Thursday's Tip

Today's tip goes out to those who push their way to the front of every group waiting for the magical theatre doors to open before a show. (Careful--doors open toward you, so please stay behind the yellow line!). The tip? Choose your seat wisely.

You see, those who push and crowd are rewarded with the worst seat in the house--as far to the side as you can get. Unless the crowds are extremely light, Disney has a policy for guests to "move all the way to the end of the aisle, leaving no seats between you and the other guests." And I have seen them enforce this policy, too. (When the crowds are light, they tend to overlook it.) Although most theatres at WDW provide a decent view from all angles, a little planning can help you snag the best view in the house.

In most cases that means finding a seat in the middle of the theatre--that is, about halfway back and toward the center. So before entering those magical doors, you need to position yourself in the middle of the crowd. And if that doesn't work out, you can guage the crowd as you enter the theatre, hanging back and allowing other guests to pass you when necessary. Just make sure you're not holding up traffic--be courteous!

Of course, if you have little ones that may cause a fuss during the show, it's always a good idea to position yourself near an emergency exit. Cast Members will usually identify the doors you should use to exit once a show is in progress.

There is definitely truth in Matthew 20:16, "The last will be first, and the first last."  Sometimes letting