Crowd levels for the popular Jersey Week fell within predictions, rising from low one-two levels to three-four levels. Several outside visitors enjoyed the EPCOT and Magic Kingdom parks, with the first seasonal night events also occurring earlier. The prediction of Touring Plans was either accurate or within one level about 64 percent of the time. Morning downtime at some parks reduced overall capacity, with Legend Rise unexpectedly suffering 27 percent of its capacity loss. Some posted wait times were about 75 percent of actual time, with Gran Fiesta Tour showing even lower wait times. The park will also host seasonal festivities starting in the upcoming week, particularly at the Magic Kingdom park. Clear weather was forecasted, with temperatures cooling down significantly during the weekend.
Key Points:
- Crowd levels at Disney parks rose from 1-2 to 3-4 during Jersey Week, consistent with prior predictions.
- The first MVMCP dates occurred on the 8th and 9th, reducing crowds and wait times at Magic Kingdom.
- Touring Plans predictions were within 1-2 crowd levels about 82 percent of the time last week.
- Rise of the Resistance experienced 27 percent capacity loss due to unexpected downtime during the week.
- Gran Fiesta Tour posted wait times were only 34 percent of the actual time experienced by guests.
- Hollywood Studios had the highest average posted wait of 35 minutes across all parks.