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EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom had some of their largest wait times of the past month on Sunday, while Magic Kingdom was average, and crowds were low at Hollywood Studios. We received more than 120 actual wait times in Walt Disney World today. Let’s do the numbers!

Magic Kingdom Wait Times

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad had an average wait time today of 45 minutes. Its 7-day average is 45 minutes, so today ranks #3 for this week. Its 30-day average is 44 minutes, so today ranks #13 for the past month. We received 10 actual wait times today at BTMRR, and the actual wait averaged 42% of the posted wait time.

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin had an average wait time today of 30 minutes. Its 7-day average is 26 minutes, so today ranks #2 for this week. Its 30-day average is 30 minutes, so today ranks #13 for the past month. We received 6 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 63% of the posted wait time.

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had an average wait time today of 60 minutes. Its 7-day average is 55 minutes, so today ranks #3 for this week. Its 30-day average is 59 minutes, so today ranks #14 for the past month. We received 4 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 85% of the posted wait time.

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh had an average wait time today of 24 minutes. Its 7-day average is 22 minutes, so today ranks #2 for this week. Its 30-day average is 24 minutes, so today ranks #14 for the past month.

The Haunted Mansion had an average wait time today of 30 minutes. Its 7-day average is 36 minutes, so today ranks #4 for this week. Its 30-day average is 43 minutes, so today ranks #25 for the past month. Its 365-day average is 45 minutes, so today ranks #181 for the past year. We received 6 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 51% of the posted wait time.

Peter Pan’s Flight had an average wait time today of 36 minutes. Its 7-day average is 31 minutes, so today ranks #2 for this week. Its 30-day average is 34 minutes, so today ranks #12 for the past month.

Pirates of the Caribbean had an average wait time today of 46 minutes. Its 7-day average is 41 minutes, so today ranks #2 for this week. Its 30-day average is 45 minutes, so today ranks #13 for the past month.

Space Mountain had an average wait time today of 39 minutes. Its 7-day average is 33 minutes, so today ranks #3 for this week. Its 30-day average is 40 minutes, so today ranks #18 for the past month. We received 4 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 56% of the posted wait time.

Jungle Cruise had an average wait time today of 50 minutes. Its 7-day average is 42 minutes, so today ranks #2 for this week. Its 30-day average is 41 minutes, so today ranks #3 for the past month.  We received 4 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 73% of the posted wait time.

Splash Mountain had an average wait time today of 48 minutes. Its 7-day average is 50 minutes, so today ranks #2 for this week. Its 30-day average is 59 minutes, so today ranks #21 for the past month. We received 9 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 56% of the posted wait time.

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EPCOT Wait Times

Soarin‘ had an average wait time today of 45 minutes. Its 7-day average is 32 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 37 minutes, so today ranks #8 for the past month.

Spaceship Earth had an average wait time today of 25 minutes. Its 7-day average is 16 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 19 minutes, so today ranks #8 for the past month.

The Seas with Nemo & Friends had an average wait time today of 10 minutes. Its 7-day average is 11 minutes, so today ranks #3 for this week. Its 30-day average is 13 minutes, so today ranks #17 for the past month.

Frozen Ever After had an average wait time today of 80 minutes. Its 7-day average is 84 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 66 minutes, so today ranks #4 for the past month.

Test Track had an average wait time today of 67 minutes. Its 7-day average is 53 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 62 minutes, so today ranks #10 for the past month.

Living with the Land had an average wait time today of 17 minutes. Its 7-day average is 12 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 13 minutes, so today ranks #3 for the past month.

Hollywood Studios Wait Times

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway had an average wait time today of 72 minutes. Its 7-day average is 81 minutes, so today ranks #6 for this week. Its 30-day average is 80 minutes, so today ranks #24 for the past month.

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith had an average wait time today of 57 minutes. Its 7-day average is 51 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 52 minutes, so today ranks #4 for the past month.

Star Tours: The Adventures Continue had an average wait time today of 23 minutes. Its 7-day average is 27 minutes, so today ranks #6 for this week. Its 30-day average is 29 minutes, so today ranks #26 for the past month.

