WDW Magazine December 2016 - 2017 Crowds at WDW | Page 5

CROWDS AT WDW
What will the crowds be like at Walt Disney World in
2017? That’s the question we try to answer this
month in our annual Crowds at WDW issue!
One of the most important things to know before you
plan a Walt Disney World vacation is what the crowd
levels be like when you get there. It affects
everything from the discounts that will be available,
to the likelihood of snagging that Cinderella’s Royal
Table reservation. Not to mention how long you will
have to stand in line.
That’s why we like to end each year with our Crowds
at WDW issue. It’s that important. So let’s talk about
the 2017 crowds at Walt Disney World.

Features
What will the crowds be like in 2017? Was 2016 an
aberration or the new normal? Let’s ask two of the
biggest names in WDW crowd tracking, Dave Shute
from yourfirstvisit.net and Carl Trent from Dad’s
Guide to WDW. Dave and Carl go through the year
and give their crowd predictions for each month.
Next, we look at what’s new in 2017. This year was
huge for Walt Disney World expansion, especially at
Disney Springs. There are a lot of new projects on the
board, so which ones will open in 2017? Let’s see…
Once you know what the crowd levels are going to
be, you might want to know how that will affect your
trip. What to expect in Peak, Mid, and Low Seasons
will show what happens to prices, discounts, hours,
events, and more when the crowd levels change.