Busy In April????

[Al]

Hi!!

we are considering going next year to wdw from about the 1st-14th april. Is it busy around this time?? What are the que times like? please give me as much info ask you can!

thanks so much!

 

[no2apprentice]

According to attendance numbers that I've seen published in some of the guide books, the week of Easter and the two weeks before and after are a major peak period. The past two years we've been in April, and the que times for major rides have reached the 60 minute wait by about 11:30 or so. Thank goodness for FASTPASS. I did notice that starting the week of April 7th, the week we'll be there, they've already shortened their park hours on the WDW website schedule compared to the previous two weeks. Have a wonderful time!

 

[JenLUVSmickey]

That should be a great time to go. All the kids are still in school. After the 14th it should be busy cause spring break starts.

 

[Al]

Originally posted by JenLUVSmickey
That should be a great time to go. All the kids are still in school. After the 14th it should be busy cause spring break starts.

so the USA holiday starts on the 14th? thats when we go back!


any more advice would be greatly appreciated !!! maybe some Floridia residents would know?

 

[no2apprentice]

Let me clarify something from my earlier post. When I first read your post, Alberrisford, I missed that you're trying to plan for next year. Since Easter 2003 is on April 20th, JenLUVSmickey advice is on the mark.

I should wear my glasses more often when I read these posts.
:hammer:

 

[JenLUVSmickey]

2002 Holidays in the United States that may affect attendance levels:


Martin Luther King Birthday - January 21
President's Day - February 18
Daylight Savings Time Begins - April 7
Easter Sunday - March 31
Mother's Day - May 12
Memorial Day - May 27
4th of July - July 4
Labor Day - September 2
Columbus Day - October 14
Daylight Savings Time Ends - October 27/28
Veterans Day - November 11
Thanksgiving - November 28
Christmas - December 25

The Lowest Attendance --
January (except New Year's Day) until just prior to Presidents' Week in February
The week following Labor Day until the week prior to Thanksgiving
The week following Thanksgiving until mid-December

More Moderate Attendance:
After Presidents' week in February through early March
Late April through early June (except Memorial Day weekend)
The first part of Thanksgiving week

Highest Attendance:
Presidents' week in February
Mid March through Late April ("Spring Break")
Memorial Day weekend
Mid June through Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day and weekend
Christmas week through New Year's Day

 

[Al]

thanks! i have just noticed something. I was looking at my school calendar for this year, and thought that the easter break would be the same next year!!! DOH!! :hammer:

lets work it this way then.............


when does the easter break THIS YEAR start in the USA? and what is the attendance like in it??

sorry to mess you all around

i really appreciate all your help

 

[no2apprentice]

Spring breaks here in the "the States" vary from city to city, county to county, college to college. Generally, the crowds start increasing about 2 weeks before Easter week through the two weeks after Easter week. Again, this is based on attendance numbers I've seen in guide books.

So, if you go from April 1 to April 14, 2003, you should start seeing increased crowds during your second week. The past two times we've been, it was the week after Easter week. Last year seemed heavier than the year before. Maybe you could do the more important attractions on your agenda during the first week,
and use your second week to plan more casual activies. What helped us get in most of what we wanted to see was good planning. Hope this helps.

 

[figmentmom]

I'm heading down there on April 14th, but I went to the official Disney site to check out the park hours, and the MK closes early (7:00 p.m.)!!! It's spring vacation week here in the northeast, so I would normally expect attendance to be up, and the parks to be open longer! Anyone have any info???

 

[no2apprentice]

Some of the more informed members would know for sure, but I would make a guess that it's just part of the cutbacks. I wonder if they are projecting lower numbers during spring break times, or maybe just keeping personnel costs down to get back losses after 9/11. As you probably saw on the web site, MK will be open a little later on Monday for the fireworks, but no Spectromagic Parade. SIGH!

 

[JenLUVSmickey]

I think when the time comes you might see a change in the hours.

 

[madhatter]

April is great, the weather is great , the parks don't close too early, and the crrowds aren't too bad.

 

[figmentmom]

April weather is usually reliable; but air fares are usually very high (peak time). Guess it's a toss-up!