Summer is a great time to visit the parks because when the parks are prepared for the crowds, things run really smoothly. The parks are ready to absorb and spread out the crowds so that you don't really feel them like you do during low/non-peak season (when shorter hours, more refurbs, less staffing, less entertainment, etc. all mean fewer options to spread the crowds -- so you really feel them).This is good to know. I've avoided the summer in the past but with the oldest in college it's too hard to go during the school year so we're looking at July or early August this year. Our main goal is the 2 rides in SWL so I hope that works out!