What's the best time to go: end of June, July, or beginning of Aug?

[cslafferty]

We're planning a return trip to DLR, and have never gone during the summer before. We'll be celebrating our 10th anniversary, which is in July. I'm a teacher, so it would have to be between June 15 and Aug 23. I was originally thinking Aug 17-22, but then read somewhere that it gets REALLY crowded after the summer blackout is lifted for AP holders. I'm wondering about crowds, pricing, and weather.

 

[coachwnh]

We're planning a return trip to DLR, and have never gone during the summer before. We'll be celebrating our 10th anniversary, which is in July. I'm a teacher, so it would have to be between June 15 and Aug 23. I was originally thinking Aug 17-22, but then read somewhere that it gets REALLY crowded after the summer blackout is lifted for AP holders. I'm wondering about crowds, pricing, and weather.

We have gone the past two summers. The first year we went in late June, and last summer was early August. We enjoyed both, but the weather was warmer in August then June (upper 60s vs. mid to upper 70s). In fact, in June we had to buy light sweat shirts for the kids at night. That said, we are going back in June again this summer. Whatever you choose, have fun!

 

[cslafferty]

Thanks. I'm wondering if they still have grad nights past the 15th of June.

 

[coachwnh]

Thanks. I'm wondering if they still have grad nights past the 15th of June.

They did two summers ago. We did not get out there until late June and there were still grad nights then.

 

[WDWFigment]

Go the week before or two weeks after the blackout is lifted. Even if you go right when it is lifted, though, the good news is that APs don't do attractions as much as the general public. They will only really be an issue when it comes to getting spots for Fantasmic, WoC, and Magical.

 

[cslafferty]

Go the week before or two weeks after the blackout is lifted. Even if you go right when it is lifted, though, the good news is that APs don't do attractions as much as the general public. They will only really be an issue when it comes to getting spots for Fantasmic, WoC, and Magical.

When is the blackout lifted?

 

[Californian Elitist]

When is the blackout lifted?

Check the AP blockout calendar on Disneyland's website.

 

[cslafferty]

Check the AP blockout calendar on Disneyland's website.

Thanks! Looks like the week before the blackout lifts might be our best bet. 2 weeks after I'll be back to school. Think we'll avoid June because of grad nights, and I'd rather have my vacation at the end of summer break rather than the beginning.