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Best Time to Visit Disneyland in 2025 and Beyond

by Leap on November 19, 2024

It’s one of the most popular questions we get. I even have friends of friends message me and ask ... "When is the best time to visit Disneyland?" My answer is always "Whenever you can!" It’s the truth. Whenever you and your family can make the trip to The Happiest Place On Earth is the best time to visit Disneyland. But, of course, just like at Walt Disney World, there are some things to consider as you plan your trip to Disneyland. In this post, we're sharing highlights and considerations by season, plus our favorite times to visit Disneyland in 2024 and beyond.

Best Time to Visit Disneyland - Partners Statue in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle

Before we jump in, it's worth repeating that no matter the season or the reason, you can have a magical trip to Disneyland. At Undercover Tourist, we've been honored to be a part of helping families plan their vacations for over 20 years. And 20 years adds up to a lot of Disneyland trips for the frogs! Within that time, we've learned the hows and whys of crowds and have paired that insight with our historical Crowd Calendar data to create our recommendations on when to visit Disneyland each year. In the past few years, we've seen that more and more visitors are planning their Disneyland trips around seasons and special events rather than just crowd levels — so we've adjusted this post accordingly to showcase highlights and considerations by season.

Maybe you've always wanted to see Sleeping Beauty Castle alight during the magic of the holidays. Or perhaps hopping around the parks during Halloween Time — collecting frightfully fun foodie finds or watching Jack Skellington take over the nighttime spectacular — is on your bucket list. Maybe you're like me and love taking your mom to Food and Wine Festival in the spring. Perhaps you are participating in a runDisney race weekend. Or, maybe you and the fam are heading over for a few days during summer break and want to know more about what to expect. Your best time to visit Disneyland may be different than your neighbor's, and that's why we're breaking down all of the deets so that you can make the best decision for YOU. There's so much more than crowd levels that go into choosing the best time to visit Disneyland.

Oh, and one more big reminder! We'd be toadally remiss if we didn't talk about the theme park reservation system at Disneyland. Since 2021, Disneyland has operated with a reservation system — that means, in addition to purchasing your ticket, you also need to make a theme park reservation. It's easy to do, but of course, certain dates will fill up in advance, including popular holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas or during race weekends. So once you pick your Disneyland dates, don't froget to make your reservation as well — the sooner, the better, for the best availability.

2024 was a big year at Disneyland, chock full of special events, including Star Wars: Season of the Force, Pixar Fest and Tiana's Bayou Adventure opening! Tiana's Bayou Adventure opened Nov. 15, 2024, with a virtual queue in place. Plus, the Magic Happens parade returned Feb. 2, 2024, and Fantasmic! returned May 24, 2024.

It looks like 2025 will also be a big year! Disney Parks teased the return of the Paint the Night parade on Instagram, so we're crossing our fingers we can "do this again" very soon! Plus, 2025 marks the 70th anniversary of Disneyland's opening in 1955, which means we'll get an all-new celebration (though details have not yet been released). Popular 2024 events may return in 2025.

Factors in Determining the Best Time to Visit Disneyland in 2024 and 2025

Much like at Disney World, busy times at Disneyland often align with school schedules and major U.S. holidays. If tadpoles are out of school, the odds are that they want to hop to Disney! And not just in California, and not just for spring or summer break. Many Arizona and Utah schools have fall breaks in October. The spring breaks at major universities in California also influence crowd levels. Over on the West Coast, some unique groups impact crowd levels at Disneyland including annual passholders, conventioneers, runners and special ticket holders (which we get into more detail below!).

First and foremost, with a smaller (in scale, not pixie dust) footprint on the West Coast, it takes less of a crowd bump for things to feel more crowded than on the East Coast. That means that locals — who may visit more for opening festival days and weekends, or pop in for a casual dinner — have a distinct impact on crowd levels. Blackout dates for passholders have an impact on crowds, as well.

The same can be said for conventioneers. If you're heading to a nearby convention, of course you'd want to pop into Disneyland for a day or two. Most of the impact here is minimal, with one notable exception: D23. The annual Disney fan event hops between the West and East coasts each year, and in 2024, it was Disneyland's turn to host from Aug. 9-11. The 2024 event also featured the first-ever D23 Day at Disneyland Resort Aug. 8. D23 will return to the Disneyland Resort in 2026, exact dates TBD.

The runDisney events bring runners back to Disneyland to participate in two half marathon weekends each year: one early in the new year (Jan. 30-Feb. 2, 2025) and one in the fall (Sept. 4-7 in 2025).

Disneyland also offers some incredible ticket deals for Southern California residents, California residents and sometimes the entire U.S. With those ticket deals come use-by dates. For those offers in particular, you may see dates fill up as those usage windows approach (gotta go before it expires!). Look for these deals January through May and mid-June through late September. The Kids Special Offer ticket saves families hundreds of dollars on Disneyland tickets Jan. 7 through March 20, 2025. That makes what might be a slower time of year to visit much more busy as families take advantage of the great deal.

One-day tickets may also impact crowd levels — particularly on the lower tier days. Since these are cheaper days to visit Disneyland, you may find that more people choose those tickets and attend those days. You'll find Tier 0 days sprinkled mid-week usually in January, February, August, September and early November.

Best Time to Visit Disneyland - Oogie Boogie Bash Overlay on Disney California Adventure Park Entrance

One other thing to be aware of is any separately ticketed events that may be scheduled even during the best times to visit Disneyland. Sometimes a park or an area of a park closes early for private events. That's why you always want to look at the Disneyland hours for the dates you want to visit so you don't encounter any surprises. We'll detail these in each season below, as well as share which dates for 1-day tickets are the cheapest (note that prices are flat for multi-day tickets and do not change based on dates like they do at Disney World.) You can also find a calendar of 1-day ticket tiers on our ticketing page for easy reference.

Check out our Los Angeles Crowd Calendar to see Disneyland hours, special events and more!

Disneyland After Dark events are after-hours parties that can cause the park to close earlier than usual, which means even if you aren't attending, you'll want to plan accordingly. Even though the parks close early, from a crowd perspective, those days tend to have a lower crowd level as people wanting a full day and night on the parks avoid visiting then. Halloween Time brings Oogie Boogie Bash parties to Disney California select nights from late August through Halloween.

Just looking for the quick version? Check out the infographic above for a cheat sheet of the least crowded dates at Disneyland in 2024 (our 2025 version is in the works!). Let's get hoppin'!

