Saturday, February 28

Good morning.

Moana-themed 10K runners are hitting the roads at 5 AM—because what better way to start a Saturday than with road closures, diverted traffic, and 30,000+ extra guests turning the resort into a marathon finish-line party. Crowds are peaking hard this weekend, but today's planner alert: Rock 'n' Roller Coaster's final weekend is here—last rides today and tomorrow before the Muppets takeover.

Here's what matters today.

🎯 Top Story

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith closes for good tomorrow night (March 1)—this is your final weekend to ride the original high-speed launch with "Aerosmith's Greatest Hits" blasting.

Park hours are shortened today/tomorrow (Hollywood Studios 8:30 AM–9 PM), with Early Entry at 8 AM for resort guests—lines will build fast for this must-do farewell.

Reopens summer 2026 as Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets—same thrill layout, but Electric Mayhem soundtrack and storyline shift.

With race weekend surge (10K today = heavy transportation pressure), Hollywood Studios is already the heaviest park—don't sleep on stacking Lightning Lanes early.

Rope drop Hollywood Studios today/tomorrow—hit RnR first (or stack LL) before crowds from race finishers flood in mid-morning.

Backup plan: If lines explode, pivot to Tower of Terror or Slinky Dog Dash; the park's pulling hard with limited hours.

Pro tip: Grab a quick ride photo or two—memories before the retheme. Worth the chaos for the nostalgia payoff.

Check My Disney Experience for any last-minute operational tweaks amid the race energy.

⚡ Daily Disney QUICK HITS

Princess 10K chaos today — Moana-themed race at 5 AM; expect major road diversions (World Drive mostly clear, but resort-area snarls)—use Disney transport or arrive super early to avoid delays.

March is massive — Flower & Garden Festival starts March 4 (new topiaries, eats like conch fritters, Garden Rocks lineup incoming); refurbs stack up (Rock 'n' Roller Coaster gone, more coming).

Good to Go reminder — March 2–3 no-reservation days for Passholders—post-race escape window still open.

Frozen Ever After update — New animatronics still glitchy (Elsa "naps" viral)—ride early if lines allow; app checks essential.

Villains Land rumors heating — Bigger plans teased for Magic Kingdom (Emperor's New Groove coaster? Maleficent E-ticket?)—stay tuned for more.

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📊 Today’s Crowd Size Snapshot

Magic Kingdom — Moderate (race spillover mid-morning).

EPCOT — Moderate-heavy build (Frozen draw + festival prep).

Animal Kingdom — Heavy AM spike (early entry rush).

Hollywood Studios — Heaviest all-day (RnR farewell + shows/Rise pulling crowds).

Strategy: Rope drop Hollywood Studios for RnR last rides—lighter entry, beat the 10K finishers. Delay MK/Epcot if possible; mornings brutal with race energy.

10 Day Weather Forecast for Lake Buena Vista, Florida

🎯 Final Take

10K stampede + RnR finale = perfect storm. But you? You snag the last rides, dodge the rain, and come out legendary.

Spring's calling—answer it first.

Forward to your squad before they blame the weather for everything.

Real planners only.

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