Originally Posted By brotherdave My family and I are possibly planning an Orlando vacation over Thanksgiving weekend and the week after. I'm sure that the crowds at Disney are very large during Thanksgiving weekend. However, what are the crowds like the week after? Also, what are the crowds like at the other Orlando area parks DURING Thanksgiving weekend? (Universal, Sea World, Busch Gardens) Would they be a wiser choice to visit then, then save Disney for the first week of December? Thanks!
Originally Posted By sjhym33 This past year the slowest time at WDW was between Food and Wine and Thanksgiving. Once Thanksgiving hits it get busy in the parks. The week after Thanksgiving is slower but I wouldnt say it was slow. The other places like Sea World and Universal are also busy during Thanksgiving weekend. Dont think you can avoid crowds at any of the parks over the weekend.
Originally Posted By brotherdave Thanks for your help! That's what I was afraid of. I'm guessing that even smaller attractions in the area are busy then, too (Kennedy Space Center, Gatorland, etc), as well as Busch Gardens?
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb We were there the week after Thanksgiving in 07 and it wasn't very crowded at all. Never waited more than 25 minutes in any line (we did use FPs for Everest though).
Originally Posted By sjhym33 I think of all the attractions in the area you will find Kennedy Space Center and Gatorland to be the least crowded...though Gatorland might seem busy because of its size. I think if you come expecting a busy weekend over Thanksgiving with crowds lessening as you move away from Thanksgiving you will have a nice time. Most of the time people get frustrated because they are unaware of the crowds.
