When Does Disneylands "Peak" Season Start? - The DIS Discussion Forums

firefox2 · 10-04-2009, 09:32 AM

It has been years since I have last visited Disneyland in June, July or August. For years, there was never any need to worry about it, as the Electrical Parade and Fantasmic ran all year, so we never missed it. This last trip, mid-September, was the first time I had not seen the Electrical Parade since it started running, and, I have to say, my trip did not feel complete without it.

So, upon planning our next trip (2011), according to last years schedule, the last week of June seems to have all of the seasonal shows running. Is this the norm for that time of year? I understand that grad nights may be happening while we are there, but that is fine, we would spend 6 days in the park anyways, most likely.

bluegrizzlies1 · 10-04-2009, 10:00 AM

Peak time is every day anymore but to answer your question this yr everything was starting to run june 12.

HydroGuy · 10-04-2009, 01:57 PM

Yep, mid-June is when summer high season starts and park hours and entertainment maxes out.

For historical info see "Historical DLR Park Hours, Entertainment and Refurbs" - www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2291124

Also note that the Electrical Parade offerings will likely change in the future. There is a rumor it will move to DL in 2010 as part of its 55th anniversary celebration which will likely start up in May or June.

Also, with the new World of Color show starting at DCA in March there is much less need for a night time draw like EP at DCA. So it is entirely possible the EP will not be performing at all in 2011.

DisneySuiteFreak · 10-04-2009, 01:59 PM

^^^Well, everything was scheduled to start June 15. Then they had preview shows starting June 11. June 11 was the VIP showing of Magical and F! w/ the new Dragon that didn't appear until Sept 1.
Anyway, OP, just wanted you to know what the official Disney Calendar said. From what I understand, they actually were running fireworks previews even earlier than the 11th, but they were not officially scheduled. The DL method of not having a consistent schedule or not getting one out more than 60 days in advance totally sucks, imo. It makes it very difficult for non locals to plan ahead. Good luck!

ETA: Whoa Hydroguy you and I posted at about the same time. I meant to reference the post above yours.

MAH4546 · 10-04-2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by HydroGuy

Yep, mid-June is when summer high season starts and park hours and entertainment maxes out.

For historical info see "Historical DLR Park Hours, Entertainment and Refurbs" - www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2291124

Also note that the Electrical Parade offerings will likely change in the future. There is a rumor it will move to DL in 2010 as part of its 55th anniversary celebration which will likely start up in May or June.

Also, with the new World of Color show starting at DCA in March there is much less need for a night time draw like EP at DCA. So it is entirely possible the EP will not be performing at all in 2011.

EP will be performing down Main Street starting next summer and beyond. It's not a limited-time engagement. Disney just invested a significant sum of money in new and refurbished floats, and it certainly wasn't so that the parade could run for two summers.

DLR29 · 10-04-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MAH4546

EP will be performing down Main Street starting next summer and beyond. It's not a limited-time engagement. Disney just invested a significant sum of money in new and refurbished floats, and it certainly wasn't so that the parade could run for two summers.

I'm actually pretty sure that DEP will be moved to DL, going down Main Street, for just 2010 and 2011 (or take 2011 completely off) while they do heavy construction on Buena Vista Street in DCA (the new entrance). Then the parade will move back to DCA to balance out the nighttime shows (DEP and WoC at DCA, Fantasmic and fireworks at DL). The parade is not going anywhere, but its location is going to be changing in the next couple years.

Besides, DEP only runs for like 12 out of the 52 weeks of the year (10 in the summer and 2 in December)

JustAKid · 10-04-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DLR29

Besides, DEP only runs for like 12 out of the 52 weeks of the year (10 in the summer and 2 in December)

Oh my goodness! You can't possibly understand how important this little nugget of information is to me. Thanks so much for your knowledge!

firefox2 · 10-04-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MAH4546

EP will be performing down Main Street starting next summer and beyond. It's not a limited-time engagement. Disney just invested a significant sum of money in new and refurbished floats, and it certainly wasn't so that the parade could run for two summers.

Wow, just as it originally started, on Main Street. I really hope it does keep running, it's an awesome parade.

HydroGuy · 10-04-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MAH4546

EP will be performing down Main Street starting next summer and beyond. It's not a limited-time engagement. Disney just invested a significant sum of money in new and refurbished floats, and it certainly wasn't so that the parade could run for two summers.

It would be way cool if MSEP stuck around for awhile at DL. Even though it has had how many "last time at DL - never again!" performances?

S. S. Columbia · 10-05-2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by DLR29

... Besides, DEP only runs for like 12 out of the 52 weeks of the year (10 in the summer and 2 in December) ...

