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What would you do? 11 hours on crowded day or 6 on an empty day?
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CaptainAmerica
Premium Member
How 10 is the 10? Are we talking Christmas week?
truecoat
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If you can be there at opening, I'd take the 9/10 day for sure. Then again, I'd probably say 11 hours will still be better than 6 just buy the max pass to save some time.
Nope. This week.
Nirya
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Honestly, even with the crowded days, if you can get there at rope drop, you can get a lot done in the 3-4 hours before APs show up. And smart Fastpassing/ride timing (aka eating at non-peak times while riding things during main lunch/dinner times) means you shouldn't have as much issue with getting on things.
Of course, I also lean towards the 11 hours because that's just more time to walk around and enjoy the park's smaller details.
Of course, I also lean towards the 11 hours because that's just more time to walk around and enjoy the park's smaller details.
PiratesMansion
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Honestly, it's better to be there on a day the park is expecting to be crowded (and staffed appropriately) than one where the park is expecting a quiet day and the place turns out to be mobbed.
Are the numbers you're stating from a crowd calendar? If so, you're best off disregarding crowd calendars for DLR. The only thing predictable about DLR crowds is that they will be there, always.
Are the numbers you're stating from a crowd calendar? If so, you're best off disregarding crowd calendars for DLR. The only thing predictable about DLR crowds is that they will be there, always.
Queen of the WDW Scene
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I'd go with the 11 hour day.
But then again I RD and take advantage of the golden hour and know what FP's I want and what additional FP's are easy to get later.
So really other than moving through the crowds they wouldn't really effect my ability to do attractions.
But then again I RD and take advantage of the golden hour and know what FP's I want and what additional FP's are easy to get later.
So really other than moving through the crowds they wouldn't really effect my ability to do attractions.
Communicora
Premium Member
I agree with everyone saying to take the 11 hour day. Prioritize what you want to do and give yourself some down time to just enjoy the atmosphere. You could even leave the park and have a light meal and a cocktail at Trader Sam's if the crowds start to get to you and then come back to the park renewed.
ETA: I would also suggest buying MaxPass.
ETA: I would also suggest buying MaxPass.
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unmitigated disaster
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Yes, do the 11 hour.
shambolicdefending
Well-Known Member
If you show up early and have a good plan, you'll get more out of 11 hours than six, crowds notwithstanding.
If you don't have (or don't want to have) a plan, going with the flow will work better with fewer crowds.
If you don't have (or don't want to have) a plan, going with the flow will work better with fewer crowds.
TrainsOfDisney
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As others have said, crowded days will have more staff and more entertainment scheduled. You can get a lot done in the first and last hour the parks open. There are so many attractions at Disneyland you can just plan for the tiki room, Lincoln, monorail ride, steam train, riverboat, etc. during the crowded parts of the day. And that’s in between fastpasses etc.
I’ve been to Disneyland for Christmas and 4th of July and the park never gets as bad as the Florida parks thanks to many different things that make Disneyland truly unique.
I’ve been to Disneyland for Christmas and 4th of July and the park never gets as bad as the Florida parks thanks to many different things that make Disneyland truly unique.
beachlover4444
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its slower monday-thursday so hopefully your day is one of those. get there early and use maxpass its worth it
Thank you, everyone! Great advice.
I ended up going for the 11 hours and it was the right call. I went to both parks, rode 19 rides (avg. wait time was 8.5 minutes), took advantage of single rider lines wherever I could (literally walked onto Radiator Racers TWICE!) , soaked up the atmosphere, and had a magical time.
This community truly is amazing. Thank you again!
I ended up going for the 11 hours and it was the right call. I went to both parks, rode 19 rides (avg. wait time was 8.5 minutes), took advantage of single rider lines wherever I could (literally walked onto Radiator Racers TWICE!) , soaked up the atmosphere, and had a magical time.
This community truly is amazing. Thank you again!
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