If you’re wanting to plan a Disney World trip, you may be wondering “When is the best time to visit Disney World?”

Well, that answer totally depends on YOU. Do you want to avoid crowds at all costs? Don’t visit during summer or spring break. Do you want to be in the crowds on the opening day of a major attraction like Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana? Prepare for busy parks. If you are someone who is seeking lower crowds and wait times on a Disney World trip, you may want to wait.

We’re still near the start of summer, but Disney World’s wait times indicate that the crowds are picking up. There are many high wait times and they just keep increasing.

If you want to skip the lines, you can purchase Genie+ on the day of your visit. This will allow you to book Lightning Lanes for certain attractions where you’ll have an expedited wait time.

We do have to warn you, though — on June 27th, pricing for Genie+ will change. The price will vary by park and will have a single park option and a multiple park option. We’ll be testing out the new system, so stay tuned for more.

Genie+ can add up really quickly, especially if you are traveling with a group — be sure to include it in that initial budget if you think you’re going to need it! To help you decide, here are the average wait times from the past week.

Magic Kingdom

Starting in Magic Kingdom, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest average wait time of 82 minutes. Last week the average wait time was 77 minutes, so the time has increased this week.

Next, Peter Pan’s Flight averaged 69 minutes, Space Mountain averaged 55 minutes, and Jungle Cruise averaged 52 minutes. After that, average wait times had Haunted Mansion at 50 minutes, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 38 minutes, Pirates of the Caribbean at 37 minutes (this wait time actually decreased this week), The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 35 minutes, Astro Orbiter at 31 minutes, and Enchanted Tales with Belle averaged 26 minutes.

After that, “it’s a small world” averaged 24 minutes, Tomorrowland Speedway averaged 21 minutes, Dumbo the Flying Elephant averaged 20 minutes, and Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid, Magic Carpets of Aladdin, and The Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini averaged 19 minutes.

Next, Mickey’s PhilharMagic averaged 13 minutes, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover and Mad Tea Party averaged 12 minutes, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel and 11 minutes. The Enchanted Tiki Room, Carousel of Progress, the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse, and the Liberty Square Riverboat all averaged 5 minutes. 

The Hall of Presidents, Country Bear Jamboree, and Tom Sawyer Island averaged no wait. Reminder: TRON Lightcycle / Run does not have a posted wait time as it only uses a Virtual Queue or Individual Lightning Lane.

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EPCOT

Heading over to EPCOT, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure had an average wait time of 64 minutes — this is a slight increase from last week. Frozen Ever After’s wait time also slightly increased to 67 minutes making it the longest wait time in the park.

Next up is Test Track at 61 minutes, Soarin’ at 37 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 18 minutes, Turtle Talk with Crush and Spaceship Earth at 15 minutes, and Journey into Imagination at 12 minutes.

Then, there is The Seas with Nemo and Friends and Gran Fiesta Tour at 11 minutes, and Living with the Land at 10 minutes.

Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China had no wait times this week. Reminder: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind does not have a posted wait time as it only uses a Virtual Queue or Individual Lightning Lane.

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Hollywood Studios

Over in Hollywood Studios, Rise of the Resistance’s wait time saw a MAJOR increase this week to 99 minutes (compared to 70 minutes last week). Slinky Dog Dash’s wait time increased and was the highest in the park with a 101-minute average — this is a big decrease from last week’s 78-minute average.

Other wait times in the park include Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at 67 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 58 minutes, Toy Story Mania at 57 minutes, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 53 minutes, and Tower of Terror at 44 minutes.

After that, Alien Swirling Saucers averaged 36 minutes, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue averaged 21 minutes, Walt Disney Presents averaged 18 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy averaged 14 minutes, Muppet*Vision 3D averaged 10 minutes.

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Animal Kingdom

And last but not least, let’s talk about Animal Kingdom! Avatar Flight of Passage still had the longest average wait time this park this week with 95 minutes. This means the time saw a major increase since last week’s 81-minute average.

Following that, Na’vi River Journey at 63 minutes, Kali River Rapids at 34 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris at 38 minutes, Expedition Everest at 28 minutes, and DINOSAUR at 26 minutes.

It’s Tough to Be a Bug averaged 10 minutes and TriceraTop Spin averaged 7 minutes. Both The Boneyard and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail averaged no wait time. 

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