What are the best days for visiting WDW???

pjfnme · 06-09-2003

Hi!! I'm a new member and look forward to talking with all of you!
Hopefully someone can give me some insight! We are takin our 4yo daughter to WDW the first week of May 2004. Does it really matter what days we visit?? For example..is it best to go Monday-Friday to all of the parks...or, would it matter if we threw in a Saturday & Sunday?? I'm sure it will be busy no matter what..even though that's considered "mid-season"..but, I would really like to better my chances of having the least amount of people when we are there! Hope someone can give me some opinions!

Thanks!!

Mendi

tinkerbell · 06-09-2003

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Originally posted by pjfnme
Hi!! I'm a new member and look forward to talking with all of you!
Hopefully someone can give me some insight! We are takin our 4yo daughter to WDW the first week of May 2004. Does it really matter what days we visit?? For example..is it best to go Monday-Friday to all of the parks...or, would it matter if we threw in a Saturday & Sunday?? I'm sure it will be busy no matter what..even though that's considered "mid-season"..but, I would really like to better my chances of having the least amount of people when we are there! Hope someone can give me some opinions!

Thanks!!

Mendi

pjfnme Welcome to DisneyCentral :) we are all happy to have you join us on the best WDW board online.
as for can someone give you some opinions ...lol you maybe sorry you said that *grin* we got lots of those!!!
as to your question .. some days at some parks are busier then others but May is really a nice time to go and crowds are lower.
but normal yes weekends will be busy compared to week days. still you can park hop if one is crowded just go to another :)

DisneyAnne · 06-09-2003

Welcome to DC pjfnme...this is a great place to get alot of answers to your questions. I think you'll find the people here right friendly...:p

I just returned from WDW this past May. I can tell you it makes a load of difference from weekday to weekend. You should avoid weekends if at all possible since school is still in at that time. You will find the lines much shorter and manageable.

As for which park on which day... the best day to go to MK is the day after an eride night as most people will be there the night before. EPCOT is pretty much manageable any day as is AK.

If you are not staying onsite, you probably should avoid any park having an early entry day as everyone staying in the resorts will be there. If you are staying onsite, use the early entry, but move to another park as that park fills around 11ish.

These are just my opinions, but they seem to work for me!
Happy planning!

pjfnme · 06-10-2003

THANKS SO MUCH YOU GUYS!!! I REALLY APPRECIATE ALL THE HELP AND OPINIONS YOU GAVE. YOU DON'T REALIZE HOW MUCH IT HELPED ME!

I CANT WAIT UNTIL OUR TRIP!! FORTUNATELY, I HAVE LESS THAN A YEAR LEFT NOW!! LOL!

THANKS AGAIN!

MENDI

Willbegone · 06-10-2003

Welcome to DC! You can check www.wdwig.com and it has suggestions on the least busy days for each park. But like mentioned above I would avoid Early Entry parks! We went to a few EE days on our trip in March and those parks were crowded! I would go to the park that EE the day before.

Leigh · 06-10-2003

Our last trip was not in May but in March of this year. And there tends to be less of a crowd during the week. Every one of trips have taken place during the week. Don't get me wrong there were crowds but not as bad on the weekends.

Park Hopper · 06-10-2003

I've seen lots of different opinions on which parks are the busiest on any given day. I think the time of year you go is much more important than trying to figure out which park is busiest on what day. The first week in May is a great time to go. Spring Break, a really crowded time, will be over and you'll be there before our wonderful Florida weather turns into a blast furnace.

As for the traditionally busiest days at the parks, here's one take on it:

Magic Kingdom: Monday, Saturday & Sunday
Epcot: Wednesday & Friday
Disney-MGM Studios: Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday
Animal Kingdom: Monday, Tuesday & Friday

ajbdk5 · 06-10-2003

Welcome to DisneyCentral, pjfnme!
One plan I always stick with is to be in the Magic Kingdon on a Saturday night, because if they run a Spectromagic parade it's almost gauranteed for a Saturday Night.

When we went to WDW on our honeymoon, we booked a Monday through Friday trip, and we missed Spectromagic!
Just a personal preference though.

Amy:)

LRTJS · 06-10-2003

Hello and welcome to the best forum around! I would say if it is going to be your first trip or first in a while to purchase one of the guide books. I love the Unofficial Guide book and Birnbaum's is also good. It will answer all questions about what days are best for what parks. It will also tell you about all the rides and restraunts. But, you can get first hand (and the best) information right here!

