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Calgary DISHeads · 11-14-2009, 03:09 PM

December 18th and December 29th should have the least crowds and wait times. We will be heading over from WDW for two days during our vacation. I'm anticipating a resounding December 18th - and a resounding no from Dec 24 through the 29th - but would the weekend ie: 19, 20 be better than the 21, 22, 23? This will be a commando two days so crowd level is critical. We were spoiled last time in October with low crowds and FOL as we were staying at HRH - I'm thinking this experience may not be as easy - but who cares RRC here we come!!

Thanks as always to everyone for their great advice

Metro West · 11-14-2009, 03:22 PM

The closer to Christmas the busier the parks are but...it's NUTS after Christmas so anytime before is fine.

Calgary DISHeads · 11-14-2009, 06:09 PM

What I thought... would there be any benefit to going on the weekend to get the extra hour in, or are the crowds that much bigger?

Metro West · 11-14-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Calgary DISHeads

What I thought... would there be any benefit to going on the weekend to get the extra hour in, or are the crowds that much bigger?

The crowds would be bigger on the weekends.

glenpreece · 11-14-2009, 06:58 PM

I was really curious about crowds too. I am going to WDW Dec 30-Jan 6 and want to do 1 or 2 days at Universal/IOA and was wondeirng what day would be best. Dec 30 MK- Dec 31 Epcot - Jan 1??? Jan 2???? Jan 3???? Jan 4??? Jan 5 last full day so I hop between all four parks.Any advice?

macraven · 11-14-2009, 10:03 PM

one month i have not gone to universal, is january.

but, i have read many threads, and told by friends that have been there in january that it has very low crowds that first week.

Metro West · 11-15-2009, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by macraven

but, i have read many threads, and told by friends that have been there in january that it has very low crowds that first week.

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Originally Posted by glenpreece

I was really curious about crowds too. I am going to WDW Dec 30-Jan 6 and want to do 1 or 2 days at Universal/IOA and was wondeirng what day would be best. Dec 30 MK- Dec 31 Epcot - Jan 1??? Jan 2???? Jan 3???? Jan 4??? Jan 5 last full day so I hop between all four parks.Any advice?

Anytime after January 2nd the crowds will diminish dramatically.

11-14-2009, 03:09 PM	#1
Calgary DISHeads DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,069	Need Christmas pros help! what two days to choose between.. December 18th and December 29th should have the least crowds and wait times. We will be heading over from WDW for two days during our vacation. I'm anticipating a resounding December 18th - and a resounding no from Dec 24 through the 29th - but would the weekend ie: 19, 20 be better than the 21, 22, 23? This will be a commando two days so crowd level is critical. We were spoiled last time in October with low crowds and FOL as we were staying at HRH - I'm thinking this experience may not be as easy - but who cares RRC here we come!! Thanks as always to everyone for their great advice __________________ Me DH DS15 DD12 AKL/Portofino Bay CL - Christmas 2009 Poly/Beach Club - Christmas 2007 POP/Hard Rock CL-Oct 2006 CBR - Jan 2003 Disneyland - Jan 1999, AllSS Sept 1996 Disneyland - Sept 1991, Camping at DW 1976

11-14-2009, 03:22 PM	#2
Metro West Proud Redhead 11.47 Miles from Universal 23.56 Miles from Disney Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NW Orlando, FL Posts: 28,461	The closer to Christmas the busier the parks are but...it's NUTS after Christmas so anytime before is fine. __________________ Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando annual passholder since 2004!

11-14-2009, 06:09 PM	#3
Calgary DISHeads DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,069	What I thought... would there be any benefit to going on the weekend to get the extra hour in, or are the crowds that much bigger? __________________ Me DH DS15 DD12 AKL/Portofino Bay CL - Christmas 2009 Poly/Beach Club - Christmas 2007 POP/Hard Rock CL-Oct 2006 CBR - Jan 2003 Disneyland - Jan 1999, AllSS Sept 1996 Disneyland - Sept 1991, Camping at DW 1976

11-14-2009, 06:58 PM	#5
glenpreece DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 590	I was really curious about crowds too. I am going to WDW Dec 30-Jan 6 and want to do 1 or 2 days at Universal/IOA and was wondeirng what day would be best. Dec 30 MK- Dec 31 Epcot - Jan 1??? Jan 2???? Jan 3???? Jan 4??? Jan 5 last full day so I hop between all four parks.Any advice? __________________ *Disneyland Paris Sept/Oct 2010* Pop Century Dec 30-Jan 06 2010 Disneyland Oct 19-25 2009 Pop Century,Wilderness Lodge,Disney Wonder, Cornado Springs Mar 2009 Pop Century Dec 08, Jan 08, Sept 07, Jan 07, Sept 06, Aug 05 All Star Music Jan 05

11-14-2009, 10:03 PM	#6
macraven Proud Redhead Has the longest test on record I’m a Universal Homie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: between milwaukee and chicago (in Tom Felton's house) Posts: 42,412	one month i have not gone to universal, is january. but, i have read many threads, and told by friends that have been there in january that it has very low crowds that first week. __________________ *life is what happens to you on your way to achieving your dreams...........*

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