Winter — November, December, January

Best Time to Visit Disneyland - Cars Land Holidays

January generally has low crowds and beautiful weather (if not a little chilly), but it can get a little wet as it's the rainy season. The holidays and New Year bring special entertainment, foodie finds and more. Of course, during holiday breaks, you can expect more people enjoying the parks — but it's also a time full of holiday cheer, with festive lighting and decor, a special fireworks show and parade and more across the resort. (Did we mention hand-pulled candy canes and fan-favorite gingerbread? Oh, and SANTA!)

Highlights

Holiday Time brings daily entertainment (including nightly fireworks as weather permits) and festive décor to both parks from Nov. 15, 2024, through Jan. 6, 2025.
Tiana's Bayou Adventure opens Nov. 15, 2024.
Mickey's and Minnie's birthday is Nov. 18, and that means a special cavalcade and there are often free buttons for guests.
Lunar New Year brings Festival Food Booths, rare characters and a procession to Disney California Adventure from Jan. 23 through Feb. 18, 2024 (TBD in 2025).
The Tier 0 weekdays bring affordability to weekdays in late August, early September, early November mid-January and February.
A special Child Ticket promo offer is on sale now for visits from Jan. 7 through March 20, 2025 (and you can save even more on this promo when purchasing through Undercover Tourist - with kids tickets starting around $50!)

Things to Consider

The parks do offer scaled-back entertainment and shorter hours in January after the holidays end
runDisney will host races Jan. 30 to Feb. 2, 2025
You may encounter ride closures in January, including Haunted Mansion and "it's a small world" as holiday overlays are removed.
Sweethearts' Night falls on nights in January and February, closing Disneyland Park at 8 p.m.

Our Overall Pick: If you don't want to visit during Holiday Time, Mondays through Thursdays in the first two weeks of November will be your best bet. If you'd like to visit for Holiday Time, we recommend mid-November (not Thanksgiving week) and early December as the best time to visit Disneyland. Watch out for the weekend of Dec. 7-8, 2024, when the Candlelight Processional disrupts the park schedule and draws big crowds.

Least Busy

Weekdays in January (minus the week of New Year's Day and the days around MLK Day)
- Jan. 7-16, 22-28, 2025
Mondays through Thursdays in November (minus Veterans Day and the week of Thanksgiving)
Mondays through Thursdays during the first half of December

Busiest

Week of New Year's and MLK Jr. Day Weekend
- Jan. 1-6, 17-20, 2025
- Jan. 29 - Feb. 3, 2025
Veterans Day and Thanksgiving Week
- Nov. 8-11; Nov. 23 - Dec. 1, 2024
- Nov. 11; Nov. 22-30, 2025
Week of Christmas and New Year's
- Dec. 20, 2024 - Jan. 6, 2025 (note: Dec. 7-8 will also be busy for Candlelight Processional)
- Dec. 19, 2025 - Jan. 5, 2026

Cheapest

Nov. 4-6, 12-13, 2024 (Tier 0)
Dec. 3-4, 2024 (Tier 2)
Jan. 13-16, 21-23, 27-29, 2025 (Tier 0)

*Pricing based on a 1-day Park Hopper ticket. Pricing subject to change.

Spring — February, March, April

Are you ready for some extra special ... special events? We sure are! In addition to the expected springtime happenings — Disney California Adventure's Food and Wine Festival and spring breakers, 2024 brought two additional events to the parks: Season of the Force and Pixar Fest. 2025 additions are still TBD. During springtime, the park is particularly beautiful with spring flowers and the pink Tabebuia trees in bloom.

Highlights

Celebrate Gospel brought additional entertainment and food to Disneyland Park Feb. 17 and 24, 2024
Anaheim Ducks Day in Disney California Adventure hoppened Feb. 22-23, 2024
Food and Wine Festival took place March 1 - April 22, 2024
Season of the Force is April 5 - June 2, 2024
Pixar Fest is April 26 - Aug. 4, 2024

Things to Consider

Disneyland After Dark Parties take place several nights these months, closing Disneyland Park at 8 p.m. on select Tuesday and Thursday nights, as well. Here are 2024's dates for reference while we wait for 2025 details:

Sweethearts' Nite at Disneyland Park took place Jan. 23, 25, 30, Feb. 1, 6, 8, 12 & 14, 2024 (confirmed to return in 2025).
Disney Channel Nite took place on March 5 and 6, 2024.
Star Wars Nite at Disneyland Park took place April 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, May 2, 7 & 9, 2024 (confirmed to return in 2025).
Spring break — elevated crowds from March 7 - April 21, 2025

The fall of Easter impacts Disneyland crowds in the spring. Some school districts base their spring break around Easter; others do not. When Easter falls earlier in the season, March or early April, it has the effect of making a more intense, but shorter spring break season. When Easter falls later — like in 2025, when it falls on April 20 — the effect is a longer but less intense spring break season. Many California universities consistently have spring break the last two weeks of March, which can affect crowds then.

Our Overall Pick: When it comes to springtime visits, if you aren't constrained by dates, we have a few suggestions to fit it all in. Come for the Food and Wine Festival in early March. April 7-11 should also see lighter crowds. Usually, fireworks are only on the weekends, so include a weekend day in your visit to see and do it all. Disneyland did bring back nightly fireworks for a few weeks in late March and early April 2024. We won't know 2025 dates until closer to that time.

Least Busy

Weekdays in February (minus the Super Bowl on Feb. 9, and days around Presidents Day)
- Feb. 3-13, 24-28, 2025
The first few days in March
- March 1-6, 2025

Busiest

Presidents Day Weekend
- Feb. 10-17, 2025
Spring Break
- March 7 - April 6, 2025; April 12-20, 2025 (Easter)

Cheapest

Every day through March 20, 2025, for ages 3-9 for the Kids Special Offer
Feb. 4-5, 25-27, 2025, (Tier 0)
March 4-5, 2025 (Tier 1)
April 29-30, 2025 (Tier 1)

*Pricing based on a 1-day Park Hopper ticket. Pricing subject to change.

Summer — May, June, July

Summer break kicks off for most school districts in mid-June when you'll see an uptick in crowds — but in our opinion, it's pretty manageable over an extended period, with longer park hours and LOTS of entertainment! Summer is actually one of our very favorite picks for the best time to visit Disneyland. Exceptions to those long hours are Disneyland After Dark parties, which take place on select Tuesdays and Thursdays in May and June, closing Disneyland Park at 8 p.m., including Pride Nite.

