4th of July crowd question

[JusticeDisney]

I noticed that the 4th of July falls on a Saturday next year. I know that this holiday is typically one of the busiest ones for the parks, but here’s what I’m wondering. Do you think the week leading up to Saturday, July 4th will be busier than the week immediately following it? Or do you think it will be essentially the same? I guess what I’m trying to ask here is, do you think the 4th of July crowd will come in early and stay through the 4th, or come in for the 4th and then stay after it?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts!

 

[tractor tipper]

Yes

 

[Chef Mickey]

Crowds will build leading up to July 4th and taper down (not immediately) afterward. If I had to go during that time, I’d stay longer after versus before. It will be crowded either time, but perhaps less so after.

Summer is crowded in general.

 

[Bullseye1967]

I would guess later is better, but not much better.

 

[Lilofan]

Being with the crowds is a worth it. Nothing makes you feel more patriotic than July 4th fireworks at the Magic Kingdom.

 

[NickMaio]

Go the week after. Not before

 

[Gainesvillain]

It is summer. It will be busy.

 

[NickMaio]

This past summer was not too bad - - - lower than usual on both coasts.

 

[NickMaio]

Being with the crowds is a worth it. Nothing makes you feel more patriotic than July 4th fireworks at the Magic Kingdom.

Yes those fireworks were insane!!!
Would I go again..............prob not. Once was enough.

 

[JusticeDisney]

It is summer. It will be busy.

I hear you and I get that. I was just curious if it might be a bit slower after the holiday.

 

[daisyduckie]

Being with the crowds is a worth it. Nothing makes you feel more patriotic than July 4th fireworks at the Magic Kingdom.

4th of July at Epcot, 3rd of July in the Magic Kingdom. For sheer impact the Epcot fireworks are the best!

 

[reptar77]

Yes those fireworks were insane!!!
Would I go again..............prob not. Once was enough.

Ditto

 

[Mainahman]

We arrive on the 5th and leave on the 11th. Im preparing for the worst, but ive also been in late august, would it compare?

 

[OneofThree]

We arrive on the 5th and leave on the 11th. Im preparing for the worst, but ive also been in late august, would it compare?

No; not at all. Apples and oranges.

 

[Mainahman]

No; not at all. Apples and oranges.

I wasnt sure. weve been in august crowds, March Crowds, and recently September Crowds, Wasnt sure what to expect in July, as weve never done it.

 

[OneofThree]

I wasnt sure. weve been in august crowds, March Crowds, and recently September Crowds, Wasnt sure what to expect in July, as weve never done it.

Many of the schools are back in session by late August. July is still prime vacation time here in FL.

 

[NickMaio]

We arrive on the 5th and leave on the 11th. Im preparing for the worst, but ive also been in late august, would it compare?

Nope - - - - - expect higher numbers at all the parks.
All WDW parks have crazy 4th of July fireworks. Those draw a crowd.

 

[Mainahman]

Many of the schools are back in session by late August. July is still prime vacation time here in FL.

Nope - - - - - expect higher numbers at all the parks.
All WDW parks have crazy 4th of July fireworks. Those draw a crowd.

Thanks all! We plan to actually plan this time, We usually dont, and do just fine, and just dodge parades and fireworks to get everything in, but its their first time, so ill actually get more fastpasses ahead of time this time. a busy day at WDW is still better than in the office.