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Best Time to Go to Disneyland in 2025 and Beyond

by Leap on May 27, 2025
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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 go to 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 2025 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 25 years. And 25 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. After all, crowds are just one factor in determining the best time to visit Disneyland.

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 during the Disneyland 70th Anniversary Celebration. 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.

Best Time to Visit Disneyland - Sleeping Beauty Castle lit up

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.

2025 is a big year at Disneyland, chock-full of special events, including the Disneyland 70th Celebration. This special event — included with your park admission — brings new entertainment, such as World of Color Happiness! and returning fan favorites such as the Wondrous Journeys projection and fireworks show, Paint the Night parade and the Better Together parade. We also have fun things that opened or returned in 2024 to experience, such as  Tiana's Bayou Adventure and Fantasmic! with changes that will be new for many visitors in 2025. And there's even more on the horizon over the next several years, from new food and shopping opportunities in Downtown Disney, to new attractions and the expansion of Disneyland itself.

Factors in Determining the Best Time to Go to Disneyland in 2025 and Beyond

Best Time to Visit Disneyland - World of Color Happiness, Joy

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. D23 will return to the Disneyland Resort in 2026, with exact dates TBD.

Best Times to Go to Disneyland - runDisney Medal

The runDisney events bring runners back to Disneyland to participate in two half-marathon weekends each year: one early in the new year (Jan. 29-Feb. 1, 2026) and one in the fall (Sept. 4-7, 2025). The early 2026 races will be the last ones for a few years due to construction that will bring many new and exciting attractions to Disneyland.

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 mid-May and the 70th Anniversary Ticket Offer that runs May 16 though Aug. 14, 2025. In 2025, a Kids Special Offer ticket saved families hundreds of dollars on Disneyland tickets in the first three months of the year. These ticket deals make what might be a slower time of year to visit much busier as families take advantage of the great deal. (And Undercover Tourist can save you some extra green on the same ticket promos, when available!)

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 in the parks avoid visiting them. Halloween Time brings Oogie Boogie Bash parties to Disney California select nights from mid-August through Halloween.

Let's get hoppin'!

Summer — May, June, July

Best Time to Go to Disneyland in 2025 and Beyond - Paint the Night parade

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! Summertime 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 early May and mid-June, closing Disneyland Park at 8 p.m., including Pride Nite.

Best Time to Visit Disneyland - World of Color

Highlights

  • The Disneyland 70th Anniversary Celebration kicked off May 16, 2025, and runs through summer 2026!
  • Disneyland's birthday is July 17, 2025 — typically this means more celebrations around the park, and this year, it coincides with the opening of Walt Disney — A Magical Life, as well as a tribute to the Sherman Brothers and a new verse in "it's a small world"
  • Star Wars Nite at Disneyland Park took place April 8, 10, 22, 24, 29 and May 1, 4, 6, 2025
  • Pride Nite at Disneyland Park takes place June 16 and 18, 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, and May 25, 2026) 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
  • May 16 through the first half of June will bring in people excited for the launch of the Disneyland 70th Celebration
  • July will continue the celebration, with the opening of a new attraction based on Walt Disney's life and a new verse on the iconic "it's a small world"

Our Overall Pick: Proof that crowds are only part of the equation when picking the best time to visit Disneyland, we love early June and mid-to-late July for the nightly fireworks and Fantasmic!.

Least Busy

  • Weekdays in May (except for Grad Nites, Memorial Day and the launch of the 70th)
  • First week of June

Busiest

  • Weekends and Grad Nite dates in May, plus Memorial Day and the launch of the 70th
    • May 16-18, 2025
    • May 23-26, 2025
  • Summer breaks through June and July

Cheapest

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

Fall — August, September, October

Best Time to Visit Disneyland - Mickey Main Street Jack o Lantern

Enjoy the tail end of summer entertainment in early August, or, following that, take in the beautiful decorations, pumpkins and characters in costume of Halloween Time throughout mid-to-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

Best Time to Visit Disneyland - Car-tumes in Cars Land

  • Halloween Time starts early in 2025 — Aug. 22 - Oct. 31, 2025
  • Both a highlight and a consideration, Halloween is on a Friday in 2025, and a Saturday in 2026
  • Oogie Boogie Bash parties kick off before Halloween Time, beginning Aug. 17!
  • Gay Days take place Sept. 12-14, 2025 (be sure to make your reservation early!)

