Sea World or a WDW park less crowded on Thanksgiving Day? - The DIS Discussion Forums

blessedby3 · 10-10-2009, 08:21 PM

I posted this on the Sea World board, but I dont think too many people are on that one. We are looking to be at WDW during the week of Thanksgiving next year and we also want to take the kids to Sea World one day. I was wondering if SW would be less crowded on Thanksgiving Day or one of the WDW parks would be better. Anyone have any experiences with this? Thanks

blessedby3 · 10-10-2009, 10:37 PM

anyone?

Good Morning Dewdrop · 10-10-2009, 11:12 PM

I have experience with neither however we were talking to a CM that had been there for 32 years. She said Thanksgiving MORNING was one of the best times to visit the parks but the afternoons were crazy.

When we went to SW it didn't take the whole day so you might consider hitting the Disney parks in the morning and then shifting over to SW....?

Bearvet · 10-11-2009, 10:00 AM

We'll be in Orlando during Presidents week/Mardi Gras, so another busy week. I've decided we'll go to Sea World on the actual Presidents Day holiday (Monday) for a full day and then go back for another half day to catch anything we missed (since 2nd day is free).

Since most of SW is shows, as long as we arrive to each show early, we'll get a seat so crowds won't bother us as much as if we had to stand in line for rides. We'll do 1 or 2 rides at rope drop and then focus on shows. On the 1/2 day we'll ride any rides we don't get to the first day and visit the exhibits (which I'm guessing will be crowded on the Monday). If we plan to eat at an off time, hopefully food lines won't be a problem.

I disagree that SW is only a half-day park. You really have a tough time fitting in all of the shows in a full day unless the park is open late.

So, that's my plan for now, but I can't tell you how welll it will work!

Planogirl · 10-11-2009, 10:34 AM

We've always had problems seeing everything at Sea World in a day too. I need that touring plan!

I think that going to Sea World on a crowded day is a great idea. Maybe ride the few rides first thing and plan on shows while it's really crowded? We experienced a very quiet Epcot Thanksgiving morning one year but it really got crowded later on. If all the parks work that way I can see how Sea World would work well.

rie'smom · 10-11-2009, 11:31 AM

Sea World is great on Thanksgiving Day. We were there last year. If you decide to go and thet Polar Express attraction is being held again, I highly recommend it.

gracie1 · 10-11-2009, 11:56 AM

I would go to seaworld. I was there in May and we did the whole park in one day...including the roller coasters, feeding the dolphins, etc. It was awesome. We saw every show too! The second day we went back and re-rode the rides and also went to see shamu again and sit in the soak zone

If you go....you have got to try the new roller coaster Manta. It was awesome

blessedby3 · 10-12-2009, 01:41 PM

thanks

10-10-2009, 08:21 PM	#1
blessedby3 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Blue Ridge, Virginia Posts: 3,872	Sea World or a WDW park less crowded on Thanksgiving Day? I posted this on the Sea World board, but I dont think too many people are on that one. We are looking to be at WDW during the week of Thanksgiving next year and we also want to take the kids to Sea World one day. I was wondering if SW would be less crowded on Thanksgiving Day or one of the WDW parks would be better. Anyone have any experiences with this? Thanks __________________ Grew up near the Mouse- Winter Park FL, lots of trips!! 8/87- Honeymooning with the Mouse, Offsite 7/92- DD2 has her first visit with the Mouse 2/94- Disney Land/Sea vacation for Me, DH, DD4 10/99- Offsite visit for Me, DH, DD9, DS4, DD10 mos and GM 4/03- Staying at The Contemporary, YEAH, for Me, DH, DD13, DS7, DD4 11/05- 1st time at POP for Me, DH, DD15, DS10, DD7, DD's BF, GP's 12/06- 1st time at WL for Me, DH, DD16, DS11, DD8, DMIL 1/08-Staying at POP for Me, DH, DGM, DD17, DS12, DD9 and DD3mo.3/09-First time at the Poly, just the family 5/10-Bay Lake Tower 1BR DH(44) Me(43) DD(19) DS(14) DD(11) DD(2)

