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An Average Monday, Except for Hollywood Studios – Walt Disney World Wait Times for Monday, November 2, 2020

After a busy Halloween weekend we expected things to settle down a little today. And overall they did. But, Disney’s Hollywood Studios had one of the busiest days it’s had in the past 30 day period. Is this because it’s the last day of Rise of the Resistance Boarding Groups in their current system? Let’s look at the numbers.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Wait Times

We’re going to start at the busiest park today and work our way to the ones with the lowest wait times. And spoiler alert – today Animal Kingdom was not the slowest park today. Every single solitary attraction at Hollywood Studios had its longest average wait times of the 7-day average.

Something Gonzo was going on at Muppet*Vision 3D which had an average wait time today of 27 minutes. Its 7-day average is 14 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 15 minutes, so today ranks #1 for the past month. Its 365-day average is 12 minutes, so today ranks #1 for the past year. Granted, theater attractions have limited capacity right now, but wakka wakka wow!

The classic Star Wars attraction, Star Tours: The Adventures Continue had an average wait time today of 29 minutes. Its 7-day average is 23 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 29 minutes, so today ranks #15 for the past month. We received 6 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 54% of the posted wait time.

A busy day to drop in at The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror which had an average wait time today of 51 minutes. Its 7-day average is 41 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 48 minutes, so today ranks #8 for the past month. Its 365-day average is 61 minutes, so today ranks #128 for the past year.

Oh boy it was a very busy day Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway which had an average wait time today of 91 minutes. Its 7-day average is 67 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 80 minutes, so today ranks #1 for the past month. Its 365-day average is 70 minutes, so today ranks #13 for the past year.

An Average Monday, Except for Hollywood Studios – Walt Disney World Wait Times for Monday, November 2, 2020

Rise of the Resistance ran well today and in fact exceeded the boarding groups able to ride from the last 7 days. We’re very keen to see how tomorrow goes with the new process for morning boarding group distribution.

An Average Monday, Except for Hollywood Studios – Walt Disney World Wait Times for Monday, November 2, 2020

 

Magic Kingdom Wait Times

The average posted wait time at Magic Kingdom today was 34 minutes. We received 62 actual wait times from our Lines app users. The actual wait time was 77% of the posted wait. So, although Disney’s posted wait times averaged at 34 minutes today, the actual average wait was about 24 minutes.

It’s always fun to kick off with Big Thunder Mountain Railroad which had an average wait time today of 51 minutes. Its 7-day average is 37 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 44 minutes, so today ranks #6 for the past month. We received 5 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 63% of the posted wait time.

A trip to outer space took less than an hour today, with Space Mountain‘s average wait time today of 40 minutes. Its 7-day average is 28 minutes, so today ranks #3 for this week. Its 365-day average is 61 minutes, so today ranks #154 for the past year. We received 6 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 84% of the posted wait time.

Today had some of the coolest temps that Orlando has seen in a while so naturally, Splash Mountain had an average wait time today of 41 minutes. Its 7-day average is 45 minutes, so today ranks #3 for this week. Its 30-day average is 62 minutes, so today ranks #26 for the past month. We received 5 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 73% of the posted wait time.

An Average Monday, Except for Hollywood Studios – Walt Disney World Wait Times for Monday, November 2, 2020

It was a busy day to drop in on the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train which had an average wait time today of 62 minutes, which is still 20 minutes less that its average of the past year. Its 7-day average is 49 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 60 minutes, so today ranks #11 for the past month. Its 365-day average is 83 minutes, so today ranks #149 for the past year.

Jungle Cruise is currently the Jingle Cruise, so it is more popular than normally, and had an average wait time today of 47 minutes. Its 7-day average is 35 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 41 minutes, so today ranks #3 for the past month. We received 7 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 81% of the posted wait time.

Peter Pan’s Flight had an average wait time today of 37 minutes. Its 7-day average is 27 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 34 minutes, so today ranks #10 for the past month. Its 365-day average is 54 minutes, so today ranks #150 for the past year.

That silly ol’ bear, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh had an average wait time today of 24 minutes. Its 7-day average is 21 minutes, so today ranks #2 for this week. Its 30-day average is 24 minutes, so today ranks #14 for the past month. Its 365-day average is 31 minutes, so today ranks #159 for the past year.

 

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An Average Monday, Except for Hollywood Studios – Walt Disney World Wait Times for Monday, November 2, 2020

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Wait Times

In a surprise twist, Animal Kingdom did not have the lowest overall average wait times today, EPCOT did. Still, it was a fairly pretty busy day compared to the last seven days. Whenever there is cooler weather in the area Animal Kingdom becomes quite popular because the animals are often more active.

