What is the attendance policy at Disney?

Cast Members who will be absent for consecutive days due to a legally protected reason need only give notice before the start of the first scheduled shift they will miss, and must notify their leader or other designated contact as soon as practicable if their absence will be extended.



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Disney doesn't release attendance numbers, but yes, crowds were observably thinner earlier in July. The shift isn't apocalyptic—if anything, the walkways have looked as uncluttered as they were in the early 1990s, before Disney-owned synergy conquered the media and overstuffed the parks.

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Meanwhile, travel agents have pointed to higher ticket prices as a major factor in declining theme park attendance. On top of that, trips to Europe appear to be cannibalizing demand for domestic theme parks this year — likely both contributing to the downturn.

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Side note: There is a “no show” policy for Disneyland Magic Key Holders. If they miss 3 theme park reservations within a 90-day period, they will not be able to make a new reservation for 30 days. Existing reservations will not be impacted.

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As happens every year around this time, crowds are starting to fall before Fall 2023 at Walt Disney World. This wait times report covers data for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom.

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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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Based on events and traffic of years past, the least crowded days to visit Disney World in 2023 are:
  • Mar. 1-5.
  • Apr. 24-30.
  • May. 1-7, May. 8-15.
  • All of August.
  • All of September.
  • Oct. 1-6, Oct. 9-15, Oct. 16-20, Oct. 23-27.
  • Nov. 1-6, 27-30 (avoid Thanksgiving week)
  • Dec. 1-3, Dec. 4-10 (avoid Christmas and New Year's Eve)


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The answer is the MagicBand! Your resort reservations are linked to your MagicBands through your My Disney Experience account, and, during Extra Magic Hours, you must scan your MagicBand to enter the park early. Or, during evening Extra Magic Hours, you must scan your MagicBand at any rides or attractions.

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About 30-45 minutes after the start of the event (this is in order to give non-event goers time to finish whatever attraction they're on), the Cast will start clearing their areas, which involves walking around the streets and checking everyone for wristbands.

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Guests of Disney do not age during their visit, so your little one will remain his guest during your entire trip. You do not need to purchase a ticket or make park pass reservations for children under 3.

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Disney is all about customer service, so if you're getting ready to hop to another park and are worried it may be full already, there's a phone number you can call! Yep, just dial (407) 560-5000 to find out whether or not the parks are full before you leave your current park.

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Domestic Disney parks hotel occupancy increased from 42% in 2021 to 82% in 2022, almost double the number of rooms booked from the prior year. This includes Disney World and Disneyland hotels. Additionally, international Disney parks hotel occupancy went up from 21% in 2021 to 56% in 2022.

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Highest Crowd Level When Visiting Walt Disney World The week before Christmas through the first two weekends of January, with the weeks including Christmas Day and New Year's Eve bringing in the historically highest crowd level each year.

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Off-peak times fall around January, February, September, and early November. Discounts on vacation packages booked directly through Disney (which combine park tickets and hotel stays) can be found year-round, though they're most common at these less-crowded times.

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The Top 9 Ways to Avoid Crowds At Walt Disney World
  1. Be choosy (if you can) about what time of year you go. ...
  2. Plan to Arrive Early to the Parks. ...
  3. Take a Break in the Afternoon. ...
  4. Take Some Time to Visit Resorts. ...
  5. Stay Late in the Parks. ...
  6. Leave Do Not Linger at the End of the Nighttime Show. ...
  7. Take Advantage of the Weather.


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The worst times to visit Disney World in 2023 are:
  • January 1, January 13-18.
  • February 17-26 (President's Day)
  • March 17 – April 16 (Spring Break & Easter)
  • May 26 – August 13.
  • November 17-26 (Avoid Thanksgiving Week)
  • December 15 -31 (Avoid Christmas and New Year's Weeks)


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Walt Disney World announces 3 new changes coming in 2023 to benefit guests
  • Free self-parking when staying at a Disney Resort hotel. ...
  • Park reservation requirements relaxed for annual pass holders. ...
  • Attraction photo downloads will be included with Disney Genie+


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October 2023 The growing popularity of fall breaks in schools means that October is far busier than it used to be. Halloween entertainment continues at Magic Kingdom, including the very popular Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. The International Food and Wine Festival will be in full swing over at Epcot.

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