10-10-2009, 10:37 PM	#2
blessedby3 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Blue Ridge, Virginia Posts: 3,872	anyone? __________________ Grew up near the Mouse- Winter Park FL, lots of trips!! 8/87- Honeymooning with the Mouse, Offsite 7/92- DD2 has her first visit with the Mouse 2/94- Disney Land/Sea vacation for Me, DH, DD4 10/99- Offsite visit for Me, DH, DD9, DS4, DD10 mos and GM 4/03- Staying at The Contemporary, YEAH, for Me, DH, DD13, DS7, DD4 11/05- 1st time at POP for Me, DH, DD15, DS10, DD7, DD's BF, GP's 12/06- 1st time at WL for Me, DH, DD16, DS11, DD8, DMIL 1/08-Staying at POP for Me, DH, DGM, DD17, DS12, DD9 and DD3mo.3/09-First time at the Poly, just the family 5/10-Bay Lake Tower 1BR DH(44) Me(43) DD(19) DS(14) DD(11) DD(2)

10-11-2009, 10:00 AM	#4
Bearvet DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 890	We'll be in Orlando during Presidents week/Mardi Gras, so another busy week. I've decided we'll go to Sea World on the actual Presidents Day holiday (Monday) for a full day and then go back for another half day to catch anything we missed (since 2nd day is free). Since most of SW is shows, as long as we arrive to each show early, we'll get a seat so crowds won't bother us as much as if we had to stand in line for rides. We'll do 1 or 2 rides at rope drop and then focus on shows. On the 1/2 day we'll ride any rides we don't get to the first day and visit the exhibits (which I'm guessing will be crowded on the Monday). If we plan to eat at an off time, hopefully food lines won't be a problem. I disagree that SW is only a half-day park. You really have a tough time fitting in all of the shows in a full day unless the park is open late. So, that's my plan for now, but I can't tell you how welll it will work! __________________

10-11-2009, 10:34 AM	#5
Planogirl BAM! I have a crush on Emeril Lagasse! Oh well, let's look on the bright side. If I hadn't been so wiped out I would have kissed my anesthesiologist Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Frisco,Texas Posts: 27,870	We've always had problems seeing everything at Sea World in a day too. I need that touring plan! I think that going to Sea World on a crowded day is a great idea. Maybe ride the few rides first thing and plan on shows while it's really crowded? We experienced a very quiet Epcot Thanksgiving morning one year but it really got crowded later on. If all the parks work that way I can see how Sea World would work well. __________________ PG

10-11-2009, 11:31 AM	#6
rie'smom "Always let your conscience be your guide." I cannot look at my hamburger after I've taken a bite Toilet paper must come over the top! Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 13,923	Sea World is great on Thanksgiving Day. We were there last year. If you decide to go and thet Polar Express attraction is being held again, I highly recommend it. __________________

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10-10-2009, 11:12 PM	#3
Good Morning Dewdrop Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC Posts: 241	I have experience with neither however we were talking to a CM that had been there for 32 years. She said Thanksgiving MORNING was one of the best times to visit the parks but the afternoons were crazy. When we went to SW it didn't take the whole day so you might consider hitting the Disney parks in the morning and then shifting over to SW....?

10-11-2009, 11:56 AM	#7
gracie1 DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 618	I would go to seaworld. I was there in May and we did the whole park in one day...including the roller coasters, feeding the dolphins, etc. It was awesome. We saw every show too! The second day we went back and re-rode the rides and also went to see shamu again and sit in the soak zone If you go....you have got to try the new roller coaster Manta. It was awesome

10-12-2009, 01:41 PM	#8
blessedby3 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Blue Ridge, Virginia Posts: 3,872	thanks __________________ Grew up near the Mouse- Winter Park FL, lots of trips!! 8/87- Honeymooning with the Mouse, Offsite 7/92- DD2 has her first visit with the Mouse 2/94- Disney Land/Sea vacation for Me, DH, DD4 10/99- Offsite visit for Me, DH, DD9, DS4, DD10 mos and GM 4/03- Staying at The Contemporary, YEAH, for Me, DH, DD13, DS7, DD4 11/05- 1st time at POP for Me, DH, DD15, DS10, DD7, DD's BF, GP's 12/06- 1st time at WL for Me, DH, DD16, DS11, DD8, DMIL 1/08-Staying at POP for Me, DH, DGM, DD17, DS12, DD9 and DD3mo.3/09-First time at the Poly, just the family 5/10-Bay Lake Tower 1BR DH(44) Me(43) DD(19) DS(14) DD(11) DD(2)

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