The parks looked BUSY today! - The DIS Discussion Forums

firefly87 · 11-23-2009, 10:42 PM

We left today

. We did get to rope drop at DCA by way of the GC, "walked with purpose" straight to Toy Story only to find out it was down (again). So we left the park, went to DTD and ate breakfast at the Rainforest. After that, we got on the monorail for a quick last spin around the park. As we passed by the Esplanade, it appeared that the lines for DL and the lines for DCA were so long they were meshing together. (btw, this was at about noon today)

As we approached the Tomorrowland station, it just seemed like the park was the busiest we'd seen it on our trip. We jumped off the monorail, got back on and then left to drive home. Made pretty good time (4.5 hours) with some creepy crawlie traffic in LA and over the Grapevine.

Just wondering if anyone was at the parks today and what their take was on the crowds.

nunzia · 11-23-2009, 10:45 PM

I don't know about other places, but our schools are out all week...

prettyprincessbelle · 11-23-2009, 10:54 PM

I read that earlier today that both parks were busy, they were doing some kind of filming in DL and they were warning to get a hand stamp as parks were close to reaching capacity.

cccdisney · 11-23-2009, 11:59 PM

It's been VERY busy! Been in DCA all day - heading to DL in a few minutes. They were giving handstamps upon entry this morning but didn't check for them tonight when coming back in.

jennilouwho · 11-24-2009, 03:28 AM

We were there and I felt like DL was very busy. Still had fun, but definitely not a big fan of huge crowds. Fireworks got cancelled due to the wind as wel.

disney-inspired · 11-24-2009, 05:04 AM

Cal State University Fullerton is out for the whole week too. Believe me there are plenty of college-aged Disney fans. Including myself!

pixiewings71 · 11-24-2009, 12:57 PM

Also remember that So Cal & Deluxe APs are blacked out starting Thursday so there may be higher crowds the next couple of days due to that. Of course we are expecting huge crowds all weekend so it wouldn't surprise me if they've already started.

Todd Lee · 11-24-2009, 01:49 PM

Oh wow, I'm sooo glad I'm not going to Disneyland anytime this week! It's just too crowded.

Just kidding.

I want to be there right NOW!

rentayenta · 11-24-2009, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Todd Lee

Oh wow, I'm sooo glad I'm not going to Disneyland anytime this week! It's just too crowded.

Just kidding.

I want to be there right NOW!

Me too. And BTW, I am in Clinton, Utah. Hi neighbor!

DisneyDork1969 · 11-24-2009, 04:25 PM

So what happens if the parks reach capacity on Fri & Sat? On Friday, I'm goin to DL 1st thing in the morning and staying all day. On Saturday, I'm going to DCA 1st thing in the morning, leave around 1pm, get some lunch and then head to DL in the late afternoon. As long as I get a hand stamped in the morning, should I be good for re-entry later in the day?

Jon C

pixiewings71 · 11-24-2009, 05:06 PM

Yes, in theory you should be good if you're stamped.

ballarinamom · 11-24-2009, 05:13 PM

We go every year at this time. We usually leave the Tuesday before Turkey day but left a day earlier this year. Due to family obligations, yesterday was our last day as well. It did seem busier than it had been on the previous Mondays before Thanksgiving we've been at. We grabbed fastpasses at every open window. The lines were insane (45 minute wait for Buzz at 10:00!). Peter Pan was backed up out into the walk way at 8:30 (8:00 park opening!)

abelambriz · 11-28-2009, 04:33 PM

we try to go late at night when we know that there will be less people or at 8.00 am if we wake up

11-23-2009, 10:42 PM	#1
firefly87 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: middle of CA! Posts: 284	The parks looked BUSY today! We left today . We did get to rope drop at DCA by way of the GC, "walked with purpose" straight to Toy Story only to find out it was down (again). So we left the park, went to DTD and ate breakfast at the Rainforest. After that, we got on the monorail for a quick last spin around the park. As we passed by the Esplanade, it appeared that the lines for DL and the lines for DCA were so long they were meshing together. (btw, this was at about noon today) As we approached the Tomorrowland station, it just seemed like the park was the busiest we'd seen it on our trip. We jumped off the monorail, got back on and then left to drive home. Made pretty good time (4.5 hours) with some creepy crawlie traffic in LA and over the Grapevine. Just wondering if anyone was at the parks today and what their take was on the crowds. __________________ Me DH , DS 10 , DS 7 , DNe 4 Last trip reports from March 2009 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2131098 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2131664 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2131899

