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Crowds were up at all four Walt Disney World parks today. Posted wait times were the second-highest they’ve been at Animal Kingdom over the past month. Waits at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios were also in the top 8 of the past 30 days, too.  We received 176 actual wait times today. Let’s do the numbers!

Animal Kingdom

Let’s start in Pandora.  Flight of Passage had the highest average posted waits in the park today at 81 minutes. Its 7-day average is 52 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 58 minutes, so today ranks #2 for the past month. We received 6 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 79% of the posted wait time.

Na’vi River Journey had an average wait time today of 68 minutes. Its 7-day average is 48 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 47 minutes, so today ranks #1 for the past month. We received 4 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 76% of the posted wait time.

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Hollywood Studios

As usual Runaway Railway had the highest posted wait time average in the park – 81 minutes. Its 7-day average is 81 minutes, so today ranks #3 for this week. Its 30-day average is 80 minutes, so today ranks #12 for the past month.

Toy Story Mania! had an average wait time today of 30 minutes. Its 7-day average is 28 minutes, so today ranks #3 for this week. Its 30-day average is 29 minutes, so today ranks #13 for the past month. We received 9 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 34% of the posted wait time – that’s low.

Slinky Dog Dash had an average wait time today of 65 minutes. Its 7-day average is 69 minutes, so today ranks #4 for this week. Its 30-day average is 66 minutes, so today ranks #18 for the past month.

Alien Swirling Saucers had an average wait time today of 26 minutes. Its 7-day average is 26 minutes, so today ranks #2 for this week. Its 30-day average is 25 minutes, so today ranks #10 for the past month.  We received 4 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 61% of the posted wait time.

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster had an average wait time today of 58 minutes. Its 7-day average is 52 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 51 minutes, so today ranks #1 for the past month.

Star Tours: The Adventures Continue had an average wait time today of 29 minutes. Its 7-day average is 25 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 27 minutes, so today ranks #9 for the past month.

The Tower of Terror had an average wait time today of 47 minutes. Its 7-day average is 54 minutes, so today ranks #5 for this week. Its 30-day average is 50 minutes, so today ranks #18 for the past month.  We received 4 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 74% of the posted wait time.

 

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run had an average wait time today of 56 minutes. Its 7-day average is 53 minutes, so today ranks #3 for this week. Its 30-day average is 56 minutes, so today ranks #17 for the past month. We received 6 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 106% of the posted wait time.

Rise of the Resistance is having a really good day of operations, with only a handful of minor delays in calling boarding groups.  The park opened an hour early, so the attraction is already above boarding group 110.

Magic Kingdom

The Tomorrowland Speedway – you all want to know about it – had an average wait time today of 16 minutes. Its 7-day average is 15 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 15 minutes, so today ranks #10 for the past month.

Astro Orbiter had an average wait time today of 36 minutes. Its 7-day average is 28 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 30 minutes, so today ranks #5 for the past month.

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin had an average wait time today of 38 minutes. Its 7-day average is 29 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 29 minutes, so today ranks #5 for the past month. We received 5 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 62% of the posted wait time.

“it’s a small world” had an average wait time today of 44 minutes. Its 7-day average is 36 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 36 minutes, so today ranks #3 for the past month. We received 4 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 69% of the posted wait time.

Jungle Cruise had an average wait time today of 43 minutes. Its 7-day average is 45 minutes, so today ranks #4 for this week. Its 30-day average is 41 minutes, so today ranks #11 for the past month. We received 8 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 82% of the posted wait time.

Peter Pan’s Flight had an average wait time today of 39 minutes. Its 7-day average is 31 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 32 minutes, so today ranks #6 for the past month. Its 365-day average is 52 minutes, so today ranks #135 for the past year.

Pirates of the Caribbean had an average wait time today of 50 minutes. Its 7-day average is 41 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 43 minutes, so today ranks #8 for the past month. Its 365-day average is 42 minutes, so today ranks #71 for the past year. We received 7 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 82% of the posted wait time.

