Hi. I am booked Sat 11/4-Wed 11/8. Planning on being in the park Sat night, skipping Sunday and then back to the parks Mon, Tue and Wed. Given this is the week between Halloween and Christmas celebrations the crowds should be pretty light, wouldn't you think? Thanks!

Hi

we are looking at going from 0ct 14th which is a Sunday for five days...so last day will be Thursday 18th.

Should we avoid the Sunday all together? I really wanted a weekend though as I understand the fireworks and Fantasmic are not on weekdays in October. Is this correct?

Hello! We are planning on visiting from Sunday, 10/7/2018 through Saturday 10/13/2018...does Columbus day usually draw in bigger crowds? If so, do the crowds usually linger for an extra day or 2 (versus if Monday wasn't Columbus day) thank you for your help!

Modify my question:

Hi Leap, thank you for answering all our questions. We want to plan a 3-day trip to DL in the beginning of Dec 2017. Looking at the crowd calendar, looks like Dec. 5-7 is a (4/10), Dec 12,13 is (3/10), but Dec. 14 is (5/10). How accurate is the crowd calendar? Is 3/10 a lot less crowded than 4/10? Do you suggest we visit from Dec. 5-7 at 4/10, or Dec. 12-14, where one of those dates is 5/10? Additionally, California Adventure Parks is prob less crowded than DL, so we could do that park on Dec. 15 when it has a 5/10 crowd rating. Thank you for your assistance!

ADD -ON question:

Looks like DL park hours for Dec 2017 is not published on the website. We would like to be there when the park has the longest 'opened hours'. Is this only on the weekends?

From my question above (1) when should we visit depending on the crowds and (2) longest park hours (we want to make the most time out of our trip), all that considered, from your expertise, when should we plan a visit for Dec. 2017?

Thank you so much!

Trying to plan a trip to Disneyland March 5-9, 2018. Your crowd calendar shows average crowds those days, but it appears most of the hotels directly across the street are already sold out. We've stayed at a number of those hotels in years past and haven't had a problem with availability this far out. Is there an event or convention you know of that week that may be causing this?

We are going to be at Disneyland Feb 10-13th, and was wondering if we will catch any of the Chinese New Year celebration or the Mardi Gras one?

You say that Mondays-Thursdays in the first half of November are a good time to visit except the weekend of the Super Heroes Half Marathon. We plan to be at the parks on the 7th and 8th of November before that weekend. Do you think those days will be busy or should we be early enough in the week to miss the crowds that come with the race?

Can you further explain why the park will be busier (and has higher ticket pricing) during the week of October 9th? Columbus Day falls on the 9th but nobody in California observes this holiday. Utah doesn't have their fall break until the 19th. We plan to visit Disneyland on October 12th (Thursday). Thank you.

I've booked my hotel for Dec. 8th - 11th. Im taking my family. Including my 2 year old. (Almost 3). What's the weather like during this month? Should I modify my dates or the time is perfect?

Which would be better? May 29-31 or June 4-6? Would that one week even make a difference?

Thank you for your blog! We are visiting Cali the week of January 28 and we're planning to do three days at Disney and one at Universal. Are there days of the week that are better than others to do each park?

We are going to be in the Anaheim area over Labor Day weekend, and we are going to do either Disneyland or California Adventure the day after Labor Day. Should crowds die down from the weekend? Would one park be less busy than the other?

I've already got my hotel booked for 24th - 29th of dec. taking my 4 kids and wife. Is it really that bad during that time? Disney 25-27 Universal 28. Will we be able to see everything with 3 days in the Disney parks at those times?

First, thank you so much for all of your research and help in making our trips to WDW & DL the best possible!! I wanted to ask what you thought about the better place, weather wise, would be in early January...7th thru 14th. Thank you!

Were thinking about the first half of Thanksgiving week in 210 (approx Nov 19-22). Are the crowds really bad that first part of the week?

Well, I really like your site, it is very helpful, now my question, the only time available would be during the first week of 2018, possibly even the spending new years eve in LA. given that fact, is there any recomendation to take the best of this trip around both disney parks and universal?

I will be very happy for hearing any hint you can provide... we are 2 families with a total of 4 adults and 5 childs ranging 12, 11, 9, 8, 6 yo kids.

Thank you for your inputs and keep going with this great service

Carlos

The only times we may able to visit are during three peak times, so I am wondering what you're opinion is on which would be "best." I have the specific dates in parenthesis.

Labor Day (8/30 - 9/4)

Thanksgiving (11/23-11/28)

Spring Break (3/15-3/20)

Thank you!!

great site, thank you! Only chance to take my son to Disneyland this year is August 10-13. Looking at the crowd calendar you show August 13th as the best bet crowdwise...that is a Sunday. I figure Sunday would be one of the busiest. Thoughts on best day? Friday the 11th would be better for my schedule but if Sunday is really less crowded Ill make it work. Thanks!

Hi! My family and I are currently in the makes of planning a trip to Disneyland in mid-January of 2018. Do you know if many rides are typically closed for seasonal refurbishment during this time?

Hi,

I will be travelling to Disney land with my son who is 3 yrs old and my daughter who is 1 yr and 5 months. Would they still have a good time at the park? Also what is the weather like usually during September?

Hello there,

My friends and I will be transferring our flight in L.A. on Sep 5, but I assume that we won't arrive at park until 2 or 2:30 pm, our flight leaves at midnight and I know the park closes at 9pm in Sep, so I'd love to know if we'll still have enough time to enjoy a bit in this case?

We are planning on bringing our kids when they're off of school for Mardi Gras break next year (Feb. 9 - 15). How do you expect crowds to be during this time? We've never been to Disneyland before, we usually go to Disney World instead ,but are looking to experience something new to us. :) Thanks!

• June 10-August 12, 2017 - we are planning to visit Disneyland on this period, is it that really crowded? these dates were marked as worst time to visit Disneland. i assume this is not a peak season since the schooling in ON? pls advise

Hi. We are arriving the 31st August to Anaheim, and staying until the 10th. Do people in the US usually have the friday before labour day weekend off? I notice the 1st Sep is also a day where the disneyland half marathon is on. Should we avoid this date? Ideally we want to go the 2nd Sep , as it is my moms birhtday and she wants to celebrate in the park, which will be better you think the 1st or 2nd?

I plan on going November 4th and 5th. I was curious about the crowds, and if it will be decorated for Halloween or Christmas time around then? Thanks!!

My family and I will be in California Jan8th-16th, 2018. wondering if you know how the park is during that time and if there will be any christmas festivities still going on. I've seen that dates for christmas 2016/17 ended on Jan 8th. The 9th would be the soonest we could visit the park. Is it over night that they switch the park back to normal? Thanks for any info and tips.

Lopaka

We would like to visit Disneyland this Monday, 12 June. I know it's supposed to be the busy season, but... schools are out the week after, it's not a Grad night, and it's Monday.

How crowded do you expect it to be, that day?

Hi! I just booked a vacation from August 14-August 18. I did not see the date listed as a best time or worst time to be at Disneyland. I wonder if it is a good time to visit? I have an Infant, 4 yo and 6yo.

We're planning to be at Disneyland/DCA the week after Labor Day. Will Haunted Mansion & Space Mountain be closed to get ready for Halloween?I hope not!

Hi. We wanted to go this Friday for one day ticket. Do you think it will be too busy?

Hi! My girlfriend and I will be visiting the parks this coming weekend, which of course is memorial day weekend. I understand that Disneyland park at capacity last Saturday. Do you think that it is likely to repeat? Also, I have a question regarding ticketing. If the crowds are high, and there is a possibility of one or both parks hidden capacity, do you think that a park hopper is worthwhile, or should we get the basic ticket? I have an annual pass, but will need to purchase a park ticket for my girlfriend, and I want to make sure I get a good value for that.

Any insight you can offer will be appreciated. Thank you very much!

Steve

For our trip in 2018, trying to decide between the last week in April or the first week in May. I'm trying to figure out which week has the longest part hours, but having a hard time finding that info. Any tips on which way to go?