Highlights

Disneyland's birthday is July 17, 2025 — typically this means more celebrations around the park, but with Disneyland celebrating the big 7-0, it may be a year-long celebration!
Star Wars Nite at Disneyland Park took place: April 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, May 2, 7 & 9, 2024 (confirmed to return in 2025)
Pride Nite at Disneyland Park took place June 18 & 20, 2024 (confirmed to return in 2025)

Things to Consider

In summer, the thing to keep in mind is the weather. "June Gloom" offers some respite from the heat, though those temperatures do rise throughout the remainder of summer. July is manageable and less crowded than you'd think, especially on the weekends! Memorial Day (May 26, 2025) will bring in additional crowds for the long weekend. Here are those Disneyland After Dark dates we mentioned:

Grad Nites take place May 9, 12, 18, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 30, and June 1, 4, 6, 8, 11 and 13, 2025, at Disney California Adventure Park
Book your May and early June reservations early as SoCal Resident tickets expired June 2, 2024 (2025 end date TBD)

Likewise, the SoCal Resident ticket expires late May or early June, so there may be more park-goers ready to use up the last days of their ticket that weekend.

Our Overall Pick: Proof that crowds are only part of the equation when picking the best time to visit Disneyland, we love the second half of July and early August for the nightly fireworks and Fantasmic! as summer crowds start to drop off with Halloween Time kicking off early, late August brings Mickey pumpkin and Halloween fun in late August.

Least Busy

Weekdays in May (except for Grad Nites and Memorial Day)
The first half of June (except for Grad Nites)

Busiest

Weekends and Grad Nite dates in May, plus Memorial Day
- May 23-26, 2025
Summer breaks

Cheapest

May 6-8, 12-15, 2025 (Tier 2)

*Pricing based on a 1-day Park Hopper ticket. Pricing subject to change.

Fall — August, September, October

Enjoy the tail end of summer entertainment in early August, or, following that, take in the beautiful decorations, pumpkins and characters in costumes of Halloween Time throughout late August, September and October. Halloween Time is a popular time to visit, with the giant Mickey pumpkin on Main Street U.S.A., the decorated Cars Land and ride overlays including the Nightmare Before Christmas takeover that is Haunted Mansion Holiday.

On select nights, Mr. Oogie Boogie takes over Disney California Adventure for a separately ticketed Halloween party, Oogie Boogie Bash. The park closes early most Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sunday nights for partygoers to trick or treat and enjoy special entertainment.

Highlights

Halloween Time started early in 2024 — Aug. 23 - Oct. 31, 2024
Gay Days take place Sept. 12-14, 2025 (be sure to make your reservation early!)

Things to Consider

D23 took place Aug. 9-11, 2024 (with an in-park day Aug. 8). D23 is in Orlando in 2025.
The Disneyland Halloween Party — The Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure will take place select days August through October 2025 (closing early Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Halloween).
Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend takes place Sept. 4-7, 2025. Note that Oogie Boogie Bash does not take place on race weekend.
Fall breaks increase crowds in October.
Haunted Mansion Holiday operates with a virtual queue while the queue undergoes a refurbishment in 2024.

Keep in mind that "off-season" low crowd levels can also mean shorter Disneyland hours and that less entertainment is available or that more rides undergo refurbishment. During some seasons, such as Halloween Time, September weekdays are less crowded. However, only weekends include fireworks, so take that into consideration, as well. We find Sundays to be less crowded than Saturdays. Weather can still be warm (hot, actually) but chillier at night.

Our Overall Pick: Around the pond, we love visiting Disneyland in August for lower crowds as tadpoles head back to school, and the potential for nightly fireworks.

Least Busy

The month of August
Tuesdays through Thursdays in September

Busiest

Labor Day
- Aug. 29 - Sept. 1, 2025
runDisney race weekend
- Sept. 4-7, 2025
Elevated crowds Sept. 22 to Oct. 31, 2025

Cheapest

2025 dates TBD!

*Pricing based on a 1-day Park Hopper ticket. Pricing subject to change.

Going to Disneyland During a Busy Time? Don't Fret!

Even during the busiest times, there are ways to skip the lines and make the most of your time. Here are our best tips to reduce waits! Take advantage of the paid Lightning Lanes to skip the standby lines. Again, our best advice is to purchase your tickets and make your Disneyland theme park reservations as soon as possible to secure your spot. Reservation availability is released 180 days in advance (or 90 days for Magic Key holders). You'll get the best price on Lightning Lane Multi Pass if you purchase it with your tickets as the price can fluctuate for day-of-use purchases. Be sure to check out our Jump Start guide for everything you need to know about planning in advance, all in one place!

Ta-da! There it is — the best time to visit Disneyland in 2025! Don't froget that you can purchase discount Disneyland tickets from your favorite frogs! For more planning essentials, check out our Jump Start guide for everything you need to know, all in one place. Ribbit!

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Feb 23, 2023 at 7:10 p.m.

Mr. B Says...

At the school district I teach at (in Texas) we usually have our Winter Break the week of Valentine's and that is when we schedule our Disneyland trips. This year winter break will be the week of Presidents' Day. Our other options are essentially Spring Break at the beginning of April or Summer. Which of these do you think would provide us with the best dates?

Mar 1, 2023 at 3:28 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Mr. B!

Spring Break can be a great time in terms of entertainment and weather. There's a lower chance of rain compared to Feb. but still cooler than the summer.

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Feb 20, 2023 at 2:07 a.m.

Cassandra Mervyn Says...

Hi! We are wondering how much busier end of July is - as opposed to Mid Aug. we have a chance to see our face baseball team play the dodgers around the 24 of July but had originally planned for end of Aug because that seemed like a better time to go crowd wise. Will it make much difference?

Thanks so much

Feb 22, 2023 at 9:04 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Cassandra!

End of July will be busier than mid-August, but likely not too big of a difference. The weather may be a little less hot than in August, as well, if that's an important factor. We think you'd still have a great time, either way!

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Feb 19, 2023 at 4:05 p.m.

Brian B. Says...

Hello, we are planning to be in Anaheim June 1st - June 6th and we are planning to get a 4-day park ticket (not sure if we should get a 4-day 1-park ticket or park hopper. Would rather not have to buy the extra park hopper if not needed). Reading about grad nites, i can't figure out if the daytime crowds are less at DCA because of that and since they close early or if they will be more busy. Also, do they do World of Color on Grad Nites before they close? We are trying to figure out which of the four days from 06/01 - 06/06 we should visit which parks. Since Disney doesn't publish the calendar or entertainment schedule out very far any longer, i don't know what days they will have Fantasmic or Fireworks at DLP. So my questions: should we get park hopper tickets, or just one park per day tickets? Is it a good idea to visit DCA on the day of Grad Nites, and will they still have World of Color, or does that go away since they close early? Any other suggestions for less busy days to visit which parks on which days?

Feb 22, 2023 at 9:09 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Brian!

