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  • On Jan 1, 2025
    Sharon from NJ Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    We are going to WDW on August 12th, 2025. That is the day the kids go back to school in Florida. Is there a drop in crowd size during the first days of school?


    Hey there, Sharon!

    Thanks for visiting us at planDisney today, I’ll be more than happy to help answer your question. 

    I wish there was a magic formula to figure out what the crowds will be like the day of your trip. However, there’s no telling! I have visited different times of the year and each time I find that there are some days where attraction wait times are low, and others where it seems like wait times are a bit longer. My best recommendation would be to focus on your overall plan. That way you can maximize your park time!

    Where it is nice to let the magic be your guide, I recommend going in with some sort of game plan. Think about what time you want to arrive at the park and which attraction you want to head towards first. My number one recommendation is rope-dropping! Rope Dropping is arriving at the theme parks before the official open time. Cast members will “rope off” the pathway to attractions and when the park is finally open, you will be able to head towards the direction of your choosing! You will also want to make sure you download the My Disney Experience app so that you can check current wait times and showtimes as you are exploring the theme parks.

    My family tends to start our mornings off strong by experiencing our favorite attractions first. Things like Rise of the Resistance in Hollywood Studios or Frozen Ever After in EPCOT are where you can find us first thing. After a couple of hours of fun, we take a breakfast or early lunch break, depending on how hungry we are. Once we've been refuled, we're back in action!

    Sharon, I wish you the most magical trip and if you need any more planning tips, be sure to come back and visit us again!

    Shantel

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Meet the Panelist: Shantel, Texas

Hi! I'm Shantel from Arizona. I am a mom of two and a military wife. I grew up going to the parks, and now we're sharing that tradition with our kids. When I am not visiting the Walt Disney World Resort, I'm at home researching and planning for our next trip. One of my favorite things to do is search for new snacks to try, especially if they are Mickey-shaped. I'm definitely living the dream my heart wished for and I cannot wait to answer your questions and help make your vacation even more magical! Learn More About Shantel

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