Is Disneyland attendance down in 2023?

PUBLISHED: August 9, 2023 at 3:15 p.m. | UPDATED: August 11, 2023 at 10:51 a.m. Disneyland saw attendance rise during the spring and early summer months and visitor spending increase thanks in part to higher ticket prices, according to the latest Disney quarterly report.



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According to InsideTheMagic.com, “Disney's attendance has dropped substantially,” with some attendees reporting impacts at Disneyland and other parks, with Disney World appearing more like a “ghost town” than a thriving tourist destination.

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How Are Disneyland Crowd Levels? Theme park reservations are currently in use, but that doesn't mean that crowd capacity is restricted. The parks are definitely getting busier and busier.

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(Opening October 16, 2023) The new Journey of Water area (part of World Nature) will be opening up on October 16, 2023 This new exploration trail connects guests to the story of our planet's water. Disney says “Just like Moana, you're encouraged to become a protector and friend to our natural resources.”

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Nevertheless, wait times are an imperfect measure of Walt Disney World's crowds, especially if you're comparing current conditions to prior years. Walt Disney World attendance has increased by several million people over the course of the last decade-plus, so the vast majority of days in 2023 will be more crowded than ...

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2023 is another exciting year at the Most Magical Place on Earth! With the opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run, the return of Happily Ever After and EPCOT Forever nighttime spectaculars, the kick-off of the Disney 100 celebration in the fall, and more, the magic (and fun) is definitely calling in 2023 and 2024!

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Disney World's crowds are getting smaller, signaling that the high entry costs to the theme park as well as competition from other destinations may be taking a toll on attendance, Wall Street Journal reporter Jacob Passy told CBS News.

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Low to Moderate crowds: The week after Easter through mid-May. Late August – September, except Labor Day Weekend, will have some of the lowest crowds of the year. Mid-October and early November typically have moderate crowd levels. Monday after Thanksgiving – mid-December.

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Disneyland Park Ride closures:
  • Fantasmic! ...
  • Splash Mountain is closed and is being re-themed.
  • Tarzan's Treehouse is closed until further notice.
  • Wonderous Journeys ends on August 31, 2023.
  • The French Market restaurant and the Mint Julep bar are closed and will reopen on September 7, 2023 as Tiana's Place.


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What is Disneyland's maximum capacity? Disneyland park's capacity is about 85,000 people and averages about 51,000 visitors a day.

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The evidence currently suggests slightly lower-than-normal crowds at Disney this summer compared to the last few years and a return to a more pre-pandemic level of busy.

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Disneyland's less crowded times are:
  • Early January through the mid-February.
  • The day after President's Day (February) until Spring Break (mid-March)
  • The middle of April until Memorial Day Weekend (late May)
  • After Labor Day through the beginning of October.


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A: It's always a great time to visit Disney theme parks! However, when planning a trip to the Disneyland Resort, expect lower crowds from mid-September through mid-November (before the Thanksgiving break). Mid-January through mid-March is another time when potentially lower crowds are expected.

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Lowest Attendance:
  • January (except New Year's Day) until just prior to Presidents' Week in February.
  • The week following Labor Day until the week prior to Thanksgiving.
  • The week following Thanksgiving until mid-December.


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The Disney Dining Plan Is Returning — Here's How to Plan a Nearly All-inclusive Trip. Disney Dining Plans are returning in January 2024 — here's what you need to know to make the most of this Disney World package.

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Here's a few tips to help you plan a cheaper trip to Disney without skimping on any of the fun.
  1. Plan you trip during the off-season. ...
  2. Plan a no park day. ...
  3. Take longer trips. ...
  4. Shop for low hotel rates on Expedia, Hotels.com, Travelocity, etc. ...
  5. Keep an eye on official Disney World special offers on their website.


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