The Grad Nite parties will take place June 2 and 4 while you're there, beginning at 9 p.m. inside a closed California Adventure. But during the day, those kids may be in either park, mixed in with the normal crowds. You can save money by skipping park hoppers. World of Color is usually nightly, and Disney California Adventure will likely have World of Color each night. Fireworks and Fantasmic! could still be only Friday through Sunday, so definitely plan some weekend nights at Disneyland just in case (but double-check the entertainment schedule six weeks in advance of your trip to confirm showtimes). Believe it or not, the weeknights Monday through Thursday may be the most crowded because the single-day tickets are only $104 compared to $169 on Saturday and $159 Friday and Sunday. You don’t have to worry about those prices with a multi-day ticket, but it will shift the crowds from what you’d expect. We'd recommend Disney California Adventure on a night without a Grad Nite so you have the most options to see World of Color. There are usually 2 shows per night but may only have one show on Grad Nites.

Keep hopping!

Leap

Feb 18, 2023 at 12:19 a.m.

Jana Says...

If you could pick between the last week January /first week February, or last week of April for 2024 which would you do? We’ve done Disney world but never Disneyland. Will a lot of rides be down early in the year? Is the weather and crowds worth it for April? We would bring out 4 kids for a week trip!

Mar 1, 2023 at 3:34 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Jana!

The end of January and early February could have a higher chance of rain. This was a rainy year (but last year was drier). January and February could be better in terms of crowds but will have a higher likelihood of shorter hours and ride refurbs. The end of April would likely have more rides open and should be pleasant in terms of weather. So it depends on what you want to prioritize more — crowds or weather/rides!

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Feb 16, 2023 at 9:20 p.m.

Jules Says...

Will be going Monday March 13th! Im guessing there will be somewhat of a crowd but Im curious if the Wine & Food festival would impact anything or if there's anything we should keep in mind?

Feb 21, 2023 at 2:52 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Jules!

Yes, the Food & Wine Festival can bring in crowds. It's also the beginning of the spring break season, so you'll also want to keep that in mind as well!

Keep hopping!

Leap

Feb 14, 2023 at 5:58 a.m.

Jane Says...

With the delay of the reopening of Toontown, do you think crowd levels will be less than you previously expected (8/10) on March 8th?

Feb 14, 2023 at 11:14 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Jane!

Yes, it's likely that overall crowd levels will be lower than expected due to the delay, though Disney California Adventure may still draw in some crowds with the DCA Food & Wine Festival, which begins March 3.

Keep hopping!

Leap

Feb 14, 2023 at 6:28 p.m.

Jane Says...

So helpful! Thank you!

Feb 13, 2023 at 9:21 a.m.

Ron Says...

I know that I am probably TOTALLY crazy for asking for your advice about a "potential visit" FOUR YEARS from now (during the summer of 2027, to be exact), but I have not been to Disneyland during the summer since 2002 and I figure crowd patterns have changed a lot out there in the past decade or so. I have been countless times before, so if I do actually go in 2027 (it would most likely be the ABSOLUTE LAST time I see Disneyland because of my declining health), ALL that I even care about are seeing the "2010/2014 updates" to the "Alice in Wonderland" ride -AND- seeing the "restored" portrait of "Miss April-December" over at the "Haunted Mansion" ride. It will take me untiil around April of 2027 to save up enough money to even return to California (I have had a lot of money problems since I moved to Florida), and I can only go during the summer of that particular year. I know August is probably "out" because they start doing that "holiday overlay" WAY before Labor Day nowadays (and besides, most of August is probably chock full of local passholders). I was thinking about May or early June until I read your post regarding "Grad Nites" and some other recent posts about the summer months in general (but that stuff only seemed to apply for 2023 and 2024).. So, I guess it will either be late June or early July for me to choose from: which weekend in 2027 during that timeframe do you think would be my "best bet" and should I go on Saturday or on Sunday?

Feb 15, 2023 at 3:09 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Ron!

We frogs think it's never too early to start planning ahead :) That said, a lot could certainly change between now and then, so it's toadally possible our advice may not hold up, but we'll give it our best shot (and you can always hop back as it gets closer)! If you want to avoid Grad Nites, then we'd suggest late June or mid-late July, avoiding Fourth of July (in 2027, it falls on a Sunday). Both days of the week are generally busy and may only have a slight difference, but we'd go with Sunday over Saturday.

Keep hopping!

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Feb 10, 2023 at 3:03 p.m.

Alex Says...

My wife and I are planning Disney vacation May 15-18. I hope Grad Nites on the 14th and 17th won't affect the crowd too much.

Feb 11, 2023 at 9:43 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Alex!

The Grad Nite parties generally take place when the park closes at Disney California Adventure at 9 p.m. so that part does not affects crowds. Some schools also choose to purchase daytime tickets, so you may see more high school seniors in the parks during the day as well. It should not affect crowds too badly. Arrive at rope drop for the lowest crowds, use Genie+ and book table-service dining in the afternoon and see shows in the afternoon to avoid the crowds those days.

Keep hopping!

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Feb 7, 2023 at 1:50 a.m.

Linda Says...

My family and I will be hopefully booking a trip to Disney California sometime in October during the Halloween week or November during Thanksgiving week. I know weather can vary but usually these times of months are they typically good weather or are they usually hot or cold during this time?

Feb 7, 2023 at 10:09 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Linda!

Yes, the weather can vary, but for the most part, the temperatures are pleasant during the day, and particularly in November, may get chilly in the evenings. You can find more info in our month-to-month Disneyland weather guide!

Keep hopping!

Leap

Jan 30, 2023 at 9:02 p.m.

Elizabeth Says...

We are looking at coming to the parks May 6th through 10th but see that the 8th might be extra busy due to the reopening of Toontown. Would it be better to skip the 8th completely or do you think California Adventure would have normal crowds and we could just avoid Disneyland itself? Would we be better off skipping Disney completely on that Wednesday and going to parks on Sunday the 5th or Saturday the 11th instead?

Jan 30, 2023 at 3:24 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Elizabeth!

We think you mean March 6-10 since you refer to Sunday the 5th and Saturday the 11th, but if by chance, you're going May 6-10, then disregard everything below!

We do anticipate that Disneyland will be busy on March 8 due to the reopening of Mickey's Toontown, though the crowds at DCA likely won't be as bad. If you want to skip Wednesday entirely though, we'd recommend sticking to Disneyland Park if opting to on the 5th or DCA if opting to go on the 11th (because the DCA Food & Wine Festival starts March 3, so the 5th will be part of opening weekend — and the 11th will likely be busier at Disneyland since it'll be the first weekend that Toontown is fully open). Do keep in mind that some nighttime entertainment may only be available Friday, Saturday and Sunday, such as fireworks (but Wondrous Journeys will run with projections only during the week).

