Attendance Pattern Projections for 2010

Originally Posted By LuLu

My AP is about to expire and Disney is making me an offer I can't refuse - no money down, no interest, pay over 12 months. Crazy! I've always gotten a Deluxe or similar, figuring "I don't want to go when the parks are most crowded."

But now...

Do I need to buy a Premium to see the parks at their least crowded??? ie, when all other (bazillion) APers are blocked?

 

Originally Posted By Toy Maker

I'm considering not renewing my Premium AP for the fact that the park seems to always be crowded. Being an AP holder use to be a special thing that most people couldn't afford and didn't have. With Disneyland allowing payments has ruined the magic for me.

 

Originally Posted By cheesybaby

<<Do I need to buy a Premium to see the parks at their least crowded??? ie, when all other (bazillion) APers are blocked?>>

Yes.

The number of tourists is now insignificant compared to the number of APholders. Therefore the best time to go is on an AP blockout date.

We always go on the 4th of July, which is now bearable compared to an October Sunday when no APs are blocked out.

 

Originally Posted By LuLu

I think you're right, cheesybaby. Toy Maker, don't you find that the "blocked" dates have reasonable crowds now? (the dates all APers but Premium are blocked)

 

Originally Posted By Darkbeer

Also, think about when World of Color premieres, I hope there are lots of Premium AP only days