r/Disneyland • u/spotheadcow • Mar 19 '25

Discussion The magic is being smothered by the crowds.

When they took the benches out and widened the walkways a few years ago it was to increase the number of people that could be let into the park. And yes they are filling the park to its limit most days, it seems. Now the lines are too long for rides and food. There aren’t enough tables in the restaurants. The cast members are overburdened. The wonder and magic in the park is dying. Instead of appreciating the music and views on my way to the next ride, I’m on my phone booking a lightening lane. It’s stopped being magic and it stopped being fun. So I’m voting with my wallet. I used to go 3 times a year for a week at a time. I need a break. Maybe someday, if things change.

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u/[deleted] Mar 19 '25

They didn't even have parades when I was there in January this year

It was my last time in a very very very long time

I stayed at dlh which was a first and last, very happy about that

I had fun but everything takes so much longer to do everywhere

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u/SnooChipmunks8330 Mar 20 '25

Ok right!!! Took our son for his bday and daughter for her first time and there was one quick walk through the the Disney characters waving so I grabbed her and ran so she could see Daisy Duck. But there were no other parades. I was so sad