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We’ve all been there — you’re in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and you are just VERY overwhelmed.
Hollywood Studios
Hot, sweaty, and stressed while trying to navigate the park? We experience that almost every day. Been waiting in line for hours at Rise of the Resistance? We bet those feet hurt. That’s why we’re here to share some good (and some not so good) news about Hollywood Studios!
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There are many exciting changes coming including the return of the Disney Dining Plan, Genie+ changes, and Park Passes are disappearing for many, but one thing remains the same — LONG wait times. However, something unexpected just happened at the most popular attraction in ALL of Disney World!
Disney World is changing in ways that you may not expect.
Magic Kingdom Crowds in May 2023
Disney recently had its Q2 Earnings Call where we got to learn more about what demand is like for Disney+ and the Disney theme parks. During the call, Disney did mention that demand for the parks was going down now that the 50th anniversary is over which could explain the strange crowd patterns and lower Genie+ prices during a typically busy time of year. It looks like this could also be impacting the wait times — let’s take a look!
Now might be the BEST time to go to Disney World.
Magic Kingdom
We officially made it through the spring break season and the grand opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run in Magic Kingdom and now we’re gearing up for summer crowds in Disney World. Right now, we’re in the sweet spot where crowds are not too bad but it’s a more ideal time of year to be in the parks! Genie+ has held a lower price recently and wait times have continued to decrease, so we’re taking a deep dive into the wait times you can expect in Disney World right now!
Disney World is constantly changing, but many of these changes become controversial according to fans.
Genie+
Remember when the barges for Harmonious first appeared on the World Showcase Lagoon in EPCOT? A controversy. When Disney World discontinued Magical Express? Don’t even talk about it. And then there was Genie+ — Disney’s paid replacement for the free FastPass service. Now that Genie+ has been around for a while, we’ve mastered the skip-the-line service and we’re here to tell you when it’s worth it and when you should save your money.
It’s been a pretty wild week for Disney news!
Magic Kingdom
Disney World Annual Passes are on sale again after being paused for quite some time (and all pass types are still available!). We also got some major Halloween news about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party including when you can buy tickets, the cheapest dates, and how TRON will work during the party. Even though Disney news has been busy, the parks seemed to have mellowed out when it comes to wait times.
If you’re wanting to plan a Disney World trip, you may be wondering “When is the best time to visit Disney World?”
Magic Kingdom
Well, that answer totally depends on YOU. Do you want to avoid crowds at all costs? Don’t visit during summer or spring break. Do you want to be in the crowds on the opening day of a major attraction like Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana? Prepare for busy parks. If you are someone who is seeking lower crowds and wait times on a Disney World trip, you may want to wait.
Genie+ is more expensive than ever.
Genie+ on the My Disney Experience app
Genie+ is already a controversial feature among Disney fans since FastPass used to be complimentary. It became an even more controversial topic since Disney introduced flexible pricing based on demand in October 2022. Now, Genie+ has been selling out daily and the price has gone up to $35. Why is this? Well, we may have some answers.
It’s spring break season and so much is happening in Disney World!
Magic Kingdom
The EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival is in full swing, the 50th anniversary has officially ended bringing many changes to the parks, and TRON Lightcycle / Run’s opening is just days away! So with all of this excitement and the spring break crowds heading to the parks, what do the wait times look like right now?
Put your game face on — it’s spring break season in Disney World!
Be ready for crowds!
If you’re heading to Disney World soon, beware! The spring break crowds have arrived and they are not easy to handle. We’ve seen Genie+ hit its highest price recently and the price for the skip-the-line service is based on demand. So what are the wait times like in Disney World right now?
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