How bad after New Year's

dznygrl · 07-28-2003

Hello again y'all! :D
I just had a question...I'm trying to plan a surprise trip for my best friend's 20th birthday. (Since we're celebrating my birthday in WDW, I wanted to do something special for her, too.) Her bday is December 28th, and I really don't want to attempt going to WDW right around New Year's. Can anyone tell me what crowds/rates are like right after New Year's? Maybe in the first week of January? :whistle:

MrDisneyfan1 · 07-28-2003

Hello,
We went for New Years, before we had children, and what a blast. Of course, don't plan on going on many attractions on Dec. 31. We went to Epcot, each country had live music, beer, wine, food, the bigest party ever! The place was mombed, but fun, we made Dinner reservations for Mexico at 12:15 a.m., (EPCOT was open till 2 am) and while thousands and thousands of people exited, after we rang in the new year, we had a nice light dinner, some drinks, and when we were done, the park was very manigable, we even went on SE one more time. And to top off the New Years celebration, we went to Typhoon lagoon on New Years Day and relaxed (I even brought my hotel room pillow for the lounge chair and slept a bit more). See, we're from Ct, and to lay on the "beach" January 1st, a true joy
I highly recommend a New Years visit, when my little one gets a bit older, we'll do it again
:dazed Den

MrDisneyfan1 · 07-28-2003

By the way, the 2nd and third week in January tend be the slowest of the entire year from what i recall. The park is very empty..but closes early and could be a bit chilly. But much more manigable for the attractions!

mickaholic4077 · 07-28-2003

Too bad you're not a Florida resident,because in january the resident rates at All-Stars are 49 dollars a night.

dznygrl · 07-28-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by mickaholic4077
Too bad you're not a Florida resident,because in january the resident rates at All-Stars are 49 dollars a night.

Wow, no kidding!! Hmm...maybe I oughta be movin' to Florida. ;)

jmouse · 07-29-2003

There are usually discounts for non-FL residents in January that will give you the All-Stars for $49-59.

After January 4th next year, the parks should be empty. It clears out the weekend after the 1st. Wonderful time to go.

LRTJS · 07-29-2003

We were there this past New Year's Eve. We were at Epcot. We arrived at 11:00 and the MK parking lot was already full. We stood in line for 45 min. to buy tickets. BUT we still has a blast! We had reservations to eat at a buffet called The RocknRoll New Years Eve that coincided with a horrible storm so we were inside. On Jan. 1 we attended the Capital One bowl game (football). On the 2 we went to MGM, it was crowded but we had no trouble doing everything we wanted and the Christmas lights were still out and were the highlight of our trip (except for the football!)

dznygrl · 07-29-2003

Well, thanx so much for the responses, guys! I decided to change my plans and pursue something much more important.
That is about the time I will be heading down to Anaheim to apply at Disneyland. :nervous So.... :whistle:

07-28-2003	#1 (permalink)
dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	How bad after New Year's Hello again y'all! :D I just had a question...I'm trying to plan a surprise trip for my best friend's 20th birthday. (Since we're celebrating my birthday in WDW, I wanted to do something special for her, too.) Her bday is December 28th, and I really don't want to attempt going to WDW right around New Year's. Can anyone tell me what crowds/rates are like right after New Year's? Maybe in the first week of January? :whistle: __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 41 days 18 hours 42 minutes

07-28-2003	#2 (permalink)
MrDisneyfan1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,287	Hello, We went for New Years, before we had children, and what a blast. Of course, don't plan on going on many attractions on Dec. 31. We went to Epcot, each country had live music, beer, wine, food, the bigest party ever! The place was mombed, but fun, we made Dinner reservations for Mexico at 12:15 a.m., (EPCOT was open till 2 am) and while thousands and thousands of people exited, after we rang in the new year, we had a nice light dinner, some drinks, and when we were done, the park was very manigable, we even went on SE one more time. And to top off the New Years celebration, we went to Typhoon lagoon on New Years Day and relaxed (I even brought my hotel room pillow for the lounge chair and slept a bit more). See, we're from Ct, and to lay on the "beach" January 1st, a true joy I highly recommend a New Years visit, when my little one gets a bit older, we'll do it again :dazed Den __________________ As a Connecticut Annual Pass Holder some of our highlights were: Port Orleans - Engaged Wilderness Lodge - Honeymoon Dolphin & boardwalk Treehouse Villa (great free upgrade!) Old Port Royal & Animal Kingdom Lodge Cabins & The Disney Wonder Disney Wonder & PC 2004 Disney's Grand Californian 2005 DISNEYLAND HONG KONG 2006 BEST DISNEY MOMENT: Navigating the Mark Twain throught the Rivers of America at Disneyland and sounding the whistle!!

07-28-2003	#3 (permalink)
MrDisneyfan1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,287	By the way, the 2nd and third week in January tend be the slowest of the entire year from what i recall. The park is very empty..but closes early and could be a bit chilly. But much more manigable for the attractions! __________________ As a Connecticut Annual Pass Holder some of our highlights were: Port Orleans - Engaged Wilderness Lodge - Honeymoon Dolphin & boardwalk Treehouse Villa (great free upgrade!) Old Port Royal & Animal Kingdom Lodge Cabins & The Disney Wonder Disney Wonder & PC 2004 Disney's Grand Californian 2005 DISNEYLAND HONG KONG 2006 BEST DISNEY MOMENT: Navigating the Mark Twain throught the Rivers of America at Disneyland and sounding the whistle!!

07-29-2003	#7 (permalink)
LRTJS Southern Disney Belle Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,403	We were there this past New Year's Eve. We were at Epcot. We arrived at 11:00 and the MK parking lot was already full. We stood in line for 45 min. to buy tickets. BUT we still has a blast! We had reservations to eat at a buffet called The RocknRoll New Years Eve that coincided with a horrible storm so we were inside. On Jan. 1 we attended the Capital One bowl game (football). On the 2 we went to MGM, it was crowded but we had no trouble doing everything we wanted and the Christmas lights were still out and were the highlight of our trip (except for the football!) __________________ Laughter is timeless,Imagination has no age, and dreams are forever! SUPER SOAP WEEKEND!!!!! DW Trip 30 ....CSR ROCKS!! French Quarter All Star Sports All Star Music Pop Century ^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving Trip what a way to give thanks!!

07-29-2003	#8 (permalink)
dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Well, thanx so much for the responses, guys! I decided to change my plans and pursue something much more important. That is about the time I will be heading down to Anaheim to apply at Disneyland. :nervous So.... :whistle: __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 41 days 18 hours 42 minutes

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How bad after New Year's

07-28-2003	#4 (permalink)
mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	Too bad you're not a Florida resident,because in january the resident rates at All-Stars are 49 dollars a night.

07-29-2003	#6 (permalink)
jmouse Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,370	There are usually discounts for non-FL residents in January that will give you the All-Stars for $49-59. After January 4th next year, the parks should be empty. It clears out the weekend after the 1st. Wonderful time to go.

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