December 26: are there crowds?

Kileli · 09-01-2006, 06:32 PM

i might be able to go to DL the day after christmas (my birthday) this december. are there many crowds? do many come for christmas? would they already be there for new year? thanks for your help

ah92us · 09-01-2006, 06:52 PM

December 26- January 1 (in my opinion), the busiest time of the year. We have the Christmas stuff, plus in a few days, there is the New Year's countdown. Tons and tons of people come during this time during the year because school's also out. Starting from around December 20-21-ish, I think that most schools are out and come to Disneyland for the holidays. HOLIDAY MAGIC! =)

09-01-2006, 07:28 PM

If it's anything like WDW, the Magic Kingdom and MGM started turning people away at 9:30 AM!!!!!!! on Christmas Day! Of course, that was in 1996, but i doubt the crowds are less.

I bet they're more!
Marshall

TimmyII · 09-01-2006, 11:57 PM

Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter are HUGE peak seasons. Expect a lot of lines, lots of people, and Fast Passes to run out by 10:00am!

benihodge · 09-02-2006, 12:06 AM

Here's a site that shows the park attendance.
http://www.scottware.com.au/theme/feature/crowds.htm

Kileli · 09-02-2006, 08:54 AM

thanks everyone! i will try to go a different date. i thought it was going to be empty; im glad i made this thread. also, thanks benihodge, that website really helped!

Coolbeans326 · 09-05-2006, 12:03 AM

The least busiest days are always the days directly after the busy spurts of crowds. IE the day after labor day, or Christmas Vacation, Easter Vacation, ect. But your day will probably be crowded. But even still, Disneyland handles large capacities well. I've been on maximum capacity days, and most lines weren't over 40 minutes except for Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, and at points during the day Indy which would be at around 1 - 2 hours. I wouldn't worry about it that much. Just stratigize your Fast Pass usage and have fun. :)

MainSt93 · 09-07-2006, 07:26 PM

That is possibly the busiest week of the year for DLR, starting with Christmas day. So, be prepared. It's still fun, and Disney is the only company that can handle those sorts of crowds.

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09-01-2006, 06:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
ah92us Welcome to Disneyland! :D People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 423	December 26- January 1 (in my opinion), the busiest time of the year. We have the Christmas stuff, plus in a few days, there is the New Year's countdown. Tons and tons of people come during this time during the year because school's also out. Starting from around December 20-21-ish, I think that most schools are out and come to Disneyland for the holidays. HOLIDAY MAGIC! =) __________________ *Disneyland Resort--* *Walt Disney World Resort* *Tokyo Disney Resort* *Paris Disneyland Resort* *Hong Kong Disneyland Resort* ah92us-- "The Happiest Place on Earth"
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09-01-2006, 07:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Believe100Years Guest People who found this post helpful: Posts: n/a	If it's anything like WDW, the Magic Kingdom and MGM started turning people away at 9:30 AM!!!!!!! on Christmas Day! Of course, that was in 1996, but i doubt the crowds are less. I bet they're more! Marshall
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TimmyII Fmr Disneyland Character People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 1,250 Images: 5	Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter are HUGE peak seasons. Expect a lot of lines, lots of people, and Fast Passes to run out by 10:00am! __________________ TimmyII -- Former Disneyland Cast Member 1996-2001 Department 384 "Disneyland is not just another amusement park...Disneyland is a show!" - Walt Disney My Countdown Counting down to: My Birthday Trip to Disneyland (California this time!) 2 days 18 hours 43 minutes
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benihodge People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Federal Way, WA - USA Posts: 160 Images: 1	Here's a site that shows the park attendance. http://www.scottware.com.au/theme/feature/crowds.htm
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Kileli Registered Member People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 4,424 Images: 6	thanks everyone! i will try to go a different date. i thought it was going to be empty; im glad i made this thread. also, thanks benihodge, that website really helped! __________________ My Countdown Counting down to: Next DL trip At Disneyland, Be back later
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Coolbeans326 People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 87	The least busiest days are always the days directly after the busy spurts of crowds. IE the day after labor day, or Christmas Vacation, Easter Vacation, ect. But your day will probably be crowded. But even still, Disneyland handles large capacities well. I've been on maximum capacity days, and most lines weren't over 40 minutes except for Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, and at points during the day Indy which would be at around 1 - 2 hours. I wouldn't worry about it that much. Just stratigize your Fast Pass usage and have fun. :)
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09-07-2006, 07:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
MainSt93 People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 10	That is possibly the busiest week of the year for DLR, starting with Christmas day. So, be prepared. It's still fun, and Disney is the only company that can handle those sorts of crowds.
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