Things to Consider

  • D23 is in Orlando in 2025, and will return to Anaheim in 2026 (exact dates TBD)
  • 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 on these dates: Aug. 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 31, Sept. 2, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30, and Oct. 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 31).
  • 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 late September through October
  • Haunted Mansion Holiday means Haunted Mansion may be closed the first few weeks of August to apply the Nightmare Before Christmas overlay.
  • During Halloween Time, Wondrous Journeys and the Better Together parade are paused for the Halloween entertainment to take over.

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, 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

  • Weekdays in the last two weeks of August
  • Tuesdays through Thursdays in the first half of September
  • Hot weather in late August and early September can affect park attendance, making the parks less crowded than expected and crowds harder to predict

Busiest

  • Labor Day
    • Aug. 29 - Sept. 1, 2025
    • Sept. 4-7, 2026
  • runDisney race weekend
    • Sept. 4-7, 2025
  • Elevated crowds Sept. 20 to Oct. 31, 2025, and Sept. 19 to Oct. 31, 2026

Cheapest

  • Aug. 19-21, 25-28, 2025 (Tier 0)
  • Sept. 2-4, 9, 11, 16-18, 2025 (Tier 0)
  • Oct. 1-2, 2025 (Tier 1)

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

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. 14, 2025, through Jan. 7, 2026
  • Some 2025 70th entertainment, such as Wondrous Journeys and the Better Together parade, will be paused during Holiday Time
  • 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 select days in January and February

Things to Consider

  • The parks do offer scaled-back entertainment and shorter hours in January after the holidays end
  • runDisney will host races Jan. 29 to Feb. 1, 2026
  • 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. (Tickets usually sell out in December.)
  • We do not yet know the return date for the 70th anniversary entertainment in 2026. But it is set to run through summer 2026.

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 first weekend of December, 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)
    • Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Jan. 19, 2026
  • Mondays through Thursdays in November (minus Veterans Day, Nov. 11, and the week of Thanksgiving)
  • Mondays through Thursdays during the first half of December

Busiest

  • Veterans Day and Thanksgiving Week
    • Nov. 8-11, 2025
    • Nov. 22-30, 2025
    • Nov. 11, 2026
    • Nov. 23-29, 2026
  • Week of Christmas and New Year's
    • Dec. 19, 2025 - Jan. 6, 2026 (note: Dec. 6-7, 2025, will also be busy for Candlelight Processional)
    • Dec. 18, 2026 - Jan. 4, 2027
  • MLK Jr. Day Weekend
    • Jan. 16-19, 2026
  • Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend
    • Jan. 28 - Feb. 2, 2026

Cheapest

  • Nov. 3-6, 10-13, 2025

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

Spring — February, March, April

Best Time to Go to Disneyland in 2025 and Beyond - Food and Wine festival

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, 2025 brought an additional event to the parks: Season of the Force (tbd on whether or not this is returning for 2026!). During springtime, the park is particularly beautiful with spring flowers and the pink Tabebuia trees in bloom.

Best Time to Go to Disneyland in 2025 and Beyond - Food and Wine taquito

Highlights

  • Celebrate Gospel brings additional entertainment and food to Disneyland Park on select dates in February
  • Food and Wine Festival takes place select dates March through April

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 were the 2025 details (2026 details still to come):

  • Sweethearts' Nite at Disneyland Park took place Feb. 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 2025
  • 90s Nite at Disneyland Park took place on March 4 and 6, 2025
  • Star Wars Nite at Disneyland Park took place April 8, 10, 22, 24, 29 and May 1, 4, 6, 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, the effect is a longer but less intense spring break season. In 2026, Easter is April 5, which means crowds will be a little more condensed. Many California universities consistently have spring break during the last two weeks of March, which can affect crowds then. You can expect most spring break crowds from March 7-24, 2026, followed by a second wave of breaks from March 28 through April 12 around Easter. 