Hi! We are planning a vacation for next year (2018) in September. We were wondering what dates are better? We want to go before they do the Halloween decorations and after Labor day but are unsure what dates are the best to go. We are a very large group (13 total - 7 adults & 6 children ages 3-14) and want to avoid long wait times on rides. We would be doing one park a day for four days total. Thanks in advance!

Hi, y wife and I want to bring our 8 year old daughter to Disneyland. We are in Australia , and intend to spend a month in the US. So midweek does not bother us. we prefer cool ( Not Cold ) weather. Looking at April 2018. How many days should we stay to get the complete Disney experience for an 8 year old. Don't want to spend all day waiting in line for rides.

Tanks

Erik

How does the end of May to the first of June look? Avoiding memorial day weekend?

What is a good time to visit 2018, we are looking around the month of April 2018 but our dates are flexible, possibly a long weekend trip.

Thank you!

Any thoughts on going in summer for the electrical parade or in Sept/Oct for Halloween? I can't decide which I'd rather see. We will need to go over a weekend for either and have 2 small children (6 and 4). If you think summer for the parade, any guidance on month/time of month?

Thanks!

I was wondering how busy it's on mother's day. We are planning on going the Sunday how is it?

Thanks,

We're planning the first weekend in May and noticed that it's also the same time as "Grad Night". Can you tell me about that? Is the park overly crowded? Any information would be appreciated.

Hello!

I really enjoyed this article!! I am a Disney lover and am grateful to be able to visit Disneyland every year. My husband attends the Engredea Narural Foods Expo annually in March (typically the 2nd week) for work and we tag along to visit Disney. We can't arrive any earlier than Wednesday because that's when my husband flies out each year for the expo. Last year (2016) was a dream on Thursday, (husband joined) Friday and Saturday and there were no lines at all. I assumed this was because the expo goers were booking up all the hotels for that week making it difficult for tourists to visit then. I sure took that for granted because this year it was okay on Thursday But, Friday and Saturday was instanly crowded because of spring break starting that day and locals flooding to the parks. We saved Fantasyland for Saturday because my husband already saw that part last year and that was our day without him. We ended up not getting on any of those rides besides standing in line for Peter Pan for 40 minutes before we cut our losses and just went back to the hotel because the kids and I were both melting down.

Next year the expo is right smack on the middle of the worst days to visit for Spring Break. My strategy for next year is to not go to the parks on Saturday at all. And eat the money for my son and myself (my husband qualifies for a Twilight ticket since he will be in convention goer) to visit one of the Park's Wednesday afternoon/eve after we arrive. Then again on Thursday and Friday. I prefer to do single park passes and do two days in Disneyland in one day in California Adventure because it's not really worth taking advantage of the hopper when we have to take a nap every afternoon. I thought about the strategy of skipping the magic morning and just going into the opposite park each day. What do you suggest? Any advice on how to maximize our trip then? We will have a 3 year old and an 18 month old (who are usuly toast after one day at the parks). We tend to miss magic morning after the first day. We also leave the park from 1-4 ish for a nap. We are also not too concerned about Splash Mountain, Space Mountain, Indiana Jones, Matterhorn, Radiator Springs Racers etc. because the kids cannot go on them yet.

Thanks!!!!

Will Easter Sunday be a good or a bad day to attend? :) Thanks!

Hi!

We are considering coming from Aug 31-Sept 5 OR Oct 5-Oct 10. which will have a smaller crowd?

We will be doing Disney December 13th-20th, 2017...

is this an overly busy time? Has anyone experienced Disney with an infant?

Just chiming in to war everyone that Halloween crowds are insane, in case you are planning an October trip. The Wife and I have been visiting for Halloween the last few years, and the closer you get to Halloween itself, the crazier it gets, with Christmas-level crowding the week of Halloween. There were times it was standing room only through Adventureland all the way to Mansion, and wait times were absurd. It's still a very fun time and we have loved our spooky Disneyland vacations, but just be forewarned that the word is out about Disneyland's Halloween, and the crazy holiday crowds now being in October, not late November.

Hi there,

I'm looking at going on a trip to Disneyland for the first time, taking family. 3adults 1 kid,

Whats the perfect time to go so we can fully enjoy the park?

My family and I are from Canada and plan to visit Disneyland for the third time from March 27 to April 3, 2017. Any projections on how crowds will be given spring break etc. Thanks!

Hi! I love your site! We are going to Disneyland for our first time with our 2 kids from 2/28-3/2. I just noticed there are a bunch of rides on refurbishment--the ones I am most sad about are POC and Matterhorn. Will we still have a good time with the rides that are still open? Thought I had picked a great week crowd-wise but now worried I didn't research this enough! Thanks!

We are planning a trip to Disneyland August 1 through 4, 2017. Is it going to be horrific? I was hoping since it was all weekdays we might escape the crushing crowds. Do you anticipate less crowds this summer (2017)? I had pondered that people might put off Disneyland vacations to wait for Star Wars Land to open. Also, according to an article I read Disney itself is anticipating lower attendance this year and next. Is that inaccurate?

Hello!

Do you have any information on the crowd levels during the week of May 15-19? It looks like there is a Tinkerbell Run event over the previous weekend, will those crowds spill into the following week? Thanks!

Is March 16th ~ 22rd, 2017 really going to be that bad? My girlfriend has a conference that weekend. I'm really torn if I should go with her and we can visit Disney World. But I really don't want to go if we are just going to wait in lines all day... Some expert advice is highly appreciated.

We booked our trip 4/12 through 4/19 because the travel agent told me Easter "wouln't be bad". After researching and finding out it is historically bad, tried to change it but the airline prices had increased too much. SO, did some additional research and found that most major school districts in the US will have their Spring Break in March and won't be overlapping with Easter. Will this help our crowd levels any?

Easter is on Sun, April 16 this year.. My bday is 2 weekends before that, April 2Will it be less crowded before Easter? I want to go for my birthday

Hi, i'm thinking of going either on

Monday 2/13/17 or 2/14/17 (Valentines day) . What day do you recommend going? Less crowds? I heard some kids are off monday for lincons? What do you think. Please help.

Are there some special events going on April 24-April 28, 2017? Hotels seems to be very expensive that week..?

If you could only visit Disneyland in either summer 2017, or summer 2018, which year would be better from an attraction, construction and crowd standpoint? Any suggestions?

We are planning our 2nd trip. We went in the very beginning of summer this past year and it was very crowded. We are planning this time for either Monday April 16-Sunday April 22nd or Monday April 23rd-Sunay April 29th, 2018. What are your thoughts on those dates? We are trying to go before the big summer crowds and hotter weather.

I am visiting the area April 28th to May 2nd is it better to visit the park on a Saturday or Sunday? Also, how do the crowds look on Monday's? We are thinking of going to the park on Sunday and Monday to hopefully avoid some of the crowds.

Hello!

Thank you for the helpful post. I am visiting the parks on Feb 16, 2017 while I am in town for a conference. I can only do one-day at the parks :/. I am debating between getting a one park ticket for Disneyland or the Park Hopper. Which would you recommend? I will be with my girlfriend who has never been to the parks!

Easter Sunday...I know falls during a "NO GO" week but the day itself??? Thoughts?

Do you know why March 5-11, 2017 is so busy? Your list says spring break shouldn't start until the following week but then says this week is especially busy. Why is that?

We are looking at coming for a week, oct 11-18. I don't see any special events or holidays that will make the park extra busy (aside from early closures for Halloween party), just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything! Average crowds at this time you'd say!?

Hi! Thank you for all this info! We're planning on being in the park Janiary 25-26, 3017 (just a few more days!) Were hoping to beat the crowds. Do you think those days will be alright even with the Main Street electrical parade being back just a few days before?

Thank you,

Natalie

Hey I want to take my four year old in May but my finals don't end until the 24th, so we will be going the 25th - 27th. And I see that grad nights are planned for that week plus memorial day is that coming Monday. How busy will it be? What happens during grad nights that will effect her time at the park? Will we be kicked out before the fireworks?

How big are the crowds at Disneyland on valentine's day? Is there a significant increase in crowd volune?

