food IS a theme park
Dealing with long lines is just kind of part of the whole Disney World experience, no matter when you’re visiting the parks.
This is a looooong line
Typically, the longest lines you’ll have to deal with are for the most popular rides — but that’s not always the case. Recently, a viral snack has taken Animal Kingdom by storm, and you won’t believe the lines this thing is drawing in! If you’re heading to Animal Kingdom soon and want to try this new treat, be prepared to wait in a long line!
There are few things that bother Walt Disney World guests more than waiting in long lines. Over the 7 decades that Disney Parks have existed, doing so has been consistently the #1 guest complaint, to the point that it’s become the cliche thing to complain about for many, and something Disney has introduced numerous skip-the-line methods to try and counteract.
Standby queue at TRON
However, all isn’t lost if you do get stuck in a line. In fact, there are things you can do to make the rest of your Disney World day much better. Instead of scrolling through social media or reading a book, we highly recommend multitasking to set yourself up for success for the rest of your day. Doing so passes the time quickly, and you can step off the ride afterward knowing you’ve ticked off so many boxes for the remainder of your day.
There are some big changes coming to the Disney parks!
We LOVE Starbucks!
There are lots of construction around the resort, new snacks are coming, and more! With these fun changes, we’re expecting lines to look a little wonky. Next month, lines are going to be long but not where you’d expect them. If you’re a coffee drinker, you need to stick around!
If you’ve been looking for a way to skip those long queues at Disney World, you’ve got your options – mainly Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass.
Lightning Lane
But if you’re down to shell out for the ultimate skip the line option, then Lightning Lane Premier Pass (LLPP) might be what you want to choose. Speaking of the Premier Pass, there’s been a HUGE rule change that Disney implemented and it’s definitely been causing waves in Disney World. So let’s talk about it!
Disney World is changing its premium Lightning Lane pass less than a month after its introduction.
Cinderella Castle
Lightning Lane Premier Pass allows you to use the Lightning Lanes to skip the lines at most attractions in any given Disney World park — without having to make reservations and schedule your Lightning Lanes throughout the day. With this pass, you just scan in at the Lightning Lane — no reservation needed. And starting November 22nd, Disney World has announced a big change.
If you happen to be in Magic Kingdom and notice that a certain ride queue is causing CHAOS, I know exactly which ride is the culprit.
Loooong line
Let me level with y’all: As a remote writer for DFB, I only actually go to Disney World a few times a year. However, I’m “there” every day with our fantastic reporters, as they send us updates and photos from the parks. And hardly a day goes by when I don’t see pictures of this loooong ride queue causing problems in Tomorrowland. But here’s the good news: I know how you can AVOID that super long line! [Read more…]
You’ve been saving and planning for MONTHS! From where to stay and choosing your resort to figuring out airline and airport transportation, your vacation is HERE! Hooray! You did! Now, it’s time to sit back and enjoy your vacation, right? Well, hold on a hot-dang minute….
Genie+
Your planning doesn’t end with a hotel selection, plane tickets, or even advanced dining reservations. Oh, no! Disney wants you to plan out your day in the parks, too. Thus enters Disney Genie!
Today, we’re taking a look at Genie+, Individual Attraction Selection, and what Lightning Lanes you should try to get first! Here are some things to keep in mind when planning with Genie+.
One of the most common questions that people ask about Disney World is how they can beat the crowds and get on their favorite rides without a long wait.
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway
There are a couple of different options, including making use of the Lightning Lanes with Genie+ and Pay-Per-Ride. But if you’d rather not pay to skip the lines, another option is to get to the parks as early as possible. If you’re staying at a Disney World hotel, you qualify for Early Theme Park Entry, which means you can go into the Disney World theme parks before the other guests. So what exactly is Early Entry? And how should you spend your extra time in the parks? We’re answering all your Early Entry questions here. Let’s dive in! [Read more…]
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EPCOT
Since the holidays are over, we thought that the crowds in Disney World were slowing down, but did that hold up this week with the holiday weekend and the opening of a festival at EPCOT? We like to keep up with how lines are looking in order to gauge how busy it is, so here’s a look at all the average wait times in Disney World from this week.
Long lines at Disney World are to be expected from time to time, but we’re noticing more long lines this morning in the parks than usual (and we aren’t talking about the rides!).
Magic Kingdom
We’re in EPCOT today covering the first day of the Festival of the Arts, where one Cast Member estimated a 6 1/2 HOUR (yes, hours) wait for the new Figment popcorn bucket. But we also have a reporter in Magic Kingdom today who spotted ANOTHER long line!
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