The 70th Anniversary entertainment is back in full for spring 2026.

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. Usually, fireworks are only on the weekends, so include a weekend day in your visit to see and do it all.

Least Busy

  • Weekdays in the second half of February (minus days around Presidents Day)
  • The first week of March
  • Tuesdays through Thursdays in the second half of April

Busiest

  • Presidents Day Weekend
    • Feb. 7-16, 2026
  • Spring Break and Easter
    • March 7 - April 12, 2026

Cheapest

  • Spring 2026 calendars coming soon!

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

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

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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. For people with bigger budgets (about $400 per person), there is a new Lightning Lane Premier Pass that grants the user one-time access to all available Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass attractions without having to schedule them. Most people stick to Lightning Lane Multi Pass.

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 and beyond! 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!

Related: 40 Tips to Maximize Your Time at Disneyland

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Feb 2, 2016 at 7:42 p.m.
Jesse Says...

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

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Feb 2, 2016 at 7:20 a.m.
Ashley Says...

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

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Feb 16, 2016 at 8:47 p.m.
Laura Says...

I think it's because Harry Potter land is opening at Universal Studios that week so a lot of people will be going to both.

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Feb 1, 2016 at 1:17 a.m.
Tesia Says...

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?

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Feb 2, 2016 at 9:07 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Tesia,

These are usually very busy days because Disney typically hosts a 24 hour day on the Friday before. Sunday would likely be the best of those days, but I would expect is to be busy.

Keep hopping!

Leap

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Apr 20, 2016 at 12:41 p.m.
Lynn Says...

I noticed they cancelled their 24 hr party for the Memorial Day weekend - do you think that will make it any less busy at all?

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Apr 25, 2016 at 2:25 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Lynn,

If there is no 24-hour event, that would definitely help crowds over past years, but with it being a holiday weekend, it will still be crowded.

Keep hopping!

Leap

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Jan 30, 2016 at 6:35 a.m.
Pam Says...

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!

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Jan 28, 2016 at 9:02 p.m.
Shauna Says...

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.

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Feb 7, 2016 at 5:01 p.m.
Trina Says...

I just checked the Disneyland special events and Anaheim Convention schedules. There are no planned events. If you are trying to book a park hotel, then yes, they are usually full ahead of time. If you are trying for an off site hotel, you should have no issues. Only thing I can imagine is the east coasters coming for their spring breaks.

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Jan 28, 2016 at 6:40 p.m.
Eric Says...

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.

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Feb 7, 2016 at 10:20 a.m.
Erin Says...

My birthday is in early October which is normally a very slow time for Disneyland (I only ever go on mid-weekdays). My dad decided to go with me last year and I was super excited! It. Was. Packed. I think it has been busier since the 60th Diamond Anniversary started. I have been a pass holder for a couple years now and noticed it has been noticeably more crowded since June. I think it will die down a little when the event is over. I mean there will always be something going on, but I think there are just a lot of people who wanted to be a part of the anniversary celebration. Don't give up on Disneyland forever!

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Feb 3, 2016 at 3:45 a.m.
Quinn Says...

Eric - was there on that day as well and totally agree with you. Disneyland was busy and long waits during the day, the whole week was busy there in fact. California Adventure wasn't as bad but was busier than usual for that time of the year. I think the 60th celebrations were a part of it as well as the Star Wars interest with the release of the movie. Tomorrow Land was always packed with people. I will go back (love the place too much) but will plan for a less busy time (2017).

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Jan 27, 2016 at 3:52 a.m.
Pete Says...

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.

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Feb 7, 2016 at 3:26 a.m.
Mary Lou Says...

