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Have you heard about the BIG change coming to Magic Kingdom tomorrow?
Cinderella Castle
One attraction is finally reopening after being completely updated, but you might want to AVOID this park, at least for a few days. [Read more…]
Halloween has kicked off in Disney World.
Halloween in Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom is full of Mickey pumpkin wreaths, scarecrows, and festive holiday decorations. The first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has happened with many parties to follow this Halloween season. If you are not going to the party on your visit, here’s why you should STILL go to Magic Kingdom that day.
Are crowd levels DOWN in Disney World this summer?
Magic Kingdom Summer Crowds in August 2022
While the parks haven’t truly been empty, they’re also not seeming to be as packed as they have been in past summer travel seasons. Many fans have noticed this and speculate as to the reasons why. Some claim that Disney World has finally “priced out” the average guest — but is that the REAL reason the parks aren’t as packed as usual? We’re diving in to find out.
There’s a reason we warn you about holiday weekends in Disney World.
Magic Kingdom Train Station
Folks are often eager to spend time off in the parks, which means you could find yourself surrounded by thousands of your “closest friends” in the parks. But lately, holiday crowds have been surprising us in Disney World. Memorial Day didn’t see quite the uptick in wait times we usually expect, so what’s going on with the Fourth of July? Well, we found out… [Read more…]
Something STRANGE happened in Disney World.
Main Street, U.S.A.
May 29th, 2023, marked the Memorial Day holiday in the United States, which can often bring BIG crowds to Disney World and other theme parks. While we did see some crowds and the Genie+ price increased to the highest it has been in weeks, the wait times in the parks were SURPRISING.
One of the first decisions you have to make when planning a Disney World trip is choosing WHEN to visit!
Magic Kingdom
Throughout the year, there are some days, weeks, and months that are much busier than others, and if you want to have a more chill experience, you’ll want to try to avoid those crowded times. But how do you know what those days are? Well today, we’re breaking down the best and worst days to visit each Disney World park.
Ever since Bob Iger took back over as Disney CEO, we’ve heard quite a few interesting comments about the future of the company.
©Disney | Walt Disney Company Headquarters
We’ve seen changes in leadership and organization, we’ve had announcements for updates in the parks, and Iger has even revealed plans for new films in the works. Things are definitely being modified to help the company push forward! So how is Disney’s theme parks division REALLY doing nowadays? Iger had some thoughts during a recent interview.
The start of the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival often signals the start of Spring Break season at Disney World, and it can be a very busy time!
The gang’s all here!
We got word this week that Orlando International Airport is expecting some of its busiest days EVER this month, and we got a hint about WHICH spring break weeks Disney World expects the most crowds.
Going to Disney World over a holiday is a double-edged sword.
Magic Kingdom
On the one hand, you can take time off of work and school, plus sometimes you can find travel deals to take advantage of. On the other hand, everyone else is thinking the same thing!
Is there ever really a BAD time to go to Disney World? A bad day in Disney World might still be more magical than an average day outside the parks, but there are certainly some times when the crowds, weather, or other factors make it a little more difficult to get things done.
It’s busy
It’s President’s Day weekend, which means that a LOT of people are visiting Disney World as they get time off of work and school. The wait times and price for Genie+ certainly reflect the large crowds! This is something you’ll need to be prepared for if you plan to go to Disney World during its busy times, including over holiday weekends and during the summer months. [Read more…]
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