News When Will it Be Busy at Disneyland - 2009 Edition - Page 6

shirleyfilms · 01-13-2009, 10:18 AM

Just out of curiosity... is there much difference between Christmas, New Years, and Independence Day in terms of attendance? (the 3 biggest days at DLR). OR are they about the same?

I am just curious, if anyone has experienced all 3...

sediment · 01-13-2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by doombuggy driver

Can anyone give me a little prediction?

Little prediction: week before and week after (or "of") Easter are 7-8 on my scale.
Easter is 4/12 this year.

sediment · 01-13-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by shirleyfilms

Just out of curiosity... is there much difference between Christmas, New Years, and Independence Day in terms of attendance? (the 3 biggest days at DLR). OR are they about the same?

I am just curious, if anyone has experienced all 3...

They're all 11 on my scale.
There is not much noticeable crowd difference. 4-July will likely be hotter and sweatier, and Splash/Grizzly will have much longer wait times then than in "Winter."

doombuggy driver · 01-13-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sediment

Little prediction: week before and week after (or "of") Easter are 7-8 on my scale.
Easter is 4/12 this year.

Thank you.

We went Christmas day 2007 and survived so we should be okay!

Chunk · 01-13-2009, 09:35 PM

Today was a great uncrowded day at the park although it would have been better if the rides were being run to capacity.

ontheroad · 01-14-2009, 02:48 PM

Just went to DLR yesterday (January 12th) to pick up my Annual Pass. Shelia, the cast member that helped me with the pass, told me that this was THE week to be at the park. All the kids - even the year-rounders - were back in school and the crowds would be at a minimum. And man was she right! I walked around the park and the longest line I saw was for a corn dog near the Plaza Inn. All of the rides, Nemo included, had wait times of only 15-20 minutes and that estimate was a little on the high side. The park was blissfully free of teenagers and a majority of the small kids were in strollers. This made getting around a breeze. DCA was practically deserted. Next year, I am making point to be at Disneyland during the second week in January.

jibbly · 01-14-2009, 04:28 PM

woo hoo
Just found out I'll be in the park next week Wed-Fri (Jan 21,22,23) - hoping the light crowds continue!
Last trip was Dec 28 -Jan 1. Should be less crowded than that anyway. he he

Mac Daddy · 01-16-2009, 05:34 PM

Just a heads up for this 3 day weekend, Jan 16 -19. The NAMM Convention, as others have mentioned, it going to kick in to high gear tomorrow. I have no idea if the numbers will be affected by the economy or not, but the signage for Convention parking starts as you leave Brea on the 57 South and continues up Ball Rd. I can't remember specific numbers, but it seemed that someone mentioned that 50,000-85,000 folks will be converging on Anaheim for the weekend.

And with this spectacular weather and the birthday folks and their families, look for some longer lines.

susstar · 01-17-2009, 01:24 AM

Goin in June as my graduation present

DevilSaint · 01-17-2009, 08:35 PM

I was there from about 11 to 3 today and it really wasn't too bad. I didn't see any lines over 45 minutes and generally it was pretty easy to get around. Maybe the NAMM people won't be so bad this year.

MissPlaced · 01-17-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DevilSaint

I was there from about 11 to 3 today and it really wasn't too bad. I didn't see any lines over 45 minutes and generally it was pretty easy to get around. Maybe the NAMM people won't be so bad this year.

Here's to hoping!

Junthor · 01-18-2009, 12:57 PM

anyone know how big the CHA (craft hobby) convention is gonna be next week?

SaskMouse · 01-18-2009, 02:47 PM

Any idea what it's like May 10-16?
Also, the Disney web page no longer shows park hours that far in advance..anybody have any idea when DL and CA open/close during these dates? Ride closures?

Thanks in advance for any info.

JFSebastian · 01-19-2009, 03:18 PM

Can someone tell me what the crowds will be like Sunday, Feb. 8th thru Wednesday, Feb. 11th? I was expecting light crowds since Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise, and Matterhorn will be closed, but IASW will just have opened several days prior. What can I expect?

sediment · 01-20-2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jfsebastian

Can someone tell me what the crowds will be like Sunday, Feb. 8th thru Wednesday, Feb. 11th? I was expecting light crowds since Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise, and Matterhorn will be closed, but IASW will just have opened several days prior. What can I expect?