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pjfnme Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tennessee Posts: 196	What are the best days for visiting WDW??? Hi!! I'm a new member and look forward to talking with all of you! Hopefully someone can give me some insight! We are takin our 4yo daughter to WDW the first week of May 2004. Does it really matter what days we visit?? For example..is it best to go Monday-Friday to all of the parks...or, would it matter if we threw in a Saturday & Sunday?? I'm sure it will be busy no matter what..even though that's considered "mid-season"..but, I would really like to better my chances of having the least amount of people when we are there! Hope someone can give me some opinions! Thanks!! Mendi

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DisneyAnne Palmetto Pixie Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,148	Welcome to DC pjfnme...this is a great place to get alot of answers to your questions. I think you'll find the people here right friendly...:p I just returned from WDW this past May. I can tell you it makes a load of difference from weekday to weekend. You should avoid weekends if at all possible since school is still in at that time. You will find the lines much shorter and manageable. As for which park on which day... the best day to go to MK is the day after an eride night as most people will be there the night before. EPCOT is pretty much manageable any day as is AK. If you are not staying onsite, you probably should avoid any park having an early entry day as everyone staying in the resorts will be there. If you are staying onsite, use the early entry, but move to another park as that park fills around 11ish. These are just my opinions, but they seem to work for me! Happy planning! __________________

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pjfnme Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tennessee Posts: 196	THANKS!!!! THANKS SO MUCH YOU GUYS!!! I REALLY APPRECIATE ALL THE HELP AND OPINIONS YOU GAVE. YOU DON'T REALIZE HOW MUCH IT HELPED ME! I CANT WAIT UNTIL OUR TRIP!! FORTUNATELY, I HAVE LESS THAN A YEAR LEFT NOW!! LOL! THANKS AGAIN! MENDI

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Leigh Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Mississippi Posts: 296	Our last trip was not in May but in March of this year. And there tends to be less of a crowd during the week. Every one of trips have taken place during the week. Don't get me wrong there were crowds but not as bad on the weekends. __________________ 2005 onsite, 2003 offsite, 2002 offsite, 2001 offsite, 2000 offsite, 1999 offsite, 1998 offsite, 1976 1st time with the parents

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Park Hopper Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,255	I've seen lots of different opinions on which parks are the busiest on any given day. I think the time of year you go is much more important than trying to figure out which park is busiest on what day. The first week in May is a great time to go. Spring Break, a really crowded time, will be over and you'll be there before our wonderful Florida weather turns into a blast furnace. As for the traditionally busiest days at the parks, here's one take on it: Magic Kingdom: Monday, Saturday & Sunday Epcot: Wednesday & Friday Disney-MGM Studios: Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday Animal Kingdom: Monday, Tuesday & Friday __________________ 30 Minutes from the Mouse

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What are the best days for visiting WDW???

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Willbegone Southern Princess Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Too far from WDW! Posts: 2,658	Welcome to DC! You can check www.wdwig.com and it has suggestions on the least busy days for each park. But like mentioned above I would avoid Early Entry parks! We went to a few EE days on our trip in March and those parks were crowded! I would go to the park that EE the day before.

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ajbdk5 Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,326	Welcome to DisneyCentral, pjfnme! One plan I always stick with is to be in the Magic Kingdon on a Saturday night, because if they run a Spectromagic parade it's almost gauranteed for a Saturday Night. When we went to WDW on our honeymoon, we booked a Monday through Friday trip, and we missed Spectromagic! Just a personal preference though. Amy:) __________________ ~Amy~ It's about quality, not quantity. It's about info, not popularity. POLY 1979, POLY 1983, CBR 1992, CBR 1993, CBR 1995, Grosvenor 1999, Dixie Landings 2001 Pop Century 2004, ~CBR and MVMCP Dec. 2004!~

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LRTJS Southern Disney Belle Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,403	Hello and welcome to the best forum around! I would say if it is going to be your first trip or first in a while to purchase one of the guide books. I love the Unofficial Guide book and Birnbaum's is also good. It will answer all questions about what days are best for what parks. It will also tell you about all the rides and restraunts. But, you can get first hand (and the best) information right here! __________________ 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!!

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