Originally Posted By GoofBall We are still trying to choose those magical January dates that may work for us. Between the mid-month convention and end of month refurbs its not looking good! I noticed the DL schedule has the full entertainment (holiday) going until Sunday the 7th including F! and DEP. Is is still crowded then? I always thought that after New Years Day the crowds were supposed to disappear. The hotel rates are cheap starting on Tuesday the 2nd. Has anyone been the 1st week of Jan?
Originally Posted By Darkbeer ^Many schools have gone to a 3 week Christmas break, as many Hispanics celebrate Three Kings Day in Mexico, and it created a lot of unexcused absences (which means the schools lose money). So they shifted the calendar around. Last year, the first full week was VERY busy, but the Rose Bowl was the National Championship game, so that meant it was played a few days later than normal. My guess, about as busy as Peak Easter Break.
Originally Posted By drawbridge Our school district does not return until 1/4. Personally, I would not want to see the holiday stuff after NYE. When I'm done - I'm DONE!
Originally Posted By Pollyana I agree, we are going Jan 3rd. I was hoping that Christmas would be put away. I don't know what kind of crowds to anticipate, but I like the fact that extended hours will be in place...
Originally Posted By LuLu Our schools are closed til the 8th. Even several years ago, I found it surprisingly crowded after the 1st. If the weather's cold or rainy, low crowds, but nice weather will bring them out.
Originally Posted By redlegtwo I've gone a few times after the 1st and have found the parks to be quite crowded.
