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We have been gearing up for summer in Disney World!
Hollywood Studios
Disney announced that several of the attractions currently closed will be reopening sometime this summer! Unfortunately, we still don’t have opening dates. That means, two rides that we are eager to ride will remain closed this week, among several other attractions.
Welcome to Data Town. OK, this isn’t really Data Town, but we are here to bring you some fresh statistics straight from Disney World. We compiled the average Disney World wait time data for the past seven days (April 26th–May 2nd), and we need to tell you the interesting trends we’ve spotted. Walt Disney World saw some interesting average wait time fluctuations this week. Most parks saw the status quo remain in place, while one saw some WILD increases.
Crowds in Animal Kingdom
Two of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s most in-demand attractions saw double-digit increases in wait times this week, with one breaking the 90-minute barrier as Disney World’s most in-demand attraction. Ready to see the stats? Let’s go!
After some MASSIVE jumps in wait times at Walt Disney World last week, things have stabilized a bit.
Frozen Ever After
Wait times at Walt Disney World were steady over the resort this week, though we did still see some incremental increases.
Each week we bring you the latest closures and refurbishments going on around Disney World.
EPCOT
Many of these attractions, restaurants, and even entire parks have been closed for an extended period of time with no reopening date in sight. However, while one restaurant has been closed for its intended purpose for several years now, it occasionally reopens as a completely different venue. Now, on May 1st, we’ll once again see it reopen but NOT as a restaurant.
There are TONS of things to do and see in Disney World!
Cinderella Castle
Each park has lots of rides, shows, dining options, character meet-and-greets, and more. Unfortunately, some of those attractions have to be closed for refurbishment every once in a while. If you take a look at Disney World’s websites or wander around the parks, you’ll notice that 13(!!) attractions will continue to be closed this week!
Waits were LONGER across the board at Walt Disney World this week.
The Tree of Life
After last week saw wait times go down pretty much across the board at Walt Disney World, this week saw that trend unfortunately head in the opposite direction. Major attractions at Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom saw increases in their average wait times, some as high as 10 MINUTES!
If you’re heading to Disney World in May, there are some things you NEED to know.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Disney World is ever-changing and things can look different at the resort from month to month. From crowd levels to restaurant openings and closings a lot can happen in the span of a few weeks. Of course, that allow applies to Disney World’s many rides and attractions! If you’re planning a trip to The Most Magical Place On Earth in May 2024, you should be prepared for these three rides and attractions to be closed for refurbishment.
Disney World changes very often, which means you’ll visit the parks one time, and a few months later things have changed.
EPCOT
This can make it hard to plan your vacation, but that’s why we’re here! We keep up with all the latest Disney news so you know what’s happening the next time you visit. If you’re visiting the parks this year, here are some recent changes you NEED to know about!
We go to Disney World for the food, but the rides are definitely up there on our list of things to do!
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
Jumping on a fun roller coaster or flying through the galaxy are great ways to spend our days in the parks. Unfortunately, there are two rides in Disney World that we still can’t ride! Hopefully, they will both be opening soon. Let’s take a look at these two closed rides and everything else that is unavailable due to refurbishments this coming week.
Y’all, the moment we have been waiting for has finally arrived!
Cinderella Castle
After weeks of seeing pretty high average wait times, the Spring Break crowds have finally left Disney World! Wait times have gone down significantly at every single park, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Along with that, the walkways are also a lot less crowded — so getting around the parks has been so much easier, too. We’re hoping that these low wait times are here to stay — at least for a little while. [Read more…]
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