Space Mountain had an average wait time today of 42 minutes. Its 7-day average is 33 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 36 minutes, so today ranks #9 for the past month. Its 365-day average is 59 minutes, so today ranks #141 for the past year. We received 10 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 50% of the posted wait time.

Splash Mountain had an average wait time today of 64 minutes. Its 7-day average is 47 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 54 minutes, so today ranks #7 for the past month. Its 365-day average is 53 minutes, so today ranks #56 for the past year. We received 6 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 60% of the posted wait time.

The Haunted Mansion had an average wait time today of 27 minutes. Its 7-day average is 22 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 38 minutes, so today ranks #22 for the past month. We received 9 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 85% of the posted wait time.

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had an average wait time today of 67 minutes. Its 7-day average is 57 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 57 minutes, so today ranks #6 for the past month. We received 4 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 62% of the posted wait time.

EPCOT

Living with the Land had an average wait time today of 12 minutes. Its 7-day average is 13 minutes, so today ranks #4 for this week. Its 30-day average is 13 minutes, so today ranks #17 for the past month. Its 365-day average is 15 minutes, so today ranks #151 for the past year.

Mission: SPACE Orange had an average wait time today of 41 minutes. Its 7-day average is 21 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 24 minutes, so today ranks #1 for the past month. Its 365-day average is 28 minutes, so today ranks #42 for the past year.

Soarin’ had an average wait time today of 50 minutes. Its 7-day average is 35 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 34 minutes, so today ranks #4 for the past month. Its 365-day average is 38 minutes, so today ranks #58 for the past year. We received 4 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 47% of the posted wait time.

Spaceship Earth had an average wait time today of 31 minutes. Its 7-day average is 17 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 18 minutes, so today ranks #1 for the past month. Its 365-day average is 21 minutes, so today ranks #49 for the past year.

Test Track had an average wait time today of 63 minutes. Its 7-day average is 55 minutes, so today ranks #2 for this week. Its 30-day average is 59 minutes, so today ranks #13 for the past month. Its 365-day average is 58 minutes, so today ranks #80 for the past year.

The Seas with Nemo & Friends had an average wait time today of 15 minutes. Its 7-day average is 10 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 12 minutes, so today ranks #5 for the past month. Its 365-day average is 17 minutes, so today ranks #118 for the past year.

Frozen Ever After had an average wait time today of 78 minutes. Its 7-day average is 67 minutes, so today ranks #2 for this week. Its 30-day average is 65 minutes, so today ranks #6 for the past month. Its 365-day average is 58 minutes, so today ranks #39 for the past year.

 

 

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There’s a lot to love in Disney Parks–so much so that narrowing it down to what we love most is pretty impossible. Here then, the challenge of picking the Top 3 Reasons We Love Liberty Square. It would have been easy to have other items make this list, so see if your favorites made the list.

The Haunted Mansion

I’m sure there’s someone out there who doesn’t like Haunted Mansion — I haven’t met them yet, however. To me, this ride is the ultimate Disney classic. A storyline that grows throughout the years. Special effects that, although not high-tech by modern standards, still wow. A catchy song. And that script–they simply don’t write them like that anymore. If anyone has a top 3 list for Liberty Square that doesn’t include Haunted Mansion, I’m going to need to show them another feature of Liberty Square–the pillory.

 

The Food

When it comes to grabbing a bite to eat, my rule has often been Never Eat In Fantasyland (although I’ve softened up a bit over the years on that). If I had a corollary to that, it would be Always Eat In Liberty Square Instead. Looking for a nibble? Sleepy Hollow succeeds with its waffles and waffle sandwiches. Want a solid choice for a quick service meal? Once it reopens from its COVID-necessitated closure, Columbia Harbour House has some of the best food at Magic Kingdom. And how can you go wrong with the all-you-can-eat meal at Liberty Tree Tavern? (More Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake, please!) Liberty Square is my comfort food at Magic Kingdom, and I’m sure many would agree.