I was hoping to bring my family on Feb. 21, but I noticed your calendar said high crowds that entire week. I would expect that over the weekend and President's Day, but wondered about the forecast for the entire week. Thanks!

Any idea what is going on at Disneyland March 7-10, 2017? I can't seem to find a hotel!

In your post you say that the first week in June is a good time to visit but on the crowd calendar, it lists high crowds all week. Has something changed?

Hello! I love your articles, always so insightful! I was hopping (see you got me doing it now) that you can help me with a little snafu I have run into. I planned on buying the MSEP dining package for BB but I know POC will be down for refurbishment. My question: have you eaten there when POC was down, is the ambiance affected? Do you think it is still worth it without POC? Thank you!

Hi! I'm thinking about taking the kids for the February break (week of 2/20) after the President's Day holiday. Looks like crowds are "average" then -- what does that mean in terms of ride waits? Is it a better time than spring break (week of 4/10 for us)? Thank you!

Planning to arrive early evening Monday Oct 9 2017 and spend Tues-Thurs (Oct 10-12th 2017) in the parks. Can we confidently expect lesser than normal crowds? We are taking our school aged children out of school in hopes of being at the park when its less busy. Our biggest concern before booking an October trip is getting booted out early for Mickeys Halloween Party :(

We're from Canada and were thinking of going Aug 20-26 before our kids go back to school. Would we possibly be better crowd wise to go Aug 13-19 while the pass holders are still blocked out? Have lots of schools in the US gone back to school that week (13-19) already? Thanks!!

Planning a trip for Disneyland/California for feb 27- March 3rd. Should those be busy days? Thank you!

I am trying to decide for Disneyland only between Sunday January 22, 2107 when the park is open from 9am until midnight or the next day, with cheaper tickets, when the park is open much shorter hours from 10am-8pm. Is the 10 hours enough time? Are the crowds that much smaller on Monday? Thanks so much!!

Hi there! Just thought I would let you know...Oregon's Spring Break is a week later this year! March 27-31 is our break instead of the week before. I saw a comment wanting to know how busy March 20-25 would be. Hope that helps others to plan, I will be there...pushing my way through the crowds! LOL!

Hello I am planning to go to Disneyland March 20-25 2017 and would like to know if that is a not so busy time to go. Thank you

Im planning to take the family to Disney land from April 2 to the 6th how is the park then

Hi! I am planning to go to Disney California Adventure and I was wondering if it would be a good time to go on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th of January 2017. Thank you.

We are planning to go in February (probably the 8th through the 10th). I'd like to go on a Friday because of the longer hours, but will it be worth it if crowds are generally bigger on Fridays, or would we be better off going Tuesday through Thursday?

We are planning on visiting January 6-7, 2017. I think Orange County will be back in school. Will that make much difference or will it be miserably busy?

I just got back from Disneyland. We went December 6,7,8. It was a three day pass for the Tuesday Wednesday Thursday. We stayed on site so we could go to the parks early. I have to say, it was very crowded. . I was shocked to see it packed mid week during school hours early December. I would personally recommend going in January or February instead. Of course we had a good time, but the crowds were much larger than what we had anticipated. We spent day one and day three at Disneyland because that was where the early magic morning hours were, and then the middle day was California adventure. This was just about right. We did not get to see everything however due to the crowds. Hope this helps others make wise decisions in the future! Keep in mind we did pull the kids out of school and I'm very glad we did. If it was like this mid week early December what is it like over Christmas!?! One last piece of wisdom/advice: we made lunch and dinner reservations at various restaurants and thank God we did. Otherwise we might not have eaten. You have to call 60 days prior to do this. Got right in with our reservations, and treated very well and got good tables. Keep that in mind.

I think at this point, it's safe to move the first two weeks of December to the "Expect it to be busy" side of the aisle. we were there Wed, Thur, and Fri and both Thur and Fri rival or exceed any weekday visit I've done in the middle of summer. Wednesday was busy too with Califoria Adventure adding a slight reprieve on Wed only.

We were looking at jan 1 and 2 2017, are those some of the busiest days of the year (like capacity type) or just the usual seasonal busy type of day?

Thank you

You've said crowds will be larger the week after President's Day. We are planning to visit 2/21 through 2/24 - how bad should we expect it to be? We've never been to Disneyland. Are we talking hour long lines, everywhere? We're staying in the park. So, will take advantage of the early entrance but we're wary of hour long lines the rest of the time. Any prediction for that week after President's Day?

My family and I are planning a trip to Disneyland around the middle of October. Is it really crowed around 1-2 weeks before Halloween? We really would like to go when it's not as crowed to try and see/ride as much as we can. Also how is the weather in October? So I can pack accordingly. Any recommendations?

We are planning on going to disneyland between Dec. 11 - Dec. 14. What will the crowds be like?

Thinking of going Nov 21-23 ( I know not the BEST time to go) and have two tykes age 5 and 7. Going to buy park hoppers, any suggestions on how plan/split the parks over the three days to maximize our time there? (First time w/ kids, go'n to be an adventure!!)

How do you think the crowds look the week after Thanksgiving?

How about the Monday after Thanksgiving weekend? Do you think all the crowds will be gone? Thinking may they are going home at that time?

Looking to go to Disneyland either November 18-19 or December 9-10. Do you recommend one over the other?

Any idea which will be more crowded, the Tuesday or Friday after President's Day?

I have a question. My moms friend is driving all the way from idaho and there coming this thanksgiving week. We have plans on going to Disneyland the day of thanksgiving. Would you recommend it?

Is the whole week of thanksgiving horrible? We were thinking about going just Monday and Tuesday.

Hello. We are booked at Paradise Pier March 27th-April 1st. Been to WDW 8 times but this is our first trip to DL. We are only doing each park one day because we want to explore California and have some chill time. It will be ny grandma, my 9 yr old daughter and 1 yr old son and myself. Any advice on which days of the week to do what parks? We will be available to do park days on tuesday, wednesday and thursday. Thank you

I'm planning to take my wife and two kids under the age of 5 on April 14th, to April 18th. Will this be a very busy time ?

With some rides that close in the "off peak times", when are the best times then to go, and not miss out on rides? I don't want to go all that way and not be able to go on the rides, as they are closed for maintenance? Thanx

Hi, I am planning to go to Disneyland California in February. I will be coming from France and once I am a Cast Member I am afraid concening the blockouts? And I saw just right now that the President's week in exactly in the week that I will be there, so is more that certain that will be blockout of the Cast Member, right?

Hello, thank you for the information. My family is planning to go on Sunday Dec. 11, do you think we will be able to enjoy Disneyland that day?

We are looking to go to DL either Feb. 8-11, Feb. 12-15, or March 1-4, 2017. Which window is most likely to be less crowded? This will be our first trip with our 3 young kids (oh boy). Thanks!

Need some advice. We are looking at going to Disneyland the first week of June 2017. However, I see that there are a few grad nights that week. How much does that affect crowds? Would it be better to go the last week of March?

Hello, we're trying to plan our trip for next year it will be our sons first time, will it just be crazy packed apr.10-14 ? Planning on buying a hotel and ticket package for the week. Thanks :)

We're going Nov 29 - Dec 1 (Tues - Thurs), checking in to the Hilton on Monday. Should I do the Magic Morning on Tues or Thurs? Not sure if there will be a difference in the crowd on those days. Thanks!

Would you say it's worth it going on a Sunday? We plan on going on Oct 23, only Disneyland. Worried since we'll be only going to one park, and one day only that we won't be able to do everything on a Sunday.

Hi - hope you can help. Looking to visit Disneyland with my child late June 2017. Looks like this is busy time. I can fine tune the days but not the 'late June 2017'. Can you offer thoughts on best days and also best tickets to provide 'fastrack' inside Parks? Many thanks.

My 8-year-old and I will be visiting Mon, Nov. 14 and Tues., Nov. 15. I'm hoping that will be a low crowd time. What are our options for being able to view WofC without spending a hour or two in line ahead of time? During non-peak, do we have to arrive as early? Or would we be better off just enjoying the rides if we aren't willing to wait in line all evening?

