London Eye advice ...
Apr 15th, 2003, 02:17 AM
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London Eye advice ...
Debating whether to book ahead for mid-May or go with the flow when we are there. Kind of leaning towarad going with the flow. I'd hate to book ahead and possibly encounter a terrible weather day. Any thoughts??? If we don't book ahead how long would the wait be??<BR><BR>Appreciate your feedback.<BR><BR>Bob<BR><BR>
Apr 15th, 2003, 02:39 AM
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Do not prebook. You've answered your own question quite well! It's not much of an experience in bad weather. Unless you want to ride the eye on a bank holiday, you will be able to get tickets the day you want to ride.<BR><BR>Go with the flow Bob!
Apr 15th, 2003, 03:53 AM
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I agree with the above posters - go with the flow.<BR><BR>I was there a couple of weeks ago in very lovely weather and rode the London Eye at about 4:30 PM on a Thursday with virtually no line whatsoever. Just walked in for tickets and walked on the Eye. Granted, there will be more tourist traffic in mid-May than there was at the very end of March, but it most likely won't be that much worse.<BR><BR>Buy the tickets the day you intend to go.
Apr 15th, 2003, 09:49 AM
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I was there last week, on a Friday. No problem with lines at all. Went to photograph the wheel, didn't plan to ride it. Didn't ride it either because we just didn't have the time. No need to pre-book. Americans aren't traveling abroad they say-tourism is down.
Apr 15th, 2003, 10:42 AM
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The wait really fluctuates and can be as short as 15 minutes. In general, weekends and holidays have longer waits. I probably would not suggest booking in advance due to London�s crappy weather. If you go, I suggest going for sunset � a great way to see the city.
Apr 15th, 2003, 10:46 AM
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Its a good idea to pick up tickets in the morning for a later 'flight'.<BR>We did that and were able to join a different queue.<BR>The queues look huge sometimes but remember there are at 20 people per capsule, so it doesn't take long to get to the front.<BR>Have fun and don't fall out !<BR><BR>lol<BR><BR>Muck
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