Keep hopping!

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Jan 30, 2023 at 10:12 p.m.

Elizabeth Says...

Yes, I meant March! Which do you guess will be more crowded - Disneyland on Sunday the 5th or DCA on Wednesday the 8th? Would Friday the 10th likely be more or less busy than either of these two days?

Feb 2, 2023 at 3:21 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Elizabeth!

We don't think there would be a major difference between those dates, so it's up to you! If we had to pick out one, it may be less crowded earlier in the week, not only because of Toontown but also spring break season starting - though weekends are generally more crowded than weekdays.

Keep hopping!

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Jan 29, 2023 at 7:55 p.m.

Jennifer Says...

Thanks for all the great info! We're planning to visit in mid-late August (anniversary trip, no kids!) and have four days in the parks. Our first day was going to be August 21 since it looks like local schools will be back in session- but this is also the first non-blackout week, so will it be more crowded than usual from Aug 21-14? Will there still be fireworks at night or should we shift our days to include a weekend, but then will the weekend be even more crowded? Thanks for any advice you can share!

Jan 30, 2023 at 1:27 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Jennifer!

When blockout dates are lifted, the parks can get pretty busy with passholders who had been blocked out, so it could become more crowded than usual. During the summer, fireworks are usually nightly (*though always dependent on weather) through the end of August, but it's definitely best to double-check the entertainment schedule six weeks in advance (which is typically when times get posted) in case you need to shift to a weekend visit.

Keep hopping!

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Jan 29, 2023 at 3:11 p.m.

Christine Says...

We are planning on a one day visit to Disneyland on Feb 24 but wondering due to the parade opening that day will it be super crowded. The only other option would be Presidents’ Day for us- help us choose!

Jan 30, 2023 at 1:32 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Christine!

We definitely think it's likely Disneyland could be busy on Feb. 24. The first day of D100 was one of the crowdest days we've ever seen at Disneyland — while it probably wouldn't be as crowded as that day, it could still be very busy with people wanting to see the parade's return. Presidents' Day can also be busy though, due to the long weekend, so we'd prepare for heavy crowds either day.

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Jan 22, 2023 at 11:55 p.m.

Karen Says...

Hi!

We’ll be visiting disneyland Feb 6-11, it shows Feb2-6 expected to be busier and Feb 9-13, what is the reason for that?

Thank you!

Jan 24, 2023 at 10:06 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Karen!

Overall, we're anticipating a busier February due to the Disney 100 Years of Wonder Celebration going on and weekdays are generally less crowded.

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Jan 18, 2023 at 8 p.m.

Vini Says...

Good Evening,

We are planning to go to Disneyland ( 4 days Park Hopper) from Sept 5th - 12th. Will Fantasmic be on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday? We really don`t want to miss it! And do you think is better to go to Universal Studios Hollywood on Monday 11th?

Thanks in advance!

Feb 1, 2023 at 4:37 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Vini!

The Fantasmic! schedule depends on the season. Usually during slower seasons such as September (post Labor Day weekend), it may only run on the weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). The entertainment schedule is generally released six weeks in advance, so we'd confirm at that time, just to make sure you don't miss it. Going to Universal on Monday sounds good (it just may have shorter hours than on the weekend).

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Jan 9, 2023 at 10:31 p.m.

Natalie D Says...

Hi, We're planning a short trip to Disneyland April 21-22 for my daughter's 8th birthday. We live in Texas. What's the best way to make it magical on her birthday? Any other tips?

Jan 13, 2023 at 12:14 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Natalie!

We’re hoppy you asked! Since your trip will be on the shorter side, we recommend checking out this post to maximize your limited time in the parks. To make the trip as memorable as possible for your little one, check out our post detailing the best tips on how to find characters and princesses throughout the Disneyland Resort. You can also pick up a complimentary, birthday button for her special day, which can be found at City Hall on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland Park or at Guest Services in Disney California Adventure Park. To top it all off, you can pay a visit to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique which offers magical makeover services to royalty-in-training from 3-12 years old, all at the wave of a wand. This experience is really popular among the tadpoles, so you can reserve an appointment time 60 days in advance through the Disneyland website.

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Jan 9, 2023 at 6:12 a.m.

Josh Says...

Hi, we’re planning a trip on jan 23rd/24th. I noticed those days were shown as less crowded but all other days around it look pretty crowded. Was just wondering what are the factors causing these two days to be less crowded. Thanks for the advice!

Jan 13, 2023 at 12:17 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Josh!

There are a few reasons the parks are expected to be more crowded during those dates. Because the holidays are still hoppening at the start of January, the parks attract guests looking to get ahold of some last-minute holiday cheer! After the holidays are officially over, passholders can enter the parks again, which results in larger crowds than usual. Holidays, such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, fall in the middle of the month, bringing more families to the parks as well. In addition, there are many frogtastic events going on at the Disneyland Resort this month! Starting on Jan. 20, Lunar New Year will start at Disney California Adventure, and the Disney100 celebration will kick off on Jan. 27. These magical events naturally attract larger crowds on (and around) those dates.

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Jan 7, 2023 at 4:49 a.m.

Christina Says...

We were planning to visit March 8-9. Hotels are almost fully sold out. I thought this wasn't supposed to be a super busy time? Is there something happening those dates that would make it busier than normal?

Jan 13, 2023 at 1:04 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Christina!

March is a hoppening time at the Disneyland Resort this year! There are multiple special events taking place in both Disney California Adventure and Disneyland during the beginning of the month. On March 3, the California Adventure Food and Wine Festival begins. From March 7-9, Disneyland Park will host two Disneyland After Dark Princess Nites. Additionally, the grand reopening of Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland falls on March 8. These special events can cause overlap between crowds and may have prompted more guests to book a hotel stay nearby for that weekend. From March 8-11, a National Products Expo West 2023 event will be happening at the Anaheim Convention Center. Because of its proximity to the parks, events held at the convention center can also cause hotels in the area to be more occupied than usual. We'd suggest potentially rescheduling your visit if you want to avoid those crowds, or check out our guide to the DCA Food and Wine Festival if you decide to stick with your original plans.

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Jan 7, 2023 at 4:47 a.m.

Laura Says...

Hello

My family and I would like to visit Disneyland late November/December 2023. We are looking at Tuesday 28th through to Thursday 30th November 2023. Do you think it would be very busy around this time or should we leave it for a week later?

Jan 11, 2023 at 10:29 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Laura!

Usually starting after the Sunday following Thanksgiving, Disneyland crowds decrease significantly, so those dates sound good to us! It typically doesn't get busier until about mid-December, so either week would be great options overall.

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Jan 6, 2023 at 3:22 a.m.

