Put your game face on — it’s spring break season in Disney World!

If you’re heading to Disney World soon, beware! The spring break crowds have arrived and they are not easy to handle. We’ve seen Genie+ hit its highest price recently and the price for the skip-the-line service is based on demand. So what are the wait times like in Disney World right now?

Today, we’re taking you through the average wait times in Disney World from the past week so that you can determine a game plan when you visit the parks. This can help you decide if Genie+ is a must for your group, or if you want to save money and use other strategies like rope dropping!

If you do want to buy Genie+, be sure to budget for the skip-the-line service. The price has fluctuated between $15 and $29, however on busier weeks and weekends you should expect the higher price tag. Also, remember that the price is per person, so take that into consideration when budgeting and making decisions about your park day.

We noticed that 10 rides had an average wait time over 60 minutes this week — these are the rides to watch our for and plan ahead for! Without further ado, let’s see what the wait times were like this week in Disney World!

Magic Kingdom

Starting in Magic Kingdom, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest average wait time with 88 minutes. Last week the average wait time was 96 minutes, so the time has decreased just a bit.

Next, Peter Pan’s Flight averaged 69 minutes, Space Mountain averaged 59 minutes, and Jungle Cruise averaged 55 minutes. After that, average wait times had Haunted Mansion at 43 minutes, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 40 minutes, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 41 minutes, Astro Orbiter at 36 minutes, Pirates of the Caribbean at 34 minutes, and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 33 minutes.

After that, Enchanted Tales with Belle averaged 28 minutes, “it’s a small world” averaged 26 minutes, The Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini, Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid and Magic Carpets of Aladdin, averaged 24 minutes, Dumbo the Flying Elephant averaged 23 minutes, and Tomorrowland Speedway averaged 22 minutes.

Next, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover and Mickey’s PhilharMagic averaged 16 minutes, Mad Tea Party averaged 15 minutes, and Prince Charming Regal Carrousel averaged 14 minutes. The Enchanted Tiki Room, Carousel of Progress, the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse, and the Liberty Square Riverboat all averaged 5 minutes. 

The Hall of Presidents, Country Bear Jamboree, and Tom Sawyer Island averaged no wait.

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EPCOT

Heading over to EPCOT, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is back in the top spot and has the longest average wait time in the park with 79 minutes — this is a pretty big decrease compared to last week’s average of 98 minutes. Frozen Ever After’s wait time also dropped this week because it had an avergae of 67 minutes this week.

Next up is Test Track at 57 minutes, Soarin’ at 35 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 18 minutes, Turtle Talk with Crush at 15 minutes, and Spaceship Earth at 14 minutes.

Then, there is Journey into Imagination at 11 minutes, Gran Fiesta Tour and Living with the Land at 10 minutes, and  The Seas with Nemo and Friends at 9 minutes.

Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China had no wait times this week.

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Hollywood Studios

Now it’s time to talk about Hollywood Studios where Rise of the Resistance took the top spot for the highest wait time in the park with 106 minutes. Just last week, the average wait time was 114 minutes, so the wait time has actually decreased! Slinky Dog Dash is the second-highest average wait time with 101 minutes this week (compared to last week’s 113-minute average).

Other wait times in the park include Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 65 minutes, Tower of Terror at 63 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 59 minutes, and Toy Story Mania at 57 minutes.

After that, Alien Swirling Saucers averaged 39 minutes, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue averaged 27 minutes, Walt Disney Presents averaged 16 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy averaged 9 minutes, and Muppet*Vision 3D averaged 10 minutes. 

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Animal Kingdom

And last but not least, let’s talk about Animal Kingdom! Avatar Flight of Passage still had the longest average wait time this park this week with 91 minutes. This means the time also went down significantly from last week’s 129-minute average.

Following that, Na’vi River Journey at 68 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris at 37 minutes, Expedition Everest at 29 minutes, DINOSAUR at 21 minutes, and Kali River Rapids at 19 minutes.

It’s Tough to Be a Bug averaged 10 minutes and Triceratop Spin averaged 8 minutes. Both The Boneyard and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail averaged no wait time.

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Genie+ could come in handy especially during spring break season in Disney World. The crowds are no joke! However, this is another expense that can add up really fast depending on how many people are in your group. We also recommend rope dropping (arriving at the park before it opens to get ahead of the crowds) or staying until the park closes to get the shortest waits without Genie+. Reminder — Genie+ has sold out recently and it could sell out on your trip, too!

Stay tuned to DFB for more updates from Disney World!

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If you could only pick one, what would you say is your favorite ride in Disney World? Let us know in the comments!

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If you’re a big fast food eater, this is news you’ll want to hear.