First, thanks for this excellent post. Very informative. We are thinking of going to both Disneyland and CA Adventure on Oct. 12 (2 adults, LA residents). It is Yom Kippur and a Halloween Party day, so it closes early. I know LAUSD is closed for the holiday, but I think OCC is not closed. Do you think the Halloween Party and/or the Jewish holiday will mean a crowded day? Because it's closing so early, we want to make sure it's worth it. Thanks in advance for any tips/input.

Hello! We are looking at going to Disneyland in February. I've read to stay away from Presidents day (feb 20), Does that typically mean that whole week will be busy? What about the week of Feb 13? Should we just try for Feb 27th week instead? Thanks so much for your help!

HI , I am planning to visit Disney Land ,LA in December 15,16 2016.Will it be open ?? is it a good time to visit ?? I am going with a 11 months old infant.Can I purchase tickets of rides online??

My friend and I are going Oct. 21st. Does the Utah convention bring in a big Disney crowd? Also, we only have one day for Disney, should we do the park hopper pass?

HELLO I WANTED TO KNOW IF NOV 14-15 2016 WILL BE BUSY AT DISNEYLAND?

my family and I are planning on going this year in December 9 and 10th both parks one each day. how do you think crowds will be those days.

We have a two-week window between Dec 26th and Jan 7th...if we were to pick two days during that span to go to Disneyland, what would you recommend?

My friends and I are planning to go on October 1st, which is a Saturday and were wondering what you thought about those days? I know from previous experience Saturday's are a busy day, yet we thought that since it was earlier in the month before decoration time and isn't a trick or treating day that it should be fine. Thanks, and please let us know what you think.

Trying to figure out the best time to take our daughter around her school schedule during a time when it isn't crazy busy or really hot. The only loos like it is her spring break which is March 27-31 2017. Otherwise it would be the last 2 weeks of august. What would you recommend

All of the weekends I'm available to go to Disneyland and DCP have local events scheduled. Which of the following weekends do you think would be the least crowded?

Oct 1-2 Gay Day

Nov 5-6 Dapper Day

Nov 12-13 Avengers half marathon

We are trying to plan a visit between Dec. 17th and the 25th for a couple of days. I am wondering if we wold be better off to go starting Mon. 19th or the weekend of the 17th. in terms of crowds?

We're planning our 2017 trip. We will not go until the star wars is complete because we enjoy the Railroad ride. we're seniors. :) It is hard to plan since we don't know when the SW will be finished. Any ideas?

Bonjour! Our family of 5 (kids ages 10, 7, and 1) is planning our first trip to DL this year. Weʻd love to go during their holiday celebration but can manage to get away only during the busiest times of the year (Nov 24 – 27, Dec 22 – 29, Jan 1 – 6). In your opinion, which is the least worst time to go? Thanks!

My husband and I (no kids yet) are planning a one-day trip down to SoCal to go to the California Adventure Park ONLY. We’re coming back next year for my niece’s FIRST Disneyland trip, so this trip is really just to go on Tower of Terror before it’s gone because I have NEVER BEEN ON IT! *gasp* I have only been to CA Adventure once on a one-day park hopper pass, so I am sure we have plenty more to see.

Ideally, we’d like to go in October. We want to maximize our time by avoiding busy days/times, Halloween parade overflow and to go on a day without Magic Hours. Unfortunately we work Mondays-Fridays, so we will need to take some time off to avoid the busy weekends. We are going to take 2 days off, either Thurs-Fri or Mon-Tues, and we’ll go on the 1st day, leaving the 2nd for travel back home.

Is it better to go on a Monday or a Thursday? Also, any advice on when in October is the best day to go?

We will be there April 3-5 2017. (M-W) This is the week before Easter week. From some other places it looks like this week might be the calm before the storm. Passes arent even blocked out that week. But you have most of March all the way through April 21 as a crowded time. Any thoughts?

Traveling from Australia, what is the best to time to visit Disneyland with less crowds

With Star Wars Land opening early next year, will late January be crazy busy? Should we wait until Feb or early March?

How bad is it during President's week...is it unbearable? I've gone between Christmas and New Years and at some points on Main St, it was literally wall to wall people.

I also must disagree about weekdays in the first week of June. They are Grad Nite days, except Monday. It was INSANELY busy this June. And hot.

You sure about Thanksgiving? I heard all over the boards that July 4th was the lowest crowds in history for that date. So I may take my chances with Thanksgiving weekend, since Deluxe and under are blocked.

Hi, anyone knows if there'll still be fireworks after 5 Sep 2016? I'll be there on 13 Sept.

Also, can I walk in to Blu Bayou for dinner? It's fully booked ):

Thanks.

We are just starting to plan our trip for 2017.

We have 2 possible travel periods at the moment 30th March to 13th April or 29th June to 13th July. (Australian school holidays)

Which of these 2 periods would be better for visiting Disneyland and are there any preferable days during these periods.

Thankyou.

This info is awesome! Thank you. We plan to take the kids next year and this post has given us a lot to think about regarding when to take time off and where to go. Thanks again. Louise - Australia xo

can you buy mickeys halloween party tickets with 2017 good neighbor hotel vacation package for late september to early october 2017

we(3 children & 2 adults) are visiting the park 10/7-10/10/2016 we will not be attending the halloween party though the party is on the 7th and the 10th will disney land be over crowded during the days we will actually be in both parks which are 10/8 & 10/09 ?

I'm planning a trip to LA in Jan/2017 and looking at coming to the park sometime between the 23th-26th for 3 days. what do you think?

Best time to visit during the holiday season? And it has to be a weekend! Looking for any input on the matter…

I love DLR and Christmas. My boyfriend has agreed to tag along for my very first Disneyland Christmas experience! Yay! The thing is he is a teacher… He has agreed to take off one day in addition to a weekend (so, a Monday or Friday) for our trip. We will likely flying in the night before our DLR adventures – so be staying in the hotel for 4 nights (Thurs-Sun OR Friday-Monday) and visiting the parks 3 of those days. The last day we will probably have to leave the park around 4pm to head to the airport. We will not be going on his winter break (Dec 18-Jan 1) as I understand it to be a horribly busy time, plus we want to spend that time with family. So I guess my question is:

Since we have to visit on a weekend during Christmas, I understand it’s going to be packed. But is there any weekends to definitely avoid / any weekends that tend to be a least not jam packed with people?

Thank you for any input!!

How busy is the park the first week of October?

We are going to DL in late Sept... Originally we had planned to go on Friday Sept 26, but now that it is a Halloween Party day, I'm wondering if it would be better to go on Sunday the 28th, so that we can stay for and enjoy the full day. Which do you think is the better day?

Hi! we are planning a trip to Disneyland for my sons 5th birthday in January. I'm hoping to go inbetween the crowds from New Years and the Half marathon/MLK weekend. We have to options so far and was wondering which dates you thought would be better to miss the crowds for both of those events. The 5th-10th or the 7th-12th.

Hi! We are planning a Southern Cali trip Sept 20th-27th. I am trying to decide if we should do 3 or 4 days at Disneyland, if we don3 it would be Wednesday 21st-Friday 23rd but if it isn't going to be super busy we will do 4 days and stay for Saturday 24th (we are a family of 6, our oldest is 6 so we need extra time to head back and nap during the day so I figured we need more days) thank you for your help!

Hi, 3 of us (2 senior parents and I) will be planning to visit Disneyland park in Anaheim, this will be our first visit to USA. We are considering weekdays between 25 to 29 Sep 2016, which "day" is the least crowded day to go but without the early closure/park maintenance day/no fireworks day that will shorten our stay? If monday is the least crowded we'll just follow. And better just choose Disneyland only instead of park hopper with Disney California as it will be very tiring for first timer and end up not maximising the time in Disneyland? Do we still need to purchase fast past on that quiet week? And which rides worth to purchase fast past? Thank you so much for your advise! -excited-ultimate childhood dream- :)

I'm planning a trip to LA next April and looking at coming to the park sometime between the 6th-14th for 3 days. judging from your review this is an extremely busy time, correct?!

