It’s not usually a big surprise that holidays tend to bring crowds to Disney World, even at its current 35% limited capacity.
Frontierland Crowds
With today being Valentine’s Day, LOADS of guests flocked to the parks, because who doesn’t want to be at Disney World on the most romantic day of the year? And we’ve got photos and videos to show just how crowded the parks looked!
Magic Kingdom
We saw the crowds beginning to pour into Magic Kingdom pretty much the minute we arrived, although groups were doing their best to stay socially distanced.
We’ve got a reporter over in Magic Kingdom also! The crowds are here too! pic.twitter.com/EMrgUqyx4I
— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) February 14, 2021
As we headed into Tomorrowland, it started feeling even more crowded.
Tomorrowland Crowds
This included a lot of long lines for rides: guests were waiting past the Swiss Family Treehouse just to ride Jungle Cruise!
The line for Jungle Cruise starts past Swiss Family Treehouse. pic.twitter.com/RcwJeKr0Ym
— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) February 14, 2021
The area in front of Pirates of the Caribbean became a sort of chokepoint between guests waiting in line and others just trying to move through the area. At the time, the wait for the ride was 60 minutes.
Pirates of the Caribbean
We could certainly feel the impact of crowds when a princess cavalcade came through while there was a 95-minute wait for Splash Mountain.
A 95 minute Splash Mountain queue plus a Princess Cavalcade coming nearby makes for big crowds today. pic.twitter.com/iNIbk7EsgC
— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) February 14, 2021
When this happens, it’s much harder to practice physical distancing.
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney’s Hollywood Studios was feeling a little busier, too.
Hollywood Studios Crowds
One of the longest lines we saw was for the Trolley Car Cafe — if you want coffee at Disney World today, patience is key!
The line for the Trolley Car Cafe! ☕️ pic.twitter.com/o5GQWjm7QK
— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) February 14, 2021
There was a 60-minute wait time posted for Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway.
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway
Tower of Terror had a 65-minute wait!
Tower of Terror is a 65 minute wait! pic.twitter.com/ckwyjoyLyN
— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) February 14, 2021
Toy Story Land also felt a bit cramped.
Toy Story Land
Slinky Dog Dash had a wait time of 80 minutes, while Toy Story Mania had a wait time of 60 minutes.
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EPCOT
We hopped over to EPCOT and saw long lines and wait times there, too, including a 55-minute wait time for Frozen Ever After.
Hopped over to Epcot! Frozen Ever After is a 55 minute wait. ❄️ pic.twitter.com/QH3q59IowV
— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) February 14, 2021
And the wait time to get into the Mexico Pyramid was around 30 minutes.
It’s about 25-30 minutes to get into the Pyramid in Mexico. pic.twitter.com/qs0JayX7Cj
— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) February 14, 2021
Granted, there is often a line to get into the pyramid due to its limited capacity. But this is one of the longer lines we’ve seen in a while!
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This is certainly one of the busiest weekends we’ve seen at Disney World in some time, but it’s also why we tell y’all to reconsider visiting Disney World on holidays! As always, we’ll keep you updated!
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Thought limited capacity? Guess that’s out the window
Good to see social distancing at its best.
How can they be operating at 35% capacity and be that crowded?
Disney CEO said they are still only at 35% capacity. I dont think I believe that.
Good Evening,
Seeing the photos of the queues, reminds me of the last time I visited disneyWorld with the family, three years ago last month.
Because of the reports of them and using the online data, we didn’t go, 2-3 hours for one ride plus $24 to park…ridiculous!!
Therefore I have four unused, unfingerprinted passes for DW which I don’t know what to do with?
I’d love to go again but I don’t do queues!
We have been so pleased with Disney World’s efforts to be SAFELY open. These pictures TOTALLY lacking social distancing are making me re-think our trip planned in April.
Sure doesn’t look like they’re adhering to 35% capacity.
Honestly, you can’t have it all guys. It all comes down to each individual. You want to go to Disney? You’re making that big boy decision and know your risks. You want to stay home? Also good for you. Everyone is entitled to do as you wish. The truth that most people aren’t mentioning is that this is NOWHERE near what a real crowd is at Disney. At the end of the day you can’t have it all and social distancing will be hard and yes the lines will be longer because of it. To each his own and do what you’re comfortable doing. Disney isn’t doing anything wrong and neither are those who choose to go out. Everyone will step out at their own pace but no need to make a scene about it and scare people. Crowds are a part of life and will be again very very soon whether we like it or not guys.
It’s always so funny to me to see it SO crowded at 35% capacity, I don’t remember what it looked like at 100% capacity, but I know if this is what 35% looks like, I don’t wanna go back LOL
I find it hard to believe that those parks are only at 35% capacity. Way too many people squished on top of each other. Not safe
And this just shows how dumb most of the “virus mitigation” really is. In the lines, everyone is feet apart, but outside of the lines people are packed like a normal pre-covid day in the parks. Disney can already start making the lines normal and bring back Fast Passes and things wouldn’t be different from a crowding standpoint, but they would be able to increase their daily capacities and bring back stage shows and fireworks.
I can certainly vouch for the crowds. We are here now and WOW. The wait times are crazy ! They say the park was at 35% capacity! No way ! This place is slammed. But all is running so smoothly and everyone is following the rules and being great ! But for February 85 degrees is wild !! Super hot !
Nice to see…too bad the parks are not ready for the crowds.
Nearly half of every park is closed, this causes 35% capacity to look like the photos.
Cook is correct….we make the “tough” decisions every day and we proceed.
If folks feel the risk of crowds is too much, you have a choice.
Please leave those not concerned, to make their own choice.
I can hear you, “well, your decision effects me….”.
Remember that when one makes the decision to drive fast, run a red light, pass a bus, leave your phone on after asked to turn it off on a plane, whatever other risk you take that involves others.
Life is a risk, in every possible way.
COVID is a new risk in our life, let’s not give up life for this….we have a vaccine and better yet, we know how to live with risk.
Back to the thoughts on Disney, why does Disney continue to close attractions during this time, should be the question.
It seems that Disney should be doing everything they can do to attract folks to the parks that are open.
It feels like Disney is doing the opposite in many ways.
These crowds are nice to see but they are Disney induced.
35% capacity in a 50% closed park makes things look like the photos above….
What is Disney waiting on to open all the venues in the parks????
If you open it, they will come…..