There are a lot of changes coming to Disney World this year! We will be able to experience Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and jam out to a new Country Bear Musical Jamboree in Magic Kingdom. As well, the CommuniCore Hall and Plaza is opening up in EPCOT.

We are happy to see these trends go away!

Amidst all these upcoming openings, we are also seeing a few trends making their way out the door.

We are always seeing trends come and go at Disney World, but sometimes there are a few we are VERY happy to see go. Today, we are looking at five of those trends that we are NOT sorry to say goodbye to. 

Sometimes we are happy to see things go in Disney World

So, let’s get to the five trends that we are happy to see going away at Disney World!

Standing in Line for Hours for Popcorn Buckets

We will forever remember the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts for bringing an HOURSlong line to grab a single popcorn bucket. That popcorn bucket was of our good friend, Figment, but we are still amazed how many people stood in line to get their hands on him.

He may be cute, but we don’t want to spend hours waiting for him

However, since the crazy Figment popcorn bucket lines, Disney World has implemented a mobile order process for big popcorn bucket releases. You can now log into the app and place a mobile order for a newly released popcorn bucket. You select a time window for pickup, and instead of waiting in a HUGE line, you simply head over during you window to pick-up the popcorn bucket. We thank you Disney World!

Standing in Lines for Checkout

Similarly, Disney World has also begun utilizing a Mobile Merchandise Checkout option for its stores. While not every store has this option, many of the most popular stores do!

There are enough lines without having to wait to checkout too.

You can use this option at stores like Emporium, Creations Shop, Mickey’s of Hollywood, Island Mercantile, and World of Disney. Simply use the “Merchandise Checkout” option in the My Disney Experience app to scan your items. Once you have scanned everything, you pay on your phone and then present a code on your phone to one of the cast members at the exit. They will confirm your order, and you can pick up a plastic bag to carry your new souvenirs if you would like one.

Rope Drop to Park Close

We hear it a lot. You need to be in the park from rope drop to park close to truly make the most of your Disney World trip. While you can definitely get A LOT done during those hours, we love that many park-goers are starting to move away from this mentality.

Take care of yourself at Disney World.

We are seeing more and more people taking afternoon breaks or booking table-service reservations to provide a time to slow down for a bit. Being in the parks ALL DAY will be a lot, and if you are at Disney World for multiple days, you will find that it will quickly take a toll on your body. We highly recommend taking breaks in your day. You can head back to the hotel for a mid-day nap or book a dining reservation to get off your feet and into AC for a little while. Always make sure you are taking care of yourself on your Disney World vacation! You will have much more fun if your body is feeling good.

Wearing Outfits That Don’t Make You Happy

We think the days are over of wearing clothes that don’t make you happy. We also really want to celebrate those who put a lot of creativity into their park outfits. We have been loving the trend of more creativity being infused into park clothes! We love seeing people’s personality shine through their clothes, as well as the happiness it brings others in the parks.

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We have seen Disney bounding and Dapper Days going on for a while, and the creativity keeps getting better and better. We love that people are using outfits to express themselves and their love of Disney. Wear what makes you happy and comfortable to the parks, whether that be colorful and out there, or plain and comfortable! No more wearing things just because we feel pressure to wear them. 

We are excited to see these four trends go away! We also have 50 NEW Disney World tips for 2024 to make sure you are prepared for your next Disney World trip. You can watch that video right here!

Things are constantly changing at the Disney parks, and we are always here for you with tips, tricks, and recommendations. As always, make sure to stay tuned to DFB for even more Disney news!

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Are there any other trends you hope to see go away? Let us know in the comments!