Hi, we're planning a trip to Disneyland in July 2017 and I'm just wondering if you knew when they opened up bookings for that time? The website only goes to December 2016 at this time.

Hi there! I am debating between the weekdays after Labor Day 9/6-9/9 and the weekdays in the second week of September 9/12-9/16. There are a couple of one-day conferences at the ACC the first week, does that play into it? Any advice is greatly appreciated!! :)

I'm thinking of going to Disneyland in february 2017. However, is the weekend of feb 18-19 too close to President's day? Thank you!

I've been to Disneyland every year at least 3 times since I was a child. I know have a 2 year old who becomes very impatient if I keep him in a certain area too long ???? I'm planning a 2 day stay on August 1st through 2nd (which would be a Monday and Tuesday) would you recommend postponing my trip for the end of August due to the possibility of heavy traffic and long lines on the first week? Getting nervous thinking about my son trying to run around big crowds and staying in 1 hour + wait lines.

The only time we can all come is the week of August 15-19. how crowded do you think it would be and what days would be best. thanks!

We are thinking of going Jan 26-30 but are worried on if it's a small world and haunted mansion will be closed any guess on when they will have them reopened we are trying to miss the Christmas crowds

What about July 4, 2016. I hear the 4th is a great day from one of my coworkers that frequents Disneyland at least 3 times a year.

Hi - we are travelling to LA from Australia between 18 February and 2 March. Will be spending multiple days at Disneyland. I think President's Day is Monday 20 February 2017? Are the crowds busy for the rest of that week? Does the weather start to improve by the end of February?

How about the week of 18-21 in July? I don't see anything for July.

Hi-

we will be in LA ( 13. - 23. May ) next year.

As we would like to visit Disney but heard it can be quite crowded, when would be the best time / day to go? To avoid standing in line for hours.

Many thanks from Germany

Hello,

We are planning on visiting October 12-16 and was wondering if that is a busy time? Also, do you know when they will release the mickeys not do scary Halloween party tickets or the dates?? Thanks for your help!

We're thinking of visiting around the 12th - 16th February 2017 but you've got it listed as President's day. I know the actual day is on the 20th February will it be busy the week before or the week after?

We are planning to visit Disneyland in California during the first 2 weeks of July. Any saving tips for that time period? Do you know of any sites that offers discount or coupons for Disneyland?

Hi, my daughter's birthday is on October 30th and she wants to take a trip to Disneyland and California Adventure to celebrate. She is in high school so it would have to be a weekend trip. She doesn't want to go on the actual weekend of her birthday, but we are open to any of the surrounding weeks within about a two week radius. Halloween is one of her favorite holidays, I know she would like to be able to see the decorations and maybe go to the party, but we are still 100% open to going in early November, especially if it will be much less crowded. What would you recommend?

Hi, I will be visiting Disneyland California for two days on Sunday 2nd October and Monday 3rd October with three grandchildren. We are going to buy a two day - one park per day ticket. Realising that the Sunday will be busier but will be open longer, would you suggest Disneyland Park or California Adventure on the Sunday. On the Monday, we would have to leave the park at 7pm as we are flying out that evening for Australia. Thank you

Hi! Thinking to go on 4th of July weekend, but We've heard that is super crazy!!. Would that be much difference crowd wise if we go the prior weekend? (June 25th).

For a strange reason hotels are pretty booked and/or more expensive on the weekend of the 25th of June than there are on 4th of July weekend... I'm confused...! Debating what to do...! Please help!!!

Hello we are planning of going to Disneyland around November, We really want to see the park as Christmas but we were wondering is there any way we can see the park as Christmas and Halloween?? like if we go the first week of November would you recommend that or just all together wait until everything is Christmas decorated?? Thank You!

We are going October 21St thru the 23rd. I know it's a weekend but with Halloween time is it super busy?

Hi there, we are thinking to visit disneyland on 12 sept, monday. I can't see the available dates and opening and closing time for september, do you have any idea? That monday will be less crowded I hope :)

Hi!

I will be going to Disneyland on Aug. 15. Will that be a busy day? I am trying to do all of the big rides in Disneyland and California Adventure.

Thanks

Hi! I am planning to go the monday/tuesday after Nov 11th and before Thanksgiving! So I'm hoping it will not be crowded. We also hope to see the holiday lights up by then. What do you think for Nov 14 and 15th?

Im going on June 2nd for the grad nite it would be much crowd that day?

Going to the area from June 17-22. Knowing that is a busy time is there a day (Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday) that is a little bit better, or are all weekdays pretty much the same in that situation?

I'm planning a trip for Monday, November 28,2016. This is after the Thanksgiving holiday, will it be crowded? How will the weather be? I'm in San Diego and not sure how to judge on the weather thats just a few hours away..

Thanks!

Hello, my family is planning on visiting Disneyland either Thursday, May 26th or Tuesday, May 31st. Do you know which day would be better crowd wise? I wasn't sure with it being Memorial weekend, kids getting out of school for summer and also grad

nights. Thank you!

I have time off at the start of August and realize that it would be busy, but how busy is busy? Is it crazy busy where my family would not get the most out of a Disneyland Vacation? We have never been to California before so would probably be touring other areas as well.

My family and I are planning a disneyland trip for the June 6th-8th. Is that a busy time or how will the crowds be?

Hi, I'm planning to go to Disneyland on May 26 which lands on a Thursday. Do you think that's a good day to go & do you think it will be crowded?

Hello. I am planning a trip to Disneyland on Monday May 30th. Do you think it will be crowded?

We were hoping not to plan a trip in August, but it looks like it will be the first week in August the 2nd - 8th. Is it really crowded? We were there for the first week of the 60th Celebration last year, I am hoping it is not like that. Also, what days are usually best for lighter crowds if that is even possible during this time. It is just a quick trip so we are only going to get one or two days at the parks.

Hi! We are planning a trip to Disneyland in November. Our plan is to purchase 3 day hopper passes for Sunday November 20th - Tuesday November 22nd. What are your thoughts on this? There are 2 adults and 3 children ages 10,12,and 15. Thank you for your help!!

Stacy

Hello, I am a senior in high school that will be graduating on the 9th of June, a Thursday. I plan to celebrate the next day at Disneyland. I am worried about the date due to the Grad Nights going on. Going to Disneyland or expensive places is very rare so I don't want it to be a waste with the park packed and everything. Should I reconsider the date?

My daughter and granddaughter will be in California September 10th-24th 2016.

Do you have a guesstimate waht the park will be like, maybe certain days they may want to advoid the park?

Thank you.

Two of us will be going to DLR the first full week of December. What are the best days for early admission to avoid overcrowding then?

Hi we just booked Flights for the first week of Nov. It was totally rushed so I didn't have time to research. I have just read that Christmas doesn't start officially until Mid Nov. How much of the decorating would typically be done by Nov 7? I was really hoping to experience Christmas at Disney! We have done Halloween already. This may sound crazy but I had this idea in my head that it would be totally transformed overnight.

Hi we are going to

Disneyland in October and wanting to purchase tickets for the Halloween party. Which day would have less crowds the 30th or 31st? Normally I would shy away from the 31st, but since its a Monday I wondered if crowds would be lighter than the weekends????

How is Memorial Day Weekend looking this year (2016)? I am interested in going on Sunday, May 29th and staying overnight until Monday. I didn't see anything about Memorial Day Weekend and I was surprised!

We are getting a jump start for vacation next year. April 24th-28th 2017? Is that a good time?

I would like to visit in May the week of 16th. What day during the week is usually less crowded?

Not sure if this will reach you before May 6th, but I was thinking about going to Disneyland or California Adventure on May 6th. Which park will be the least busiest? Thoughts? Thank you :)

We were thinking of going the days after Labor Day how are the crowds during that time??

If I have a choice of visiting Disneyland Oct. 26-29 or Nov. 30-Dec. 3 which would be the best choice for crowds and weather.

