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This Is Why We Warn You About Holiday Weeks in Disney World

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Happy holidays and Merry Christmas! It’s officially the week of Christmas, and we’re hitting the parks to enjoy all the festive activities.

Christmas at Magic Kingdom

The week of Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year. Many people enjoy spending the holidays with friends and family at the Disney World resort. It truly is one of the most magical places on Earth to celebrate Christmas. You can celebrate at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood Nights, and the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. You can enjoy special holiday treats and the jolliest holiday atmosphere ever. But when we say that this time of year is BUSY, we really mean it. Here’s a bit of proof for ya!

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5 Big Reasons EPCOT Will Be More Crowded in 2025

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2025 is on the way, and there are a lot of changes coming to Disney World.

EPCOT

Tons of construction will be beginning in Disney World this upcoming year, which means that the parks are certainly going to look different. If you’re planning to spend a lot of time in EPCOT this upcoming year, beware — crowds will likely be heavier than we’ve seen in recent years for a multitude of different reasons!

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Disney World’s Average Wait Times Just Took a Surprising Turn

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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 average wait times were surprisingly low this week (considering we’re so close to Christmas), though the Magic Kingdom’s TRON Lightcycle / Run topped the list with the highest average wait at the resort. This was one of the (shockingly) few instances where the wait time averaged over an hour.

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People Waited for a Steep 53 Minutes ON AVERAGE for One Magic Kingdom Ride This Week

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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 average wait times were pretty stable this week, but there was a new wait times champion as Avatar: Flight of Passage retook it’s familiar spot at the top of the leaderboard. But that wasn’t all: one Magic Kingdom attraction reported a 53-minute average wait time. YIKES!

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Despite a 33% Average Wait Time DECREASE, This Ride Was STILL the Most Popular in Disney World

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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 average wait times were mostly stable this week, with a couple of exceptions. Rise of the Resistance dropped from its Thanksgiving-week-high, but it was still the busiest ride in Disney World.

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Disney World’s Busiest Ride TOPPED 120 Minutes Over Thanksgiving Week

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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 average wait times took a LEAP during this packed Thanksgiving week!

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We Were SHOCKED At The Thanksgiving Day Crowds in Disney World

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Gobble gobble gobble, hip hip hooray — It’s finally Thanksgiving day! Yup, it’s time to feast on a delicious meal, score the latest shopping deals, and…..check if heavy Thanksgiving park crowds are real.

Magic Kingdom

We’ve been talking nonstop about Thanksgiving travel news and tips, so we’re hitting up Disney World to see what it’s like to spend a day at the parks on a big holiday. Here’s a look at what we encountered today at the most magical place on earth.

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6 Things We’re DREADING About Disney World in 2025

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Are you ready for a LOT of change in Disney World?

We know, we know, change is scary, but it’s really all part of Walt Disney’s visions for the parks. Well, 2025 is going to be a massive year of change for Disney World as we get ready to add entire new lands to three parks, get a brand new version of a current ride in EPCOT, get new entertainment (as in new shows AND a new parade) and more. However, there are still things we’re dreading about Disney World in 2025.

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Disney World’s Average Wait Times Just Took an Unexpected Turn

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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 average wait times took an overall dip this week, with even the resort’s busiest rides coming in at relatively short times, comparatively speaking anyway.

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Disney World Is EMPTY This Week — And We Love It!

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Now, you know how we go to Disney World every day, right? Well, even though we go so often, there are still things that surprise us.

Magic Kingdom

We’re not talking about new treats, or unexpected experiences we might encounter while at the parks. What we are talking about is the crowds, or rather, the specific lack there of on this one random week. We’re not complaining about it. On the contrary, we love it, so let’s talk about why this week might be the sweet spot for your next trip, plus what you need to know before you pack your ears and head out.

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