The Tower of Terror had an average wait time today of 47 minutes. Its 7-day average is 52 minutes, so today ranks #6 for this week. Its 30-day average is 49 minutes, so today ranks #17 for the past month. We received 6 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 69% of the posted wait time.

Toy Story Mania! had an average wait time today of 26 minutes. Its 7-day average is 29 minutes, so today ranks #5 for this week. Its 30-day average is 30 minutes, so today ranks #24 for the past month. Its 365-day average is 45 minutes, so today ranks #172 for the past year.

Slinky Dog Dash had an average wait time today of 65 minutes. Its 7-day average is 67 minutes, so today ranks #4 for this week. Its 30-day average is 67 minutes, so today ranks #20 for the past month.

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run had an average wait time today of 51 minutes. Its 7-day average is 57 minutes, so today ranks #5 for this week. Its 30-day average is 58 minutes, so today ranks #23 for the past month.

Rise of the Resistance had a pretty good day of operations on Sunday, with many boarding groups being called earlier than they’ve been called all week:

Animal Kingdom Wait Times

DINOSAUR had an average wait time today of 50 minutes. Its 7-day average is 30 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 33 minutes, so today ranks #2 for the past month. We received 5 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 87% of the posted wait time.

Expedition Everest had an average wait time today of 56 minutes. Its 7-day average is 33 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 33 minutes, so today ranks #1 for the past month.  We received 8 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 58% of the posted wait time.

Kali River Rapids had an average wait time today of 18 minutes. Its 7-day average is 21 minutes, so today ranks #5 for this week. Its 30-day average is 24 minutes, so today ranks #19 for the past month.

Kilimanjaro Safaris had an average wait time today of 38 minutes. Its 7-day average is 22 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 22 minutes, so today ranks #1 for the past month. We received 11 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 48% of the posted wait time.

Na’vi River Journey had an average wait time today of 57 minutes. Its 7-day average is 46 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 47 minutes, so today ranks #5 for the past month. Its 365-day average is 60 minutes, so today ranks #129 for the past year. We received 5 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 74% of the posted wait time.

Avatar Flight of Passage had an average wait time today of 78 minutes. Its 7-day average is 52 minutes, so today ranks #1 for this week. Its 30-day average is 63 minutes, so today ranks #6 for the past month. Its 365-day average is 99 minutes, so today ranks #136 for the past year. We received 5 actual wait times today, and the actual wait averaged 72% of the posted wait time.

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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 Adventureland. It would have been easy to double this list, so see if your favorites made the list.

The Food

To be honest, there are times when it is difficult to really feel inspired by food at Magic Kingdom, but there are some top-notch choices in Adventureland. For fans of sweet, you can’t go wrong with either a Dole Whip or Citrus Swirl. Looking for a savory snack? The Spring Roll Cart has the fan favorite Cheeseburger Spring Rolls. If sit-down dining is more your thing, Skipper Canteen offers unique options that go beyond typical Magic Kingdom fare.

The Attractions

Adventureland really qualifies as home to classic Disney when it comes to attractions. Whether it’s the corny jokes on the Jungle Cruise that you’ve heard dozens of times but still love to laugh at or those fabulous Tiki Room birds with songs that you can’t forget, Adventureland has something for everyone. And who can forget one of the best all-time attractions at Walt Disney World: Pirates of the Caribbean.

 

The Atmosphere

Just crossing into Adventureland is such a change from the area around the Hub and Main Street that it does feel like you’re entering another world. There’s so many details all around you, and music that truly helps set the mood. Even something as simple as the sidewalks having bits of broken tile and gems in it near the merchant’s area adds to that feeling that you’ve traveled to some sort of exotic locale.

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

 

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This week we welcomed back one of Disney’s Value resort hotels. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is the newest Value property and offers Family Suites as well as regular rooms. We returned to this colorful resort to see how things were going with COVID-19 precautions in place.

