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3. Disney Springs on busy nights

Couple at Disney Springs

Image: Disney

Disney Springs is a fun stop both for both guests and locals. However, if you don’t like crowds, you might want to plan your visit to Disney Springs either earlier in the day or on a weekday. Particularly during the busy season, Disney’s ever-expanding shopping and entertainment complex can quickly turn into a human cattle drive, especially at night after the parks start closing. During the Christmas holiday and other busy seasons, moving from one store to another can try the patience of even the most stalwart guest. Spare yourself the trouble and time your Disney Springs visit when other guests are still exploring the parks.

4. The Monorail

Magic Kingdom Monorail sign

A ride on the monorail is a favorite pastime of many Walt Disney World guests. Indeed, if you are staying at Magic Kingdom’s flagship resorts or parking at the Transportation and Ticket Center, it’s a necessity to get to and from both Magic Kingdom and Epcot. Particularly in the mornings, on weekends, and during the busy season, the monorail can quickly test the fortitude of guests who don’t care for crowds.

The main issue stems from guest bottlenecks at the Transportation and Ticket Center as well as the Magic Kingdom resorts. With so many visitors needing the monorail to even get to and from Magic Kingdom, lines can run long and cars fill up quickly. Some guests can also get a bit pushy with strollers and other implements as families huddle in to make space.

While monorail rides are a fun and iconic part of a Disney visit, the truth is if you can avoid the monorail during common guest “commute” hours, you will save yourself some time and headaches. Avoid parking at the Transportation and Ticket Center if you can when guests are flooding into Magic Kingdom (particularly in the late morning). You also might be better off taking a bus to the Yacht and Beach Club or Boardwalk Inn then walking to Epcot rather than waiting in a long line for the Epcot monorail.

5. The World of Disney store

World of Disney Store

Image: Boky 8, Wikimedia Commons (license)

There is possibly no spot in Disney Springs more trying on the nerves of those who hate crowds than the World of Disney store. There’s just something about this megastore’s maze-like layout of shelves and tight corners that makes it particularly difficult to navigate if it’s even slightly crowded. Add to that the store’s insane popularity, and you have a guaranteed recipe for stress if you don’t care for crowds.

Much of the merchandise at World of Disney can be found at other places throughout Walt Disney World, but if you really want to visit with minimized crowds, try to visit close to the time Disney Springs opens for the day. Weekdays in particular aren’t too bad unless you’re in the midst of peak season.

 
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