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We Were SHOCKED by the Crowds at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival This Weekend

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It’s certainly no secret that Disney World tends to get a little crowded during the holiday season — and by a little, we mean a lot.

We’re not kidding about the crowds!

Between Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood Nights, and EPCOT festivals that run throughout November and December, there are plenty of reasons why people want to visit the Most Magical Place on Earth during this time of the year. And, on November 16th, there was one reason, in particular, that we saw some of the WORST crowds we’ve ever seen at EPCOT.

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Wait Times Were 70+ Minutes for TWO EPCOT Rides This Week

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Every week, we report the average Disney World wait times in every park so that you can be prepared for your next trip to Orlando!

Spaceship Earth

Disney World wait times have a reputation for being, well, unpredictable. Sure, we can look at past data to get an estimate of the crowd levels in Disney World, but you never know what may happen from year to year. This year, for example, wait times for late October were low, then JUMPED in early November. As we get closer and closer to Christmas, we expect those wait times to increase even more. Is this the calm before the storm?

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BREAKING: Disney Reveals 2025 Park Attendance Dropped 1%, Revenues Rose 6%

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While we’re in the Disney World parks nearly every day and can see what crowd levels look like, what rides are struggling, and warn you about potential trends to watch out for, we can’t see the numbers that The Walt Disney Company can.

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That’s where their Earnings Calls come in! Each quarter of the year, The Walt Disney Company hosts an earnings call to update shareholders on what’s going on inside the company, as well as share an earnings report. This includes what areas are profitable, what needs a little help, and sometimes, if we’re really lucky, some new information about upcoming attractions, films, and more. On November 13th, Disney held their Q4 earnings call that we listened in on, and we got a BIG update on what theme park attendance is looking like right now.

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The LONGEST Lines at Disney’s Jollywood Nights 2025

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It’s the first night of one of the BEST things to do in Disney World this holiday season. Yep, that’s right — we’re at Jollywood Nights in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

We’re here!

This hard-ticketed event runs on select nights in November and December, and it takes place after Hollywood Studios has closed to regular guests for the day. That means that one of the best things about this party is the lower crowd level when compared to a regular day. So let’s see what those crowds and wait times are really like on opening night!

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Disney World Wait Times Are UP as the Holiday Season Kicks Off

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Every week, we report the average Disney World wait times in every park so that you can be prepared for your next trip to Orlando!

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Disney World wait times have a reputation for being, well, unpredictable. Sure, we can look at past data to get an estimate of the crowd levels in Disney World, but you never know what may happen from year to year. This year, for example, wait times for late October into early November appear to be pretty low. As we get closer and closer to Christmas, we expect those wait times to increase. Is this the calm before the storm?

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Disney World’s Wait Times Tell a VERY Interesting Story This Week – You Might Be Surprised!

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Every week, we report the average Disney World wait times in every park so that you can be prepared for your next trip to Orlando!

Peter Pan’s Flight

Disney World wait times have a reputation for being, well, unpredictable. Sure, we can look at past data to get an estimate of the crowd levels in Disney World, but you never know what may happen from year to year. This year, for example, wait times for late October into early November appear to be pretty low. As we get closer and closer to Christmas, we expect those wait times to increase. Is this the calm before the storm?

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Why We’re Warning You About a 7 AM Breakfast at Your Disney World Hotel

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When you’re headed out the door of your Disney World hotel room on your way to the parks, the first thing that might come to your mind is, “What are we grabbing for breakfast?” Maybe you’ve decided on a plan the night before that included making a stop at the hotel’s quick-service spot to grab a quick brekky, but we want to give a word of warning before you rush off.

Mickey Waffles

Every Disney World hotel has a quick-service dining facility that offers breakfast options. The Value Resorts all have food courts, while the Moderate and Deluxe Resorts offer quick-service restaurants. These can be great places to grab a little meal before hitting the parks, but you’ll definitely want to heed this warning if you do plan on stopping there.

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6 Big Reasons Disney World Crowds Could Be Lower in 2026

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Could 2026 be the year when we finally see lower crowds around Disney World?! Only time will tell, but if you ask us, people have plenty of reasons to hold off on traveling to the Most Magical Place on Earth next year, and that could mean lower crowds for the rest of us.

Will crowds be lower at Disney World in 2026?

Whether you’re planning a trip to Disney World for 2026 or are just thinking about potentially making the journey, a lot is happening around the parks and beyond that you need to know about — including why crowds could be lower in 2026!

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2026 Dates You Should Know If You’re a Disney World Fan

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UPDATED April 30, 2026

There’s nothing like planning a trip to Disney World, only to get there and realize that you – and thousands of other people – have picked the wrong time to visit.

Cinderella Castle

We’ve been there, staring down Main Street, U.S.A. while the hordes make their way to Cinderella Castle like something out of The Walking Dead, all because it’s a special holiday weekend, or there’s a runDisney event, or something else that’s brought people to the parks. Or maybe you just want to know when special events are happening in Disney World. Well, we’ve got you covered because we’re going to give you every single date you need to know for Disney World in 2026.

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Disney World’s Wait Times Fell Faster than a Hollywood Tower Hotel Elevator This Week

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Every week, we report the average Disney World wait times in every park so that you can be prepared for your next trip to Orlando!

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With fall in full swing, wait times have stabilized! So, knowing what the weekly average wait times are for those popular rides can make or break your upcoming trip. If you’re heading to the parks soon, we’ve got all the info you need to know! [Read more…]

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