• Physical distancing markers at Front Desk
• Mobile check-in encouraged to reduce contact at Front Desk
• Designated entrance and exit at merchandise shop
• Tables and chairs distanced at Landscape of Flavors (food court)
• No self service beverages or food at Landscape of Flavors
• Arcade is temporarily closed
• Seating at pool is physically distanced
• Movies Under the Stars scheduled every other night

Disney’s Art of Animation may be a good choice for guests who want accommodations with minimal time indoors. Entry into the guest rooms and family suites are from exterior entrances. Guests use outdoor walkways to get to the main building for dining, shopping, and bus transportation. The resort is fairly spread out which makes it generally easier to stay distanced from others, but does mean more walking in some case.

Have you stayed at Art of Animation? Are you considering staying here?

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Earlier this week we took a look at the holiday decorations that had started to appear at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Now that a few days have passed, the full-fledged festive décor is completely installed. For many guests, Disney’s Hollywood Studios has the best holiday decorations. It’s a wonderful blend of tinsel-town-inspired decorations that harken back to the Golden Age of Hollywood.

Let’s take a stroll down Hollywood Boulevard and around Echo Lake to see the fully installed holiday decorations at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. All photos taken by our own Chrissy (@crispy_tp on Twitter and @crispylemonstp on Instagram).

If you’re visiting Walt Disney World this holiday season, make sure you have holiday magic at your fingertips. Become a TouringPlans Subscriber and gain access to our Lines app. Our Lines app users save 2-3 hours on average per day in the parks, so you’ll have more time to savor the magic of this festive season.

What’s your favorite part of the holiday season at Disney’s Hollywood Studios?

 

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Filed Under: Christmas, Hollywood Studios, Trip Planning, disney christmas, disney christmas decorations, Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Hello, Adventurers!

We hope you have been enjoying our collection of at-home virtual trips inspired by favorite Adventures by Disney destinations. Today, we are going to journey to the Emerald Isle, a land rich in culture and tradition. Now it’s time to gather your family and get ready to virtually discover the castles, countryside and magic of Ireland. Across the Emerald Isle we go!

1. Explore the landscapes, legends and lore of Ireland

In this video, you’ll see the beauty of the lush, green
countryside that gave Ireland its well-known moniker, the Emerald Isle. You’ll
also experience the sights, sounds and traditions of this magical destination with
a journey to ancient castles and a front-row seat to a game of hurling, Ireland’s 3,000-year-old
national sport.

TIP: Many
streaming devices and smart TVs allow you to mirror your smart device/computer
and play videos directly on the big screen.

2. Discover the luck of the Irish

On an Adventures by Disney Ireland vacation, junior adventurers can search for lucky shamrocks on the sacred grounds where Saint Patrick once stood. You may not be able to find shamrocks as easily at home, but you can make some Disney magic with a few garden rocks. This do-it-yourself painted rock art activity gives you the chance to turn ordinary rocks into treasures. Fill your own pot of gold with these magical creations and create your own luck!  

Download the “Painted Rock Template” here.

3. Test your skills with our drawing challenge

On every Adventures by Disney trip, you can count on the Adventure Guides to host engaging games and activities. Now we’re bringing the fun to you at home. This family game tests your drawing and guessing abilities, with an Irish twist. Print this guide and get ready to draw the animals, places and things you may encounter while adventuring in Ireland!

4. Enjoy freshly made scones

No visit to Ireland would be complete without enjoying a sweet and savory scone. This mouth-watering recipe comes from the Garden View Tea Room at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Download the recipe here to whip up a batch and let the aroma of these freshly baked treats fill your home.

Even more Adventures at Home

Don’t
forget to check out our collection of virtual trips and at-home activities
featured in the Adventures at Home series. Travel to Greece, the land of powerful gods and
extraordinary heroes; explore the majestic natural wonders of Iceland; discover
the wilderness and rich culture of Alaska; set
sail on a river cruise through the South of France;
join a safari to South Africa or experience
the beauty of Montana and
Yellowstone National Park.

Stay
tuned to Disney Parks Blog for
even more #DisneyMagicMoments and experience the magic of Disney wherever you
may be.

Until we meet again!

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com

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