With the holidays now upon us, we’ve certainly seen an uptick in crowds at Disney World recently.
Cinderella Castle
And today, all four parks at Disney World have reached capacity. But what does that look like? We’ve got photos and videos from the parks to show you!
Over at Magic Kingdom, things are looking a little more crowded than normal. However, groups are still doing their best to maintain social distancing.
Magic Kingdom Crowds
When the princesses came out, it felt about the same — nothing like the pre-2020 days when people would crowd in for parades and character sightings.
We’re in the Magic Kingdom today..the crowds are excited to see the Disney Princesses! 👑 pic.twitter.com/kxABSVvH4z
— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) December 5, 2020
Tomorrowland felt a little more cramped than usual.
Tomorrowland Crowds
We’ve seen some pretty long wait times, too. And these long lines weren’t just for rides, but also for food — and coffee!
Line for coffee in Magic Kingdom ☕️ pic.twitter.com/CZZjq4rvxR
— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) December 5, 2020
You could really tell which parts of the parks had bottleneck issues. In those places, though, most people generally kept walking and moving.
Disney World Crowds
Space Mountain had a 55-minute wait at one point.
Currently a 55 minute wait for Space Mountain 🚀 pic.twitter.com/7gK1NBbjTY
— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) December 5, 2020
The wait for Splash Mountain was also 55 minutes when we checked.
Splash Mountain Line
Over at Animal Kingdom, the line for Kilimanjaro Safaris was LONG. But we expect that’s because everyone wants to see the baby giraffes!
The line for the Safari goes back toward the Festival of the Lion King theater! pic.twitter.com/IrfPpUUxLR
— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) December 5, 2020
Pathways at Animal Kingdom were generally full of people, but like at Magic Kingdom, groups kept moving.
Animal Kingdom crowds 🦒 pic.twitter.com/aGKZe5dKE8
— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) December 5, 2020
Since the parks are now open a little later, we recommend arriving a little later in the day to avoid the morning rush. We’ll continue to keep you updated on crowd levels throughout the holiday season and into the new year!
Photos! Take a Look at the Crowds During Thanksgiving Weekend in Disney World!
Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe!
WE KNOW DISNEY.
YOU CAN, TOO.
Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.
Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!
Have you been to Disney World recently? Let us know in the comments!
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
Can’t wait till they open some shows and fast pass to lessen the wait times and thin things out.