NEW LOOK at the Latest Disney World Wait Times Reveals Confusing Trend

By Brian Delpozo
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When you’re planning a trip to Disney World, it’s a good idea to check on the latest wait time trends so you know what to expect.

EPCOT

We study the average ride wait times in Disney World and report on all the current trends! That way, you can be prepared for your next vacation.  This week saw Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios wait times decrease… and EPCOT wait times INCREASE…which is bizarre.

Let’s take a look at this past week’s average wait times. 

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Magic Kingdom

Here are the average weekly wait times for each ride below, from shortest to longest wait time.

(NOTE: Since Tron Lightcycle/Run and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure do not use standby lines, we have not included them here)

Dumbo the Flying Elephant

The Magic Kingdom park saw minor decreases in wait times this week. None were major (the largest was approximately 4 minutes) but still, it’s worth noting that Walt Disney World’s busiest theme park saw times drop.   (REMINDER: Tron Lightcycle/Run does not currently use a standby queue; it’s not included here, and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure does not have a standby queue yet.)

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Read the list below to see the averages of the Hollywood Studios ride wait times, from low to high.

Runaway Railway

Hollywood Studios saw a CHANGE at the top, as Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster overtook Slinky Dog Dash for the park’s longest average wait. However, overall the park – – like Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom – – saw wait times generally fall.

EPCOT

See the average EPCOT attraction wait times from the week below.

(NOTE: Since Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind does not use a standby line, we have not included it here)

Frozen Ever After

In opposition to the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT  saw wait times go UP almost across the board this week. Again, no major jumps, but increases are increases. (NOTE: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind does not currently use a standby queue, so it’s not included here.)

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

The average wait times for Animal Kingdom’s attractions are listed below.

Everest

Animal Kingdom’s Flight of Passage remains the busiest ride at the park (and resort overall). That said, Animal Kingdom was similar to Magic Kingdom in that nearly all of the park’s rides saw a small decrease in wait time. Overall, we’re noticing a pattern.

.That’s it for wait time updates at Disney World for now! Stay tuned to AllEars for more updates, and in the meantime, check out one of our newest videos below!

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