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Fast forward eight years to the same day and time in 2025. The scene has changed dramatically. Now, the wait times are longer—Space Mountain at 35 minutes, Haunted Mansion at 45, Pirates of the Caribbean at 35—and the overall average wait climbs to 29 minutes. Lines for snacks are longer, sightlines for parades are crowded, and the fireworks show is often skipped due to the difficulty of navigating the increasing congestion. The once relaxing experience has become stressful and exhausting.