Labor Day Weekend Archives

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 9/7/20 (Labor Day Crowds, A Rainy Day in Universal Studios’ Classic Monsters Cafe, Horror Throwbacks Chance Poster, and More)

September 9, 2020

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After two crazy days leading up to Labor Day, we were ready to face the holiday crowds. As we arrived, there was significantly less traffic and parking was a breeze, much to our surprise. Once we arrived at temperature check and security screening, lines were very long. Team Members would send a large amount of … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Resort 9/7/20 (Labor Day Weekend Crowds, New Posters in the Esplanade, and More!)

September 8, 2020

Happy Labor Day from Disneyland Resort! As we expected, this weekend was full of dense crowds and hour-long lines for parking, temperature screenings, food, and merchandise. Join us on our latest trip to Downtown Disney to see all the recent happenings and additions on property. Arrival Process Parking this weekend was a bit more fluid … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 9/6/20 (All 3 Parks Reach Capacity Again, Labor Day Weekend Crowds, Caramel Apple Mimosas, and More)

September 8, 2020

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It’s another busy day here at the Universal Orlando Resort, and thanks to Labor Day, the weekend has been crazy. Yesterday, all 3 parks reached capacity early in the day, and it was no surprise that it happened again today. Traffic was crazy, and it took us over 90 minutes just to get through the … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Progress on Play! Pavilion Roof Panel Replacement at EPCOT

September 7, 2020

It takes a lot of work to make the Play! Pavilion at EPCOT, so we’re stopping by to see how things are coming along. Unlike our recent visits, we didn’t see any construction workers on the dome while we were there. We haven’t seen workers since Friday, and since it’s Labor Day, it’s possible they … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 9/5/20 (All 3 Parks Reach Capacity for the First Time Since Reopening, Intense Holiday Crowds, Long Lines for Food, and More)

September 7, 2020

Welcome to a very intense Labor Day weekend at the Universal Orlando Resort. All week long, we had seen preparations around the park in anticipation of wild crowds, but we really didn’t realize just how crazy it would be until we arrived this morning. We joined the mass of people making their way through CityWalk … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Look at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Construction at EPCOT

September 7, 2020

With Labor Day upon us, construction on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has taken a pause at EPCOT, however we’re here to give you a current look at the state of the construction site. No construction workers were seen at the site when we visited on Monday, which allowed us to take a closer … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/6/20 (New and Returning Halloween Treats Appear, Labor Day Weekend Crowds, Jungle Cruise & Minnie Mouse Merchandise, and More)

September 7, 2020

Welcome to the Magic Kingdom, where we’re smack-dab in the middle of the long Labor Day weekend! It’s a busy day at the park, both with regard to guests and all of the updates from within the parks, such as Halloween and fall food, new merchandise, and more. Let’s see what’s new inside! Before we … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Restaurants Reopen in Magic Kingdom, Disneyland Readies for Eventual Reopening, Labor Day Crowds Descend on Both Coasts, Fall Treats and Merch Come to Walt Disney World, and More!

September 6, 2020

Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from August 30 to September 6, 2020. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom We ventured into the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 9/5/20 (Labor Day Weekend Lines, New Baby Yoda Ear Headband, School Bread Returns to Norway, and More)

September 6, 2020

Happy Labor Day Weekend from EPCOT! It’s day one of our coverage of the long weekend, and as expected, crowds were out in full force. There’s plenty going on in the park, though — from new Baby Yoda merchandise, to the return of School Bread, and more. Let’s see what’s in store for us. Before … Read more

FULL Disney Park Pass Availability Replenished for All Guests on Labor Day; Disney’s Hollywood Studios Available Once Again for Resort Guests Through Sept. 11

September 6, 2020

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This morning we checked out the Disney Park Pass Availability calendar, surprised to see how many dates were already unavailable for guests throughout September and especially around Halloween. A second look at the calendar this afternoon, however, has brought some changes from this morning. Theme Park Ticket Guests Disney Resort Guests Annual Passholders A notable … Read more

Disney Springs Currently at Capacity Due to Labor Day Weekend Crowds

September 5, 2020

Heading into Labor Day weekend, we knew the parks were going to be crowded. Universal Orlando Resort had to close due to capacity, and signage appeared at Walt Disney World warning guests that they needed a Theme Park Reservation to enter the parks, and Park Passes were no longer available for today. Now, it appears … Read more

Disneyland Warns Guests of Limited Capacity at Downtown Disney During Labor Day Weekend

September 5, 2020

The Twitter account for Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders has tweeted a warning to guests about Downtown Disney’s limited capacity this Labor Day weekend. As the tweet states, Disney may need to pause parking and pedestrian entry if Downtown Disney reaches capacity. If this happens, guests who have prior dining reservations will be accommodated. Universal Orlando … Read more

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels at Post-COVID Shutdown High of 80% Occupancy for Labor Day Weekend

September 3, 2020

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Labor Day weekend is nearly here, and Walt Disney World and Orlando have been ranked as the top hotel destination city for 2020, according to travel coordinating app TripIt. And if you’re still looking to book a Disney Resort hotel stay, inventory at Walt Disney World is currently booked at 80%, according to our sources. … Read more