Originally Posted By rockcow1 We are planning two trips to Disneyland for next year. One will be in June, following a trip to the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas (being so close of a drive we can't pass it up). But the second trip can be anytime, but Christmas. We own a retail store and cannot be away from Nov.1 to Jan.1. We just got back from Halloween time there and it was very fun,but a little crowded. I know there is next to no "off" season and that a lot of rides are down for rehab. etc..., but when is the lowest attendance time?
Originally Posted By rockcow1 ^^be nice. I just wanted some advice form seasoned locals. As I have not been a local in almost 20 years.
Originally Posted By rockcow1 Okay! Okay! Looking at my topic sentence I guess I should have said "What time of YEAR is the lowest attendance".
Originally Posted By LuLu I would say, mid to late January, excepting MLK weekend. And maybe mid September (after Labor Day but before HalloweenTime starts).
Originally Posted By ABBY Been many times in January and it has always been a good time for us to avoid the crowds. Went this past May (early in the month) and was surprised at the low attendance during the week. I don't know if it is usually like that-First time I've gone in May (that I can remember).
Originally Posted By bobiascastle October use to be good a few years back but then they start Halloween Time & that went down drain. Middle of Jan is good & Feb but not near Valentines day or the Prez bdays. There really is no down time now which is too bad but that is what happens when everyone loves the same place. )
Originally Posted By blueberry From what I've read in both the official and unofficial Disney books, the slowest time to visit the park is the day after the Thanksgiving weekend and up until the week before Christmas...the books also say that this is the prettiest time of the year as well.
Originally Posted By blueberry I felt it to be my Disney discussion board duty...I've been given EXCELLENT advice and tips on how to make my Disney vacation the best it can possibly be...now it's my turn to pay it forward *We are headed to DL at the end of next week (Nov.11-18)...I wish I would have read those darn books AND known about this site BEFORE I booked our vacation*...oh well, next time!
Originally Posted By MerryMouseWife I am just kidding. I agree that I have received invaluable information from the experienced folks on this board. Even though I have been to the parks so many times over the years, I still get great info here. Have fun on your trip.
Originally Posted By blueberry MerryMouseWife...thanks!!...I'm REALLY looking forward to the Happiest Place on Earth...when are you going next?
Originally Posted By MerryMouseWife End of this month. DH and I are planning a short second honeymoon from November 27 through 30. I am so anticipating going. I think that is half the fun of a trip is the anticipation that goes along with it.
