crowds Archive
Spring break is mostly in the rearview mirror and summer is still another month-plus away, meaning Walt Disney World is now now entering “Shoulder Season.” This crowd report shares wait times data, which dates ended up being the worst of the season, and our on-the-ground observations about congestion and lines. Plus, predictions on attendance levels
Picking the best week of this year, 2025 or 2026 for your Walt Disney World trip is challenging, especially when dates are limited due to school breaks or work schedules. This guide was designed with that in mind, sharing our favorite times to visit and worst ones to avoid in the next 2 years based
It’s currently Spring Break ‘season’ at Walt Disney World, and there have already been attendance highs and lows in March 2024. This crowd report shares wait times data along with us trying to make sense of why the parks have been so slow during what should’ve been a peak week at Walt Disney World. We
It’s been a weird year for Walt Disney World crowds. Wait times have been increasing year-over-year in 2024, reversing monthly declines for the first time since January 2023. This post takes a look at potential factors why this winter and part of Spring Break season have been busier than the same dates last year. This
Genie+ has sold out again at Walt Disney World as peak season pricing has kicked in for the 2024 Spring Break season at Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and on the Park Hopping option. This post covers all of the sold out dates & times along with what to expect for the rest
It’s time for an on-the-ground report on winter and early spring crowds at Disneyland. We’ll take a look at January through March 2024 wait times, how busy the parks are right now, and the notion that “revenge travel” is (supposedly) burning out. Plus, predictions for Spring Break season at Disney California Adventure and Disneyland. Let’s
The first two months of 2024 at Walt Disney World have been busy, with more crowds on the horizon for Spring Break and Easter. This wait times report shares data for February and early March 2024, plus how this compares with the last two years and why this could be the year of re-revenge travel
Spring break is one of the busiest times of the year at Walt Disney World. Crowd levels increase during school holidays, culminating with peak weeks in March and April 2024. Easter is infamous for its high wait times in Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. That’s not the only week of elevated attendance,
Looking for the best and worst days of the week to visit each park at Walt Disney World? This strategy guide covers Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom, offering info about when the wait times are lowest and highest, plus commentary about weekdays vs. weekends, special events, and more. (Updated February 13, 2024.)
It’s been a busy winter at Walt Disney World–a trend that’ll only worsen with the arrival of what’s likely to be the two most crowded weeks. This wait times report shares data for January and February 2024, our observations, plus surprises we’re seeing so far and how this compares with the last two years. As
Mardi Gras plus scattered winter school breaks and stray holidays means heavy crowds during what’s otherwise winter “off-season” at Walt Disney World. This stretch of February will be busy, with higher wait times, attendance, and congestion in Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. (Updated February 5, 2024.) Let’s start with the good news.