July 4 weekend crowds

[manhattan]

I just made tentative reservations at HRH for July 5 for 6 nights and was wondering how the crowds were at the parks. I know we will have express pass but I just wondered how packed the parks get....I once went to the Magic Kingdon and swore never again to go during that time- you couldn't even walk with the crowds. Which days are the least crowded at IOA and US? Thanks in advance.

[gschmerl]

We have stayed at the HRH the last two years during July 4th. It does get crowded, but with the express access you'll be fine. You'll be getting there after the holiday, so the crowds might not be quite as bad. Just go to the parks whent they open, take an afternoon break, and go back to the parks in the evening. In the past they have had nightly fireworks at both parks.