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Let’s face it – Disney World can be a lot.
Welcome to Disney World!
Sure, it’s magical, but between the crowds, price hikes, and construction chaos, even the most die-hard Disney fan can feel the stress. Right now, it feels like Disney World is in a constant state of change, and keeping up with it all? Well, that’s practically a full-time job. But don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. Let’s talk about why Disney World feels extra stressful right now and how you can manage it all like a pro.
January is a great time to visit Disney World. You get cooler temperatures (and sometimes, it gets downright COLD). The holiday crowds have died down a bit (but you can often still see all the holiday decorations in the parks well into January). Things tend to be a little calmer and quieter this time of year.
Orlando International Airport
However, if you’re FLYING to Disney World in January, there can often be some problems. That’s because January generally brings wintry weather, which can result in flight delays and cancelations. We’re already seeing that become an issue at Orlando International Airport today, where a ton of flights have already been delayed, while others have been canceled.
January is Wellness Month at Disney Springs! Get ready to stick to your New Year’s resolution with wellness and self-care around the shopping and dining district of Disney World.
Disney Springs Wellness Month
2025 marks the fourth year Disney Springs has presented its Wellness Month. Throughout the month, you can book different wellness itineraries and can’t-miss offerings for you, friends, and family to participate in that include complimentary outings around Disney Springs. The itineraries and can’t-miss offerings include things like free fitness classes, complimentary tea tastings, complimentary photography tours, discounts at participating restaurants, and more. You can reserve your spot for one of the wellness itineraries on the Disney Springs website and have a day full of wellness and self-care. We got to tag along with a Walt Disney World Ambassador for a day of wellness, and we’re taking you with us to see just how much fun these wellness days can be!
A lot of BIG things are happening in Disney World in 2025.
Frontierland sign
Dinoland, U.S.A. in Animal Kingdom will begin its phased closure to make way for a NEW land, Pueblo Esperanza. We expect to see construction start SOON at the Muppets Courtyard in Hollywood Studios, which will be converted into a Monsters, Inc. land. In Magic Kingdom, Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America will soon be under construction for a new Cars expansion in Frontierland. However, something BIG is happening TOMORROW in Magic Kingdom, too: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is closing for at least a year. So we’re checking it out today to see what crowds are like.
2024 was a year filled with announcements for the future of Disney World.
Magic Kingdom
While there are so many exciting projects to look forward to in the new year and in the years to come, there were eight Disney World announcements that really rocked the boat for Disney fans. Disney really kept us on our toes this year, so let’s take a look back at some of the most controversial Disney World announcements from 2024.
It’s January — and you know what that means. We’re getting ready for one of our all-time favorite EPCOT festivals, the EPCOT Festival of the Arts.
EPCOT
We are so ready to enter our artsy era of the year and see all the amazing artists the festival brings, as well as eat ALL the food at the food booths (and, honestly, this festival brings SO many unique food offerings). We’re also excited about the Disney on Broadway concert series, which will be coming to the America Gardens Theatre. But there’s also something NEW coming to the EPCOT Festival of the Arts — and the park is already preparing for it.
It is never too early to start planning for your next Disney World trip! Whether looking at flights, checking out hotel prices, or grabbing some Disney World essentials.
Magic Kingdom
We fully support advanced planning, so we are rounding up seven Disney World essentials that made it onto Amazon’s Top 100+ of 2025 list so you can start preparing.
January 6th is a BIG day for Disney World.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Unfortunately, we’re not looking forward to this day for anything opening, but the exact opposite. THREE popular Disney World rides will be closing for varying amounts of time for refurbishments. We’ll be getting a bit of new magic on one, while the other two will likely just see routine maintenance during their closures.
Every week, we report the average Disney World wait times in every park so that you can be prepared for your next trip to Orlando!
Magic Kingdom
Disney World’s saw MASSIVE average wait timed this week, with 5 rides averaging waits in the triple digits, including a whopping 144 minute wait for the ever-dependable Avatar: Flight of Passage.
We go to Disney World all the time, and that means we’ve gotten pretty good at knowing what to pack in our park bags.
We will take a room in the Castle, please!
Winter, early summer, summer, or summer part II (because let’s be honest, there are definitely NOT four seasons in Orlando), we’re ready for the weather, the crowds, and any other park conditions we may need to be prepared for. But we have to level with you — people are going to judge you if you bring certain things with you on vacation.
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