Originally Posted By Sissy I'm trying to decide on either Feb. 20th through 24th or March 6th through 10th. Any idea if either of these would be better in terms of both crowds and weather? Thanks!
Originally Posted By sbez30 March would probably be better seeing as Feb. is convention month and President's holiday. You'll probably have better crowds in March but then again no such thing as a non peak season at DL anymore.
Originally Posted By rafiki72 So I am assuming that during Mar 7 - 11th there is a Band Conference or something?...we are going from Mar 8th -11th.....
Originally Posted By misty2 No, not a band conference. Disney has "Magic Music Days" all year long. I don't think it will have a huge effect on crowds.
Originally Posted By rafiki72 Thanks....i know that weekend is the start of spring break for some schools...i am just hoping that they dont make it out till Sunday the 11th of Mar when we are leaving...LOL
Originally Posted By Sissy We went last year the first week of March. During the week it was great! Not crowded at all. It started to get pretty crowded on Saturday and I heard it was VERY crowded on Sunday. This year I see there is a large conference during that time and I'm not sure if we should try for the end of Feb. instead. The week I'm looking at is right after President's Day weekend and I don't know if that will make it more crowded. I don't know what to do! And if only I could predict the weather.....
Originally Posted By rafiki72 We went last year first weekend of March...fri/sat.....Friday was NOT Crowded at all...but it Rained the first half of the day...which sucked...but we were able to have short lines....Sat was a lot more crowded....and we got the park late since we we shot from the day before...the weather is the only gamble when going in Feb/ Mar
Originally Posted By Sissy OK, so I booked Feb. 20-24 (in the park Wed, Thur, Fri). There are no big conventions, however, President's day is Mon. 19th (two days before). Do you think this will be any more crowded than Feb. 27-March 3 or March 6-March 10 when there are conventions? I get so worried that I'm going to pick the wrong time to go! I'm hoping that it won't be bad during the week, but which week.... Thanks!!!
Originally Posted By nemopoppins I wouldn't get hung up on the crowds. Disneyland is fun no matter when you go. Get along with whatever crowds you get because they can be unpredictable sometimes and you'll be much happier. The busiest I ever saw (I've never been during Christmas vacation) was spring break and yes it was very crowded, but it sure gave it a festive feel. You miss that feel when it's cold and empty.
Originally Posted By No Waiting in Line I don't know nemopoppins. When DL is packed the park is just no fun for my family. The best day EVER was one day in January a few years back when the weather was 75 and the park was empty. We must have rode everything 3 or 4 times and the park was only open till 6pm.
Originally Posted By fkurucz >>We went last year the first week of March. During the week it was great! Not crowded at all. It started to get pretty crowded on Saturday and I heard it was VERY crowded on Sunday.<< We had a similar experience last March as well. I think its best to avoid DL on Fri, Sat and Sunday year round.
Originally Posted By nemopoppins I guess your screen name tell it: "No Waiting in Line." I can kind of understand. My husband is bothered by the crowds too. He doesn't like the heat either so off season is perfect for him. To me, Disneyland is hot and crowded and should be and I love it. Our family has to go both times to please us both.
Originally Posted By fkurucz >>The busiest I ever saw (I've never been during Christmas vacation) was spring break and yes it was very crowded, but it sure gave it a festive feel.<< But it can be too crowded. You know, the days when you see more frowns than smiles.
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka Count me as one who cannot stand to be at DL when it's packed. As much as I adore DL...I hate it equally as much when it is really packed. That said, however, it does help to expect large crowds and to accept that it might take a lot more effort to everything you want. Also, it helps to do the little, out of the way things on the busiest of days or times.
Originally Posted By No Waiting in Line nemo, I have to give you high praise for having a great attitude no matter the crowds!!
Originally Posted By ecdc >>Count me as one who cannot stand to be at DL when it's packed. As much as I adore DL...I hate it equally as much when it is really packed.<< Me too. There's busy (long lines for rides) but you can still have a relatively pleasant day soaking in the atmosphere, perusing the shops, taking in some of the less-popular rides, eating at off-hours, etc. You can make it work and have a good time. Then there's packed - so full you can't even find your own little corner of the park to breathe for a few minutes. No thanks.
