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[ILoveMyDVC]

Yep! And saw on a popular Disney blog that a lot of people who would be going now are saving their trips for the anniversary. So if you don’t have school kids and don’t mind the heat, this is a great time for a last minute trip

Waits are minimal - here now

 

[emily nicole]

What’s with all the charter buses? Almost every bus we have taken to and from the parks has been a charter bus. Not complaining, those seats are plush! Lol. Just curious where all the Disney buses are!

 

[tigger2002]

Went to EPCOT today (August 31st 2021). No one here. Fewest number of people I have ever seen. Longest wait was Frozen, five minutes.

 

[Carol_]

What’s with all the charter buses? Almost every bus we have taken to and from the parks has been a charter bus. Not complaining, those seats are plush! Lol. Just curious where all the Disney buses are!

I’m hoping WDW is starting their own bus service to replace all previous bus services, including DME.
*A dream is a wish your heart makes…*

 

[Gary Stocker]

Went to EPCOT today (August 31st 2021). No one here. Fewest number of people I have ever seen. Longest wait was Frozen, five minutes.

As someone who was there from 8/6-8/14 (right before things starting slowing down) I am both happy for you and hate you

 

[tigger2002]

As someone who was there from 8/6-8/14 (right before things starting slowing down) I am both happy for you and hate you

I do feel kind of guilty riding Soarin and Test Track over and over.

 

[IluvMGM]

We are on our 2nd day at Pop Century. No wait to get on a Magical Express bus yesterday. Did Epcot and everything was under 20 minutes. Based on the lines we experienced last year this time for the Skyliner, we got up early and headed there around 6:45 am. We were the first in line, and got boarding group 1 while in line. The line didn't get long at all, nothing compared to last year. We got to the park and were held after going through security until 8:30, but not held once in the park, so we were free to go right to whatever ride we wanted. We were one of the first ones in the park and most everything was a walk on. So, very successful day again!

 

[Gary Stocker]

I do feel kind of guilty riding Soarin and Test Track over and over.

no you don't...and you shouldn't. Enjoy!

 

[mollygirl13]

Arrived yesterday morning and went straight to EPCOT. Walked on TT, Frozen, Soarin, SE, Figment. Ate at an empty Biergarten for lunch. It was so delicious BTW!!! Took an empty Monorail to MK where we purchased Boo Bask tix for tonight. (That is why we specifically went to MK was to get tix) Walked on TTA and Buzz. Got a drink at Starbucks. Took a bus to DHS where we got a boarding group for Rise. Walked on TSM, Aliens Saucers, TOT, MMRR x2, got called for Rise in around 1.5 hours. Walked back on TSMM, MMRR, TOT. Longest wait was SDD at 25 min at end of evening. Took a not crowded boat back to Dolphin a little After park closing.
This morning we drove to DS and walked right into Gideon’s right before 10 am. Walked around an empty DS and shopped!! Ate lunch at Polite Pig and there were maybe 5 other families in there w us. Did more shopping and esp LOVED walking around the WOD store with not a lot of folks. It was WONDERFUL and I really got to take my time and look around.
leaving for MK now. It’s 4:15 PM. Boo Bash tonight.

 

[Gary Stocker]

I am having a hard time imagining Food and Wine with current reported crowds. I think it was needing to wait on line that saved me from falling into the lake a few times.

 

[mantysk8coach]

Wow, we were there last week and things were quiet, this week sounds even better…I’m jealous!

 

[smitty0705]

Was at AK today. Rope dropped. Lines have been minimal all day. Longest I saw was 25 mins for Navi River at one point when FOP was 10 mins. Everything we rode was a walk on. We rode FOP again just before leaving and they’re offering to let people exit or choose to ride again right away without having to fully exit and go back through the line! Never thought I’d see the day. Park hopping to MK now since we covered the entire AK park and did our favorites multiple times over.

 

[ellbell]

I arrive at Disney from Universal tomorrow. First park day is Thursday. I'm hoping the crowds stay this low for the 10 days I'm there.

 

[VAtink]

These crowd level reports sound amazing! Hoping it stays this way through the next two weeks for our trip!

For those who are there now, how have the crowds been for the fireworks, especially at Epcot?

 

[CarolynFH]

What’s with all the charter buses? Almost every bus we have taken to and from the parks has been a charter bus. Not complaining, those seats are plush! Lol. Just curious where all the Disney buses are!

I’ve read that Disney has been renting buses and contracting for drivers from other companies because they haven’t been able to hire enough drivers yet.

 

[emily nicole]

I’ve read that Disney has been renting buses and contracting for drivers from other companies because they haven’t been able to hire enough drivers yet.

That makes total sense! Thanks!

 

[Sarahslay]

My phone has been acting up so I haven’t been posting (got it fixed now though). I am on day three with Boo Bash tonight, and so far have done every single park. The only ride have had to wait in line for at all has been SDD, everything else has been a walk on (aside from the pre-shows, obviously). Aside from the heat it’s been a dream trip, I can pretty much get everything done I want to in a couple of hours and leave to escape the heat without sacrificing what I want to do. Have already ridden every ride I’ve wanted to, including grabbing a Rise BG at 3:30 after hoping to HS (went to AK in the morning, went to Epcot at 2 to ride Soarin’ and grab a bite to eat, then rode skyliner to HS). I think I killed my shoulder riding TSMM so many times yesterday . Hopefully Boo Bash is good tonight, my husband keeps joking that the event might be the highest crowds I see if the whole trip.

 

[Sarahslay]

What’s with all the charter buses? Almost every bus we have taken to and from the parks has been a charter bus. Not complaining, those seats are plush! Lol. Just curious where all the Disney buses are!

I haven’t had a single charter bus, although I did see one Disney cruise line bus yesterday pick up from HS at park close.

 

[ItsMEH]

I am so jealous of these trip reports!

 

[PrincessJasmine88]

I arrive at Disney from Universal tomorrow. First park day is Thursday. I'm hoping the crowds stay this low for the 10 days I'm there.

How do the Universal crowds these days compare to Disney?