 12-18-11 2:32PM Like  Reply
I think I'll make these a regular thing. Just to pass on tips and help people utilize this great app to its fullest! πŸ˜ƒπŸ‘ - Sweet_Irish_Cream  2710.6 #19 12-18-11 2:35PM Like  Reply
πŸ‘πŸ‘ - veronica619  517.3 #228 12-18-11 2:38PM
Great idea SIC! - donnievegas  1127.7 #72 12-18-11 2:39PM
You. Are. Awesome. Now that is some holiday cheer - Jacqueline  550.4 #208 12-18-11 3:52PM
That is great. Thank you SIC!!! - Pixieliz  309.8 #580 12-29-11 3:01PM
Love this demo! - JessicaRabbit33  667.9 #163 12-18-11 2:37PM Like  Reply
I just fell in love with you even more!πŸ˜πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘ - SueBayou  2012.0 #35 12-18-11 2:37PM Like  Reply
Hahaha I love it! I was waiting for this after that other post. Good on ya SIC. - splashphotoCM  882.6 #104 12-18-11 2:39PM Like  Reply
good job SIC!  - yellowtonka  237.7 #1162 12-18-11 2:42PM Like  Reply
πŸ‘πŸ‘ - Missshelly  690.3 #151 12-18-11 2:44PM Like  Reply
Thank you for the lesson!! - makoto84  230.3 #1267 12-18-11 2:44PM Like  Reply
Awesome post  - Jo_ohanna  383.7 #359 12-18-11 2:46PM Like  Reply
I actually find the crowd index very inaccurate... I normally check the wait times for startours and space mountain. Anything over 50min "the park is packed"! - CptKirk  697.1 #146 12-18-11 2:50PM Like  Reply
Awesome, thanks SIC!! How about a lesson on how to take great pics like you do! 😊 - MinnieMousewife  636.1 #174 12-18-11 2:54PM Like  Reply
I bumped it for you. Admin posted all our tips about a year ago now. 😊 - Sweet_Irish_Cream  2710.6 #19 12-18-11 3:02PM
Thank you! I don't remember that...must have been 'before my time'. - MinnieMousewife  636.1 #174 12-18-11 3:06PM
Mrs. SIC, While I do appreciate the information regarding the crowd index, I am still confused about this "crowd lady". I have googled her and cannot find any helpful information. Would you please enlighten me. PS know this is in fun people!!!! - pirates72  146.4 #2391 12-18-11 2:55PM Like  Reply
Bahahaha - SueBayou  2012.0 #35 12-18-11 2:56PM
is crowd lady married?....just asking - CVDisneyland  257.0 #953 12-18-11 3:06PM
Can I just say that have just spent 4 days on the park, that I did not find this info. to be completely accurate. The crowd index all week said 86/100 and Friday because of the winds it was REALLY slow that day compared to Wed-Thurs. I also found wait times were not correct. Just saying, don't give the ones that askk hell, it's a simple question. If your in the parks, you are probably a better gadge than techno gadgets. Just take a second and give them a simple answer. Don't worry about chewing me up and spitting me out. I'll go lay in my grave on my own - DisneyIsMagical  112.5 #2911 12-18-11 2:56PM Like  Reply
Of all individuals on this app SIC is trying to help be informative. Hope you would know that the SICs are some of the kindest hearted people on this app and only wrote this for informative means. Thanks for your personal opinions of index tho. - BooEve123  800.9 #121 12-18-11 3:00PM
I agree, I never trust the crowd index because mine seems to never be right. I am usually more trusting of the wait times if it shows that they were updated recently. - Fruitbythefoot  33.3 #4322 12-18-11 3:01PM
Those that ask should know that the crowd index is a Prediction of years past...the weather plays a huge part in the crowds and again it is not predictable either...so even though it seems like a simple question and everyone wants a simple answer...nobody can predict the future..and also school calendars factor into crowds-here where I live they dont get out of school for winter break until this friday but an hour away that particular school district got out last week for winter break so no matter what it is a guessing game based on experience and trends ect - yellowtonka  237.7 #1162 12-18-11 3:03PM
