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Low Wait Times Early in the Day for the 50th Anniversary

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Today is the day that many Guests have been patiently waiting for. It is the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney WorldAlthough Park Pass Reservations have been full for a while, Magic Kingdom and EPCOT wait times are surprisingly low early in the day.

 

Disney park rides lineup, each boasting a 5-minute standby wait—ideal for thrill-seekers eager to experience more attractions with minimal lines during early park hours.

 

 

Disney attractions display 13 or 15 minute standby waits early in the day, with each ride featured alongside its photo. Ideal for fans and thrill-seekers hoping to enjoy short lines during the park’s 50th Anniversary festivities.

Start your Disney day with short waits—just 15-20 minutes for Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Soarin’, and more. It’s the perfect time to hit these iconic attractions and make the most of the 50th Anniversary celebrations with minimal lines.

 

Discover Disney park attractions with the shortest wait times, such as Toy Story Mania, Jungle Cruise, and Slinky Dog Dash—ideal for early morning visits or making the most of the 50th Anniversary celebration experience.

There were Guests lined up before the sun even was out, and there were many people outside of the gates before the Parks opened. Even with all that, wait times don’t seem too bad. There are many Guests lined up to get 50th Anniversary merchandise, though.

The iconic landmarks of Walt Disney World—Tree of Life, Spaceship Earth, Cinderella Castle, and Hollywood Tower Hotel—shine brilliantly to celebrate the magic and energy of the 50th anniversary, inviting guests into a world of excitement and wonder.

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There are probably many Guests who were not able to get a Park Pass Reservation and want to see the new fireworks shows, so we are assuming that once Park Hopper is an option, there will be many more Guests entering the Park and wait times will most likely go up. There will also probably be many people who want to grab a spot for the fireworks. Tonight is the first official night of Harmonious at EPCOT and the first-night Guests will see live and in-person Disney Enchantment at Magic Kingdom.

 

October 2021 Disney Park Pass calendar showing reservation availability; the entire grid lights up green for October 1, inviting fans to kick off Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration with access to all four parks and enjoy shorter lines throughout the day.

Surprisingly there are still reservations for Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom if you are a Walt Disney World Resort Guests or have a Theme Park Ticket. Spots are still filled up for Annual Passholders. If you’re hoping to catch one of the fireworks shows, you could still have that opportunity by getting a reservation for one of the other two parks and then Park hop at 2 pm. 

Chip and Dale’s gleaming gold statues from the Fab 50 Character Collection stand proudly on a round pedestal featuring a “50” emblem, surrounded by vibrant flowers in Magic Kingdom.

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If you cannot be at Walt Disney World today, there will still be plenty of opportunities for you to enjoy all of the festivities. You have 18 months to be a part of The World’s Most Magical Celebration.

The Disney World monorail, sparkling with celebratory Extra Pixie Dust for the 50th Anniversary, glides along its track against a magical sunset backdrop.

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