crowds Archive

Shoulder Season Slowdown at Disney World

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

Disneyland Crowds Are Getting Worse in 2024.

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

Mardi Gras 2024 Crowds at Disney World

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.