There are lots of great fast-food spots inside the Disney World parks, but there’s plenty more in our everyday lives. And we keep an eye on that news too, because hey, we eat fast food! If you’re like us, you NEED to know about this Wendy’s and McDonald’s fast food battle.

According to CNN Business, Wendy’s will soon begin selling a snack wrap — that’s right, the same type of snack wraps McDonald’s used to sell!

This new offering is a “heartier version of the spicy chicken “Go Wrap” that Wendy’s discontinued in 2020.” Wendy’s is also describing it as more of a meal than a snack.

McDonald’s discontinued their Snack Wrap in 2016 and it was completely phased out by 2020. McDonald’s has stated there are no plans to bring it back despite consumers asking for it daily. So now that Wendy’s is bringing back its own version, if it lives up to being as good as McDonald’s old version, it could give Wendy’s an advantage.

In other fast food news, we’ve got a tip for getting McDonald’s for cheaper, Jack in the Box is coming to Orlando, and McDonald’s has recently teamed up with another iconic fast food spot. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news!

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Do you think this wrap will live up to other versions? Tell us in the comments below!

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One of our favorite things to do is shop — especially for Disney merchandise!

From new Disney Dooney and Burke collections to all the cute orange bird merch we’ve seen lately with EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival, there is so much to choose from in the parks. But what if you’re in between Disney trips and are needing a little Disney merch fix? Don’t worry, we got you!

We’re sharing some Disney Amazon Deals we’ve found that you can order right now! So let’s get started.

Did you know International Waffle Day is today, March 25th? If you’re craving a Mickey Waffle, this is the item for you! This Golden Malted Waffle Mix is the same one they use to make those delicious little guys!

This is a 33 oz container which means you could have plenty of Mickey Waffles at home until your next trip!

Click Here to Check Out The Golden Malted Waffle Flour!

Up next, celebrate the upcoming movie, The Little Mermaid,  with this Disney The Little Mermaid Ariel Doll. 

This doll is modeled after Halle Bailey, who will be portraying Ariel in the new live-action film. The doll’s glitter tail and signature red hair is a perfect gift for anyone counting down to see the movie!

Click Here to Order the Little Mermaid!

We are still celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Disney Company and this book is the perfect keepsake from it. The Story of Disney: 100 Years of Wonder is a hardcover book that is the “official companion to the touring exhibition by Walt Disney Archives and SC Exhibitions“.

This detailed coffee table book would make a great gift to Disney fans. What a great way to remember the first 100 years of the company!

Click Here to Check Out the Disney 100 Years of Wonder book

The belt bag/fanny pack trend is still in full effect and if you were looking for the perfect Disney one, we found it! This Disney Mickey Mouse Fanny Pack is available on Amazon.

This bag is 14×5″ and has an adjustable strap. If you’re looking for a smaller park bag to hold your things in, check this one out!

Click Here to Order the Mickey Fanny Pack

Obsessed with Loungefly or Frozen? This item might be for you! This Loungefly Frozen Castle Wallet is currently 40% off.

It features Elsa’s ice castle and of course our favorite snowman, Olaf! It is 4×6″ so it will fit great in your park bag!

Click Here to Check Out Frozen Castle Loungefly Wallet!

Next, as the 50th Anniversary is coming to an end, you might want to grab this one soon! This Funko POP! 50th Anniversary Minnie Mouse on Carrousel is available on Amazon.

It features princess Minnie Mouse riding the carrousel — how cute is she?

Click Here to Order 50th Anniversary Minnie Funko POP!

Finally, our last item is a ‘90s throwback and a fan-favorite movie-themed game! The Goofy Movie Game is available on Amazon and is currently 42% off.

Play with Goofy and the gang to win the best seats at the Powerline concert!

Click Here to Learn More About The Goofy Movie Game!

That’s all folks — our favorite Disney Deals right now on Amazon! For more Disney deals, subscribe to Disney Food Blog!

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Let us know which of these you would like to add to your cart? Let us know below! 

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A new selection of pressed penny designs for the Disney100 Celebration are now available at various locations throughout Walt Disney World Resort.

Disney100 Celebration Pennies at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

The new designs feature multiple popular characters across eight penny designs total. Four of the images are new for the Disney100 Anniversary Celebration. The pennies were last updated at this location for the World’s Most Magical Celebration, the fiftieth anniversary party at Walt Disney World which wraps up March 31, 2023.

The pressed penny machine can be found just beside the Disney Collectible Medallions machine, which still features designs from the Walt Disney World 50 Anniversary.

The anniversary medallions are still available for a limited time.

There are eight total pressed penny designs available. The rightmost four pictured are new for the Disney100 Anniversary Celebration.

