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- Animal Kingdom, with only six operating rides due to closures, has a misleadingly high rating (fives and sixes) because long waits inflate the perceived crowds during a period with exceptionally limited attractions.
Pro argues that these ratings are inflated because they rely on wait times, which are artificially prolonged by Disney’s strategic use of ride reservation systems, notably the Lightning Lane Premier pass.
September 2025: Closer to an Empty Park
Throughout September, most days showed crowd ratings of 1 or 2, with nearly half the month at the lowest measurement possible.
For context, a rating of 1 signifies a near-vacant park, comparable to ghost towns.