Originally Posted By Mickey1955 We always go in early December...with no crowds. I'm taking my daughters for one day (April 2nd). We have never experienced real crowds and could use some tips from the pros. I know to arrive early for the shortest lines...but I was hoping to get some pointers and some "do's and don'ts" from the crowd experts!
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Fantasy Land first - no fastpass rides. Get your fastpasses early in the day. Remember you can use them after the time expires (same day). Take a good attitude. That's the most important thing. I've been in the parks on some of their most crowded days, and still had a blast.
Originally Posted By berol At crowded times, do things that rarely have much of a wait like Pinocchio, shrunk the audience, boats, main street stuff, shows...
Originally Posted By SleepingBeauty82 I know it's Spring Break season, but that IS Monday so it may not be AS bad. Get there when it opens and do the big rides early. Grab fastpasses for everything you can. Don't eat meals during standard meal times...eat a little earlier or later and then go on rides when people are all dining. Take advantage of parades and go on rides then. Best advice? Just try to take it easy and know there's nothing you can do about the crowds. Keep your cool and just have as much fun as you can!
Originally Posted By minniefan In addition to the great advice above, someone once told me not to be afraid to wait in line. Last time I was there, the park was at capacity. Like you, I had always been when it was quiet, so I was a little overwhelmed! I would like at a lone and think 'Oh my gosh, I'm not waiting an hour (or two) for that!' So, I'd take a half hour criss-crossing the park only to find another long line. Once I 'surrendered' and waited in the lines, it was really not bad at all. And I generally found that the posted wait times were off....so if it said an hour, it was only about 35 minutes. Good luck and have a great trip!
Originally Posted By Mickey1955 Thanks for all your great advice! You were all right. We arrived early and did our favorite rides and then headed to Tomorrowland Terrace for breakfast. Then my girls braved Space Mountain line while I shopped. Yes...sometimes waiting in a long line isn't that awful. I really enjoy watching people and listening to the conversations around us. Just a different way to enjoy Disneyland! Seems like you appreciate the ride a little more after standing in a long line! Just being at Disneyland makes for a great day!!
