When Will it Be Busy at Disneyland - 2009 Edition

[cromag]

Originally Posted by tinkerbell54

To Cromag:

If you already have a pass for your daughter, they will give her a gift card for her birthday, if not admission is free. Also make sure to take her ID and pick up pins saying Happy Birthday where a cast member will write her name and all through the day everyone will wish her a Happy Birthday! Have fun and hopefully there will be no crowd issues for you!! (The main ticket offices have the pins and so do most of the stores if you ask...they are free...there is also a nice green Celebrate one you can ask for)

We're going to credit the admission towards a pass. Keeping my fingers crossed for light crowds.

[venusgirl]

Originally Posted by katy621

Oh well, my DH & I are gluttons for punishment. This is our 2nd trip during the month of July.

I was about to say you're ahead of the game since it's only June...but you mean July in general...not July 2009, doh.

[Darkbeer]

OK, a few quick comments...

Yes, last Thursday was the last Grad Nite for the year.

Many students that live in Utah get the first full week of October off for something called UEA, where teachers spend time working with each other, so kids get a break.

Parking, on Saturday, Disney did not open up either Pumbaa or use the AGW spaces they have the right to use.

On Sunday, they were parking both lots at around 11 AM.

Never made into the park on Sunday, just drove by on the way to Knott's, but stopped by Saturday afternoon, and it was fairly quiet for a Summer Saturday.

[monicaduy]

How was todays parking/crowds in the parks since today is the last day for some passholders to go to before coming back later at the end of the summer/

[sediment]

Originally Posted by monicaduy

How was todays parking/crowds in the parks since today is the last day for some passholders to go to before coming back later at the end of the summer/

Day ain't over yet.
If the SoCal AP'ers want their DL, it should be filled tonight, after work. Lots of people take off early on Friday.

[Joshrzmeup]

I am hoping to go the 12-14th of August, as my birthday is the 13th. Will it still be really crowded then since Summer won't be officially over yet?

[fluffatu]

Can anyone provide an update as to how yesterday (or today) has been crowd-wise now that SoCal APs have started their summer blockout dates?

[sediment]

Originally Posted by fluffatu

Can anyone provide an update as to how yesterday (or today) has been crowd-wise now that SoCal APs have started their summer blockout dates?

I am interested as well. This economy thing is messing up my crowd models, so I need some actual data.

[mechurchlady]

Originally Posted by Darkwing

Does anyone know of any major events the first full week in October (4-10)? I know Gay Days wraps up on the 4th but alot of hotels are full during that time and I can't figure out why.

Thanks.

It is Utah School vacation the same time as Gay Days. It is going to be pretty crowded that week.

MouseSavers.com - Disneyland FAQ

Utah Education Association Convention - In October. (2009 UEA convention is October 1-2.) Because of this teachers' convention each year, most schools in the state of Utah have a 4-day or 5-day weekend. Many Utah residents take that opportunity to travel to Disneyland (some people call it Utah Escapes to Anaheim week), so that long weekend can be surprisingly crowded. Thanks to Heather W for info

[SanDiegoAl]

Originally Posted by fluffatu

Can anyone provide an update as to how yesterday (or today) has been crowd-wise now that SoCal APs have started their summer blockout dates?

We were they yesterday (Monday) and they day started out pretty mellow, no real massive crowds, but by early afternoon- it was a busy summer day. We were there Saturday as well and Saturday seemed less crowded!

[fluffatu]

It's looking like Saturdays will be the least crowded days this summer, as Deluxe AP holders are blocked on Summer Saturdays.

Since I am one of those Deluxe APers, I was wondering what the days are like when I can go, but SoCal APers are blocked.

If it isn't asking too much, I would love it if someone had a DCA perspective on rides too; DH and I often prefer to go there because of the usually lesser crowds and just relax.

[sediment]

Originally Posted by fluffatu

It's looking like Saturdays will be the least crowded days this summer, as Deluxe AP holders are blocked on Summer Saturdays.

Since I am one of those Deluxe APers, I was wondering what the days are like when I can go, but SoCal APers are blocked.

If it isn't asking too much, I would love it if someone had a DCA perspective on rides too; DH and I often prefer to go there because of the usually lesser crowds and just relax.

Ahhhh, the AP Lounge!
As you already know, DCA will be less crowded than DL. You can hit a few single-rider lines like Screamin' and Soakin' (GRR) over and over. Do note that the Screamin' single rider waiting space is very very sunny. No shade and lots of white concrete.

[DebiTasha]

Going tomorrow. Anyone there today? Crowds? Thx!

[monicaduy]

I came by 3 and parked on the top of the parking lot. Yest was nice. The weather wasn't perfect but it wasn't blazing hot. DCA...Tower of Terror in the afternoon was 40 mins, Grizzly River Run was 35 mins, towards 8...Toy Story Mania was 20 mins and Screaming was 20 mins. @ DL, Space Mountain and INdiana Jones was 55 mins. Big Thunder was 20 mins.

[Neverlandtink]

I was up there Sunday (6/28) and it was very pleasant. From 8:00 to about noon it was especially nice, the longest line was Big Thunder, less than 10 mins. The Matterhorn was only 5 mins. We walked right onto Dumbo. By the afternoon it started to fill up, however at 2:00pm the Pirates line was still inside the bridge.