RIP - Katrayher  744.3 #139 12-18-11 3:03PM
Yes, the past week or so service has not been the best. I've been on this app almost two years now. Normally these are helpful tips, that's why they are here in the app for people. - Sweet_Irish_Cream  2710.6 #19 12-18-11 3:04PM
We have people at the parks all the time who just walk around entering accurate wait times so that MW will have the most current times. They have put so many hours of time in giving people this info, the past week or so of unusual bad service shouldn't discount all the times it has been accurate. - Sweet_Irish_Cream  2710.6 #19 12-18-11 3:07PM
I don't ever look at the CI to be honest either. I know the crowd varies depending on a huge number of factors (weather, vacation, special events, etc). I do go 0_o when people ask questions, get chewed up and spat out though as well! I don't mind trying to help answer ?s bc I simply want to and not bc I have to. Although I've never been chastized for asking one, I feel bad when someone else is lol. That shouldn't be the way to welcome someone into MW, but I DO understand where the chewing and spitting up comes from (: - Jacqueline  550.4 #208 12-18-11 4:07PM
I have found the wait times to be pretty accurate during Thanksgiving and so far for Christmas. I updated like crazy on the attractions we went on, most were spot on within a few minutes. Only exception was HM it was 30 minutes and a huge rush of guests came in changing it to 50 minutes when we got to the front. So feel free to help someone who is asking a question instead of trashing someone how posts or comments an alternative way of finding out the question. - splashphotoCM  882.6 #104 12-18-11 5:32PM
The crowd index is based on previous years, so you can't be sure what it will be like, it's just a starting point. I found wait times to be as accurate as the posted times in the parks yesterday. However, the posted times were off on at least potc and iasw when I went, which is not mw's fault. - bluefairy  629.0 #176 12-28-11 1:33PM
πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘ - Blaine951  243.2 #1093 12-18-11 2:58PM Like  Reply
If only folks could read!!! You should have to be smart, to have a smart phone!!! - Katrayher  744.3 #139 12-18-11 3:00PM Like  Reply
Lol - SueBayou  2012.0 #35 12-18-11 3:02PM
I agree, for sure! - MinnieMousewife  636.1 #174 12-18-11 3:07PM
Odd..Now I can't access wait times from my laptop, but can from my iTouch. I can't find the home page pictured above on my laptop version of MW or find wait times anywhere.. - Bo22  347.5 #433 12-18-11 3:04PM Like  Reply
@Bo22 It looks a little different on the web version.. - Jacqueline  550.4 #208 12-18-11 3:55PM
But where are the wait times on the laptop now? I've searched under every heading. Real time gives the crowd index, but no wait times. I used to be able to find them easily. - Bo22  347.5 #433 12-18-11 4:03PM
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!! ξ€Žξ€ŽξŸ - CaliAdventure  210.4 #1518 12-18-11 3:22PM Like  Reply
Love! - PrincessDuckie  590.8 #190 12-18-11 3:24PM Like  Reply
Awesome post ma'am ;) - LAFDWifey  81.5 #3312 12-18-11 3:32PM Like  Reply
Is the park crowded today? - Mouse4life  1086.2 #78 12-28-11 1:26PM Like  Reply
LOL πŸ˜‚ - MarshaMouse  2936.4 #16 12-28-11 1:35PM
This needs another BUMP!!! - iPoca.  911.9 #99 12-29-11 12:47PM Like  Reply
si! - Starr  549.9 #209 12-29-11 12:50PM
Thanks for always posting great tips. - Splashmountgirl  333.7 #471 12-29-11 12:49PM Like  Reply