We are doing a family trip to Disney May 8th, 9th, and 10th. I realize that the 8th is Mother's Day and the marathon, so do you recommend doing Disney on the 8th and then CA Adventure on the 9th and then Disney again in the 10th? Or doing CA Adventure on the 8th and Disney the 9th-10th?

We are looking at coming the week of oct 31- nov 4 because the kids are out of school on the 31st. Wondering if Halloween day is busy at Disneyland and the days following Halloween. Also thinking of hitting universal studios on halloween day and then doing disneyland tues - thurs. Or would the 2nd week of November be a better choice except it does look like marathon crowds will start on thurs the 10th, Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you so much for this great information! My friend and I were planning on going the first week on June, but there are Grad Nights going on. Do you think it will be especially crowded due to the students? Do you still think it will be one of the relatively less busy times? Thanks for all the tips!!

Hi,

Maybe you can help me with this question. I'm visiting this May 3rd with my mother (who is senior and will be probably moving on a scooter). I believe there are separate lines for people with scooters, (if so am I able to go with her, we're only the 2 of us) or do I still have to get Fastpasses?

Thanks!

Hello! My family and I are planning to fly out from New York to visit the parks somewhere between 9/24 and 10/1. How is this time in terms of crowds and ride refurbishments?

Thanks! :)

I am desperate for some advice on when to visit. I'm graduating college on May 19th, so I was planning on going on May 20th while the momentum is up, however, there's Grad Nite that day as well as that Saturday. Should I go that Sunday instead? Which day do you think would be less crowded?

Thanks for your help!!

Hate to be a bother but I could really use some advice! So we go to WDW every year & would like to switch it up and use our DVC membership to go to DL & maybe even fly down to San Francisco afterwards and spend some time there. We're not really committed to any particular week but would like to go when its still cold in NJ. How are the crowds end of Feb & early March? Is it still cold there? Can we swim? I'm a master WDW planner (even got married there) but I have no idea what DL is like. I'm lost!....now I know how 1st timers in WDW feel : (

Hi Team,

Thanks for all your updates, they are great. We are coming over from Australia to check out Disneyland in May just as a couple with no kids.

I tried to ring to book into Blue Bayou during our visit – for my birthday :( – and they advised that Blue Bayou would be closed from 9th to 13th of May (the whole time we are there). Would it be safe to assume Pirates would be close during this period as well? Just wondering whether it would be worth it to shuffle the trip a day earlier to arrive, as we bought 5 day tickets anyway, just in case we wanted to go on the morning we left, but we could arrive a night early and just do dinner and the Pirates Ride. Any thoughts on whether this would be worth it? Thanks! Alisha

My husband and I would like take our 2 boys ages 5 and 7 to Disneyland in 2017. I'm a teacher so we're limited on when we can go. We can go March 15-19 (spring break), June-mid August, Thanksgiving week, anytime from Christmas-New Year's. Which of these dates do you recommend? Thanks!

Hi - hoping to book a stay at Disneyland Resort in January 2017 but the website won't let me make reservations yet... any idea when they open up for 2017 reservations?

Any advice for planning a trip to Disneyland Sept. Tues. 19- 22Thus. 2016. Hope it's not too busy because Halloween festivities.

What do you think the April 2016 opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios might do to the late April crowds at Disneyland? We'd love to hear your opinion. :)

I was curious since I am getting married in July and the bachelor and bachelorette party is going to be combined and it's usually somewhat before the wedding when do you think we should go our wedding date is July 16,2016 so we deal with the crowds but on the calmer side.

Hi!

I am planning a Disney vacation May 8th to the 13th. I noticed that is the week following the kids half marathon. Do you think that will be a busy time and should I push off the vacation to the following week?

Hi there,

My friend and I are planning on going to Disneyland today but were unsure how packed the park really is, is it true we have to wait up to an hour or two to get on a ride? We're just here for the day so we aren't sure if we are better off spending our money at the beach since the Canadian dollar is so low it would be $140 us to go to the park

The NCAA tournament regional finals are March 26 in Anaheim. Do you see that affecting Disneyland attendance at all?

We were planning to go to Disneyland on Thursday (May 5) and Disney California Adventure on Friday (May 6) but I saw that it's when the Tinkerbell marathon begins. Would this be a bad time to go? Is it best to go on Tuesday and Wednesday of that same week or would it be just as crowded? Please let me know ASAP as I need to book flights and hotels ASAP. Thank you!!!!

Hello! Is there a schedule for regular refurbishments/seasonal decorating on the rides at Disneyland? I'm trying to plan a trip in the off season, but don't want to go and see my favorite rides are closed down.

We are planing to visit Disneyland April 25-29 2016 Will this be a low crowd time? Anything going on this week that will make it have higher crowds?

Hi

We are going there from 6 (sunday) november - 9. (Wednesday) november. Just before the super hero run. We thought this was a good time because there is no Holiday. But now i see that there is mickeys bonfire on the 7.

Do you Think it Will be very Busy on this period?

Best regards

Matilde

Hello. We will be visiting Disneyland on Monday, May 9th and Tuesday, May 10th. Would it be better to visit Disney California Adventure on Monday and Disneyland on Tuesday or vice versa? We are only visiting for two days and I want to avoid the crowds if possible so we can make the most of our time. Thank you.

To confirm, Presidents Day in 2017 is Feb 20, 2017.... Does this change your comment above "President's Day - Feb. 12-15, 2017" as a Worst time to visit Disneyland...?

Traveling from NC for my daughters 2nd birthday. Wr want to visit with her cousins in LA sometime between thursday, july 7 and July 9, any recommendations

Hi There! First, thanks for listing all this great information - very helpful. My birthday is coming up this Tuesday February 16th and I'm wondering what kind of crowds to expect on this day. My fiancé and I were hoping to go on my birthday but we have flexibility to go any day. It is the Tuesday after President's Day but I'm keeping my fingers crossed that there might be a light crowd since it is Tuesday and most people will hopefully be at work/school. What do you think? Would you recommend avoiding this Tuesday or do you think we'll find Tuesday is smooth sailing? Also, we have 1 day park hopper tickets so we'll need to be able to pack in as much as possible (mostly rides).

Thanks so much for your help and insight!

You forgot to mention super bowl as one of the WORST times to visit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My trip just got ruined by Peyton Manning who I could not care less about, and especially now that he ruined the Monday that was supposed to be low crowds at the park! I specifically chose "the weekdays in February, BUT NOT AROUND PRESIDENT'S DAY" to spend a lot of money to travel from the Midwest to visit the park, which I have not got to do for 15 years because of the cost. Saturday and Sunday I expected to be busy, but Monday we had the Peyton Manning incident, and Tuesday I was throwing up. So basically my trip SUCKED. I will not return until they do something about the crowds!!!! I don't need tips on "How to beat crowds". They need to FIX THE SITUATION.

So we are here in Cali for presidents day weekend. Tossing around the idea of going to Disney for a day. I notice you say it's not a good weekend to go but how busy are we talking?

I mean, I came with my daughter last summer, unknowingly the same day as the D23 convention. I was blown away by the amount of people there. It was seriously like shuffling through a herd of zombies trying to walk around. (It was also during that heat wave and it was 106 that day which made it even more awful!)

Anyway, we survived that day. So When you say Presidents' Day is busy...is it the same busy as summer or Christmas etc? I just assumed February would be at least a little better of a month to go:/

We just went February 5-10th, Which is supposed to be low crowd. what a joke!!! it was like a mosh pit the whole time. I am seriously considering not coming back until they do something about it.

Im planning a trip to disneyland what will be the best time to visit in august

We are from South Africa and planning to go to Disney world between July the 7th and the 18th - will this be a good time? I have 3 kids ages 7, 14 and 17.

We're heading to Disneyland the first week of June. Do you think it would make a difference if we were there Monday (6/6)/Tuesday (6/7) vs Thur (6/9)/Fri (6/10) of that week? I expect Mon and Fri are the busiest week days, but curious if one was better than the other.

Will late november to mid december 2016 be a good time to visit or will there be crowds miles long? Thanks in advance. Mikey

I am thinking of taking the kids for mothers day weekend May 7th, 8th and 9th. Is mothers day and fathers day usually pretty busy?