The new designs feature Orange Bird, as well as characters from “Encanto,” “Moana,” and Stitch from “Lilo and Stitch.”

Disney100 Celebration Penny Designs at The Emporium at Magic Kingdom

There are also four new Disney100 Celebration designs featured at the pressed penny machine at The Emporium.

The machine can be found in the home wares section of the store.

All eight designs can be purchased for $5.00, or they may be purchased individually for $1.00 each.

The Disney100 characters feature Mickey and Minnie, Donald and Daisy, Goofy and Pluto, and Chip and Dale. They are all dressed in formal attire for the occasion.

Splash Mountain Pressed Pennies Still Available

The Splash Mountain pressed pennies can still be purchased. The attraction is currently closed. It is being rethemed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and is due to open in 2024.

The three designs available for Splash Mountain feature Mickey and the gang on a log flume, Timothy Q. Mouse sitting atop a peanut for the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary, and Brer Bear, Brer Fox, and Brer Rabbit enjoying a ride on Splash Mountain together.

Disney100 Celebration Designs at Hollywood Studios

Four new pressed penny designs have also been spotted at Hollywood Studios in honor of the Disney100 Celebration.

The pressed penny machine is located across the street from Beverly Sunset Boutique.

The machine was out of order when we stopped by this morning.

Four designs are available here, and they are all new for the Disney100 Celebration.

Two of the designs feature Tow Mater and Lightning McQueen from the “Cars” franchise, and Indiana Jones.

The other two available designs are inspired by fan-favorite “Star Wars” droids BB-8 and R2-D2.

Disney100 Penny Designs at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

We also spotted four new designs available to press at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

Two machines are available at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

Each of the available designs are displayed on the interactive screen. Chef Mickey, Eric and Ariel, a shy Mickey, and the logotype with an image of the monorail for Disney’s Contemporary Resort are the traditionally featured designs for this location. Four new designs have been added.

There are eight total designs. The rightmost four are new.

The four new designs feature some leading ladies from popular Disney films. Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan, and Bo Peep are featured on these coin designs.

A sample view of each pressed coin.

More pennies are popping-up every day, so we will continue to hunt to find them until all are available.

Will you be squishing pennies anytime soon? What do you think of these designs? We’d love to see your thoughts in the comments below!

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Cinderella’s mice friends have scurried into Walt Disney World in the form of Disney Park Pals figures. The Jaq and Gus Park Pals can be found in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom.

Jaq Disney Park Pals Figure – $11.99

Gus Disney Park Pals Figure – $11.99

Disney Park Pals are silicone figures with hands that can clip onto a bag strap, lanyard, or another accessory. They also come with a blue plastic castle tower stand so they can be displayed at home.

Jaq is in his red shirt, orange coat, and red hat. The packaging makes it look like he’s holding onto a giant key.

Gus is wearing a yellow shirt and green hat. The packaging makes it look like he’s holding a block of cheese.

Other Disney Park Pals include Hitchhiking Ghosts, Orange Bird, Stitch, Minnie, and Mickey.

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Disney Springs is almost like a fifth park in Disney World, and the best part is that it’s 100% free to visit.

But that doesn’t mean you WON’T spend money there. Where else will you find the biggest Disney store on the planet or indulge in some of the best wining and dining in the world? Where else will you find unique souvenirs that can ONLY be found in Disney Springs? We’ll tell you another reason Disney Springs is awesome: Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew. And now there’s something NEW there!

Everglazed just unveiled a brand new donut making its way to the permanent menu. It’s called the Coconut Delight, and yes, it sounds like one of our favorite Girl Scout cookies — Samoas. It’s Everglazed’s traditional glazed donut iced with caramel and then dipped in coconut shavings and drizzled with chocolate syrup. 

YUM. You’ll be able to find the new donut RIGHT NOW if you visit Everglazed in Disney Springs. While you’re there, we can also recommend the Cinnamon Toast Crunch Donut and the Fruity Pebbles Donut. Yes, we have a thing for cereal-flavored donuts.

If you’re feeling REALLY adventurous, you can try our DFB hack: order the Grilled Cheeeeeese on a donut with bacon (you’ll pay $1 extra for the bacon). Trust us, it’s SO good. You’ll thank us later.

Everglazed also has some delicious cold brew to check out, too, so if you love coffee, check out the Cold Brew on Tap — you can order it with your choice of creamer, sweetener, or syrup. Add a flavored cold foam on top for an additional 75 cents. Flavors include Salted Caramel, Cinnamon Bun, Sweet Cream, or Seasonal flavors.

We’ll let you know if we spot any other new food in Disney World (and yes, we’ll be trying it out and giving you an honest review), so stay tuned to DFB for more!

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What’s your favorite Everglazed donut? Let us know in the comments!

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