To state the obvious, yes MK will be slammed 5/23 to 8/7

[wogwog]

That is obvious but maybe even more than you veteran visitors might expect. The latest clue is from a cast member friend who says the use of their free admissions for friends and family are blocked from 5/23 to 8/7 with only two days of exceptions when they may use their pass on June 7 and 8. She tells me this seems like a longer summer blockage than she can remember. Simply tells me I don't want to be there. With the new addition at Uni, I don't want to be there. I think I will be looking for even more DCL cruises than already planned. Yes I know I suffer.

 

[cw1982]

I don't think anyone thought MK wouldn't be slammed during this time LOL... not only is it summer, but then with 7DMT, of course FL will be a zoo for much of the day starting 5/28.

Of course, there are those who have theorized that the madness above and beyond normal crowds for that time of year will probably be focused on FL, with the main crowds being at 7DMT and PFTH. I feel bad for anyone buying a one-day ticket to MK and expecting to experience both of those without a FP.

Either way, my trip is June 1-7, with our main MK day being Sunday, June 1... so for me, it'll be what it'll be! At least I'll have the evening EMH to help make up for the crowds a little.

 

[Hakunamatata]

I'd pay money to watch the crowds online from the comfort of my home.

 

[cw1982]

I'd pay money to watch the crowds online from the comfort of my home.

Oh geez... don't give them any ideas! Lol.

I'll be sure to take LOTS of pictures.

 

[wogwog]

I'd pay money to watch the crowds online from the comfort of my home.

You are sadistic, but in a good way. I would pay for that feed.

 

[BigTxEars]

Disney busy when school is out, nah.

So much for the nay sayers on here who are predicting the downfall of the parks at any moment due to overpricing, Magic Bands, not enough new attractions etc....guess things are looking fairly good for the mouse

I am going to brave the crowds during that time

 

[draybook]

With Diagon Alley opening this summer, those crowds are bound to hit Disney as well, if they aren't already staying there.

 

[BigTxEars]

With Diagon Alley opening this summer, those crowds are bound to hit Disney as well, if they aren't already staying there.

When does that open?

 

[DManRightHere]

I just hope everyone is waiting to go until the 28th. We want LOW crowds for out trip. 15th-22nd.

Disney World  

 

[Kman101]

I'm glad I'm blocked out in June and July. No temptation to even attempt to go in that crowd. I can't imagine that place at near capacity after seeing the crowds on a "low" day this last week. The girl at the ticket booth was boasting how low the crowds were. Um, no. LOL. I fully expect madness on 5/23.

 

[CaptainShortty]

CM Maingates are usually blocked out for the majority of the summer at MK. Additionally, when an attraction opens they are generally blocked out for a little while. It's nothing new for any of us. It just starts a little earlier because of 7DMT opening.

 

[SMS55]

You are sadistic, but in a good way. I would pay for that feed.

Years ago you could. There was a camera from atop the Main Street train station looking down Main Street towards the castle.

 

[DisneyRoy]

When does that open?

No clue yet. It still has yet to have an official opening date announced. Although the rumors are sometime during the last two weeks of June. Most people are guessing June 18-21. Hopefully with the Today show contest this week we find out soon.

 

[jesemeca]

I just hope everyone is waiting to go until the 28th. We want LOW crowds for out trip. 15th-22nd.

Disney World  

Us too! We are there the 16th-27th. Hope the crowds are too too bad.

 

[wogwog]

Us too! We are there the 16th-27th. Hope the crowds are too too bad.

Hope is nice but do not get yours up to high. Avoid MK the 23rd. 24 hour madness. Avoid Studios any weekend day, Star Wars. Good luck.

 

[HRHPrincessAriel]

Am I naive in thinking the crowds are going to be pretty similar to Spring Break time? We are going early-mid June and that's what I've been envisioning this entire time.

 

[draybook]

When does that open?

Summer of this year, my guess is mid-June.

 

[BigTxEars]

No clue yet. It still has yet to have an official opening date announced. Although the rumors are sometime during the last two weeks of June. Most people are guessing June 18-21. Hopefully with the Today show contest this week we find out soon.

Those dates sound about right. We are in Orlando May 31 to June 7 this year. So no Potter for us.

We are back the last week in Jan 2015 so we might try Uni then, but maybe not. I think the Potter crowds will suck the first 12-18 months and then calms down some.

 

[DManRightHere]

Us too! We are there the 16th-27th. Hope the crowds are too too bad.

We went last year for about the same days. Wasn't terribly crowded until the Saturday (we didn't go to the 24 hour at all it was so crowded). It still wasn't super bad crowds into the weekend but definitely do the firework shows and parades before! Hence, why we are leaving the day before memorial day weekend lol.

I'm really hoping it will be less crowded than typical years since the mine train and new harry potter are not open yet.

Have fun!

 

[cw1982]

I'm really hoping it will be less crowded than typical years since the mine train and new harry potter are not open yet.

Have fun!

I didn't think about this! Maybe this will work in our favor too if people are waiting for HP to open. I know it'll still be crowded because of 7DMT but maybe this will still help some. I'm not holding my breath but it would be nice lol.