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Crowds are running below expectations this summer so it might not be bad at all on Sunday, (Sundays are usually not as crowded as Saturdays). Many midwest schools are opening next week, or the week after, so the a lot of those families have been and gone already. I was there this past Wed and it was almost off-season. Lots of foreign exchange school groups but they, too, and heading home.

Nemo, I was told, has its biggest crowds in the morning. When I checked in it was at a two-hour wait. I waited until after 2 pm and "only" waited 1.5 hours (it was worth it.)

I disagree about the cast pictures. Get a photopass card from the first photog. If you buy at the park they will put extra goodies on them for you (if you have kids with you, you have to get a Tinkerbell pose.) Or, you can log online and order them. Either way they are expensive ($12.99 for one 5x7) but you can see them first, choose the one you want and it ensures you'll have at least one good-quality picture with your whole group (even the photographer). I recommend a picture with Mickey in his house at Toontown. Last Wed I saw the SB Castle photog take a group off to the left for a picture without the crowd with the castle in the background and the moat in the foreground. I was jealous.

You don't say whether you're a veteran or not. I am but I still didn't discover Billy Hill and the Hillbillies at the Golden Horseshoe until a couple of years ago. A great mid-afternoon stop to cool down and get a snack or a drink and a dang fun show.

If you're bringing young'ens with you be sure to see Pirate's Lair and Jedi Academy. Jedi Academy is interactive but takes a big chunk out of your day if the kids want to participate. Young or old, though, it's a blast to watch.

Have a great day and say "Hi" to Mickey for us!