Originally Posted By 2much2do I knew it would be busy this week, but I assumed this week would be less crowded than the last two. Apparently not. DCA sold out yesterday - but not DL. A cast member told me this is because DL holds 100,000 people and DCA only holds 30,000. On Saturday, both parks were sold out when we checked in to our hotel at 6:00. Is this something that happens most weekends? Or is it unusual? Did it happen over spring break? I'm just wondering if this week might actually be more crowded than the last two. Fortunately, Disneyland handles crowds really well and it hasn't ruined our trip by any means. Fastpass helps. But I sure have to wonder what else is going on this week that has so many people here?
Originally Posted By SuzieQ It's the end of the So. Cal. 2fer deal, so everyone has to get their second visit in before the offer expires. The parks will be crowded on weekends until it expires. This weekend, I think?
Originally Posted By SuzieQ The California Dental convention starts today with 30,000 attendees. It goes until May 2nd. <a href="http://www.anaheimoc.org/conventioncalendar/calendar_events.asp" target="_blank">http://www.anaheimoc.org/conve ntioncalendar/calendar_events.asp</a> I just checked disneyland.com. The 2fer offer ends on 4/27.
Originally Posted By fkurucz >>It's the end of the So. Cal. 2fer deal, so everyone has to get their second visit in before the offer expires.<< And since most people used the first half of their 2fer at DL, they have a DCA ticket left to use, which is why DCA is full. I must say that planning a trip to DLR is becoming very complicated. It used to be good enought to just go off season if you wanted to avoid crowds. Now you have to factor in: Promotions like the 2fer. Conventions Other special events (gay days, etc.) SoCal non-traditional (year round) school schedules And you can pretty much write off any weekend (Friday-Sunday) as crowded. I'm begining to believe that the off season is only a few weeks a year.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ <<I'm begining to believe that the off season is only a few weeks a year.>> That's the whole idea, is it not? Steady, high attendance is much better for the business (and my stock!).
Originally Posted By fkurucz >>Steady, high attendance is much better for the business (and my stock!).<< What's better for Disney's bottom line isn't always better for my vacation experience. My bottom line is that I hate going when its super crowded, which is becoming the norm. For me it diminishes the "value proposition" and makes me feel open to considering vacation alternatives. I wouldn't mind paying higher admission prices if it would keep the crowd levels down. But DLR's philosophy these days seems to be the opposite. They offer discounts on hoppers during spring break, and sell discounted 1 day passes (the 2fers) to locals during this same time frame. I guess they figure that they will make it up with increased food and merchandise sales.
