Disneyland Resort saw a surprising turn of events this past weekend, with an unexpected drop in visitor numbers drawing attention from park-goers and Disney enthusiasts alike. Notably, the usually bustling Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, and Downtown Disney were far quieter than usual, especially given that weekends typically see locals and tourists taking advantage of their free time to visit.
In recent years, crowd patterns at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World have exhibited notable shifts, particularly post-pandemic, as the parks experienced waves of “revenge travel.” Yet, record-low attendance this past weekend defied these expectations. One Reddit user, u/AtlasDestroyer-, noted the peculiar absence of crowds on what should have been a busy Friday evening, observing that wait times for many attractions were under 30 minutes, with some even being walk-on.
Other park guests corroborated these observations. User u/ForeverLearning007 shared their delight in managing to experience 20 rides through Genie+ with wait times never exceeding 25 minutes. Another guest, u/abstert, reminisced that such sparse crowds were reminiscent of Disneyland’s yesteryears, making their visit all the more special.
Several theories emerged regarding the cause of this anomaly, emphasizing events like San Diego’s Comic-Con, which may have drawn away some of Disneyland’s regular crowd. Additionally, some attributed the low turnout to factors such as the summer heat and special weekday ticket discounts for Anaheim residents, prompting visits on quieter days instead.
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Source: Inside the Magic