Sounds like an empty week. HM should be open by then, though, unless they're updating some major part of the attraction. It's usually open by the end of January. (Maybe conversion Refurb started late?)

01-13-2009, 10:18 AM	#76
shirleyfilms Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 69	Re: When Will it Be Busy at Disneyland - 2009 Edition Just out of curiosity... is there much difference between Christmas, New Years, and Independence Day in terms of attendance? (the 3 biggest days at DLR). OR are they about the same? I am just curious, if anyone has experienced all 3...

01-13-2009, 09:35 PM	#80
Chunk Large and in Charge Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 33	Re: When Will it Be Busy at Disneyland - 2009 Edition Today was a great uncrowded day at the park although it would have been better if the rides were being run to capacity. __________________ It's a stiff!!!

01-14-2009, 02:48 PM	#81
ontheroad You looking at me? Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 38	Re: When Will it Be Busy at Disneyland - 2009 Edition Just went to DLR yesterday (January 12th) to pick up my Annual Pass. Shelia, the cast member that helped me with the pass, told me that this was THE week to be at the park. All the kids - even the year-rounders - were back in school and the crowds would be at a minimum. And man was she right! I walked around the park and the longest line I saw was for a corn dog near the Plaza Inn. All of the rides, Nemo included, had wait times of only 15-20 minutes and that estimate was a little on the high side. The park was blissfully free of teenagers and a majority of the small kids were in strollers. This made getting around a breeze. DCA was practically deserted. Next year, I am making point to be at Disneyland during the second week in January. __________________ "Nemo! Get to Nemo!"

01-14-2009, 04:28 PM	#82
jibbly Little Green Man Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 49	Re: When Will it Be Busy at Disneyland - 2009 Edition woo hoo Just found out I'll be in the park next week Wed-Fri (Jan 21,22,23) - hoping the light crowds continue! Last trip was Dec 28 -Jan 1. Should be less crowded than that anyway. he he

01-16-2009, 05:34 PM	#83
Mac Daddy Here You Leave Today... MiceEars Crew Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: 12.5 minutes from Disneyland Posts: 12,434 Blog Entries: 9	Re: When Will it Be Busy at Disneyland - 2009 Edition Just a heads up for this 3 day weekend, Jan 16 -19. The NAMM Convention, as others have mentioned, it going to kick in to high gear tomorrow. I have no idea if the numbers will be affected by the economy or not, but the signage for Convention parking starts as you leave Brea on the 57 South and continues up Ball Rd. I can't remember specific numbers, but it seemed that someone mentioned that 50,000-85,000 folks will be converging on Anaheim for the weekend. And with this spectacular weather and the birthday folks and their families, look for some longer lines. __________________ Christmas at the Disneyland Resort Mac Daddy's flickr page Click here for past Mac Daddy Photo Updates and Trip Reports.

01-17-2009, 01:24 AM	#84
susstar Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 146	Re: When Will it Be Busy at Disneyland - 2009 Edition Goin in June as my graduation present

01-17-2009, 08:35 PM	#85
DevilSaint Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 65	Re: When Will it Be Busy at Disneyland - 2009 Edition I was there from about 11 to 3 today and it really wasn't too bad. I didn't see any lines over 45 minutes and generally it was pretty easy to get around. Maybe the NAMM people won't be so bad this year.

01-18-2009, 12:57 PM	#87
Junthor DL Nerd Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 1,343	Re: When Will it Be Busy at Disneyland - 2009 Edition anyone know how big the CHA (craft hobby) convention is gonna be next week? __________________ All your dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them. - Walt Disney

01-18-2009, 02:47 PM	#88
SaskMouse Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 50	Re: When Will it Be Busy at Disneyland - 2009 Edition Any idea what it's like May 10-16? Also, the Disney web page no longer shows park hours that far in advance..anybody have any idea when DL and CA open/close during these dates? Ride closures? Thanks in advance for any info.

01-19-2009, 03:18 PM	#89
JFSebastian Future Imagineer Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 297	Re: When Will it Be Busy at Disneyland - 2009 Edition Can someone tell me what the crowds will be like Sunday, Feb. 8th thru Wednesday, Feb. 11th? I was expecting light crowds since Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise, and Matterhorn will be closed, but IASW will just have opened several days prior. What can I expect?

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