11-23-2009, 10:45 PM	#2
nunzia How do you actually listen to podcasts? Storytellers was the most fun (thanks to the hilarious 'park ranger') Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 2,927	I don't know about other places, but our schools are out all week... __________________

11-23-2009, 10:54 PM	#3
prettyprincessbelle I'm just excited for the BBQ! Yum YUM! Pots and pans? Seriously?! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Oxnard, California Posts: 4,872	I read that earlier today that both parks were busy, they were doing some kind of filming in DL and they were warning to get a hand stamp as parks were close to reaching capacity. __________________ Courtney PPB's Super Forever Trip Reports!

11-23-2009, 11:59 PM	#4
cccdisney DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 944	It's been VERY busy! Been in DCA all day - heading to DL in a few minutes. They were giving handstamps upon entry this morning but didn't check for them tonight when coming back in. __________________ Becci and family

11-24-2009, 05:04 AM	#6
disney-inspired Disney on the brain 24/7/365! grumble stupid cm grumble Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 3,385	Cal State University Fullerton is out for the whole week too. Believe me there are plenty of college-aged Disney fans. Including myself! __________________ Cristabel ♥'s&

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11-24-2009, 03:28 AM	#5
jennilouwho DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 595	We were there and I felt like DL was very busy. Still had fun, but definitely not a big fan of huge crowds. Fireworks got cancelled due to the wind as wel.

11-24-2009, 12:57 PM	#7
pixiewings71 Sweet!!! Totally!!!!! YAY for good weather! It's that Disney Magic, I don't know how it works but it does! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Suisun City CA Posts: 11,104	Also remember that So Cal & Deluxe APs are blacked out starting Thursday so there may be higher crowds the next couple of days due to that. Of course we are expecting huge crowds all weekend so it wouldn't surprise me if they've already started. __________________ Kerri DBF DD13 DD9 APs expired 1-3-2010, the girls are still good until 2-6-2010 but we have no plans for a visit before they expire. No plans for our next visit, it will be 2011 or 2012 before we head back. We've had fun DLR/DCA, we will miss you while we are gone. We took 14 trips from July 07-July 08 and around 16 from Jan 09-Jan 10.

11-24-2009, 01:49 PM	#8
Todd Lee Sloooowly making his way "there" Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kaysville, Utah Posts: 42	Oh wow, I'm sooo glad I'm not going to Disneyland anytime this week! It's just too crowded. Just kidding. I want to be there right NOW! __________________

11-24-2009, 04:25 PM	#10
DisneyDork1969 ChicagoDisneyDork Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 97	So what happens if the parks reach capacity on Fri & Sat? On Friday, I'm goin to DL 1st thing in the morning and staying all day. On Saturday, I'm going to DCA 1st thing in the morning, leave around 1pm, get some lunch and then head to DL in the late afternoon. As long as I get a hand stamped in the morning, should I be good for re-entry later in the day? Jon C __________________

11-24-2009, 05:06 PM	#11
pixiewings71 Sweet!!! Totally!!!!! YAY for good weather! It's that Disney Magic, I don't know how it works but it does! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Suisun City CA Posts: 11,104	Yes, in theory you should be good if you're stamped. __________________ Kerri DBF DD13 DD9 APs expired 1-3-2010, the girls are still good until 2-6-2010 but we have no plans for a visit before they expire. No plans for our next visit, it will be 2011 or 2012 before we head back. We've had fun DLR/DCA, we will miss you while we are gone. We took 14 trips from July 07-July 08 and around 16 from Jan 09-Jan 10.

11-24-2009, 05:13 PM	#12
ballarinamom DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,000	We go every year at this time. We usually leave the Tuesday before Turkey day but left a day earlier this year. Due to family obligations, yesterday was our last day as well. It did seem busier than it had been on the previous Mondays before Thanksgiving we've been at. We grabbed fastpasses at every open window. The lines were insane (45 minute wait for Buzz at 10:00!). Peter Pan was backed up out into the walk way at 8:30 (8:00 park opening!) __________________ My family- Me (40 yikes!) , DH (43) , DD (7)

11-28-2009, 04:33 PM	#13
abelambriz Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CA san bernardino Posts: 13	we try to go late at night when we know that there will be less people or at 8.00 am if we wake up

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