Oooops Pete......I meant NOT very crowded! Mid May was great!

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Feb 7, 2016 at 3:25 a.m.
Mary Lou Says...

Hi Pete, stay away from Memorial weekend. We went mid May a few years ago and it was beautiful and very crowded. I would definitely go that time of year again! Rides are ready for summer and weather was so nice. Have fun!

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Feb 2, 2016 at 5:39 a.m.
June Says...

Get a fast pass at the busiest ride then get in line (if it's not busy yet) ride it and come back later with fast pass to ride again

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Jan 27, 2016 at 3:36 a.m.
Pete Says...

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.

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Jan 26, 2016 at 6:02 p.m.
Melanie Says...

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

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Jan 26, 2016 at 1:30 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Melanie,

Yes, should be a great day to visit!

Keep hopping!

Leap

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Jan 24, 2016 at 5:42 p.m.
Rebecca Says...

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!

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Jan 26, 2016 at 1:41 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Rebecca,

Weekdays the first couple of weeks in September should be nice. I would recommend three days, and you might consider a fourth.

Keep hopping!

Leap

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Jan 23, 2016 at 11:44 a.m.
Sam Says...

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

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Jan 21, 2016 at 10 p.m.
Errol G. Says...

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!

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Jan 21, 2016 at 8:07 p.m.
Jeff Says...

Planning on being at Disneyland September 12th-14th

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

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Jan 21, 2016 at 1:58 a.m.
RG Says...

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.

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Feb 8, 2016 at 3:24 p.m.
Shirley Says...

My birthday is the week of Thanksgiving, sometimes on Thanksgiving, with that said I went for years during this week but now each year is getting worse :-(. There are ssoooo many people this time of year you'd think it was Christmas. Now I wait till after but just before Christmas and hardly have to wait (about 20-40 min).

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Jan 20, 2016 at 10:53 p.m.
ChadV Says...

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!

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Jan 26, 2016 at 1:13 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Chad,

This is when spring break season kicks off, although the heaviest crowds don't begin until the 19th. If you could visit the week before, I think you will find smaller crowds.

Keep hopping!

Leap

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Jan 20, 2016 at 8:38 p.m.
Sabrina Says...

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!

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Jan 26, 2016 at 1:11 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Sabrina,

I would expect serious crowds during this time. Pack your patience and expect longer-than-normal waits. You may find more helpful tips in our post on taking a baby to Disneyland.

Keep hopping!

Leap

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Jan 20, 2016 at 7:32 p.m.
Drea Says...

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!

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Jan 19, 2016 at 3:39 p.m.
Doug Says...

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.

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Jan 18, 2016 at 9:01 p.m.
Sylvia Says...

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!

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Jan 17, 2016 at 2:53 a.m.
Tori Says...

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?

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Jan 19, 2016 at 11:05 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Tori,

Jan. 19 would be much better than Feb. 16. Weekdays are generally better than weekends.

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Jan 16, 2016 at 11:37 p.m.
joe Says...

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

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Jan 15, 2016 at 6:31 p.m.
Lauren Says...

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

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Jan 15, 2016 at 5:01 p.m.
Brent Says...

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

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Jan 19, 2016 at 10:53 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Brent,

These dates typically aren't released this early, but would likely follow the same schedule as 2015 and debut in mid-November.

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Jan 15, 2016 at 12:05 a.m.
charlie Says...

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". :-(

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Jan 19, 2016 at 10:48 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Charlie,

Thanks for the comment. There was an overlap there for 2017 that has been corrected. The first week is good to go until March 5.

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Feb 19, 2016 at 8 p.m.
Chris Says...

What happens March 5th through the 11th? why is that busy?

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Feb 24, 2016 at 6:24 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Chris,

This is the start of spring break season, although it gets busier in the weeks after that.

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Jan 13, 2016 at 11:18 p.m.
Liz Says...

