Originally Posted By MickeyChick How insanely busy is it at the beginning of August? I’m going to be there August 6-10, 2006. I was trying to avoid the dead of summer, but several circumstances over the last few months made the decision for me, so August 6-10 it is.
Originally Posted By hlbtimes2 It will be busy. Go with that in mind and stay flexible. Take advantage of early entry when you can. If you take tours you'll get a seating for the parade or fireworks- that beats sitting for hours to hold a spot. If you take the 50th tour, you'll even get to ride 3-4 rides with out waiting in line. Go to DL in the morning and evening, and DCA mid day. It can be done, but plan on lines and lots of waiting. You probably wont go on more rides more then once, but you'll still do plenty!
Originally Posted By Perdie My husband and I went over Labor Day-and while it was very busy Friday and Saturday and Sunday-we went on every ride, and multiple times, just use the fastpass system wisely and you will hardly wait for anything. We have the system down-as soon as you get in the park, get SPace Mtn FP and as you may know, CM's only look at beginning time to return-as soon as that time hits, you can use the FP anytime all day long. And keep stocking up on FPs all day and you can ride rides multiple times! Have fun!!
Originally Posted By MickeyChick Well, circumstances have wreaked havoc with our trip once again, and now we're going in JULY! Ugh. But it's the last week in July (23-27) so hopefully that's far enough away from the 4th and the birthday to make it not SO bad. It will be bad, I know, but hopefully not unbearable. This trip has gone from being in May to June to August and now to July. It's finally settled and done though... until something else goes wrong.
Originally Posted By passthepixiedust I sympathize Mickeychick ! I was planning May too, but now it looks like we'll be going July 24 - August 4..... We went August 25-31 this year, does anyone know how much busier the new date will be ?
Originally Posted By MickeyChick Same here. We went August 28 - September 2 this year. I'm thinking that by going earlier it will be quite a bit more busy. Things start winding down at the end of August.
Originally Posted By friendofdd Summer is a wonderful time at the parks. It is crowded, but they have long hours and you have several days to *do it all*. Just go and enjoy.
Originally Posted By quincytoo We have been August, May, June and now Dec the last two years and found August to be no worse for wear as long as you have Fast passes and some reservations at some restaurants (BB, Goofy's, etc, etc)and make sure you take that nap. Those days are long!!!!! We just got back and my DH prefers the summer!!!!
Originally Posted By grumpster Ah, the summer months. Been going for a week each of the last four years. This year was by far the most crowded. I don't expect the same next summer. Of course, I never goon the weekends in summer - that's scary!
Originally Posted By MickeyChick Ha ha. Yeah, we'll be there on a Sunday through Thursday, so hopefully it won't be so bad.
Originally Posted By passthepixiedust yay ! I'm starting to feel a little better about the whole July thing. Just think..... more shows and I won't have choose between Fantasmic! and the fireworks. Maybe we'll see you there MickeyChick !
Originally Posted By MickeyChick Maybe so. I have decided to take a laid back approach and just go with it. There will just be two of us, and I know Darkbeer's Fastpass hints. It will be very crowded, but hopefully it won't be unbearable.
Originally Posted By dlkozy >>>"Things start winding down at the end of August. "<<< IMHO, I don't think that that will happen next year. If I am not mistaken the 50th celebration ends in Sept and there will be folks there that have either waited until the very last minute or those that want to experience the 50th one last time.
Originally Posted By drawbridge 50th was supposed to last 18 mos taking it to Nov 2006. Is it now officially ending in Sept? We usually go the end of summer or during the holidays and the crowds seem the same to us.
Originally Posted By MickeyChick I have heard that it will end after Labor Day, and I have also heard that it will go through November, until they put the Christmas stuff up in 2006.
Originally Posted By Disney Joy On the Christmas parade they said the 50th would last thru next year. I wish someone would give us an official date. I am planning to go last week of August. I was worried the fireworks would be gone, but glad to hear they will still be around. I am hoping everyone is getting back to school so I will have the park all to myself. HA HA Now that's Funny.....ROFL
Originally Posted By mousey1 We will also be going in July...Haven't firmed up the date yet, but better get going so we have a room. We want to stay at the Candy Cane Inn. How is this place??
Originally Posted By quincytoo We stay at the CCI every time we are at the park and just love it <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g29092-d218752-r4307383-Candy_Cane_Inn-Anaheim_California.html" target="_blank">http://www.tripadvisor.com/Sho wUserReviews-g29092-d218752-r4307383-Candy_Cane_Inn-Anaheim_California.html</a> Like I said before use fastpasses, makes reservations for lunch/dinner, and go for a nap...