So, is it crowded? ;p - DizGeek  453.3 #273 12-29-11 12:51PM Like  Reply
THANK YOU SIC!!! I'm fairly new but dang, part of the fun of this app is poking around it to see what it has to offer. Rank points should be deducted for asking about busy crowds and future busy crowds (although I greatly enjoy @BooEve123's crystal ball predictions) - JerrBear  103.7 #3034 12-29-11 1:02PM Like  Reply
Thank you sic - MikaDreamsEverythingDisney  249.1 #1039 12-29-11 1:05PM Like  Reply
If you are about to ask if it's crowded please read this! - JenInWonderland  1025.3 #86 12-29-11 2:54PM Like  Reply
Thank you! Im getting annoyed! - NeverlandTink  421.8 #310 12-29-11 2:56PM
YaY for this post!!!! - WicKeD  282.3 #737 12-29-11 2:59PM Like  Reply
Awesome post!! This needs to be the first post! πŸ‘ - PirateQueenBriezy  291.4 #679 12-29-11 3:08PM Like  Reply
Bumpin' to keep this on the first page :o) - SoCalJean  170.2 #2037 12-29-11 3:09PM Like  Reply
BUMP BUMP BUMP!!! - CaliAdventure  210.4 #1518 12-29-11 3:12PM Like  Reply
Bump - akmouser73  139.1 #2506 12-29-11 3:21PM Like  Reply
Bump - vincentchase  646.1 #171 12-29-11 4:00PM
Tocanaso - MarshaMouse  2936.4 #16 12-29-11 4:03PM
Bump - Pixieliz  309.8 #580 12-29-11 4:23PM
The crowd index DOES get updated throughout the day. It may start pi based on last year but it gets changed to a more accurate number. If you look at pictures people post live from the park you can also tell how crowded it is. Common sense is lacking these days. - Jimineycricket  197.1 #1706 12-29-11 4:27PM Like  Reply
Bump bump bump - Jo_ohanna  383.7 #359 1-1-12 12:32PM Like  Reply
LOL but truly needed bump :-) - uscdisneyteacher  3331.4 #13 1-1-12 12:34PM
Alguien lo tenΓ­a que hacer lol - Jo_ohanna  383.7 #359 1-1-12 12:42PM
So I shouldn't ask what Jan 4th will be like around 1:18pm? - LBChica  1560.6 #52 1-1-12 12:33PM Like  Reply
LOL LB...Claro Que no but I am certain someone will hee hee hee :-) - uscdisneyteacher  3331.4 #13 1-1-12 12:38PM
I think it might be busy. - vincentchase  646.1 #171 1-1-12 12:39PM
πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ - Kimantha  188.4 #1806 1-1-12 12:41PM
Will you be there that day? :) - Darlingwendi  682.0 #155 1-1-12 12:44PM
@DarlingWendi We're planning on going after my daughter's appointment to take my mom before the decorations come down. Really hope to make it - LBChica  1560.6 #52 1-1-12 12:57PM
Im going on the 4th also... Might be pack but not like it was this party week - VfxGenie  1413.3 #56 1-1-12 1:14PM
Did you use Skitch? I love that app!! - valfroggie  122.4 #2742 1-1-12 12:55PM Like  Reply
Wow! Looks like mw hired a couple of people to teach everyone how to use the site how nice. - happy49219  123.9 #2724 1-1-12 2:25PM Like  Reply
Nice! Thank you! - Gadge  33.5 #4314 1-23-12 11:18AM Like  Reply
Bump for Sidebycide : )  - Sweet_Irish_Cream  2710.6 #19 1-23-12 11:18AM Like  Reply
πŸ‘ŠπŸ‘ŠπŸ‘Š - JenInWonderland  1025.3 #86 1-24-12 10:42AM Like  Reply
Star star star - Butterlina  1313.7 #63 3-11-12 3:43PM Like  Reply
😘 - Sweet_Irish_Cream  2710.6 #19 3-11-12 3:45PM
Oh my stars! - PinkElephants  653.5 #166 3-11-12 3:47PM
So what your trying to say is if Space Mountain is 120 minutes its probably crowded. - Chumash28  767.7 #130 3-11-12 3:58PM Like  Reply
It's a good hint, yes. 😏 - Sweet_Irish_Cream  2710.6 #19 3-11-12 4:06PM
πŸ‘Š bump for Eddie. - MrSIC  367.8 #392 3-11-12 6:09PM Like  Reply
During this spring break people may be wondering how to tell if the park is crowded! Well I think this deserves a great bump! - GreenLantern  681.4 #156 3-13-12 11:16AM Like  Reply

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