It’s another long holiday weekend in Disney World, and if there’s anything we’ve learned from them in the past, it’s that the crowds can truly be unpredictable.
It’s Memorial Day in Disney World!
We’ve had holiday weekends that were predictably packed, and then others that made us question if we got the date wrong and it’s just a normal Monday. Memorial Day is a bit different, though, because it often falls at the start of summer vacation for many families, as their kids have just ended school. So what do things look like this year? Our boots are on the ground right now in Magic Kingdom, and let’s just say that, once again, things shocked us a bit!
Crowds at the TTC and the entrance gates didn’t give us anything to be concerned about, but we didn’t want to let down our guard just yet, because things can look very different when you actually step into the park. However, once we got onto Main Street, U.S.A., we’ll admit that things looked a little busy, but it wasn’t any different than recent summer days we’ve seen.
Main Street U.S.A. crowds
Most people on Main Street were moving onto other parts of the park, though, so, with our curiosity piqued, we headed over to Fantasyland to see what was going on. To our surprise…it wasn’t crowded AT ALL. Sure, there were people walking around, but it was far from shoulder-to-shoulder.
Fantasyland crowds
The biggest tell? We walked by the sign for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, and as it turns out, they have walk-up availability today, which is a MASSIVE sign that crowds aren’t intense today at all! We remember when getting a reservation was like gearing up to go to battle, but today? No need to worry about that.
Walk-Up availability on Memorial Day!
Now, it’s important to note that crowds very much may not be like this elsewhere. While Jessie’s Roundup did just soft open in Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios just saw the beginning of the phased opening of The Walt Disney Studios, which is very exciting, and EPCOT soft opened Soarin’ Across America early.
Jessie’s Roundup
If you’re sticking around in Disney World for the rest of the week, keep in mind that crowds between today and the rest of the week may be COMPLETELY different. May 26th is a massive day in the parks with even MORE new attractions opening. It’s officially the beginning of Cool KIDS’ SUMMER across the whole resort, which is bringing so many fun additions that kiddos especially will love. Bluey’s Wild World will also open in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets will open its doors to the public in Hollywood Studios — we told you it was a lot!
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
Don’t worry, we’ll be here to bring you all the latest Disney World news throughout this week and beyond, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB!
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Yes we were surprised, too! Nearly everything at Epcot was no waiting or very little time for food and attractions! Very pleasantly surprised. Except for the heat it was a fantastic day! No being rudely pushed or run over and lots of a/c places to duck into. We enjoyed the Americana touches!