Disney World Lines

1. Book Your FastPass+ Reservations Early

Walt Disney World offers FastPass+ for all theme park ticketholders, a service that allows you to access attractions in advance. The best way to take advantage of this is to make your FastPass+ reservations a month before your visit, which is a newer feature within Disney. This ensures you a seat at your favorite attractions well ahead of your trip.

2. Utilize Unpopular Times For Rides and Performances

Disney’s live entertainment offerings primarily occur in the evenings. As a result, many people get in line for rides during the day and watch the performances at night. To take advantage of slow times for popular rides, go to the rides during nights. Then, plan for entertainment attendance at the end of your trip as early in the day as your schedule will allow.

3. Travel To Disney Outside Of Peak Seasons

Just like other popular vacation destinations, Disney World parks experience peak seasons. The times Disney is most packed include Christmas vacation through the turn of the year, spring break, summer months (especially July 4th), and weekends. To maximize ride availability and mobility across parks, it is ideal to go during August through October, late January through February, and to generally avoid holidays.

4. Get Active Early In The Day>

Another age-old tip that always works for vacation planning is showing up early. Disney World park hours vary due to multiple factors, but most parks open around 8 or 9 a.m. During this time, many people are still getting breakfast or sleeping in. Heading straight to the most popular rides, such as the Matterhorn and Indiana Jones, as soon as parks open significantly increases the odds of shorter lines.
You’ll notice that some people are thinking along the same lines as you, and as a result, you may not always be the first in line. However, most rides can handle 30 to 50 people per session, so as long as you show up early, you’ll rarely have to wait longer than a minute or two.