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

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Jan 25, 2016 at 12:53 a.m.
kena Says...

wednesday and friday would be ALOT better!! :)))) have fun

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Jan 19, 2016 at 3:15 p.m.
Abigail Says...

Definitely Wednesday and Thursday! Fridays are always busier.

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Jan 15, 2016 at 5:08 p.m.
Jim Says...

Wed/Thursday will be much better for you because you avoid the short weekender tourist who takes 1 day off of work and does fri,sat,sun.... less people means more rides for your family.

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Jan 15, 2016 at 7:37 a.m.
Jake Says...

Dedicatedly Wednesday and Thursday. People often have a three day weekend starting on Friday.

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Jan 13, 2016 at 3:58 a.m.
Roberta Says...

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

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Jan 12, 2016 at 12:03 p.m.
Dalila Says...

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.

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Jan 11, 2016 at 7:19 a.m.
jane Says...

Hi (:

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

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Jan 11, 2016 at 7:09 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Jane,

Yes, the marathon will bring in more crowds later in the week.

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Jan 10, 2016 at 8:14 a.m.
Emma Says...

Hello there

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

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Jan 11, 2016 at 7:23 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Emma,

You can see all of our Disneyland refurbishments here:

https://www.undercovertourist.com/blog/disneyland-refurbishments-closings/

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Jan 8, 2016 at 8:58 a.m.
Danielle Says...

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

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Jan 8, 2016 at 11:59 p.m.
Mary Hall Says...

Hi Danielle, as a former cast member of disneyland and current AP holder, I have to say expect it to be at bit busy. The 2 weeks of "spring break" has always been a busy time at the resort. But a good note is some Passholders are blocked, and So-Cal residents that are take advantage of the resident discounted tickets are also blocked from those 2 weeks.

Try to plan ahead for things. Make reservations if you want to eat at a sit-down restaurant as soon as you can. If you go quick service, if possible eat during off prime times. Before 12noon or between 2-4pm or after 8pm. Plan out watching shows, and parades. The last showing of Paint the Night parade as well as World of Color has less of a crowd. Use fast pass. And be sure to look at bottom of your fast pass, you can get another fast pass when it expires or 3hrs after you got it which ever comes first. Majority of guests arrive at 10am, you can get a few rides done between 8-10am. And if you have early entry... Use it.

Another tip is single rider and major attractions. If everyone is over 7 years and you don't mind going by yourself it's a great way to cut you wait Time.

As long as your mentally prepared for the crowds you guys should be ok.

Have a great trip.

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Jan 7, 2016 at 8:04 p.m.
Jeff Says...

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

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Jan 5, 2016 at 5:42 a.m.
Rachel Says...

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.

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Jan 5, 2016 at 8:04 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Rachel,

This is the beginning of the spring break season.

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Jan 7, 2016 at 12:06 a.m.
Ashley Says...

Sorry for hijacking a post, I'm new here and I'm not sure how to post my own. I'm going May 1st-7th but I'll only be in the parks on the weekdays.. Will it be busy?

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Jan 19, 2016 at 7:01 p.m.
Melinda Says...

Ashley, that weekend will be the Tinkerbell Half Marathon weekend. Means it will be busy. I just did the Star Wars marathon weekend and the shortest wait we had for rides was 40 minutes and that was at 10am. If you are going earlier in the week you should be okay. Bib pickup for the run is Thursday so I am sure that day will begin the busy time.

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Jan 24, 2016 at 6:39 p.m.
Angela Says...

We're debating between going the first or second week in May, and right in the middle of the week. Do you think it's better to go before or after the Tinkerbell Half Marathon?

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Jan 3, 2016 at 7 a.m.
Iris Says...

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?

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Jan 6, 2016 at 4:24 a.m.
Juju Says...

Yes it is busy during Halloween- they also do the Halloween nights which makes it crazy over there. I went a week before Halloween and it was horrible.

Good luck to you!

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Jan 5, 2016 at 4:57 p.m.
Liz Says...

