Holiday Crowds Archives

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/3/23 (Haunted Mansion Model Set, 100 Years of Wonder Pandora Charm Set, Roofing and Sides Removed During Cake Bake Shop Renovations, & More)

January 10, 2023

Good morning from a sunny Magic Kingdom! We have some ground to cover today so let’s get started. We made the first stop of the day inside the Emporium, where we found a cool and spooky Haunted Mansion model kit. We found the Cinderella Castle and Space Mountain model kits last month. While the Celebration … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/24/22 (Surprisingly Low Holiday Crowds, More Disney 100 Merchandise, & More)

December 24, 2022

Season’s Greetings from The Most Magical Place on Earth. It’s a very chilly morning here at Magic Kingdom. Bundle up, grab a hot cocoa and join us around the park. Only one day until Christmas! It’s chilly in Central Florida today, with a high of 44 degrees Fahrenheit. For the locals, that’s really cold! Beanies … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 11/7/22 (Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Frozen nuiMOs, & More)

November 11, 2022

Good morning and happy Monday from Magic Kingdom! We hopped on the resort Monorail and got off at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to check in on the progress of their gingerbread house. It was all lit up and ready for inspection this morning! Menu boards are up and ready for the official opening … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/5/22 (Low Labor Day Crowds, Princess Tiana nuiMOs, DVC Halloween Spirit Jersey, & More)

September 8, 2022

Good morning from Magic Kingdom! It’s Labor Day and we’re expecting big holiday crowds; let’s get started! Royal greetings from Curtain Call! A new Princess Tiana nuiMOs has joined the collection straight from the bayou! The new shiny copper and almond pearl ears are available at the Emporium. Both pairs are shiny and elegant, with … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/3/22 (Holiday Crowds, Celebrate America! Returns, New Flatbread & Dessert at Pinocchio Village Haus, and More)

July 6, 2022

Hello from Magic Kingdom! We’ve got a lot happening today in preparation for the Fourth of July, so let’s get started. It’s a holiday weekend, so be prepared for the big rush of crowds! It was pretty busy all day today. There were plenty of new water bottles available at the Emporium today, including Grogu, … Read more

Limited Lightning Lane Access, Pavilions Prepare For New Year’s Eve Parties, Holiday Crowds, & More: EPCOT Photo Report 12/28/21

December 29, 2021

Good morning from EPCOT! Today, we make our way around the World neighborhoods and World Showcase as we battle the holiday crowds for the news! We started out day on the Monorail to get aerial views of construction (and crowds) down below. Construction at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has been stagnant for quite … Read more

Holiday Crowds Arrive, Walt Disney World Railroad Bag Lands, 2022 Glow Ears Help Ring In The New Year, & More: Disney’s Hollywood Studios & EPCOT Photo Report 12/23/2021

December 25, 2021

Season Greetings! We are only two days away from Christmas and the holiday cheer and crowds are here. Let’s dive in it! Rope drop at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is normally crowded and today was no exception. Pack your patience! At 9:00a.m., 30 minutes after the park opened to all guests, Rise of the Resistance was … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios & Disney Springs 5/30/21 (Holiday Weekend Crowds, More Physical Distancing Changes, 2021 Disney Cruise Line Merchandise, “Cruella” Treats, and More)

May 31, 2021

Disney's Hollywood Studios Rope Drop Crowd

Welcome to Disney’s Hollywood Studios as we reach the halfway point of Memorial Day weekend. Naturally, it’s a popular time for guests to visit, and Orlando International Airport advises that travel will be at 90% of pre-COVID levels. Outside of the park, guests have formed long lines as they wait to enter. As Disney readily … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 2/14/21 (Large Crowds and Long Waits Return for Holiday Weekend, Downtime for Multiple Attractions, Lack of Construction Progress, and More)

February 15, 2021

Welcome to the Magic Kingdom! We’re in for an extremely busy day at the flagship Walt Disney World park — mostly due to the influx of guests as part of Presidents Day weekend, but also in part because of a few attractions experiencing some very unfortunate downtime given the crowd levels. Out front, there’s little … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney Springs Experiencing Heavy Crowds and Long Security Waits Tonight Ahead of New Year’s Holiday

December 29, 2020

Even in the midst of a pandemic, some traditions have remained… including plenty of guests around Walt Disney World during the holiday week. Our reporters noticed heavy crowds at Disney Springs, causing some delays in entering the shopping and dining complex. Earlier tonight, we spotted a long line just to get in, with a 25-minute … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 12/25/20 (Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Closed, Holiday Crowds, Cold Weather, and More)

December 27, 2020December 26, 2020

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Merry Christmas from the Universal Orlando Resort! It’s a cold day in the parks, but we’re ready to warm up with a hot chocolate bomb. Let’s get going! We were bundled up and ready to take on the crowds this morning, but things weren’t nearly as bad as we expected. Universal’s Holiday Experience featuring Macy’s … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 2/17/20 (Large Crowds, “Onward” Merchandise, Stormtrooper Recruitment, Elbows off the Table, and More)

February 18, 2020

Bright suns from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! It was another busy day as President’s Day weekend draws to a close. Let’s see what’s going on inside! Even with the park opening at 8:00am, you have to get here pretty early if you want to be near the front of the crowd. We love a view that … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/7/20 (New “Park Life” Stationery, Mickey Mugs, Long Lines, and More)

January 7, 2020

Happy New Year from the Magic Kingdom! So far, 2020 is looking pretty good. It’s a busy, but beautiful day to have fun in the park. Let’s see what’s going on! First off, we found some more additions to the new Park Life collection. There’s a collection of sticky notes that have designs for Walt … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 1/4/20 (Holiday Crowds, “The World of Pixar” Apparel, Oga’s Cantina Coasters, New Loungefly, and More)

January 4, 2020

Bright suns from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! As always, we’re here nice and early to make our way to Batuu. But we aren’t the only ones. Boarding groups for Rise of the Resistance were gone within minutes of the park opening. Backup boarding groups started to fill quickly due to the holiday crowds. We’ve seen the … Read more

Magic Kingdom Experiencing First Phase Capacity Closure Due to New Year’s Eve Crowds

December 31, 2019

With crowds descending on Walt Disney World to ring in the new year, the Magic Kingdom has begun to turn guests away. As of about 1:00 PM, Magic Kingdom is now experiencing a Phase B closure, meaning access to the park is now closed to some guests. Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom are … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/30/19 (New Mickey and Minnie Merchandise, Youth Tie Dye Spirit Jersey, New Year’s Eve Preparation, Peter Pan, and More)

December 31, 2019

Greetings from the Most Magical Place on Earth! We’re braving the holiday crowds and exploring Magic Kingdom today. Let’s see what we can find! Zootopia’s very own Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde were meeting with guests in front of the park’s Christmas tree. Our first stop was Curtain Call, where we discovered a plethora of … Read more