Originally Posted By dlkozy CHA, the Craft and Hobby Wholesale convention will be in Anaheim the first part of February. It is a HUGE convention meaning lots and lots of guest in DL!
Originally Posted By godalejunior People were talking this up last year too. We were there during those dates 2007 and WALKED ON to almost everything every day the convention was going on. Go and have fun, no need to watch those dates.
Originally Posted By dlkozy Well godalejunior, if you were "there during those dates in 2007" no wonder it was a walk on for you. The CHA Winter Convention and Trade Show was held on January 28-31, 2007 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. Almost 2 weeks earlier than it is this year-Feb 10-13. So-not only will people have the possible crowds from CHA it will also be Valentine's Day the day after the end of the convention and leading into a 3 day holiday weekend, Monday the 19th is President's Day. So, yeah, IMHO there IS a need to watch those dates!
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Actually there are a lot of days in February that can get quite busy. Monday, February 11th is a Holiday for many schools, and some government workers, creating a three day weekend. Thursday the 14th is Valentines Day, which makes it hard to get a meal reservation, as many locals will visit, especially in the evening. Then there are extended hours from Friday the 15th thru Sunday the 24th, as more and more schools are getting a full week of for Presidents Day. Disney expands its operating hours when they expect large crowds.
Originally Posted By mommy-san 10,000 Google employees will also be there the first Tuesday and Wednesday of February. I haven't heard the itinerary yet, but if they have to meet anywhere all together that could be a crowd control issue.
Originally Posted By godalejunior All I was saying was that the hobby convention did not draw "huge crowds" in 2007. Yes, it is a large convention however it did not impact the parks whatsoever. So if someone is basing sthere trip on the convention alone, I would not avoid going during this time. I can't tell you if there are other activities going on. All I am talking about is the convention. Darkbeer has been gracious enough to point out there are other activities that are going on during that time that may impact the park. The convention did not in 2007.
Originally Posted By markcanada We're thinking of going on Wed the 13th to Friday the 15th (first two days at DL, Friday at DCA). What kind of crowds do we need to worry about?
Originally Posted By MousieRoo We were there during that convention last year, and the parks were the quietest I had ever seen. Walked onto most rides with no line up. We will be there the week before this time, maybe it will be even quieter!
Originally Posted By CHRISTYCA I would worry more for Presidents Weekend than anything--I would rather deal with conventioneers than teenage kids lol j/k
Originally Posted By pecos bill I was under the impression that those attending a convention spend most of their time at seminars at the convention. One exception seems to be the cheerleading conventions, when the park is inundated with thousands of noisy and frequently annoying little cheer clones.
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains True of those going to the convention - but last year during the NAMM convention the parks were very busy and the restaurants in DTD had long waits - some conventions are very lax and people come and go thoughout the day - with the Namm convention many people bring their families and meet up at the parks sometime during the day -
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Also, the NAMM folks (mainly corporate parties) will rent out venues in the parks and at Downtown Disney. Last year, they had a major event at the Hyperion, plus the House of Blues and the ESPN Zone, and more (some smaller parties).
Originally Posted By Kathi K We are going on 2/4 and I noticed that there are no rooms at the GCH. Is something going on that day that would make the park more crowded?
Originally Posted By katieandmattsmom I was told that it was because Google will be there Feb 4th and 5th. Hopefully it won't be too crowded!
Originally Posted By dlkozy One night during CHA there will be a big shindig at DCA-just for conventioneers.
Originally Posted By dlkozy When I have attended conventions in Anaheim, there were special prices for DL through the convention-another incentive to go to DLR.
Originally Posted By mommy-san Google will be there the 4th and 5th, that is why the park closes early on the Tuesday night, so that they can have the run of the place. 10,000 people all need a place to stay too I'd guess. We will be there with my brother in law who works for Google.
Originally Posted By Kathi K So it sounds like we will be okay for the 4th? All the Google people will be going on the 5th?
Originally Posted By mommy-san As far as I've heard some will be there both days, but I may be wrong and maybe they all will be there both days. I'll find out what I can from my b-i-l who will be there with Google (and US) those days.
Originally Posted By onlyme Thanks, dlkozy. I remember going to a site that had all of the Anaheim conventions listed, along with the expected attendance. Anyone know that link? Thanks.
