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Y’all we’re not gonna lie. It’s BUSY at Disney World.
Crowds
But just how bad are the crowds? Well, compared to the wild week we experienced surrounding Thanksgiving, wait times and crowd levels actually feel kind of…tame? That’s also reflected in the recent Genie+ prices and park pass reservation availability. So how have wait times changed at Disney World over the past week? It’s time to find out!
Happy holidays, friends!
Hollywood Studios
Disney World is celebrating BIG for the holidays this year with the return of the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays and the all-new Jollywood Nights event. With all of these exciting things come lots of crowds! That is apparent through the wait times too, although we were a bit surprised at what is going on at Disney’s Hollywood Studios right now…
Patience may be a virtue, but that doesn’t mean it’s always necessary.
Cinderella Castle
When booking a trip to Disney World, it’s imperative to understand you’re going to do a lot of waiting. Whether it be for your favorite ride, a new show, or sit-down dining, part of the Disney World experience is the endless abundance of lines. Although Disney World has gotten better with queue theming and virtual queues, you’re still wasting so much time doing nothing. With that said, there are select Disney World attractions with average wait times that are sure to put a smile on your face.
It’s been a BUSY week in Disney World, to say the least.
Getting busier
That was to be expected, though. It’s the week of Thanksgiving after all! Most kids are out of school and it’s a popular time to travel to the Most Magical Place on Earth. We’ve noticed the crowds which caused some Mobile Order challenges and the price of Genie+ reached its highest point again due to demand. The skip-the-line service even sold out! But what did the wait times look like throughout the week? It’s time to find out.
While it’s the most wonderful time of the year at Disney World right now, it’s also usually one of the busiest.
EPCOT
The festive decor, the delicious seasonal treats, and the exclusive parties — Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights — can draw huge crowds to the park. However, when looking at the average wait times we noticed something strange…the wait times are trending DOWN!
The holiday season brings many things to Disney World — specialty treats, fun entertainment, exclusive events, and so much more.
Jingle Cruise
One of our favorite things to see in the parks during this time of year is the holiday ride overlays! We just saw a few that are exclusive to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, but the most popular one is available all day long. Yep, we’re talking about Jingle Cruise, but we’ve got to warn you about something before you hop in line… .
Something strange is going on with Disney World rides.
Christmas has arrived!
This week we celebrated Halloween, said goodbye to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and said hello to the holidays! Holidays are typically some of the busiest times in Disney World but we noticed that wait times went down at nearly every attraction this week! We keep track of the average wait times every week, so keep scrolling to see the wait times at each Disney World ride from the past week.Â
We’ve got to talk about Toy Story Land.
Toy Story Land
Disney’s Hollywood Studios jam-packed a LOT of stuff to do in this one land including two restaurants, Woody’s Lunch Box and Roundup Rodeo BBQ, and three attractions! Slinky Dog Dash is easily the busiest of the land’s rides but we’ve got an update on this Toy Story-themed coaster.
Can you believe it? EPCOT is almost done with its years-long transformation!
EPCOT
Disney announced that the EPCOT construction is set to be complete by the end of 2023, and it makes us want to reminisce about the changes, you know? We have several new attractions including Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana and now the 100th anniversary celebration is in the park with a special meet and greet, the return of Soarin’ Over California, and more. Now there’s an update about one of the new additions…but fair warning, you may not like it.
Disney World rides are some of the most immersive out there — they instantly transport you out of reality!
Space Mountain
Whether that’s because you’re busy fighting Kylo Ren on Rise of the Resistance or jumping into a cartoon on Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, there are so many stories you can explore through attractions. This applies to roller coasters too — there’s a reason why they all almost always have a long wait! However, this week, one coaster saw a jump in wait times that caught our eye and we had to let you know about it.
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