The park will be decorated for Halloween, and on certain nights there are Disney Halloween Parties, where they close the park early (5 or 6) for the party (for which you can obtain tickets for an extra price). I've noticed fewer people in the park on party days because they can't stay late. I've never been to the Halloween Party but am planning to next year. It looks like fun.

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Jan 2, 2016 at 8:09 p.m.
jc Says...

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 ?

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Jan 4, 2016 at 8:48 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi JC,

The crowds will be dying down, but you can still catch some Christmas decorations and the holiday overlays on Jingle Cruise, "it's a small world" and Haunted Mansion. Enjoy your visit!

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Jan 2, 2016 at 7:59 p.m.
Molly Says...

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!

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Jan 4, 2016 at 8:50 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Molly,

You will still see some signs of the holiday, but many of them will be coming down by then. If you hop over to Disneyland Park, you can catch the seasonal overlays on "it's a small world," Haunted Mansion and Jingle Cruise.

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Dec 31, 2015 at 7:44 p.m.
Sammy Says...

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

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Jan 9, 2016 at 3:24 p.m.
Grayson Says...

I am going 13-16 too! I really hope it wont be too crowded :/

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Dec 30, 2015 at 4:18 p.m.
Val Says...

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!

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Dec 30, 2015 at 5:48 a.m.
Karen Says...

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 .

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Jan 4, 2016 at 8:39 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Karen,

Most of the holiday time decorations and events end on January 6. But the 'it's a small world holiday' will run until January 24 this year.

It takes some time to remove all of the decorations around the park so you still might see some holiday decorations up but the lights and other events will not be operating except for it's a small world. Good news: the Jingle Cruise and Haunted Mansion Holiday will run through January 10, so be sure to check them out as well.

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Dec 30, 2015 at 5:45 a.m.
Karen Says...

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

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Jan 5, 2016 at 8:42 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Karen,

Most of the holiday time decorations and events end on Jan. 6. But the 'it's a small world holiday' will run until Jan. 24 this year.

It takes some time to remove all of the decorations around the park so you still might see some holiday decorations up but the lights and other events will not be operating except for it's a small world. Good news: the Jingle Cruise and Haunted Mansion Holiday will run through Jan. 10, so be sure to check them out as well.

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Dec 29, 2015 at 8:16 p.m.
Bianca Says...

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

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Jan 4, 2016 at 9:50 p.m.
Karen Says...

It will definitely be crazy busy. I went last year on January 3rd and we had to wait like 2 hours per ride! Worth it though!

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Jan 1, 2016 at 9:20 p.m.
Brittany Says...

We're going that day as well. Cross our fingers it won't be busy!

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Dec 31, 2015 at 6:29 p.m.
Brad Says...

It will be just as busy, crazy busy!

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Dec 31, 2015 at 1:27 a.m.
Tiffany Says...

We have been at the park the past three days Dec (28-30) and the park has reached capacity all three days.

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Dec 29, 2015 at 9:35 p.m.
Gina Says...

Chances are good that it will be crowded. For most it's a 3-day weekend right before winter break ends and it's a Saturday!

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Dec 28, 2015 at 9:21 p.m.
Shelley Says...

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....

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Dec 29, 2015 at 6 p.m.
Stan Says...

I've tried to beat the crowds for years, yet Disney always has the last laugh. When you have the park to yourself expecting a heavenly ride hopping day, many of the rides are closed for "maintenance" leaving you looking at the cake but not eating it.

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Feb 6, 2016 at 12:35 p.m.
Mickey Says...

Hello Stan. Maybe you should try searching the website and the different parks and seeing what rides are closed. I suppose they generally would close the rides for refurbishment at off-peak times so they gain more money. Try going at medium times and your problem should be solved.

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Dec 28, 2015 at 8:12 p.m.
Mike Says...

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

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Dec 29, 2015 at 9:29 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Mike,

Both weeks are pretty good, but the week of the 17th should be better.

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Jan 3, 2016 at 3:06 p.m.
Godfirst414 Says...

