Ride Reopening Notifications

What to Do When You Receive a Ride Reopening Notification in CrowdWizard

One of the most valuable features of CrowdWizard is our Ride Reopening Notifications. These alerts inform you the moment a previously closed ride has reopened, giving you the chance to get there before the crowds build up. But what should you do when you receive one of these notifications? Let’s break it down so you can make the most of this insider advantage.

Why This Notification Matters

When a popular ride goes down for technical reasons or maintenance, crowds disperse to other attractions. Once it reopens, the only people who immediately know are those physically nearby. CrowdWizard gives you a head start over anyone who isn’t actively checking their Disney app. This means if you act quickly, you can get in line before the masses realize the ride is back online.

Timing Is Everything

From our experience, we’ve learned that arriving within 10-15 minutes of reopening gives you the best chance of a short wait. Those already in the area will get on first, but there simply aren’t enough people lingering around to create a massive backlog right away. If you get there fast, your wait time can be significantly lower than what the app might estimate. For example, when Rise of the Resistance reopened during oour visit, it initially showed a 45-minute wait, but by heading straight there, we got on in under 20 minutes.

Should You Trust the Wait Time Estimate?

When a ride reopens, the posted wait time in official apps can sometimes overestimate the actual wait. This is because Disney likely doesn’t want to advertise a very short wait (like 5 minutes) and cause a rush of guests running across the park. The system might default to a higher number, like 40-60 minutes, even if the actual wait is much shorter in the first few minutes.

Making the Decision: Go or Stay?

When you receive a ride reopening notification, ask yourself:

• How far away am I? If you’re within a 10-15 minute walk, it’s probably worth heading over.

• Is the ride a priority for me? If it’s one of your must-do attractions, don’t hesitate.

• What’s the posted wait time? If it seems high, remember that it could be inflated—check the scene when you arrive.

The CrowdWizard Advantage

CrowdWizard exists to give you an edge over the crowds and help you maximize your time at Disneyland. Ride reopening notifications are one of the best ways to use the app to your advantage. Next time you get one, trust the system, act quickly, and enjoy shorter waits!

Have you used CrowdWizard’s reopening alerts? Share your experiences in the comments below!