Spring Break Arrives in Disney World and the Crowds are Here to Prove It!
Spring break season has arrived in Walt Disney World, and the crowds are here to prove it!
Spring Break crowds
With Easter quickly approaching and schools nationwide beginning their annual spring breaks, guests are surging into the parks this week to enjoy some warm weather and Disney magic.
Long Lines in Magic Kingdom
With Easter only a few weeks away, it should come as no surprise that Disney World is experiencing some of its highest crowd levels right now. Genie+ prices surged today, reaching a 2024 high, while the multi-park option sold out entirely.
Genie+ Prices for March 11, 2024
Our MickeyBlog reporters experienced long waits and high crowds this morning, as Disney World kicked off one of its busiest weeks of the year.
Long Lines for Peter Pan’s Flight in Magic Kingdom
Naturally, the parks are feeling crowded and busy everywhere from Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom to World Nature over in EPCOT.
Let’s check it out!
Spring Break Arrives in EPCOT
The crowds were out in full force in EPCOT this morning, and guests waited patiently for a caffeine fix at Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company.
Long Lines at Joffrey’s in EPCOT
Elsewhere in EPCOT, Living with the Land experienced particularly long waits…
Long Lines at Living with the Land in EPCOT
..while Soarin’ reached a 95-minute standby wait and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure surged to a staggering 165-minute wait.
Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana was also backed up this morning, while guests queued up for a 55-minute wait to explore the ocean on The Seas with Nemo & Friends.
Long Lines at The Seas with Nemo & Friends
Lines extended beyond the queue over at Spaceship Earth, where guests waited patiently for a voyage through space and time.
Long Lines at Spaceship Earth in EPCOT
Crowds Surge into Magic Kingdom
Of course, Magic Kingdom isn’t immune to Spring Break crowds, either!
Long Lines in Magic Kingdom
Guests experienced long waits for Peter Pan’s Flight, with the Lightning Lane line extending all the way down to Prince Charming’s Regal Carrousel.
Long Lines for Peter Pan’s Flight in Magic Kingdom
Meanwhile, queues for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad filled up outside of the attraction…
Long Lines at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom
…and even less popular attractions saw a spike in wait times.
50-minute Wait at Barnstormer in Magic Kingdom
Located in the Storybook Circus section of Magic Kingdom, The Barnstormer experienced stand-by waits of close to an hour.
Visiting Walt Disney World During Spring Break?
If you’re visiting Walt Disney World during a peak time like the holidays or Spring Break, pack your patience and don’t be discouraged by long waits and crowds!
With a positive attitude and these handy tips and tricks, you’ll beat the crowds and enjoy a magical Disney experience!
Spring Break crowds
Stay tuned to MickeyBlog for all the latest Spring Break news!
