We hate to say it, but we’ve got to be honest. Disney World is not super magical 100% of the time.
Main Street, U.S.A.
One of the things that can take away from the Disney magic is when there are big crowds in the parks. These crowds often mean longer lines at attractions, more people at restaurants, and just a bit more waiting in general. There are some things you can do to cope with the crowds, but mostly you’ve just got to get those patient pants on and make the best of it! We had that experience this morning on our way into Magic Kingdom.
Our reporters are in the parks every day, and we noticed today on our way into Magic Kingdom that there was more traffic than usual at the entrance to parking.
Weirdly busy
Walking from the lot to security at the Transportation and Ticket Center (the TTC is where you park if you’re heading to Magic Kingdom), we were joined by a BIG crowd of people.
Lots of people heading into the park!
The line for security was longer than we’ve seen in a hot minute, and there was even an announcement that people at the end of the lines could expect an hour-long wait before they get to Magic Kingdom. 
LONG security line
We made it onto a Monorail to Magic Kingdom about 40 minutes later…
Waiting for a Monorail
…and we waited at the park entrance for another 20 minutes.
More crowds here
The whole process (from our car to getting inside Magic Kingdom) took about an hour, which is almost double the time it normally takes us to get from parking, through the TTC security, and into the park!
About an hour of waiting total
We’re not sure exactly what’s going on with the Magic Kingdom crowds today. There aren’t any scheduled special events, and usually Mondays aren’t quite so busy. But maybe today this is just the place to be!
It is BUSY in Magic Kingdom today
It took our reporter Yolanda AN HOUR to get from the TTC
Front Gate
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We have noticed recently that there isn’t really much of an “off-season” at Disney World anymore. The parks are just generally crowded, no matter when you visit.
Are off-seasons even a thing now?
So make sure you’re prepared for the crowds and ready to be patient during your vacation! It can be annoying to be surrounded by lots of people, but we’ve got some tips to help you avoid those crowds.
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