Tyleah M Says...

Hi!

Thanks for all the great content!

We planned a trip for mid-February as it sounded like it is usually one of the less busy times. Do you know what factors are causing February to have some of the busiest days in 2023?

Jan 6, 2023 at 9:32 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Tyleah!

Thanks for hopping by! We're expecting February to be busier than usual because of the Disney 100 Years of Wonder Celebration, which kicks off Jan. 27. There will be new entertainment, a brand-new ride (Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway) and lots of food and merch offerings. Also, the Magic Happens parade, which debuted for a short time in 2020, is returning Feb. 24! Presidents Day weekend usually brings in crowds during mid-February as well. We still think it would be a frogciting time to visit (though new offerings bring crowds).

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Jan 3, 2023 at 3:57 a.m.

Minnie Says...

Hello, what dates will Disneyland be decorated for Christmas in 2023? Thanks!

Jan 3, 2023 at 9:16 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Minnie!

We don't know exact 2023 dates yet, but the holiday season typically runs from about mid-November to the first week of January (for instance, the 2022 holiday season started Nov. 11 and will continue until Jan. 8).

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Jan 2, 2023 at 9:30 p.m.

Silvio Says...

Hi, I'm planning a 5-day trip to the parks in Los Angeles area and struggling to find the best week to get the most out of the parks, since Magic Mountain is no longer opening from Tuesdays to Thursdays and I'm not familiar to US holidays and season breaks... =/

My plan is going to both Disney parks plus Magic Mountain plus Knott's Berry Farm in April-May or August-September. Would you point some particular week in 2023 with long hours / less crowds so I would enjoy the most out of them?

Jan 3, 2023 at 3:11 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Silvio!

Your two options — we'd specifically go for late April/early May or late August/early September — are both good times to visit and are free from most holidays (though Sept. 4 is Labor Day, which can draw crowds during that weekend). If weather is important, late April/early May would be significantly less hot than late summer. But also keep in mind that for entertainment, the Disneyland fireworks show is more likely to happen nightly in August through Sept. 4, but likely only on weekends in April and May. Hope this helps, but let us know if you have any more questions!

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Dec 9, 2022 at 11:18 p.m.

Mike Says...

I'm just curious if there are any specific reasons why Wednesday January 25, 2023 looks like a busier than normal day?

Dec 14, 2022 at 1:18 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Mike!

It’s a short-hour day and not expected to be a crowded day, but both parks close at 8 p.m. so that is something to keep in mind.

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Dec 9, 2022 at 4:17 p.m.

Leslie Says...

Can you tell me if there is a certain event occurring on Jan 25, 2023? I noticed on several other crowd calendars it is a "red" day, but on yours it is not. Thanks!

Dec 14, 2022 at 1:17 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Leslie!

It's a short-hour day and not expected to be a crowded day, but both parks close at 8 p.m. so that is something to keep in mind.

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Dec 6, 2022 at 10:07 a.m.

Johanna Serda Says...

Best time to visit DW Orlando is during December. The magical winter scenes & Holiday decorations are phenomenal.

Dec 6, 2022 at 12:37 a.m.

Shawn Baer Says...

Thank you for the news and information really helpful

Dec 5, 2022 at 10:18 p.m.

Karly VanConant Says...

Thank you for all the great info! As always!

Dec 5, 2022 at 10:04 p.m.

Owen Spickard Says...

Great information. Thank you!

Dec 5, 2022 at 8:57 p.m.

Priscilla Morales Says...

I have kids ages 4 and 6. The 4 year old is 38 ish inches. Would that be a little small to get on the good stuff ?

Dec 6, 2022 at 2:13 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Priscilla!

You can find more information about Disneyland height requirements and Rider Switch here!

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Dec 5, 2022 at 4:19 a.m.

Sara Says...

Planning an Adult trip April 17-20th.. first time going.. any tips to make it an amazing time? Thank you

Dec 5, 2022 at 8:42 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Sara!

Toadally! Hop over to our post about tips for an adults trip to Disneyland, as well as our 1-Day Tour Guide for Adults!

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Dec 5, 2022 at 2:02 a.m.

Phil Says...

Hello!

Single father of 4 here, and I finally booked our tickets for our theme park extravaganza Feb 2023! (the tickets are serving as my kids' Christmas gifts lol)

We will be in Southern California from Feb 24th - March 11th.

I'm seeking advice on the best time to squeeze in our 3-day time at Disney.

We plan to fill in the other days with

Universal, Legoland, Knotts, etc.

Happy Holidays and thank you in advance!

Phil

Dec 7, 2022 at 9:31 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Phil!

It's going to be an exciting time to visit! The Disney 100 Celebration will be underway, the Magic Happens Parade returns to Disneyland on Feb. 24, and Mickey's Toontown is set to reopen March 8 (it's been under refurbishment for one year). DCA's Food and Wine Festival also begins March 3. These dates may influence your decision, so if you wish to be there when everything is hoppening, we'd suggest March 9-11 (the first day of Toontown will likely be very crowded). However, if you're trying to avoid crowds, we'd suggest that you avoid these dates and go right around Feb. 28-March 2 (which is during the week, several days after the debut of Magic Happens and right before Food and Wine).

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Dec 2, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

Bob Chappell Says...

Hi, visiting Orlando 06 - 19 Oct 2023, will be visiting Disney parks for a few days - Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and one or both Water Parks. Our son is a 31-year-old Autistic young man, will we be able to skip ques? Is so, what's the procedures?

Dec 5, 2022 at 8:54 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Bob!

You'll want to hop over to our guide about Disney World's DAS (Disability Access Service) Program, which will tell you all about the qualifications and procedures. DAS is given out on a case-by-case basis, though it is intended for guests who have difficulty tolerating extended waits in a conventional queue environment due to a disability. It does not provide immediate access to a ride, but instead it gives the guest and their party (up to 6 people) a return time for a specific experience that is comparable to the current standby wait. This allows the guest using DAS to enjoy other experiences in the park instead of physically waiting in the standby line.

To register for DAS, you can do so in two different ways: 1) Pre-register via live video chat 2 to 30 days before your first day, or 2) on-site at Guest Relations at any of the four theme parks. Let us know if you have any additional questions!

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Nov 23, 2022 at 7:11 a.m.

Christina Says...

We have reservations for this upcoming week but may have to reschedule because of sickness and the greater risk of RSV and flu right now. If we reschedule for March 6-10 (meaning we would not be in the park Friday evening) what are hours usually like during that time and does world of color, fireworks or fantastic run during the week around then? This is our first time going with our kids age 3.5 and 8 months

Thx

Nov 28, 2022 at 10:52 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Christina!

