Disney's FastPass: A Complicated History
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A feature-length Defunctland documentary on the history of Disney's FastPass and FastPass+ expedited queue systems. It covers how the systems evolved and how they were designed, with simulation of their effects on park lines.
Why HN recommends it: HN recommends it as an accessible, engrossing lesson in queueing theory and systems design, even for people with no interest in Disney.
“If you ever wanted a feature-length explanation of queueing theory and how ignoring it makes everything worse, well... here you go” Read on HN ↗