Hi I am looking for the best time to take my 2 toddlers to disney for a 5 day park hopper. Is October a good month? also would it be more cost efficient to get an annual pass vs a 5 day park hopper. As well as the fast pass band?

Hi!!! The first time I went to Dsneyland me and my husband got there early in the morning, and by 4 pm we left because we were really tired.

This time we want to see the night fire works. So, what is the best time to go to the park, walk around and see the fire works?

I had to reschedule our family Disney vacation to March 9, 10, and 11. It was a nightmare finding a hotel as everything was booked! one of the desk employees of one of the hotels across the street from the main entrance had mentioned that I was arriving during the "Natural Products Expo" which is why everything is booked. he mentioned that it's a huge deal there, vendors line the street with booths to give out product samples. He also said the street would be very very busy and crowded but Disney parks would likely be a little empty because of this. Is this true? If so, I hit the jackpot on vacation days! Is it true the Natural Product Expo seems to draw the crowd from Disneyland?

How is Super Bowl Sunday is it super busy?

Hi, I was thinking of going Super Bowl Sunday this year! Do you think it will be packed?

Thank you!

We're flying to California to visit family and we're planing to go to Disney on Sunday Feb 14th (Valentines Day). Thoughts?

Why does the park get busy on March 5th-11th as stated in your suggestions above?

Hi there I'm thinking about visiting Disneyland Memorial Day weekend and I notice it isn't on your list of terrible days, do you think Friday Saturday or Saturday Sunday would be best?

Hi, my son and I will be in the parks Feb 17-19... I know it's crowded on Presidents Day (15th) but do you think it will be less crowded W-F of that week? Hoping so!

We will be at the park Feb 29th- March 4th and when I went to book a hotel a lot of the hotels were booked already. Is there something going on that week? I booked this week because it is usually considered to be slow time but now I am scared it is going to be packed.

I don't think there is any day you can go that it isn't swamped. We just went on Monday January 25th...a regular school day, no holidays, no special celebrations and the park was PACKED...a complete cluster. While wait times for rides in the morning weren't horrible (under 30 min), simply walking around we felt like we were in a sea of people..no open areas...no where to breathe. We won't be going back to Disneyland again.

We are not locked-in for May so if you have any tips for when the shortest lines for the major rides would be it'd be appreciated.

Hi Leap, Thanks for the tips! We are coming from Australia to pay a second visit to Disneyland. May seems like a good month to come and I assume that mid-week is best. We were there in April of 2013 for a dance concert at the park that my daughter was in so we had no choice, but during Spring Break the lines were up to 1.5 hours (3.5) if you were mad enough to wait for radiator springs! Would you be able to estimate waiting times in May of this year for say, Space Mountain? Thanks in advance, Pete.

Hi! I'm going tomorrow (1/27) for my birthday. Will that be a pretty good day to go?

Hello! My family and I are planning on visiting Disneyland for the first time either late this year or next year. We were thinking of visiting in September, when would be the best good time to visit for fewer crowds? Also my kids are 8 and 2, how many park days do you think we need to have a nice relaxed vacation but also get to experience all the rides? Thanks!

Hi, we will be looking to be at disneyland around Nov. 16-19. How long would wait time be around then on a normal ticket? And are there tickets or ways to jump to the front of the line, or jump queues with permission? Just don't want to be spending hours in line

Hello, Walt Disney World Veteran here... Visiting Disneyland, CA for the first time Friday, February 5th. Wondering if Friday is considered the "weekend" as they do have the extended hours. Just trying to gauge crowd levels. Going to attempt both DL & DCA in one day. Auy!

Planning on being at Disneyland September 12th-14th

is that a good time going with 3 kids ages 5,7,9

Thinking of 1st ever Disney trip with the whole family (6 adults, 11 kids) during Thanksgiving 2016. Sounds like it might be a bad idea? Heard it wasn't so bad. Tips? Better days that week to visit. Kid ages 1-17.

Curious as to why March 5-11 is a busy week? I was making plans for that week thinking it would be "slower". Is it Spring Break in Cali during that time? Would the week prior to that, or after that be better?? Thanks!

Hi there! My little one's bday falls on Easter Sunday this year. I would love to take her to Disneyland for her special day. We would only be going on rides suitable for a toddler. What should I expect? Any info is greatly appreciated!

Hello, We are planning a trip to Disneyland in April. We will arrive Weds night the 13 and have Thurs Friday and Saturday there. We head home Sunday. I was thinking of doing one park for 2 days and 1 for one day. My kids have never been so this will be there 1st time!

Planning a trip for spring break knowing it is a busy time. We have 2 teenagers and a 4 year and they really want to bring him. So, any ideas best timeouts come. We could come March 11th Friday for over weekend or should we wait til Monday or Tuesday. Thinking 2 or 3 days in park. Any suggestions appreciated. If we fly in March 11, we could be at park by 12:00.

I've been wanting to avoid crowded days. Therefore, I have not planned on attending during Spring Break, Fall Break, or Christmas Break, most of which are blockout dates anyways with the military discount. I'd like to avoid summer. Fortunately I've noticed on my daughter's school calendar that they have a 4 day weekend in February. Woohoo! apparently rodeo days in Tucson are a big deal lol. We will be in the parks February 25-28. Are those dates usually pretty busy or mellow?

Sorry for all the unnecessary details leading up to my question. I'm just super excited for our first family vacation!

Hi so I'm planning a 1-day park hopper trip for either Jan. 19th or Feb. 16th... Which day do you think would be better? Or would a random weekend be better than the Tuesday after a three day weekend?

Going Aug 21-24 how bad will the crowds be.

During 'slow' times, which weekday do you think holds the least crowds?

Hi,

does anyone know the exact date the Christmas celebrations start in 2016? We are hoping to go in November but want to miss the thanksgiving week.

Thanks.

B

Not sure if someone else covered this as I didn't read the other comments, but this article contradicts it self a few times. First week in march is best time yet March 4th through 11th are "worst". :-(

I am planning on making a trip last week of April or first week of May would WED&THURS or THURS&FRI work better?

Anyone?

Thank you

We are coming April 22-29. How are the clouds and the weather during that time?

Im planning to go on any of the last 2 weekends of September '16, is that a good date or is it bad? Please feel free to give me advice I'm taking my 5 yr old for her bday and I want her to have a great experience. Or should I wait for the first week of October? Thank you in advance.

Hi (:

Will disneyland be crowded this week because of the half marathon?

Hello there

Are there any days this month that rides will be closed ?

I plan on going to Disneyland April 2nd-4th for my sister and my birthdays. How busy should I expect it to be?

We are trying to plan our first trip to disneyland how is the 3rd week in june look like?

We are going the beginning of March. What's going on the 5-11 that will make it extra busy? I hope we beat the crowds! We will be there just a few days before.

I'm looking at bringing my daughter for her birthday around Halloween - was thinking Oct 25-28; however, it seems like a lot of hotels are sold out or starting to sell out. Is it busy at this time of the year?

Hi i was also thinking of going to Disneyland on Jan 7th

Are the crowds bad around that time?

Also are there still Christmas decorations ?

Hello (: I am thinking of taking my parents to disneyland california on thursday Jan 7

Will the christmas decorations be up? And is there anything else that i should know? thankyou!

We have a trip planned to Disneyland for January 13-15 but I didn't realize the half-marathon was that weekend! How crazy do you think it will be? We've been to Disneyland around Labor Day and during Christmas time, so we definitely know what a busy day looks like, but it's our first trip with kids (1 and 3) and the thought of pushing a stroller through huge crowds stresses me out! LOL

We're looking to go either January 6th or 7th? just for a day.. what day do you think will be better? will the last day of holiday decorations be busy?

thanks!

Wanted to see the holiday lights, parade, and the lighting of it's a small world for Christmas this coming January 7. Will the decorations still be up ? Four years ago the decorations were up until the end of January .

I am taking my daughter for her birthday on January 7 and eight. I thought that the holiday decorations and parades and other events such as the lighting of it's a small world

I am planning to go on Jan 2, do you think it will be too crowded since it's after New Years?

