Abstract / Synopsis
This paper, written as part of an honors research project in high school, provides an introduction to the line and queuing systems at Disney theme parks. We begin with a brief history of Disney World and its creators. We then introduce the basics of queuing theory and queuing notation. Finally, we examine modern line systems at Disney (as of 2023) and the future of its different queue systems.
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Nina E. Becket, "Waiting for the Magic: A Historical and Mathematical Study of Queues in Disney Theme Parks," Journal of Humanistic Mathematics, Volume 16 Issue 2 (July 2026), pages 191-221. . Available at: https://scholarship.claremont.edu/jhm/vol16/iss2/11
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