 

The History-Inspired Details

From the Liberty Tree with its lanterns to the Liberty Bell, and more, there’s so many hidden details paying homage to American colonial-era history around Liberty Square. Informative signs can be found explaining some key features, but there’s even more that you can find out by talking to cast members in the area. Want a preview of some of what you can find?  You can see some of the hidden details here.

There’s so much to love about Liberty Square — what makes your top three list? Let us know in the comments. 

 

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The main attraction of the holidays at Disney’s Grand Floridian may be missing this year, but the decorations are still lovely. Holiday decorations are beginning to adorn many Disney resort hotels this week. Disney’s Grand Floridian is a popular spot, and admittedly it does feel a little strange without the Victorian style gingerbread house. There’s no sweet shop this year either, though you can tempt your taste buds with a few seasonal treats at Gasparilla Island Grill.

When you arrive into the sophisticated lobby of the Grand Floridian the Christmas tree that stands multi-stories tall is sure to capture your eye. Once you’ve picked your jaw off the floor make sure to look at the garlands draped on the balconies and banisters. Venture further into the atrium and walk around the upper levels to see smaller Christmas trees. Each is decorated with Victorian-inspired ornaments, including some in the motif of the twelve days of Christmas (which are actually the twelve days of and following Christmas Day).

 

While visiting the Grand Floridian is not as much as a major attraction as years past, it is still lovely and delightful. Be sure to venture around the entire main building so you don’t miss any of the precious decorations.

Do you have a favorite Disney resort this time of year? What do you think of the Grand Floridian’s decorations?

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Sometimes when you’re at the Magic Kingdom, you’re on a mission. And if that sounds like you, you’re probably looking for the quickest food possible so you can stay on target at Magic Kingdom. The Lunching Pad in Tomorrowland recently reopened, so our field team decided to revisit this quick and casual location.

The Lunching Pad is a walk-up counter in the center of Tomorrowland. Mobile ordering is not available due to the size of this location. Seating is all outdoors, and can be limited as many guests use this area to wait for their party as they go on rides. Our readers have submitted over 500,000 surveys in the past few years, and our site and Lines app have ratings and menus for all Walt Disney World dining locations. Our readers give The Lunching Pad a meager 79% thumbs up rating. It is ranked 83 out of 107.

The menu at The Lunching Pad is very limited, which helps it stick to being quick. Hot dogs, pretzels, and frozen carbonated soft drinks are the main highlights, but there is also a Pulled Pork Sandwich. This Pulled Pork Sandwich comes with chips and is $11.49. It is sweet and savory, and easy to eat in a hurry. For the price it is not the best value in the park, but if you’re looking for quick and something other than a hot dog, it is a good option.

One of the most popular snacks here is the Mickey Mouse shaped Pepper Jack Warm Stuffed Pretzel. For $6.79 it is not a bad value, and is large enough to share. It comes with a cup of cheese for dipping. It’s not as spicy as you would expect, and if you prefer something sweeter then go for the Cream Cheese Warm Stuffed Pretzel.

If you’re looking for something quick you’ve got a few options at Magic Kingdom. The Friar’s Nook in Fantasyland has higher ratings and a little more variety. Overall, The Lunching Pad is nothing special, but satisfies a need for quick and easy snacks or lunch at the Magic Kingdom.

What’s your favorite place to grab something quick to eat at Magic Kingdom?

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One ride we did not expect to ever get a holiday makeover is Living With The Land. This relaxing boat ride at EPCOT is a classic, and loved by many. Last year Christmas lights and other holiday decorations were added to this attraction. We’re pleased to share that these decorations have returned!

The first half of the ride, which takes place indoors, is unchanged. But the second half, taking place in the greenhouses, is given a few festive touches. It’s even better when you ride at dusk or at night so the lights shine bright. Come take a trip with us to see these decorations as they were installed recently.

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Have you been on Living With The Land with the decorations up? What do you think of this holiday addition?

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