We hopefully will do three days with two days of other CA fun. So I'll try and schedule DL and DCA days accordingly.
The weekends in June (or summer in general, avoiding holidays, up until about the third week or so of August) are considered pretty good because of the lower AP blockout. That blockout really makes a noticeable difference in how busy the parks are. Keep an eye on that Blockout Calendar -- Sundays can be a bit busier if some lower APs are allowed in -- the blockout split can mean that DCA can be busier on some days and DL a bit less busy. As noted by many people, Mondays are consistently busy no matter what (some Mondays more than others). Wednesdays and Thursdays tend to be pretty good. Mornings are usually pretty/very good, but the ROTR Boarding Group process is already having an effect there. Keep an eye on the ROTR Superthread to see what happens, especially in the weeks before your trip.Ok so disregard the days that say best best on the isitpacked website and just stick with that week since its a good time and grad nights are over and ap blockouts have started.
from June 18th to 25th which days would you go? Were pretty flexible when we can fly in and come back. My thoughts we’d get to CA mid morning, do whatever resort time DTD then the next day either no parks depending on the day, then do each park back to back and then have an off day then another park day. Thanks!!!!
I can't see the future and don't know what events will be going on in the parks on those days, so don't quote me on this. You are responsible for your trip, and the best way to have a great trip at DLR is to have a great attitude, no matter what happens. (Seriously, this is key!) But if June 18th and 25th are your travel dates and you're still planning to stay on site at the GCH, then I would get 5 day hoppers and do Fri., Sat., Sun., Tue., Wed. in the parks and skip Mon. Use Mon. to do a beach day, laundry, maybe the NR Princess Breakfast (that's a long one and deserves more time), etc. With 5 day hoppers and being on site, you'll be able to do early entry at one park or the other every day, pool time every day, do character meals and dining packages for the nighttime entertainment, and maybe fit in some local site seeing, too. With 5 days, crowds won't really be a big issue. You'll have plenty of time to do what you want to get done without rushing. Hit the parks in the mornings before it gets too crowded, leave when the crowds show up, stack FPs for the evening while you lounge by the pool (if you buy MP), then return to the parks in the evening to use those FPs and see a show. No stressing, no rushing. If there are crowds, work around them. If you go into this determined to have a great trip and teach your kids that, too -- why wouldn't you have a great time with your family?well crap now I’m more confused. Haha. I know I’m over thinking I just want it to be a great trip, too many times we’ve gone to WDW on lower crowds and it was horrible meaning we couldn’t even walk. So you seem to be knowledgeable and help me a lot
I've experienced nice, light days and some intense crowds, but there's no way to predict when they will happen, especially with ROTR.
I just need to be able to see sidewalk and walk comfortably without people running into me constantly which Ive experienced more than once at WDW.3 days is definitely doable, but since you've been so worried about crowds, I'd do 4 or 5 if possible. You really want the extra time to do the parks at a relaxed pace and to leave whenever the crowds start getting to you, without feeling like you have to rush to get things done because you're running out of time. It would also allow for more site seeing time elsewhere -- and then you could pop into the parks when you return, just to go on a favorite ride or two.
