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    Originally Posted By rainbowmama

    I finally have a few extra dollars to take my kids (6, 12, 13) to Disneyland--HOORAY! The only other time we've been was late October many years ago and we were spoiled with very low crowds. However, I just can't wait until fall to go again! We could go the first week of June or the first week of August. I'd really appreciate your thoughts/ideas/recommendations! Thanks so much!
     
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    Originally Posted By dsny-kids

    I'm no expert on this but I would think the first week in June would be way better than August. I'm arriving on 6/13 and hoping for the best. Have fun!
     
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    Originally Posted By mickeynewe

    We have gone in early June and it really hasn't been bad. The weather is cooler, and I believe, the crowds easier to manage.
     
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    Originally Posted By disnyfans

    We go in June and is within the first 2 weeks of June. We love it!! The earlier in June you go it has shorter hours, but weekends are longer. We are able to do everything and have tons of fun. You will have some 8th graders for their school trips but it isn't too bad.
     
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    Originally Posted By Main Street Dad

    Early June.
     
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    Originally Posted By rainbowmama

    Thanks so much for your replies! It sounds as though everyone agrees that June is best. I've checked into hotels and think this might actually work. Now have to decide whether to keep it a secret or not....Thanks again!
     
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    Originally Posted By MerryMouseWife

    I have been in late July and found the crowds manageable. We went in early June a few years ago and it was overrun with middle schools on day trips. Egads! It was awful. My vote would be for August or enjoy the sweet torture of waiting until the fall.
     
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    Originally Posted By BoyStory

    Last year I asked what would be better; 3rd week in June or 3rd week in August and it was overwhelmingly August (due to the school schedule). I can understand the 1st w/o June being less crowded than the 1st w/o August b/c many schools are still in session the 1st w/o June. Having said that, We've been there the 1st and 3rd weeks of June and personally didn't notice much of a difference between the two, which was puzzling at the time. I'm shooting for the 3rd week in August this year- for my 1st time in 32 years of patronage.
     
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