Waiting time data tracked by Touring Plans shows Disney World will see fewer riders in the summer of 2023, with visitors waiting less to enjoy the park’s biggest attractions.
Average wait times have decreased across Disney World’s four parks compared to 2022 levels, according to Touring Plan data analysis. wall street journal (WSJ) showed. Disney World’s Hollywood Studios theme park recorded the third least traffic day in the past year on July 4. Touring plan data is shown. Wait times on July 4 dropped from 44 minutes in 2022 to 18 minutes on Tuesday, according to a WSJ data analysis.
It’s been years since Disney World felt so empty https://t.co/dFGWm5pa5y pic.twitter.com/8CKTIWnfhU
— James Pethakoukis (@JimPethakoukis) July 10, 2023
average waiting time According to Touring Plans, travel times at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park have been cut from 31 minutes in 2022 to 27 minutes on Fourth of July. Touring plan data is based on ride wait times posted on the Disney app. Disney World’s Animal Kingdom park has reduced wait times on July 4 from 34 to 25 minutes, while Epcot theme parks have reduced wait times from 35 to 27 minutes. (Related: DeSantis campaign raises $20 million in second quarter, following Trump’s track record)
Disney has increased park fees under former CEO Bob Chapek, who was replaced by long-time Disney CEO Bob Iger in November 2022, the WSJ reported. report Disney is currently facing difficulties on its streaming platform and a political battle with Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
The Republican presidential candidate voted in February to revoke Disney’s special allowance after Disney publicly opposed a Florida bill banning gender ideology and sexual content in kindergarten through high school classes. signed.
Disney fought DeSantis’ bill by signing a legal agreement at the last minute with the governing board that oversees the company’s special privileges. In response, the DeSantis administration challenged the legal agreement with Disney in an ongoing legal battle. A May poll showed that the feud with DeSantis had severely damaged Disney’s reputation, ranking it fifth among the most polarizing companies in the United States. report at the time.
Disney did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller’s request for comment.
