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tiger4me2 · 01-24-2013, 09:59 AM

We were suppose to go to Disney the end of February but due to DH's job we might not be able to go. We have a room only so we can cancel if things changes.

My question is how crowded are the parks around April 21st for 8 nights ? Or would early May be better? I am leaning towards the April 21st. Thoughts ? Thanks !

Desnik · 01-24-2013, 10:06 AM

Easter is early this year, in March. So your April dates look good!

I just looked at the crowd calendar and that week ranges from a low of a "3" to a high of a "6" but that "6" is only 1 day.

Masonmj84 · 01-24-2013, 10:06 AM

Late April may not be so bad this year because Easter is so early (March 31).

Early May is likely to be slightly less crowded than late April but also may be a bit more hot and humid.

If it were me, given that Easter is so early this year, I'd stick with your April 21st date (unless a discount came out that resulted in the early May trip being cheper).

WDWNext · 01-24-2013, 10:13 AM

Don't choose April..... May is much better for you.

OK, I am just kidding

because I am going there during that week in April too. I anticipate "lower" crowds

, so I would say from what I know so far your April dates are the best. As others have said, low crowd and better weather than May.... what are you waiting for ?

tiger4me2 · 01-24-2013, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WDWNext

Don't choose April..... May is much better for you.

OK, I am just kidding

because I am going there during that week in April too. I anticipate "lower" crowds

, so I would say from what I know so far your April dates are the best. As others have said, low crowd and better weather than May.... what are you waiting for ?

What am I waiting for? If my DH still have a job

*Lol. I am sure he will be able to transfer into another position.

Thanks !

* not really a laughing matter but what else can you do? It is what it is

tiger4me2 · 01-24-2013, 10:45 AM

A big thanks to all that answer so quick ! I think I will stay with my first dates in April

WDWNext · 01-24-2013, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiger4me2

What am I waiting for?

Oh I'm sorry, I meant it in a good way.

I hope it all works out, good luck and hopefully see you there in April !!

tiger4me2 · 01-24-2013, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WDWNext

Oh I'm sorry, I meant it in a good way.

I hope it all works out, good luck and hopefully see you there in April !!

No worries, I knew that and didn't think you were being mean lol. It will work out no matter what. Things happen for a reason I guess. I just glad we got a room only so we get our money back. Hope to be there in April as well

Thanks for your kind words

MickeyTD · 01-24-2013, 10:10 AM

We arrive on the 21st also! According to a great site thanks ranks the best weeks to go (1-52), this week was like number 5 or 6. Good weather, good crowds, good rates. Go for it!

pamkat1820 · 01-24-2013, 10:29 AM

We went last year In April the weather was great other than the flash rain storms mid day. It was a little chilly to go swimming at night. But over all I think it was less crowded than when we travel at the end of May the year prior. God help us this year -end of August! I think I'm nuts lol

01-24-2013, 09:59 AM	#1
tiger4me2 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,780	Am I nuts? We were suppose to go to Disney the end of February but due to DH's job we might not be able to go. We have a room only so we can cancel if things changes. My question is how crowded are the parks around April 21st for 8 nights ? Or would early May be better? I am leaning towards the April 21st. Thoughts ? Thanks !

01-24-2013, 10:06 AM	#2
Desnik I actually love packing and planning I'm glad DH and I were friends first then a couple Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: NY, SSR, AKV Posts: 7,841	Easter is early this year, in March. So your April dates look good! I just looked at the crowd calendar and that week ranges from a low of a "3" to a high of a "6" but that "6" is only 1 day. __________________ Our Disney Vacations: BLT AUG 2013 * AoA, WLV Xmas 2012 * AKV AUG 2011 * SSR AUG 2010 * BWI, AKV JUNE 2010 * GF NOV 2009 * POLY JUNE 2009 * AKV, BCV JAN 2009 * BWV JULY 2008 * OKW APRIL 2008 * AKV, SSR NOV 2007 * CR MK VIEW! OCT 2007 * BWV APRIL 2007 * SSR NOV 2006 * BWV, SSR MAY 2006 * SSR, VERO JUNE 2005 * POR, WL, BWV NOV 2004 * ASMo, BWV NOV 2003 * BWI May 2002 * GF NOV 2001 * CSR, VERO NOV 2000 * Offsite Oct. 1998, July 1997 and 1983 Our Disney Vow Renewal TR

01-24-2013, 10:06 AM	#3
Masonmj84 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 828	Late April may not be so bad this year because Easter is so early (March 31). Early May is likely to be slightly less crowded than late April but also may be a bit more hot and humid. If it were me, given that Easter is so early this year, I'd stick with your April 21st date (unless a discount came out that resulted in the early May trip being cheper). __________________

01-24-2013, 10:13 AM	#4
WDWNext Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 164	Don't choose April..... May is much better for you. OK, I am just kidding because I am going there during that week in April too. I anticipate "lower" crowds , so I would say from what I know so far your April dates are the best. As others have said, low crowd and better weather than May.... what are you waiting for ? __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------- I was able to smell the roses on the first trip.... you can too !!

01-24-2013, 10:29 AM	#10
pamkat1820 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Haven CT Posts: 301	We went last year In April the weather was great other than the flash rain storms mid day. It was a little chilly to go swimming at night. But over all I think it was less crowded than when we travel at the end of May the year prior. God help us this year -end of August! I think I'm nuts lol __________________ Me, DH, DD5, DS2 AKL May 2009, POR RR 2012, YC CL August 2013

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01-24-2013, 10:45 AM	#6
tiger4me2 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,780	A big thanks to all that answer so quick ! I think I will stay with my first dates in April

01-24-2013, 10:10 AM	#9
MickeyTD Earning My Ears Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 38	We arrive on the 21st also! According to a great site thanks ranks the best weeks to go (1-52), this week was like number 5 or 6. Good weather, good crowds, good rates. Go for it!

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