One animal that’s not particular active, the Yeti at Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain had an average wait time today of 31 minutes. Its 7-day average is 25 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 365-day average is 47 minutes, so today ranks #154 for the past year. We received 5 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 45% of the posted wait time, meaning the actual wait time was around 15 minutes.

Not surprising, Kilimanjaro Safaris had an average wait time today of 27 minutes. Its 7-day average is 18 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 22 minutes, so today ranks #5 for the past month. Its 365-day average is 51 minutes, so today ranks #139 for the past year. We received 5 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 65% of the posted wait time.

Another busy day at Na’vi River Journey which had an average wait time today of 45 minutes. Its 7-day average is 40 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 46 minutes, so today ranks #15 for the past month. Its 365-day average is 61 minutes, so today ranks #153 for the past year.

Avatar Flight of Passage had an average wait time today of 57 minutes, which puts it at the longest wait in the park. Its 7-day average is 42 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. But consider this, its 365-day average is 101 minutes, so today ranks #158 for the past year. We received 4 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 81% of the posted wait time.

An Average Monday, Except for Hollywood Studios – Walt Disney World Wait Times for Monday, November 2, 2020

 

EPCOT Wait Times

It was a great day to visit the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Today being Dias de los Muertos, it’s the perfect reason to go to Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros which had an average wait time today of 12 minutes. Its 7-day average is 9 minutes, so today ranks #2 for this week. Its 30-day average is 10 minutes, so today ranks #11 for the past month. Its 365-day average is 10 minutes, so today ranks #80 for the past year.

Another great boat ride, Living with the Land had an average wait time today of 11 minutes. Its 7-day average is 12 minutes, so today ranks #3 for this week. Its 30-day average is 13 minutes, so today ranks #20 for the past month. Its 365-day average is 15 minutes, so today ranks #167 for the past year.

And another nautical adventure, The Seas with Nemo & Friends had an average wait time today of 13 minutes. Its 7-day average is 10 minutes, so today ranks #2 for this week. Its 30-day average is 13 minutes, so today ranks #12 for the past month. Its 365-day average is 17 minutes, so today ranks #156 for the past year.

A journey through the history of human communication, Spaceship Earth had an average wait time today of 15 minutes. Its 7-day average is 16 minutes, so today ranks #3 for this week. Its 30-day average is 19 minutes, so today ranks #17 for the past month. Its 365-day average is 22 minutes, so today ranks #157 for the past year.

Test Track had an average wait time today of 50 minutes. Its 7-day average is 52 minutes, so today ranks #3 for this week. Its 30-day average is 63 minutes, so today ranks #24 for the past month. Its 365-day average is 58 minutes, so today ranks #121 for the past year.

An Average Monday, Except for Hollywood Studios – Walt Disney World Wait Times for Monday, November 2, 2020

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PHOTOS – The Holidays Start to Arrive at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

This weekend marked a weird time at Walt Disney World, in which Halloween decorations and goodies remained, but Christmas and winter holiday decorations started to appear. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a favorite for the holidays among many Disney fans thanks to its 1940s-inspired décor. When the Echo Lake Christmas decorations debuted a few years ago it elevated this park’s holiday offerings, which were lacking due to the loss of the Osborne Lights.

The decorations were just getting started at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this weekend. We’ll definitely be back to show you the rest of the decorations once they’re fully up, and to show you the changes that 2020 brings to the normal holiday lineup at this park themed around Tinsel Town.

Echo Lake Christmas Ornaments
Hollywood Blvd Holiday Window Display
Sunset Blvd Tinsel Stars
Mickey’s of Hollywood Holiday Merchandise
Winter Holiday Porgs

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Where to Find the Exits for Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Most Popular Rides

Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a good balance of animal experiences and attractions that range from thrills to relaxed chills. But there may be folks in your group that prefer to just chill and avoid the thrills. In that case it’s good to know where the exits to the rides they are not interested in are at so they can plan to meet up with you when you’re done.

If you want to meet up with your party at the exit area the options at Animal Kingdom are a little weak compared to other parks. But, you can also go through the queue with your party so you can stick together, and then let the Cast Member know you do not wish to ride, and they’ll direct you to where you can wait to meet your party. While in line, browse our Lines app to check out ratings for all the restaurants in the park. Place your lunch, snack, or dinner order through mobile ordering in the MyDisneyExperience app so your food will be ready when you’re done.

Where to Find the Exits for Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Most Popular Rides
Rivers of Light Amphitheater for Expedition Everest Waiting

Here’s where to locate the exit for some of Animal Kingdom’s most popular attractions, and yes, some of them do exit into a gift shop.