Hours and show schedules do not come out until at least six weeks in advance, so it’s hard to say for sure. We expect fairly normal hours as the 100 Years of Wonder Celebration will be underway, Food and Wine starts March 3 and Toontown officially opens Mar. 8. In a normal year, World of Color is nightly, but fireworks and Fantasmic! occur Friday through Sunday. That said, because it's a large celebration year, it’s possible that the new fireworks and World of Color will be nightly. We're not toadally sure how often Fantasmic! will run during that time.

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Nov 22, 2022 at 5:58 p.m.

Karen Says...

This is all so helpful! Question - we are planning to go last week of October 2023. On the planning boards, locals are telling me not to go in October, it is too busy, even the last week. But here, and on other crowd calendars, I see it is 'light'? Any thoughts? We live near Toronto, so this might be our only trip to Disneyland and would prefer minimal crowds. Thanks!

Nov 28, 2022 at 10:50 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Karen!

Late October is a little better than early October. Those AZ and UT school breaks really affect the crowd levels the first three weeks of October. The thing to watch out for would be the Oogie Boogie Bash parties. There was an extra Saturday party the weekend before Halloween in 2022. DCA closes early on party nights so you can start in that park on party days and then hop to Disneyland if you have a park hopper. If you want to attend the party, purchase ASAP when tickets go on sale in the summer. They sold out in just a few days in 2022!

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Nov 18, 2022 at 10:32 a.m.

Robyn Says...

Hi,I read that DL will be having some nights where you can camp in Main Street, but have only seen it in one place. Do you think this will happen , or is someone making this up?

Many thanks

Nov 18, 2022 at 2:36 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Robyn!

This is not hoppening (but frogs can dream, right?).

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Nov 16, 2022 at 5:54 a.m.

Dana Says...

Other blogs have said end of April is a best time to go, and that has been the case precious years. Why are you expecting it to be one of the busiest now? Why busier than weekdays in May?

Thanks

Nov 16, 2022 at 10:29 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Dana!

In the past, late April was not always too crowded, but last year, we were there most days of late April and reservations were full due to returning nighttime entertainment and a SoCal resident ticket deal. Since we'll be seeing the return of Toontown and the Magic Happens parade, as well as the Disney 100 Celebration, in the springtime, there will be a lot of fun hoppenings that will likely drive people to the parks. Food & Wine Festival often wraps up in April so that also keeps people coming in so they can use up their Sip and Savor tabs. While we do not know if there will be any SoCal resident ticket deals, many Magic Key holders are blocked out all summer starting in June, so they tend to head to the parks during their last few weeks of use. You could still toadally experience a quiet day, but we think this will be a busier spring than usual so it's best to get your park tickets and reservations early!

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Nov 13, 2022 at 9:25 p.m.

Michelle S Says...

Hello! We are coming to the Disneyland parks for two days on Tuesday March 28, 2023 & Wednesday March 29, 2023.

We have two days of park tickets with Genie+ and park hopper. We are two adults and 4 kids, and intend on being at the parks all day when they're open.

For reservations, which Park do you recommend starting with? Should we start first day (Tuesday during spring break) at Disneyland and 2nd day at California adventure, or vice versa? My husband wants to make sure to go on Star wars Rise of the Resistance. I Just want to be prepared when reservations open.

Thanks!

Nov 16, 2022 at 10:02 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Michelle!

Since you have Genie+ and park hoppers and will be visiting midweek, the specific park doesn't matter as much, but we definitely recommend starting in one park and then switching to the other park to start the second day. Overall, we think your plan sounds like a good one!

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Nov 7, 2022 at 9:07 p.m.

Jean Says...

Curious what's happening at Disneyland feb 2-6th 2023? That doesn't seem to be a normally busy time.

Nov 8, 2022 at 2 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Jean!

You're right - that's not usually a busy time, but that will be the second weekend that the Disney 100 celebration will be taking place, so expecting some additional visitors this year :) Hope this helps!

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Oct 31, 2022 at 2:41 a.m.

Lori Says...

Would love some advice.. looking to plan a trip out to Cali to do Disneyland and a couple other parks… which would you recommend as being the better option crowdwise? Days leading up to Holiday weekend in Jan or Feb, or over the summer when all schools are out?

Nov 1, 2022 at 2:32 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Lori!

January and February may be better crowd-wise (it also won't be as hot as summer), but keep in mind that there may be limited entertainment and shorter hours in January. You also have some potential for rainy weather. In February and over the summer, the 100th celebration will be hoppening, which may affect crowd levels. Other theme parks are usually less crowded in winter and more crowded in summer, though summer crowds at Disneyland aren't as overwhelming as you may think!

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Oct 23, 2022 at 2:36 a.m.

Ken Says...

Hi from Australia

We have been watching crowds at Disneyland for a few years, long story involving cancelled trips due to some virus that was going around??? Anyway, we have finally rebooked for first week of September 2023 including Labor day.

However, noted that this year the park seems to have been relatively busy on weekdays throughout September and Labor Day itself was listed on at least one crowd calendar as very quite? Finally to the Question: Do you think this is just a 2022 thing or do you think COVID has changed things for good?

Oct 24, 2022 at 2:42 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Ken!

Since it has only been a couple years after the height of the pandemic, it's still hard to say if things have changed for good, though we expect that we'll continue to see crowds in 2023 due to Disney 100 Years of Wonder. We saw that more and more families became more comfortable with traveling in 2021 and 2022, which in turn has made the parks busier year-round due to this high demand. That said, September is still good time to visit compared to busier times such as spring break and the holidays. Some things continue to return to normal (such as entertainment and characters) while other things are here to stay for the time being (park reservations).

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Nov 6, 2022 at 12:56 a.m.

Ken Says...

Many thanks, keep up the great work!

Oct 21, 2022 at 6:04 p.m.

minaz Says...

what is the best month to visit weatherize

Oct 21, 2022 at 3:12 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Minaz!

We have an entire month-to-month guide about the weather at Disneyland! March is one of the most beautiful times to visit (temperatures are pleasant and pink flowers on tabebuia trees are blooming), though it is a popular spring break time. We enjoy visiting in January too — it's one of our favorite months.

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Oct 21, 2022 at 9:31 a.m.

Natalie Says...

HI We are a family from New Zealand planning to visit Dinseyland, Anaheim in anytime from Sep 8th until 6th October 2023. LIkely the last week of September. Is this a good time visit (not too busy etc). Thanks

Oct 21, 2022 at 8:36 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Natalie!

Yes, September is generally a great month to visit! You'll want to avoid the last weekend of September and the first full week of October (some schools have fall breaks). But otherwise, the crowds will be low to average (check out our crowd calendar here!).

