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6 Shows, Rides, and More that Are CLOSED In Disney World Next Week

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We’ve seen a LOT of news from Disney this week, including the return of a fan-favorite Halloween party, a Disneyland hotel re-theme, and an update about the upcoming Haunted Mansion movie. With all the news, it’s easy to forget about some details that might affect your upcoming Disney World trip! Don’t worry — we’re here to help.

Walt Disney World Railroad station

We’ve got a list for you of all the things that are going to be CLOSED in Disney World this coming week. Certain rides, shows, pools, and more will be unavailable due to refurbishments, and we don’t want those closures to come as a disappointing surprise. So check out this guide to make sure you’re prepared! [Read more…]

How Long Are Disney World Wait Times on the Busiest Days of the Year? We Check the Data.

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Like the waves at Typhoon Lagoon, crowds at Disney World tend to ebb and flow throughout the year. Some days, weeks, and seasons are just MUCH busier than others! Some of those busy times are very predictable — like Spring Break or the holiday season — but you’ve also got to take unofficial Disney World holidays into account, like runDisney weekends or Dapper Days.

This area is busy ALL the time!

Naturally, the busiest days of the year result in the LONGEST wait times in the parks! But is it even possible to predict when Disney World will be most crowded anymore? And what do the wait times actually look like when the parks are super busy? Let’s dive in and find out!

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Did Wait Times Actually Go DOWN This Week in Disney World?!

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Even though it’s spring right now, there was a LOT of talk about Disney World Halloween festivities this week!

We got some halloween goodies this week!

We’ve tried some exclusive Halfway to Halloween treats, learned that Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is coming BACK, and even got a sneak peek at some merch! But, it IS only April right now, and as much as we long for those (slightly) less crowded days, the spring crowds are still out in full force in the parks. So, let’s take a look at the average wait times in Disney World this week!

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An ‘Encanto’ Attraction May Be Coming To Disney Parks Sooner Than You Think!

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Are you still getting “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” stuck in your head on the daily? Well, there are now A LOT of ways to interact with the Disney hit, Encanto in the parks!

We Can’t Stop Talking about Encanto!

But, soon Disney might take fans another step further into the world of Encanto in the Disney Parks!

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3 Shows, a Ride, and More Will Be CLOSED In Disney World This Week

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Are you visiting Disney World soon? If you’re gearing up for your next trip, be sure you’ve checked out all the closures that might be going on during your vacation!

Cinderella Castle

Disney World can change so quickly, and Cast Members and Imagineers are continually updating the rides, attractions, and hotels. To help you keep track of all the changes happening, we’ve got a full list here of everything that’s scheduled to be CLOSED in Disney World this week. [Read more…]

FIRST LOOK At EPCOT’s Guardians of the Galaxy Ride At Night!

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We’re only ONE MONTH away from taking on the mission to save the galaxy (or something like that) on the NEW Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind roller coaster in EPCOT!

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

We’ve been following every single update about the ride since Disney first mentioned it as part of the big EPCOT transformation. Most recently, we got our first look at the new Wonders of Xandar pavilion from afar WITHOUT construction walls and now, you can see ANOTHER new look at the area at night!

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Are Wait Times STILL Long in Disney World? We Have the Answer!

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Have the Spring Break crowds fizzled out in Disney World, or did the Easter holiday bring crowds that lingered throughout this week?

Easter Crowds!

We’ve definitely seen some high wait times in the parks lately, but we’re not sure if they’ll stick around or not. So, let’s check out how long the lines were this week in Disney World!

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13 Rides Had Average Wait Times Over an Hour in Disney World This Week

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Easter is almost here, which means Disney World has been BUSY this week!

It’s the Easter Bunny!

Even though a lot of festive things have been going on, like the giant decorative chocolate eggs, the Easter Bunny, and the special bakery, that hasn’t been enough to draw people away from all of the rides in the parks. So, let’s take a look at the average wait times from this week to see how busy it’s been!

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A Popular Disney World Ride Has REOPENED! Here’s What’s Still CLOSED!

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WAIT! Before you get on that plane or start up the car for your upcoming Disney World trip, you should check out what’s going to be CLOSED in the parks and hotels.

Cinderella Castle

It can be very disappointing to head straight for your favorite attraction, only to find out that it’s not available at that time. To help you avoid some of that heartache, here’s a complete list of the scheduled refurbishments happening in Disney World this coming week! [Read more…]

PHOTOS: Expedition Everest is OPEN in Disney World!

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Routine maintenance and closures are a part of life — especially in Disney World!

Expedition Everest is closed right now.

While we’re quite sad to see some of our favorite rides close, we’re super excited when they finally come back! Rides close all the time so that Disney can make sure they’re in the best possible shape for guests. A popular ride in Disney’s Animal Kingdom shut down in January, and we saw a couple of test rides with no guests back in February, but it’s FINALLY back!

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