crowds in disney | the disney food blog

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

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!

[Read more…]

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!

[Read more…]

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!

[Read more…]

How to Navigate Disney World During a SOLD OUT Holiday Weekend!

By Madeleine Zaharchuk 6 Comments

Ever felt trapped in a sea of people at Disney World? It’s not a fun experience! In some places, it can feel like no matter where you turn, there is a PERSON in your way; that’s a scarier feeling than being on the Haunted Mansion!

“Everywhere the light touches…is crowded with people”

These insane crowds signal that Disney World is still drawing in TONS of guests, even during the slow season! But is this a good thing, or a bad thing? If you happen to find yourself in Disney World during a holiday weekend, you might encounter some gnarly crowds. What can you do about it? Let’s discuss!

[Read more…]

Our Day in Magic Kingdom: A LONG Wait for the Monorail and a Sleepy Duck

By Jenna Saxton Leave a Comment

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Magic Kingdom!

Cinderella Castle

And, we’ve got plenty of merchandise, crowds, and construction updates to share with you. So, let’s jump right on in!

[Read more…]

Umm…Did EVERYONE Decide to Go to Magic Kingdom Today?!

By Taylor Leave a Comment

We’ve seen big crowds in Disney World over the last week.

Magic Kingdom Entrance

The parks were packed last weekend due to the holiday — we saw some of the biggest crowds since Disney reopened last year! We expected things to slow down a bit as the week progressed, but we were hit with some MAJOR traffic today as we drove to the Transportation and Ticket Center.

[Read more…]

PHOTOS: The Crowds Are LOW in Disney World Today

By Taylor Leave a Comment

With the holiday season over, crowds are a lot smaller than they were in December.

Hollywood Studios

Low wait times and empty paths have stuck around for the last several weeks, while Disney surveyed guests about crowd levels at the start of the new year.

[Read more…]