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Happy New Year!
New Year's Eve fireworks
The holiday season at Walt Disney World is incredibly busy, featuring events like Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood Nights, and EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays, including Candlelight Processional performances. The festivities peak on New Year’s Day! We visited Magic Kingdom on January 1st, 2025, to check out the crowd situation.
Early in the day, the crowds at Magic Kingdom weren't as overwhelming as anticipated.
Adventureland
However, Pirates of the Caribbean was closed, and the My Disney Experience app showed that Space Mountain was also temporarily down.
Pirates of the Caribbean
In Frontierland, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad had just a 45-minute wait—a surprise since it's New Year’s Day and the ride is scheduled to close on January 6th, reopening in 2026.
Big Thunder was only a 45-minute wait!
In Tomorrowland, we were pleased to see Space Mountain reopen, and by early afternoon, all attractions were operational again.
Space Mountain re-opened
Tomorrowland Crowds
Overall, the crowds and wait times at Magic Kingdom were better than expected compared to New Year's Eve.
2025 promises to be a big year at Disney World, so keep following Disney Food Blog for the latest updates!
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Were you at Disney World this New Year’s? Let us know in the comments below!
The post A SURPRISING Look at New Year's Day Magic Kingdom CROWDS in Disney World first appeared on the Disney Food Blog.
New Year's Eve fireworks
The holiday season at Walt Disney World is incredibly busy, featuring events like Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood Nights, and EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays, including Candlelight Processional performances. The festivities peak on New Year’s Day! We visited Magic Kingdom on January 1st, 2025, to check out the crowd situation.
Early in the day, the crowds at Magic Kingdom weren't as overwhelming as anticipated.
Adventureland
However, Pirates of the Caribbean was closed, and the My Disney Experience app showed that Space Mountain was also temporarily down.
Pirates of the Caribbean
In Frontierland, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad had just a 45-minute wait—a surprise since it's New Year’s Day and the ride is scheduled to close on January 6th, reopening in 2026.
Big Thunder was only a 45-minute wait!
In Tomorrowland, we were pleased to see Space Mountain reopen, and by early afternoon, all attractions were operational again.
Space Mountain re-opened
Tomorrowland Crowds
Overall, the crowds and wait times at Magic Kingdom were better than expected compared to New Year's Eve.
2025 promises to be a big year at Disney World, so keep following Disney Food Blog for the latest updates!
Calling It Now! These Will Be the BIGGEST Disney World Food Trends in 2025
Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news straight to your inbox! Click here to Subscribe!
WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO.
Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we've got you covered! We've compiled everything you need (and what to avoid) to plan the ultimate Disney vacation. Whether a rookie or a pro, our insider tips will enhance your park experience. So join us and plan your most magical vacation ever!
GET YOUR GUIDE NOW
Were you at Disney World this New Year’s? Let us know in the comments below!
The post A SURPRISING Look at New Year's Day Magic Kingdom CROWDS in Disney World first appeared on the Disney Food Blog.