Why is Disney attendance down?

Yep, there was a decrease at Walt Disney World, which is primarily due to higher costs and lower volumes (i.e., lower attendance). The increase in costs there was attributed to inflation but also the accelerated depreciation of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, which will be permanently closing soon.



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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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As part of the Q1 2023 earnings call today, Disney CFO Christine McCarthy announced that capacity in peak periods at the Disney Parks has been cut by 20% compared to pre-pandemic, even with attendance up at the Disney Parks.

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What is the no sad kids rule at Disney? Did you know Disney has an unspoken rule called the No Sad Kids rule? The rule allows cast members to go above and beyond to make sure kids who are upset get their smile back.

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Make sure your child can recognize who a Walt Disney World Cast Member is when you first enter the park, point out their Cast Member name badge and explain that anyone who has these badges could help them if they were to be lost.

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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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From ongoing battles with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his board appointees to subscriber losses on its streaming platform, Walt Disney leadership may be wondering if they've unknowingly fallen under a dark curse. And now, to make matters worse, its theme parks are dealing with declining foot traffic.

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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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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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It's likely due to several variables. One factor is that people may be less interested in theme parks. From what we're seeing with our bookings, that pent-up demand has somewhat transitioned to cruises and Europe, Greg Antonelle, the co-owner of Florida travel agency MickeyTravels, told the Journal.

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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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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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If You're with Young Kids Skip Epcot. Now, Epcot is a favorite for a lot of Disney guests because it's super nostalgic and has some very creative themes. However, it's definitely skip-able right now for a few reasons. First off, if you're traveling with kids, Epcot can be a challenge.

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Parents often wonder if their kids are too young (or too old) to go to Disney World. The best age for Disney World is between 3 and 12 years old, but people of all ages will enjoy the park.

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One argument for Florida tightening the reins on Walt Disney World has racked up views on Twitter, arguing that DeSantis should order a full sweep of Disney property with cadaver dogs. It widely known that 100s of children go missing every year at Disney world.

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