How do you think crowds will be next week? - The DIS Discussion Forums

tessa · 11-16-2009, 01:22 PM

For Thanksgiving? I have read a few threads today where people just got back and complained that the crowds were bad, mainly because of free dining.... when does free dining end? Is that offer good for lots of people going next week?

we are going Sunday-Saturday (depart this Sunday) and am just wanting to get myself mentally prepared.....

thanks!

jboysen · 11-16-2009, 02:08 PM

The free dining offer was for those checkning in no later than the 24th I believe. Although, you get it for your length of stay. So, it will depend, TG is always quite busy anyways. I don't think it is xmas/new years busy, but busy none the less. We will be checking in 11/25 and staying until 12/05. We are planning on takinng it easy the first few days and then the following week getting much more done! My suggestion would be get what you can done the first few days you are there, then finish up with what you've missed, but taking it easy the last few days. Hope you have a great trip!

Missytara · 11-16-2009, 02:13 PM

I get there the Saturday after Thanksgiving and it is still very busy through the weekend.

Mostly, MK, DHS, and DTD.......Epcot and AK are always good fall-back places when the other parks get too crowded.

You have to remember that locals will have family visiting for the holidays so they can get to the parks too - so it can be very, very crowded.

KristineN · 11-16-2009, 03:01 PM

I'm guessing fairly busy....but I am ready!!!!

GovieMom · 11-16-2009, 03:37 PM

I read that Thanksgiving week is the third most crowded time of year to go to Disney, and I can believe it. Have a plan, and best of luck!

Debonna · 11-16-2009, 07:15 PM

Accuweather.com is currently predicting some rain next week. If it does end up being rainy, could this possibly keep some of the locals away?

11-16-2009, 01:22 PM	#1
tessa Earning My Ears Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 72	How do you think crowds will be next week? For Thanksgiving? I have read a few threads today where people just got back and complained that the crowds were bad, mainly because of free dining.... when does free dining end? Is that offer good for lots of people going next week? we are going Sunday-Saturday (depart this Sunday) and am just wanting to get myself mentally prepared..... thanks! __________________ Tessa

11-16-2009, 02:08 PM	#2
jboysen Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: spamtown usa Posts: 162	The free dining offer was for those checkning in no later than the 24th I believe. Although, you get it for your length of stay. So, it will depend, TG is always quite busy anyways. I don't think it is xmas/new years busy, but busy none the less. We will be checking in 11/25 and staying until 12/05. We are planning on takinng it easy the first few days and then the following week getting much more done! My suggestion would be get what you can done the first few days you are there, then finish up with what you've missed, but taking it easy the last few days. Hope you have a great trip! __________________

11-16-2009, 02:13 PM	#3
Missytara I'm all ears! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,457	I get there the Saturday after Thanksgiving and it is still very busy through the weekend. Mostly, MK, DHS, and DTD.......Epcot and AK are always good fall-back places when the other parks get too crowded. You have to remember that locals will have family visiting for the holidays so they can get to the parks too - so it can be very, very crowded. __________________ Oct 10, 1971 with dad before dedication Mar 1992 with DBF and DBF's daughter; stayed offsite Dec 2000 on land/sea pkg; CBR Dec 2002 on land/sea pkg; Dolphin Dec 2004 on land/sea pkg with DM; POR Dec 2006 with three friends; POR Dec 2007 solo; POR Dec 2009 with two friends from my local watering hole; SSR Dec 2010 - booked at POR Dec 2011 - planning stages; land/sea pkg with friends

11-16-2009, 03:01 PM	#4
KristineN Chick-In-Charge I need Mickey Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Park Ridge, IL Posts: 7,404	I'm guessing fairly busy....but I am ready!!!! __________________

11-16-2009, 07:15 PM	#6
Debonna Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 91	Accuweather.com is currently predicting some rain next week. If it does end up being rainy, could this possibly keep some of the locals away? __________________ 1990 – Caribbean Beach Resort 1991 – Yacht Club 1992 - Disneyland Hotel 1992 – Howard Johnson (DTD/Hotel Plaza) 1993 – WDW College Program (CM at Pioneer Hall – FW) 1993 – Dixie Landings 1994 – 2002 – Offsite 2003 - Wedding at WDW Swan/Dolphin! 2003 - 2005 - Offsite Thanksgiving 2008 – Offsite Thanksgiving 2009 - Contemporary, here we come!

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11-16-2009, 03:37 PM	#5
GovieMom DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,174	I read that Thanksgiving week is the third most crowded time of year to go to Disney, and I can believe it. Have a plan, and best of luck!

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