In the past, the DEP has sometimes been shown for Spring Break (2 weeks) and on weekends in the spring.

10-04-2009, 09:32 AM	#1
firefox2 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2009 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 245	When Does Disneylands "Peak" Season Start? It has been years since I have last visited Disneyland in June, July or August. For years, there was never any need to worry about it, as the Electrical Parade and Fantasmic ran all year, so we never missed it. This last trip, mid-September, was the first time I had not seen the Electrical Parade since it started running, and, I have to say, my trip did not feel complete without it. So, upon planning our next trip (2011), according to last years schedule, the last week of June seems to have all of the seasonal shows running. Is this the norm for that time of year? I understand that grad nights may be happening while we are there, but that is fine, we would spend 6 days in the park anyways, most likely. __________________

10-04-2009, 10:00 AM	#2
bluegrizzlies1 The crab was there and then it was gone We did it once and loved it Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 697	Peak time is every day anymore but to answer your question this yr everything was starting to run june 12. __________________ trips to disneyland 2009 Oct, May 2008 Oct, May, March 2007 Dec, Aug

10-04-2009, 01:57 PM	#3
HydroGuy The code is more what you'd call guidelines than actual rules Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 5,202	Yep, mid-June is when summer high season starts and park hours and entertainment maxes out. For historical info see "Historical DLR Park Hours, Entertainment and Refurbs" - www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2291124 Also note that the Electrical Parade offerings will likely change in the future. There is a rumor it will move to DL in 2010 as part of its 55th anniversary celebration which will likely start up in May or June. Also, with the new World of Color show starting at DCA in March there is much less need for a night time draw like EP at DCA. So it is entirely possible the EP will not be performing at all in 2011. __________________ HydroGuy - Upcoming: July 2010 - DLR Completed: DLR 08/2009 (Day Trip), 05/2009 (Doubletree Anaheim/OC), 11/2007 (Day Trip), 06/2007 (BWPPI), 08/2006 (Day Trip), 11/2005 (Day Trip), 08/2005 (BWPPI), 07/2003 (HoJo's), 07/2000 (PPH), 1966-1998 Numerous Day Trips Including... 06/1981 (Grad Night), 07/1989 (1st DL trip with hot girlfriend - now hot wife) WDW 05/2008 AKL, 06/2006 FW Cabins DLR Paris 06/2007 - Newport Bay/Santa Fe/Holiday Inn (solo) - see my Trip Observations Tokyo Disney Resort 11/2009 - SunRoute Plaza (with DS13) - see my Trip Report HydroGuy DLR Tips Compilation: www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1520483

10-04-2009, 01:59 PM	#4
DisneySuiteFreak DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3,003	^^^Well, everything was scheduled to start June 15. Then they had preview shows starting June 11. June 11 was the VIP showing of Magical and F! w/ the new Dragon that didn't appear until Sept 1. Anyway, OP, just wanted you to know what the official Disney Calendar said. From what I understand, they actually were running fireworks previews even earlier than the 11th, but they were not officially scheduled. The DL method of not having a consistent schedule or not getting one out more than 60 days in advance totally sucks, imo. It makes it very difficult for non locals to plan ahead. Good luck! ETA: Whoa Hydroguy you and I posted at about the same time. I meant to reference the post above yours. __________________ My June 2009 Summer Nightastic Photo Intensive Trip Report Disneyland, Magical Fireworks, Disney's Electrical Parade, Fantasmic!, Ride pics, SeaWorld, Aquarium of the Pacific and Knotts Berry Farm...Updated 01-30-2010 Previous Trips: 9/2009 DL, Hojos King room & Pool Review; 6/2009 DL, Seaworld SD, Aquarium of the Pacific & Knotts Berry Farm, Fairfield Inn and more FFI; 1/2009 DL, Hojos; 1/2008 DL, Hojos Premium 2 Queen DL facing room; 1/2007 DL, Hojos; 1/2006 DL, Hojos; 12/2005 DL, Hojos; 10/2005 DL, Hojos; 12/2004 DL, Hojos; 12/2003 DL, Hojos; 12/2002 DL, Hojos; 12/2001 DL, Hojos; 7/2-14 2001 WDW & US IOA;10/2000 DL Desert Inn and Suites; 10/1999 DL, Anaheim Plaza, 10/1997 Anaheim Plaza...and many previous trips to DL as a kid... No trips planned for the immediate future, but we'll be back there soon. Nikon D90, Nikon 18-200mmVR, Nikon 70-300mmVR, Sigma 18-50mm 2.8, Sigma 30mm 1.4, Sigma 10-20, Nikon 50mm 1.8, Nikon 85mm 1.8, Nikon SB800, and a whole bunch of other stuff to go along with it!

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