I just booked my rental house for the week of April 6th...now after this I should've pushed back another week :'(

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Dec 29, 2015 at 7:55 p.m.
Danielamsr Says...

The anaheim convention center is apparently having a star wars celebration. Will that have any impact on the crowds? April 16-19

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Dec 29, 2015 at 2:46 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi,

This event took place last year in Anaheim and is in Europe this year, but the larger Anaheim conventions do have an impact on crowds.

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Dec 26, 2015 at 5:51 a.m.
Christie Says...

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...

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Dec 28, 2015 at 1:53 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi there,

This is a very busy time to visit since it's the week of Easter, and you still have spring break to contend with.

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Dec 22, 2015 at 7:19 p.m.
Ramona Says...

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

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Dec 22, 2015 at 2:53 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Ramona,

Yes, the rides and attractions will all be open, with the exception of refurbishments.

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Dec 31, 2015 at 1:26 a.m.
christine Says...

Will disneyland be packed tomorrow. Do you think they will close the park if way to many people go has that ever happen on new years eve

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Dec 22, 2015 at 6:52 p.m.
Helynn Says...

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

Thanks!

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Dec 29, 2015 at 4:58 p.m.
Cassandra Says...

A lot of things will be closing after the 10th, due to refurbishment and Star Wars so might be a little crowded

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Dec 23, 2015 at 7:39 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi,

This should be a great time to visit. Enjoy.

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Dec 21, 2015 at 3:49 p.m.
magali Says...

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!

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Dec 21, 2015 at 12:50 p.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi there,

It's leading up to a holiday (President's Day), so crowds will be up, but it won't be as bad as the weekend.

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Dec 3, 2015 at 4:36 p.m.
Brenda G Says...

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?

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Dec 14, 2015 at 8:01 p.m.
Jesus Hector Says...

I was there last Sunday 11th 2015 and it was extremely crowded and it rained.

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Dec 12, 2015 at 9:10 p.m.
Dylan Says...

We are here now 12/11 and 12. Researched that it would be the slowest week....WRONG!!!! Packed wall to wall pepole and crazy wait times. Stay away.

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Jan 4, 2016 at 10:28 p.m.
Allie Says...

I have been there at different times of the year---always Mon-Weds....ALWAYS crowded! I wish they would have one week of stroller free Disneyland. I got nailed by more baby carriages this last visit.

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Dec 20, 2015 at 5:35 a.m.
dustin Says...

thats friday and saturday its gonna be busy weekdays are usually mondays - thursdays

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Dec 9, 2015 at 10:05 a.m.
Britnie Says...

Hi Brenda! We are at Disneyland now, and it is INSANE. We totally wish we would have come at a different time. It hs been so packed, it is hard to move. Instead of the usual amount of special events, there are loads added for the holiday- and each time one of these is going on, many of the rides close and you have to take very annoying detours- even some that lead you directly through SMOKING AREAS which I find highly offensive. We have found ourselves wandering around not able to do anything. It has been our very worst Disney trip so far:(. We have gone 3 other times in December, and this one is by far the most crowded.

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Nov 25, 2015 at 7:03 p.m.
Brae Says...

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.

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Dec 26, 2015 at 9:05 p.m.
Thomas Says...

Hi! I've gone around this time before and it's perfect. There will always be crowds, but the crowds around that week are much less than the weeks prior. Definitely get fast passes as fast as you can for the best/most popular rides - Indiana Jones, Space Mountain, Matterhorn, Cars Land, California Screamin', Soaring Over California, etc. There are also multiple rides that do single riders, so if your kids are old enough, definitely take advantage of that! My youngest is 9 and we did that for some rides (Cars and the Matterhorn). It worked out really well and I was even able to go with my son on one ride. The line is much shorter but still so fun. I would also advise to make a plan when you get there. What rides, attractions, shows, etc. are a must? What food would you like to try and where is it located? What times would we like to eat? Where are good places for a break? Don't forget that they offer free cups of water - this is always a life saver.

