Originally Posted By Gardyloo Gosh, I'm wishy-washy on this one. This is the only time we can go to D-land for the next 6 months, but I'm not a big fan of crowds. It's the week before Christmas, and kids will be out of school, but others tell me people will be Christmas shopping. So how busy do ya think it'll be?
Originally Posted By wendebird This web site may help you: <a href="http://www.scottware.com.au/theme/feature/crowds.htm" target="_blank">http://www.scottware.com.au/th eme/feature/crowds.htm</a> Typically, from school Christmas break through early January, it's the busiest time of the year in Disneyland. Plan on going early, grabbing extra fast passes through the day. Take a mid afternoon break when the parks fill up & then come back in the evening to use your fast passes. You can have a great trip, just know it's going to be very busy & adjust accordingly.
Originally Posted By Gardyloo I thought it would be overwhelmingly busy too, but all the hotels I've checked out have plenty of availability. They start filling up on 12/22; incidently that's the date when AAA Disney vacations peak season begins. Low season rates are in effect until 12/22. That's why I'm a bit confused.
Originally Posted By kmsandrbs I think there are levels of "incredibly busy". Schools are out, yes, but many businesses have companies shut down from the 23rd or 24th on, so the number will go up (I think) after that. Note that blackout dates on the Deluxe AP do not begin until the 24th (although the SoCal begin on the 17th). So this week will be super busy (when we'll be there), and the following week will be insanely busy (we won't be there).
Originally Posted By SuzieQ I was there 12/19 last year and was surprised how relatively light the crowds were. Until evening anyway. However, this year is totally different. The crowds have not dropped off, so I would expect this December to be far busier than in the past.
