You’ve been warned! In a few weeks, crowds will descend upon the Magic Kingdom as two major events kick off in Orlando. Get ready for cheer season in Disney World.
Crowds at Magic Kingdom
What does this mean? Well, Orlando hosts seasonal cheer events each year, and those competitions bring tons of young athletes and their friends and families to the Disney World area. Here’s what you need to know if you’re planning a trip to Disney World this February.
First, the All Out Grand Nationals 2025 cheerleading competition will take place in Orlando from January 31st to February 2nd. Expect large tour groups in Disney World and crowded hotels. Typically, we see cheer teams and other junior athletes at Disney’s All-Star Resorts, including Movies, Music, and Sports.
All-Star Sports
Then, a second big event kicks off a few days later. The UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship will happen at Walt Disney World Resort from February 7th to February 10th. This event is “the most prestigious high school national championship in the country,” so we’re anticipating a LOT of talented cheerleading teams will show up this year.
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
So, when we say the parks and hotels will be crowded, what do we mean? Well, you might see longer lines at some of Disney’s popular attractions, like Seven Drawfs Mine Train, TRON Lightycycle / Run, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, Slinky Dog Dash, Avatar Flight of Passage, Star Wars Rise of the Resistance, and more.
Slinky Dog Dash
Additionally, if you happen to be staying at the same hotel as a particular cheer team, you might find longer lines at the bus stop or in the food courts — especially around breakfast and dinnertime.
All-Star Sports Food Court
Basically, the first few weeks of February might be a little busier than normal, so be prepared for some crowds. While we don’t expect the parks to be as busy as they are during the holiday season, Disney World still might be more crowded than normal for this time of year.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios crowds
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