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Dec 15, 2015 at 10 p.m.
Rachel Says...

You should be fine. Tuesday-Thursday will be relatively dead normally. The only thing that might change that is if schools are not back in session yet. I don't have children, so I have no idea when school starts again, but if it's that Monday then you should be fine. If your kids aren't interested in seeing the parade, I would hit Fantasyland during the parade. That's when the lines there will be the shortest.

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Dec 7, 2015 at 9:23 p.m.
THawk Says...

My family (2 adults, 1 child) went mid October. It was a slow time but we did pick up some tricks that will help us the next time we go. The key is LEARN THE FAST PASS SYSTEM!!! I cannot emphasize this enough! Get to the park before it opens. You will be allowed into the main area but not towards any of the lands or rides. Designate one person to get to the pass for the favorite ride (for us it was Cars in Cars land). Send one person with all of the ticket to get fast passes as soon as rope drop. The rest of the group can explore or even hop right on a less sought after ride. You are allowed to get a new fast pass as soon as your current pass is active or ever 2 hours, whichever is sooner. ... Also, get the photo pass plus. If you buy it 2 weeks prior it is only around $70. It is totally worth it and it is a good way to spend time between fast passes looking for photo ops. If you are looking to save money, you can bring snacks in (nothing in glass). We saw conflicting things about being able to bring food in but we had no issue (they even check all bags coming in and it was not a problem). Another money saving tip, bring your own water bottle in and just ask at any food place for a glass of ice water. It is free and very needed on hot days. I hope you and your family have a magical trip!!

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Dec 28, 2015 at 8:01 p.m.
Sharynn Moore Says...

We are thinking of going in May - we were going in January but I have to have surgery- anyway What about the hours of operation? I can't see any do they close at 8 pm? We are thinking of going the 9th through the 15th and to Universal what days are best for Disneyland? Any other tips? We haven't been in 14 years.

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Dec 28, 2015 at 7:59 p.m.
Sharynn Moore Says...

They did away with the early purchase of the photo pass plus - you can still get the photo pass just no early purchase deals.

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Dec 7, 2015 at 3:27 a.m.
Brit Says...

Brae

Any answers yet? We are planning the same timeframe. Seems like first week would be great time cause everyone's back in school work, etc. Would love to know what you've found out. Also seems like what makes sense is never what happens!

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Dec 7, 2015 at 7:26 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi Brae & Brit,

These days are going to be fine. Most of the area schools will be back in session. The only thing that will impact crowds is that many of the SoCal passholders will be allowed back in on Jan. 4 after a holiday blockout. You would see crowds picking up in the afternoons/evenings, and of course heavier crowds on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Nov 25, 2015 at 4:28 a.m.
Mari Mar Says...

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!

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Dec 22, 2015 at 6:52 p.m.
Gia Says...

I had the same idea to go at Christmas. Then I heard a friend of my daughters that went last Christmas and due to the crowds was only able to get on 1 ride. I ended up going yesterday and it was very crowded.

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Dec 14, 2015 at 4:09 a.m.
Jen Says...

I WOULD NOT go on Christmas Day! My friend tried last year and park had reached capacity and was closed. Even if it doesn't reach capacity this Christmas, it will guaranteed be pretty close! If you did get in you would be fighting terrible crowds and see the longest wait times for rides of the year.

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Dec 20, 2015 at 4:32 a.m.
Michelle Says...

I concur DO NOT GO!!! Did it one Christmas thinking everyone would be home opening gifts with family, nope. It was busier than a summer day.

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Nov 20, 2015 at 10:34 p.m.
Queenie Says...

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! ????

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Nov 24, 2015 at 8:09 a.m.
FrogBlog Says...

Hi there,

Sounds like the trip of a lifetime ;) We offer touring plans for each of the parks that you could use. You can view them online or better yet download our planning app, and you can customize our pre-set plans for Disney and Universal to your liking.

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