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How long is the line, really?

The sign says one thing. Park Science shows how long Disneyland's lines actually run, ride by ride, from every posted wait and the waits fans report from inside the park.

Live waits, the Go / No Go board and the average saving are free for everyone.

Posted vs. actual

Posted waits are an estimate. Park Science measures the line.

Every number comes from two places: what the sign said, and what fans in the park actually waited.

Every posted wait

Each ride's full posted-wait history, so we know what the sign said and when.

What fans actually waited

Members report their real waits from inside the park. Reports only count from inside the park, so the numbers come from people who are actually there.

The difference, in plain English

The average saving: how much faster the line moves than the sign says. The more reports a ride has, the sharper its numbers get.

The Go / No Go tick board: every ride with its call
Free for everyone

Go or No Go, ride by ride.

The tick board shows every ride at a glance with a straight Go or No Go call, built on David's own tracking logic.

Next to every ride: its live wait and the average saving, which is how much faster the line moves on average than the sign says.

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With a subscription

The science behind every ride.

An in-depth overview of every attraction. It shows how long the wait actually runs compared with what's posted, and how that shifts at different posted wait times.

It also includes the full posted-wait history, member wait reports, reported issues, and the ride's own details, including the Lightning Lane read.

Park Science ride detail: posted against actual waits for one ride
Inside the line

See the line before you stand in it.

Every section is labelled, and David's recon pins sit along the way.

3D queue walkthroughs

The line itself, built as a model you can walk before you ever stand in it. See how long it really is and what you'll be looking at. On select attractions, with more on the way.

David's recon

Notes David leaves along each 3D queue from walking it himself, like when a section being open means you should come back later, or where to stand to be first off.

Queue splits

Clock each section of the line as you pass it. The summary shows which part took the most time, not just a total.

Queue games

Ride Trivia written for each attraction (760 questions and counting), and Heads Up for the whole group.

In-park reports

Report a ride that's down, an animatronic that isn't working, or a Lightning Lane surge. Reports only count from inside the park.

The ride's own details

Reported issues, the full posted-wait history, member wait reports, and the Lightning Lane read for every attraction.

What's free, and what a subscription adds.

Free for everyone
  • Live waits
  • The Go / No Go board
  • The average saving on every ride
  • Haunted Mansion's 3D queue and David's recon there
With Park Science
  • The in-depth science on every attraction
  • Every other 3D queue and all of David's recon
  • Queue splits
  • Queue games: Ride Trivia and Heads Up
  • In-park reports
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Questions

Park Science

What's free?
Everyone gets live waits, the Go / No Go board, and the average saving, which is how much faster the line moves on average than the sign says. Haunted Mansion's 3D queue and David's recon are free too, so you can see what the rest look like. A subscription unlocks the in-depth science on every attraction, plus every other 3D queue and all of David's recon.
What do I get?
You get an in-depth overview of every attraction. It shows how long the wait actually runs compared with what's posted, and how that shifts at different posted wait times. It also includes the full posted-wait history, member wait reports, reported issues, and the ride's own details, including the Lightning Lane read.
Where do the numbers come from?
They come from each ride's posted-wait history plus the waits members actually report from inside the park. The more reports a ride has, the sharper its numbers get.
What's the 3D queue?
It's the line itself, built as a model you can walk before you ever stand in it. You can see how long it really is and what you'll be looking at. It's on select attractions right now, and we're adding more as we go. Every section is labelled, and David's recon pins sit along the way.
What's David's recon?
Notes David leaves along each 3D queue from walking it himself. Things like when a section being open means you should come back later, or where to stand to be first off. Tap a pin on the model to open one.
Can I track the line as I move through it?
Yes, that's Queue splits. Clock each section as you pass it. The sections are named from the same 3D model you can walk beforehand. The summary afterwards shows which part of the line took the most time, not just a total.
Is there anything to do while I'm in line?
Yes, there are queue games. Ride Trivia is written for each attraction (760 questions and counting), and you can play on your own or with your group. Heads Up is a group game: phone on your forehead, and your party gives the clues.
Can I report something I see in the park?
Yes, if you're a subscriber and you're in the park. Report things like a ride that's down, an animatronic that isn't working, or a Lightning Lane surge. Reports only count from inside the park, so what everyone sees comes from people who are actually there.
I already subscribed to Support the Team (before August 2026). Does anything change?
Nope, you're locked in. Your subscription keeps working at the price you signed up at, and it already unlocks everything in Park Science. You get that price because you were with us from the start. Want Park Tracking too? You can add it at the regular price, and your early price for Park Science stays the same. Thank you for the early support.
How is this different from Park Tracking?
Park Science is about the rides and the queues. Park Tracking is about your own days: planning them, timing them and keeping them. They're separate subscriptions, and the bundle is both.
How do I cancel?
Tap Cancel my subscription under Subscriptions in your account. It stays on until the end of the period you've paid for and then stops. If you change your mind before then, tap Keep my subscription to undo it.

Know before you queue.

Open the tick board in your browser and see every ride's call right now. Be safe, and be kind to one another.

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