Halloween falls on a Monday in 2016. When do you think they will begin the holiday overlays? We like to see the change from Halloween to Christmas, but we don't want to miss It's a Small World....

How are the crowds post Easter week? We're thinking of going either the week of April 10th or 17th.

looking at booking a trip for the week of March 26-April 2 2016...what are crowds usually like during this time of year? It is the week after spring break in orange county...

Please advise if we plan to go to Disneyland on New Year (Jan 1). Will they open all rides and attractions? Thanks.

We will be Visiting January 9th-12th, anyone know how those days will be?

Thanks!

Taking our kids to Disneyland for the 1st time on Feb 11th 2016. Its a Thursday, so I am hoping its not that bad (my school district does ski week the week before) Will it be super busy? anyone gone around that date before? thank you in advance!

We are planning a trip for next week and will be there December 11 and December 12.. are the crowds really bad around that time?

What is the weather like around those dates?

Ugh. I've been planning a trip for a year, scouring the internet for best and worst dates. We're giving our 5 kids a trip to Disneyland for Christmas, and will be there January 5,6,7. I have found TONS of conflicting information.

MOST sites say that it's a good time to go after schools are back in after the new year- which would be the week we're going. We didn't want to go during the busy MLK days and the Star Wars days in January, but we didn't want to wait too long for our kids to get their christmas present. (It's the ONLY thing they're getting.)

But reading this totally dampens my spirits. I hope it's not super crowded and crazy. I could just cry.

Christmas Day? Should we skip and go another time? We are interested in the festivities but not sure if it's the best day to go if crowds are insane. Thnx!

Hi! My husband,60 y/o and I,57 y/o will be having an easy 4 day driving from San Diego to Orlando .

We're going to doing our Universal 5 days package Nov 26th - Nov 30th. Then the 5 days 4 parks package Dec 1st - Dec 5th @ Disney world. We also booked the MVMC on Tues Dec 2nd.

Would you please recommend a plan for the park visit for us.

We're old and needs a good rest. But we love the cruel rides,no worries! ????

Will like to check if it will be crowded on this 30th Nov and 1st Dec?

Hi! We were thinking of going the 19th and 20th of December this year. Do you think it will be crowded due to christmas? I know Annual pass holders won't be there cause of the blackout dates.

Hi, we are going February 12. Its a Friday. I know that weekend might be busy, but since its a Friday and kids will be in school and parents at work. Do you think we will be OK?

Hi! I know the article said the worst days to visit is around Thanksgiving break, but exactly how bad is it? My dad is planning on taking me to Disneyland on the day of thanksgiving and after. Thank you!

We are planning to go on Dec 14th, which is a Sunday, I am hoping that the crowds are not as bad on a Sunday vs. a Saturday. Any thoughts to this thinking? I know it will be busy, but just hoping we are picking a less busy day, to create memories! Any input is appreciated!

hoping to bring my 4&1 yr old kids between Valentine's Day and month end. When would be the best arrival day??

We will be staying at DLH January 3-9 and have a 5 day pass for the parks. Which days are best? My thinking is that the parks should get quieter as the week goes on, but I've never been at this time of year. Are we in for total mayhem?

We are looking to go to Disneyland California in May (14th - 19th) 2016. I have read something about Graduation parties at Disneyland during May . . .

Can anyone please tell me if this would be a problem? extra noisy, extra busy, time to avoid???

Thank you

I don't know if anyone posted this but hubby n I have annual passes for Disneyland. We learned a great day is on Super Bowl Sunday. So f you are not a huge sports fan go. We had 10 to15 minute wait times. The bigger more popular were around 40 to 1 hour wait. Most 40 minutes. We had a blast on Super bowl Sunday last year, and yes it is true when you are local and have annual passes, we tend to go to just take in a ride or two. Sometimes just to walk around or have dinner especially being we have no block out dates. I'll have to keep in mind to go more on the annual pass holders block out dates.

Hi-we are thinking of going to either park (but just one) Nov 12, 13, or 14 (wed, thurs, fri). Any suggestions for which day? Any thoughts on which park vs. the other? Also, I know DW uses the bracelets now for FP way ahead of time, but does DL also, or is it still the paper tickets only on day-of? thx.

Why is March 5-11 2016 bad?

My daughter(who is 19) and I plan on going Dec 30 - Jan 4 for our first trip to Disneyland, we go to Walt Disney World alot because we live in Ohio but we have never been to Disneyland, any advise on this time frame? how busy will it be? we want to be there for new years eve, any advise would be great in helping us with our first trip :)

Hi, me & my husband are planning on taking our 2 & 9 year old daughters to Disneyland for the 1st time & are planning on going Dec. 16-Dec. 19.

Is that a good time to go, will there be a big crowd those days. Also, any recommendations to help make this the most memorable trip as possible for us. Thanks

We are thinking of going December 7-9 what do you think of these dates? Yay or Nay?

Can you tell me what is going on March 5-11,2016 to put it on your possible busy times next year? We want to be there on the 5th for a special birthday and are flexible for before or after. Do you have a list of conventions at the Disneyland resort hotels that might influence crowds? Thank you!!!

So we are visiting Disneyland 5th 6th and 7th of this November. The crowd calendar says the 5th should be a ghost town! But I did some researching and apparently there will be a huge convention that weekend. (Blizz con?) I know they do that convention every year but I just want to know if the people going to blizz con effect the crowd levels at Disneyland? Thanks!

we are going on Columbus Day, does anyone know if it is busy that day?

we will be going to anaheim 0ct. 7-11 we are going to disneyland on thursday oct.8. we are trying to decide when would be good for our second day, friday oct. 9 (same day as the mickey party) or saturday oct. 10. Any tips?

We are taking my son to Disneyland on Friday October 9th. Are the crowds large or pretty moderate on a Friday in October??

We will be in the area for a wedding and are wondering if it is a possibility at all to see much of the park on New Year's Day. We have small children who have not been to DL (only Disneyworld) but I do not want them to be so disappointed due to excessive crowds.

We will be there February 12-14, 2016. Which would be better.... Disneyland on Friday since it is a weekday or Saturday and take advantage of the magic hours for staying on property??? I am worried Saturday is going to be busier. The other day we would do DCA.

We wanted to visit Disneyland on Sunday, Nov 15, 2015, but the calendar on the Disneyland website does not give you the option to purchase tickets past Nov 14th. Does anyone know why? Will it be crowded that weekend because of the marathon?

Is the weekend before Thanksgiving (November 19-21) likely to be very crowded? Wouldn't people be coming the following long weekend?

How many days would you recommend for taking my 8 year old daughter to disneyland for the first time.

Hi, I am planning to go in January 7 and 8, 2016. Do you think 2 days is enough (15 and 17 yr old children) and will this be an alright time to visit? I am visiting from overseas and only have 10 days to spend in LA.

Thanks!

I'm not sure where you guys got your information about New Years Day being busy but you couldn't be more wrong if you tried. Everyone who knows anything about Disneyland knows that's the single best day of the year to go. Even all the cast members constantly tell people this, often to guests who look at them in disbelief, but it's true. My wife and I discovered this fact a few years ago when we decided to go on New Years Day on a whim and we were astounded at how dead it was. Disneyland was like a ghost town for the first two hours of operation and there were times when we would walk through large areas of the park and not even see one other person in the area. We literally hit every single ride we wanted to in the entire park before 10 a.m. including Space Mountain, Indiana Jones, Peter Pan, Thunder Mountain Railroad, and all the other major attractions that usually require fast passes or long wait times. Truly, anyone who tells you that New Years Day is busy has never been there on that day, I guarantee it.

We are planning a really last minute trip for October 18 for a few days. None of the disney hotels have availability...does this mean the park will be crazy?

I'm researching to travel to Disneyland on Dec 25 to Dec 30, 2015. or Jan 1 -5th, 2016. We have never been to Disneyland. Family of three. 2 adults & a teenager. We would love to experience the whole Christmas theme at Disneyland. Any recommendations at that time of travel and for a trip tailored for an older child.