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Ever wondered just how bad Christmas Day crowds are in Disney World?
Magic Kingdom
We were in the parks on Christmas Eve 2022 and shared a look at the shocking crowds on that day, plus we’ve been motoring crowds all this week. But today, Christmas Day 2022, we made our way to both EPCOT and Magic Kingdom to see whether the crowds would make us cringe or scratch our heads. So now, join us for a virtual trip around the parks to see what you should expect on a big holiday!
Trying to decide when to take your next Disney World trip? That can be a tricky decision!
Hollywood Studios
There are so many factors to take into account — when you can take vacation days, when the kids are off school, special events happening in the parks at the time, and so much more. But one thing that can make or break your big trip? The Disney World crowd levels! And if you’re planning on visiting in April, there are a few things you should know.
It’s almost Thanksgiving — Can you believe it?!
Happy Thanksgiving
The year is flying by, and even though there are holiday decorations up and a Christmas party is happening in Disney World, Turkey Day has still yet to come. Thanksgiving usually brings out a LOT of people to the theme parks for the holiday, and we’re already starting to see that happening, because the crowds in Disney World this week are BIG!
It’s no secret that Disney World is a busy place, because, well, it’s Disney World!
So many people…
We keep a close eye on Disney World’s crowds and wait times so you know what to expect when you visit. Holiday weekends and the weeks leading up to the fall and winter holidays are notoriously busy in the parks, but sometimes Disney crowds surprise us…and not always in the best way. Today, for example, crowds are WILD in the Disney World parks!
Disney World remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in Florida, and even throughout the entire United States. So it’s no wonder we’ve been seeing some BIG crowds here lately!
Main Street Train Station at Magic Kingdom
Of course, summertime and holiday seasons are typically the busiest in the Disney World parks — so imagine our surprise when we were heading to Magic Kingdom this morning and were met with a SUPER long line, even before we got to the park!
The runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend has officially returned to Disney World and there are a lot of runners celebrating!
runDisney banners in Disney World
The events began on Friday morning with the Princess 5K and today marks the end of the weekend, with runners logging 13.1 miles across the resort. The race starts before the sun is even thinking about rising at 5AM in the EPCOT parking lot and runners take to the streets, eventually making their way through Magic Kingdom and back. But, what if you’re NOT running any of the races and come to Disney to find out that, oh no, you’ve booked your vacation on the SAME weekend? Well, let’s take a look at the crowds we’re seeing!
Disney World sees millions and millions of visitors every single year!
Magic Kingdom
A good chunk of those guests make their way to Disney World by way of the Orlando International Airport (MCO) — it was ranked one of the top ten busiest airports in the US! We’re looking forward to the addition of a train that can take guests directly from the airport to Disney, and we’ve seen updates like new bus transportation, too! But today we’re bringing you an update about another form of transportation — airplanes!
The day we warned you about is here: it’s President’s Day! You might be wondering, “What’s the big deal about President’s Day?” Well, in Disney World, those extra few days off invite TONS of guests to visit the parks, which means there are long lines, high wait times, and large crowds pretty much everywhere!
Happy President’s Day!
We’ve been documenting the crowd level all weekend, but now that the official holiday is here, let’s see how busy Disney World looks on President’s Day!
All four Disney parks reached capacity this President’s Day weekend, which means one thing: crowds, crowds, and more crowds. Basically what we’re telling you is this: be prepared to wait if you’re planning to be in the parks on a holiday weekend.
NO THANK YOU
You probably know to expect long lines for Disney’s popular attractions pretty much all year, but during President’s Day weekend, we even saw long lines for FOOD. *cries in hunger* Seriously, even a few scoops of popcorn will cost you a good 10 minutes (at least) in line. Don’t believe us? We’ll show you!
It’s the holiday season in Disney World, and there is SO much to do!
It’s the holiday season!
You can see giant gingerbread houses, awesome decorations, and even Santa Claus! There are fun ride overlays to enjoy, an After Hours event to party at, and a ton of delicious foods to try. It’s an exciting time for sure, and if you’re going to be in the Most Magical Place on Earth on the actual day of Christmas, you need to be prepared! So, let’s take a look at what to expect on Christmas Day in Disney World!
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