Originally Posted By jenluvsdis Hi All, I admit, I am a lurker. I have been reading this board for a while and you all have sooo much wonderful information! I went to Disneyland once a year or so as a child but it wasn't until the last couple of years that I have become an addict! Seeing it through my 3 year old's eyes is just amazing to me. We were there in Feb. and May of this year so far. Ok so here's my question. I am going through major withdrawals and we were thinking about going Labor Day but I want to go now!!! LOL We are only a 4 hour drive or so given traffic. Since we know what we like do you think we would be better off just heading down there late this Friday afternoon, going to the park a little Friday night, all day Saturday, and half of Sunday and then heading home? I am thinking this weekend might not be so bad with school back in session? I know we would have more time Labor Day weekend but would it be worth it with crowds and traffic? HELP! I can't decide!! Thanks!!
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Saturday will be nice, but be VERY aware of Sunday. That is the FIRST day that Southern California Annual Passholders are allowed back into the park since June 27th. There are rumored to be over 300,000 SoCal AP holders, so if only 10% show up you have a major impact.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer But then, Labor Day weekend is also the weekend of the Disneyland Half-Marathon, with late openings and lots of families of the athlets attending.
Originally Posted By jenluvsdis Yay I just booked the Disneyland Hotel for this weekend! I have never been so last minute in my life. I can't believe I am doing this without a plan. Oh here comes the panic attack! LOL I AM SO EXCITED!
Originally Posted By grumpster Eh, don't worry about the 'potential' crowds. Get there early and use the FP system (sorry, I know it's been repeated a thousand times). We've been the weekend (Sunday) the socal passes are first unblocked and had a great time. Enjoy DLH, we're staying there next weekend.
Originally Posted By submarine-maniac Just a quick warning, most of the local schools have not started yet. Some colleges (Fullerton JR. College and CS Fullerton) start on Monday. I don't know about this but it might have an impact on the weekend, being their last weekend of summer.