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Oct 6, 2022 at 3:29 p.m.

Davidhhh Says...

I have some weirdly specific questions about my upcoming trip, and would really appreciate some advice. Long time reader, and I already bought my tickets from you!

I haven't been to Disneyland in 20 years. So, I want to maximize my time and minimize my wait times (who doesn't, really?)

I'm visiting on Tuesday-Thursday, November 15-17. My original plan was to hit Disneyland on Tuesday, DCA on Wednesday, and Universal Hollywood on Thursday. I've been delaying making reservations until the official hours were posted. I was also paying attention to any after-hours events, since I know that Merriest Nites fell on one of these days last year. I was happy to read that they weren't doing Merriest Nites this year, since that could mess with my plans.

However, DIsneyland just updated their hours for Wednesday on their website. For DCA, they originally were going to be open 8AM to 10PM all three days, when they first put up the hours. But now they've changed the hours at DCA on Wednesday to 8AM to 5PM.

Any idea why? Have they reversed course on Merriest Nites? Is there any other sort of after hours event or park buyout that night? I'd consider buying a ticket, but I know that last year's event was quite expensive!

With the park closing early, I definitely don't want to go there on that day, since I can't afford to lose the 5 hours of park time. But I also know that the earlier closing will make Disneyland busier, as others do the same.

Would it make sense to totally rearrange the trip do hit Disneyland on Tuesday, Universal on Wednesday and DCA on Thursday?

Any other suggestions?

Oct 6, 2022 at 11:32 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Davidhhh!

We don't know why DCA would be closing early on Nov. 16 — though when this hoppens, it's most likely a private event. You could rearrange the trip to put the Universal visit on Wednesday if you want to, or just flip flop the Disneyland and DCA visits (others may do the same, but there is still a reservation system in place — we'd book ASAP in case that day fills up more quickly than usual). Another suggestion would be to upgrade to a Park Hopper ticket, so you could stick with your original plan and just hop over to Disneyland so you're not missing out on park hours.

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Oct 6, 2022 at 3:13 p.m.

CustomerBills Says...

If we had the option to visit Disneyland next year in Oct (10/6-13) or Nov (11/24-1), which do you think is less crowded? Thanks!

Oct 6, 2022 at 11:19 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi there!

Between those two choices, we would go with Nov. 24-Dec. 1. The first half of October is consistently busy due to Fall Breaks for schools in Utah and Arizona. Nov. 24 and 25 will likely see high crowds as well, but the following weekdays won't be as busy.

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Sep 26, 2022 at 11:34 p.m.

Bubbles Says...

Hi, planning on coming to Disneyland soon and wondering if we have to order food on app or if we can order in lines like it used prior to Covid. Please advise. Thanks.

Sep 30, 2022 at 9:16 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Bubbles!

Most restaurants have returned to both in-person and mobile ordering. The only ones that may be Mobile Order-only are the Cozy Cone Motel and sometimes the Tiki Juice Bar.

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Sep 14, 2022 at 1:15 p.m.

Leslie Says...

Hi, we are coming from Canada and are WDW vets....this will be our 2nd time to DL (first time being in 2008 - so it's been awhile). We are looking at either the last week of February into March, or the second or last week of August 2023. Can you provide any insight as to which would be better for lower crowds (not sure when Presidents day is, as we don't observe that in Canada).

We will be travelling with two 4 year olds, a 8 year old, two adults and a senior.

Sep 14, 2022 at 10:48 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Leslie!

While the end of February/March will be much more comfortable in terms of weather & heat, crowds may be similar. Exciting things are kicking off with the Disney 100 Years of Wonder Celebration and the return of Magic Happens parade, which is expected sometime in spring 2023 and could bring in crowds. February/March is also usually when Food & Wine kicks off, so that would be another plus for spring.

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Sep 14, 2022 at 12:37 a.m.

Ben Says...

Hi. I will have one day to spend at Disneyland during the first week of August 2023 (Aug 2-4). Which of those days would be best? Thank you!

Sep 14, 2022 at 10:55 a.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Ben!

We'd expect them to be the same (crowd-level wise), so whichever works best with your schedule!

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Sep 12, 2022 at 5:50 a.m.

Ally Says...

Hi we are travelling from Australia and looking to visit Disneyland in Nov 2023 when the park is Christmas themed with a 5 day hopper pass. When would be the best week to visit with possibly lesser crowds?

Sep 12, 2022 at 2:01 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Ally!

Nov. 12-18 and Nov. 27-30 will be the least crowded weeks in November.

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Sep 4, 2022 at 10:27 a.m.

Jane Says...

Hi there - we're considering a trip to California for our family of five in August 2023 and including days at Disney. Your site is so useful!

Under 'best times to visit' above, you recommend weekends during the last two weeks of August. However, on your crowd calendar, week days look no more crowded than weekends during the second half of August. So I'm just wondering if there is likely to be a difference in terms of crowds, or if you were recommending weekends over week days for some other reason (eg there are more likely to be fireworks or something)? Hope that makes sense! Many thanks

Sep 6, 2022 at 3:39 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Jane!

During most of June through mid-August, certain Magic Key holders are typically blocked from entering at least one or both parks, so once the blockout dates are lifted, many locals will take advantage of their ability to return. (In fact, crowds are higher right after major blockout periods.)

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Aug 23, 2022 at 9:45 p.m.

Erika Says...

Hi, I left a few questions a week or so ago and was wondering why it hasn't been published? It said it was pending approval. Thank you.

Aug 24, 2022 at 12:20 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Erika!

Would you mind resending? Don't know why but I'm unable to find your previous comment. We'd be hoppy to help you out!

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Aug 23, 2022 at 8:18 p.m.

Trisha Says...

Hi! We are planning to go in January the last week of January but now I’m worried coz I see a lot of comments about it raining a lot and lots of rides under refurbishment and will there be no fireworks and world of colour and parades and characters out for pictures then?

Aug 24, 2022 at 12:57 p.m.

FrogBlog Says...

Hi Trisha!

We have different posts about weather and refurbishments that you can check out for further info! Overall, January is one of our favorite times to go — yes, it's during the rainy season (average rainy days = about 5 days), but a good portion of the month has clear, sunny days. Refurbs are a bit more common since it's a slower period, but if you check the schedule, you can try to plan around them (for instance, Haunted Mansion removes its holiday overlay in early January and reopens mid-month, and it's a small world closes mid-January until late January/early February). Character greetings are back so no need to worry about missing them. During slower times, entertainment schedules can change, but typically this just means fireworks take place on weekends (rather than daily - though mid-week there's still the projections show) and some shows (such as World of Color/Fantasmic!) may reduce from two showtimes to one.

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