Originally Posted By iksnamhcok We're planning a California trip for early summer. Initially we thought we'd go during Fourth of July week, and we'd be at Disneyland on Friday and Saturday, July 6-7. But now my wife is looing again at our schedule and thinking we could instead go during the last week of June, and be at DL on Thursday and Friday, June 28-29. Will we find it less crowded and more enjoyable the last week of June? Or will there not be much of a difference between the two weeks? Also, will Thursday and Friday at DL be less crowded than having a Saturday be our one full day in the park? Thanks in advance for your sage advice!
Originally Posted By Pollyana I hope you get some answers as we will be there July 1-6...I have never done 4th of July and don't know what to expect. I am pretty sure the crowds will be enormous.
Originally Posted By nemopoppins I'm interested in the answers too. We're going 6/30 - 7/6. It's also the first time we've decided to try that week so my daughter will finally get to celebrate her (17th) birthday (7/1) at Disneyland.
Originally Posted By kennedyjane DH and I going the last week of June too 6/27-7/1. We're so excited because DH's parents are coming too. They havent been to Disneyland in years. I like to have it a lil crowded. 4th of July will be super crowded. During and after the fireworks will be a moshpit. Still worth being there though.
Originally Posted By disnyfans We have gone the last week in June and it was not as bad as it would be on the 4th of July. The one thing we noticed was a lot of school groups like 8th and 9th graders. We didn't mind it though. We always go in June and love it.
Originally Posted By dsny1mom We've spent the early weeks of July at the DLR for the past 20 years. It is usually crowded on the 4th but the days before and after are usually no more crowded than any other summer day. Actually the 5th, in the morning, is usually fairly empty. We love that time of year at DLR and have plans to be the the 3rd through the 17th this year. I'd check the operating hours prior to July 1st, for if I recall correctly, the end of June, in years gone by, hasn't had the extended hours that July has, but I could be wrong. dsny1mom
Originally Posted By kennedyjane The end of June is so magicial. Longer days, warmer nights. Knowing that I'm going to Disneyland in the Summer makes the Winter go by so much faster. June 23 is the first day for the longer hours. Then in July they switch to 8am to 11pm during the week. Hope this helps.
Originally Posted By Pollyana I am with you and the DLand summers. We have so many memories of good old summer days there. There is something about the sounds, smells and good feeling of the summer. We still go in July, although our boys are now grown. I am looking forward to the day when we can share this magical time with grandkids.
Originally Posted By mickeynewe We went one time of 4th of July --- can you say "moooooo"?... LOL Yep, we were just cattle as we plodded along trying to get from Point A to Point B. I don't think we even went on ay rides that day because it was so packed, but my family is laidback. We are happy to just walk around the park, listen to the music, and enjoy our family time. So, in answer to your question -- 4th of July would NOT be my first choice because of crowds.
