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What SOLD OUT Crowds Look Like at Oogie Boogie Bash in Disneyland Resort

It’s the first night of Oogie Boogie Bash and we’re here checking everything out!

The Oogie Boogie Bash is HERE!

The party is happening now, and we’ve already seen some awesome costumes, merchandise, and even a few fun characters. Every single night of the after hours event is sold out, so it’s obviously very popular with Disney fans. These events are usually known for having lower crowds since they only have a limited-number of tickets available, but that’s not necessarily the case with Oogie Boogie Bash! Let’s take a look at the crowds from tonight’s event.

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PHOTOS: See What Disney World Looks Like at FULL Capacity on Easter

By Madeleine Zaharchuk 1 Comment

Look; it’s the Easter Bunny. That can only mean one thing: Easter is here! Even if your home state hasn’t adjusted to the spring temperatures quite yet, you know it’s time for Easter when Disney World invites some famous holiday icons to the Magic Kingdom and starts selling bunny-shaped treats all over the place. (Seriously, there were SO.MANY. bunny desserts this year!)

Happy Easter, friends!

Unfortunately, holidays tend to invite HUGE crowds of people to the parks and resorts. Like clockwork, right around most major holidays, the park pass reservation calendar fills up, the wait times shoot up, and the crowds arrive in full force. How are things looking in Disney World on Easter Sunday? Let’s take a look!

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There’s One Word Burned in Our Eyes in Disney World Right Now: CROWDS!

By Madeleine Zaharchuk 2 Comments

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!

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PHOTOS: See the Lines Just to EAT When Disney World is At Capacity

By Madeleine Zaharchuk 5 Comments

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!

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Our Readers Share Their Disney World DEALBREAKERS

By Sara McOmber 18 Comments

Y’all might not know this, but we’re involved in a very serious relationship. We’ve been in it for a LONG time. And guess what — a lot of you have been in the same relationship too.

Matching Shirts!

Of course, we’re not actually talking about another person here. We’re talking about Disney World! Like other relationships, your experience with Disney World probably involves lots of happy memories, some exciting moments, and maybe even a little tension occasionally. But we wanted to know — what are your Disney World DEALBREAKERS? We asked on our readers on social media, and we got a LOT of responses. [Read more…]

PHOTOS: If You Thought It Was Disney World’s Slow Season Right Now, Think Again!

By Madison Owens 6 Comments

Crowds are something you usually have to deal with when visiting Disney World.

Crowds in Magic Kingdom

We usually see the biggest around Spring Break, the summer, and the holidays. They contribute to long wait times for rides and food, and sometimes even merchandise! But, there are some times of the year that are less crowded than others. We usually think of right now (late January) as one of the least crowded times of the year in the parks, but that is definitely NOT the case today in Disney World!

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PHOTOS: We Found the Most CROWDED Place in Disneyland Today

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Hello from Disneyland!

Disneyland

We’ve been visiting regularly since the park’s reopening to keep you up to date on any changes that may affect your trip. And today, we noticed that it was CROWDED! Now, Disneyland is still required to operate at 25% capacity based on Orange County’s COVID-19 case count (and various other factors), so we have not seen a capacity increase recently. Still, we’re taking you along to see just how crazy things are lookin’ today!

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PHOTOS: Here’s When Social Distancing Goes Out the Window in Disney World

By Taylor 5 Comments

Guys, it’s been a RAINY day in Disney World.

Hello, rain!

We’ve experienced our fair share of stormy Disney days, and we don’t let the weather stop our trips to the parks. But boy can the rain be brutal! Now, you may know that at 1PM, practically everyone in Disney’s Hollywood Studios pauses what they’re doing to try and get a Rise of the Resistance boarding group. Combine that with the rain? You’ll get some MAJOR crowding, as we saw today.

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9 Times We Almost Gave Up in Disney World

By Taylor 7 Comments

Disney World vacations can be a LOT of fun, but they’re not all magic and pixie dust.

Cinderella Castle

There’s definitely a few changes Disney can make to improve the theme park experience — but that’s not all. Between long lines, the heat, and crowds, sometimes you’ve just had ENOUGH. So we asked our DFB readers: when have they almost given up in Disney World? Here’s what they said.

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