  • Expedition Everest– The queue for this attraction is well detailed so you may want to consider at least walking through with your party. The “chicken exit” is easy to get to from the loading area. This attraction exits into the gift shop, without any seats nearby. But there is a small waiting area to the far right of the entrance, or you can sit in the Rivers of Light amphitheater.
  • Kali River Rapids – If you’re not up for getting wet like the rest of your group, there’s a few benches just on the other side of the bridge that riders will cross once they exit.
Where to Find the Exits for Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Most Popular Rides
Kali River Rapids Exit Area
Where to Find the Exits for Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Most Popular Rides
DINOSAUR Exit Area
  • DINOSAUR – Besides being a rough and often fast ride, DINOSAUR is dark at parts and loud. This ride exits into a merchandise shop, but there is a nice shaded area just outside the building, to the right of the entrance.
  • Kilimanjaro Safaris – Although Safaris is not a thrill ride, some folks may elect not to ride, like expectant mothers and those with heart or back conditions. The exit for Safaris is really awkward, down a winding trail near the entrance to Gorilla Falls. There are some tables and chairs near the ride’s entrance, and Harambe Market quick service is currently not open, but has tables and chairs available.
  • Avatar Flight of Passage – If you’d rather not uh… fly (this attraction is very thrilling after all), there is not much of a waiting area here. This ride does exit into a merchandise shop, and there are a few benches outside.
Where to Find the Exits for Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Most Popular Rides
Flight of Passage Exit Area

I like to enjoy some quiet time while my party goes on thrill rides. I usually go grab a drink as soon as they get in line, and then grab a seat near the exit while I sip, sit, and people watch. Of course, in the park it is tempting to just sit and enjoy Nomad Lounge while I wait.

Do you prefer to stick together with your party, or enjoy some quiet from time to time?

Where to Find the Exits for Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Most Popular Rides

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Mira from Disney Junior’s hit series “Mira, Royal Detective” Makes Special Appearance at Walt Disney World Resort

Mira, star of the hit Disney Junior series “Mira, Royal Detective,” recently paid a visit to Walt Disney World Resort, on a special case to track down her missing mongoose friends, Mikku and Chikku. Her adventure, which took her through all four of the Disney theme parks, was being filmed for a special Disney Junior video celebrating Diwali, the holiday festival of lights in India. Have a look!

Mira’s special appearance at Walt Disney World Resort was for just one day, but you can spend time with other Disney Junior friends every day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney Junior fans are invited to join the fun at “Disney Junior Play & Dance!” in the Animation Courtyard. Each party performance throughout the day features a dynamic DJ spinning favorite songs from Disney Junior TV shows, plus special onstage appearances by Disney Junior stars, including Roadster Racer Mickey. And returning after the holiday season, Disney Junior Stars Motorcade brings favorites like Doc McStuffins, Fancy Nancy and Vampirina to the park’s Hollywood Boulevard.

Disney Junior’s “Mira, Royal Detective” is an animated mystery-adventure series for preschoolers, inspired by the cultures and customs of India. Set in the fictional land of Jalpur, the series follows the brave and resourceful Mira, a commoner who is appointed to the role of royal detective by the Queen. Along with her friend and talented inventor Prince Neel, creative cousin Priya and comical mongoose sidekicks Mikku and Chikku, Mira will stop at nothing to solve a case. Each episode features two 11-minute music- and dance-filled stories which showcase Mira utilizing critical thinking and deductive reasoning to help her family, friends and extended community.

You can catch “Mira, Royal Detective” every day on Disney Junior and in the DisneyNOW app.

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PHOTOS – The Holidays Start to Arrive and Nighttime Returns to Pandora at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

We’ve become accustomed to Magic Kingdom being all decked out for Christmas as soon as the sun rises on November 1 in recent years. What we weren’t expecting was to see Animal Kingdom begin its holiday decorations so soon, and to be the lucky recipient of the first Holiday Exclusive treat. Last year marked the first year that Disney’s Animal Kingdom was decked out with holiday decorations in every section of the park. It will be interesting to see how much of that is brought back for the 2020 holiday season.

We’ll definitely be back to scope out the decorations once they are fully on display. For now, we hope you enjoy this sneak peek at the decorations that we spotted yesterday at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

All photos were taken by Ivonne on our team, @servoisnaked on Twitter and Instagram.

Merry Menagerie Luminaries at Discovery Island
Merry Menagerie Luminaries at Discovery Island
Merry Menagerie Luminaries at Discovery Island
Merry Menagerie Luminaries at Discovery Island
Lights Starting to Go Up at Dinoland USA

Another gift we received yesterday is the return of Pandora – World of Avatar, at night. With the time change yesterday, guests who visit during days with extended hours at Animal Kingdom (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays primarily) will be treated to the other worldly night setting offered at Pandora.



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