Originally Posted By ministrychick77 sorry about the back to back posts, but have a bit of a problem... me, my hubby, and our friend are planning to go to DL dec. 29th to jan. 2nd. we find out later that some of hubby's family is planning a trip as well, except they'll be arriving the day we're leaving. now hubby wants to push trip back by a day so we can spend time with family. i kinda don't want to because we might alienate our friend. also because i know it's gonna be crowded for new year's. but then again it might be less crowded after new year's... so do you think we should change the dates? might it be less crowded after new year's? i'm just so confused....
Originally Posted By SuzieQ It is definitely less crowded after new years. The week between Christmas and New Year's is typically the most crowded of the year. New Year's eve will be wall-to-wall people. Expect the park to reach capacity and the gates to close.
Originally Posted By raer We checking in new years day 2005 & it was crowded every day we were there & it rained almost every day as well. Besides the Xmas crowds, you also have the Rose Bowl crowd that week.
Originally Posted By SweetieangelM14 I went twice for New Years. During 2002/2003 and 2003/2004. During 02/03 the crowds weren't too bad after New Year's, however, the second time we went, the park was really crowded. I don't think it matters too much about changing a few days. Before and after New Year's, you should expect the parks to be crowded.