Late July or Mid August when is a better time to visit? - The DIS Discussion Forums

summer0407 · 06-01-2010, 12:37 AM

We are thinking of doing a mid week 4 day trip out to Disneyland driving from northern Cali. Will probably go a Tuesday leave a Saturday. Would the last week of July be better or second week of August. I know it will be hot but crowd wise is there really any difference? Just wanted thoughts from the experts.

Thanks!

HydroGuy · 06-01-2010, 07:04 AM

No difference in crowds.

I would say the biggest advantage to going the last week of July is you might bump into me.

The biggest advantage for the second week of August is you might bump into BlackJackDelta.

Weather does get incrementally hotter as you go from June to July to August, but I would not let that be a deciding factor. "Detailed Weather Data for DLR" www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=23004158

blackjackdelta · 06-03-2010, 06:33 PM

Boy, are those two cards to draw to. It really makes no difference as long as you stay away from the AP unblock dates.

Jack

canadadisney · 06-03-2010, 10:54 PM

We went in August, followed the Hydroguy plan, the crowds were huge but we never waited in line more than 15min for the top rides. It was very hot!

disfaninca · 06-03-2010, 11:50 PM

I would think August might be a little better. By then AZ and Utah schools should be back in session. I think most of them start back to school August 11.

3Minnies1Mickey · 06-04-2010, 09:36 AM

Our area goes back the 2nd week of August too.

PinkBudgie · 06-04-2010, 10:05 AM

We were going to go the last week of July until we discovered that the room rate was cheaper for the 1st week of Aug, so that's when we are going. You might want to compare hotel prices to decide.

06-01-2010, 12:37 AM	#1
summer0407 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern Cali Posts: 262	Late July or Mid August when is a better time to visit? We are thinking of doing a mid week 4 day trip out to Disneyland driving from northern Cali. Will probably go a Tuesday leave a Saturday. Would the last week of July be better or second week of August. I know it will be hot but crowd wise is there really any difference? Just wanted thoughts from the experts. Thanks!

06-01-2010, 07:04 AM	#2
HydroGuy The code is more what you'd call guidelines than actual rules Inquiring fairy minds want to know: Does Hydroguy like World of Color? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Colorado, USA (formerly SoCal - now SoCol) Posts: 12,736	No difference in crowds. I would say the biggest advantage to going the last week of July is you might bump into me. The biggest advantage for the second week of August is you might bump into BlackJackDelta. Weather does get incrementally hotter as you go from June to July to August, but I would not let that be a deciding factor. "Detailed Weather Data for DLR" www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=23004158 __________________ Upcoming: WDW - May (Swan), DLR - August (CCI and D23 Expo) Completed: DLR 10/2012 CCI, 07/2012 GCH, 08/2011 CCI (D23 Expo), 06/2011 GCH, 09/2010 BWPPI, 07/2010 GCH, 08/2009 (Day Trip), 05/2009 Doubletree Anaheim/OC, 11/2007 (Day Trip), 06/2007 BWPPI, 08/2006 (Day Trip), 11/2005 BWPPI, 08/2005 BWPPI, 07/2003 HoJo's, 07/2000 PPH, 1966-1998 Numerous Day Trips Including... 06/1981 (Grad Night) WDW 02/2012 CBR, 03/2011 Dolphin, 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 (with photos) HydroGuy DLR Tips Compilation, DLR Abbreviations List, World of Color Superthread Last edited by HydroGuy; 06-03-2010 at 06:37 PM. Reason: typo

06-03-2010, 11:50 PM	#5
disfaninca DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,202	I would think August might be a little better. By then AZ and Utah schools should be back in session. I think most of them start back to school August 11. __________________ CANDY DL Lots of times WDW August 23-30, 2009 Boardwalk, August 2011 Saratoga Springs DCL Magic Eastern 10/11/08, Dream Double Dip 8/16/11, Wonder EBPC 9/14/13 RCI Viking Serenade 4/19/96, Monarch 10/5/07, Monarch 3/14/08, Freedom 10/10/10 Eastern, Oasis 10/13/12 Western, Jewel 10/5/13 Southern PCL Caribbean Princess 5/1/11 San Juan to NYC

06-04-2010, 09:36 AM	#6
3Minnies1Mickey Just wanted to add, this is no longer a rumor Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Modesto, Nor. CA Posts: 7,881	Our area goes back the 2nd week of August too. __________________ Shannon Mommy to 3 Princesses and 1 Handsome Prince Me(34) DH(35) DD(11) DD(8) DD(5) DS(4) Disneyland: many times as a kid * 10/05 * 12/07 * 9/09 AP holders * 10/09 * 12/09 * 6/10 1/13 Walt Disney World:* 9/11 2 weeks at BCV!!!

06-04-2010, 10:05 AM	#7
PinkBudgie Expert Disneyland Snowball Maker I've been wearing my LGMH for several years now Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: N.California Posts: 5,822	We were going to go the last week of July until we discovered that the room rate was cheaper for the 1st week of Aug, so that's when we are going. You might want to compare hotel prices to decide. __________________ My reviews: Embassy Suites South http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2220664 Candy Cane Inn http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2532780 Goofy's Kitchen for Couples Reviewhttp://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2968463

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06-03-2010, 06:33 PM	#3
blackjackdelta Uncle had an "in" with Walt I love those rainy days with the decreased crowds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: So. Eastern Washington Posts: 8,257	Boy, are those two cards to draw to. It really makes no difference as long as you stay away from the AP unblock dates. Jack

06-03-2010, 10:54 PM	#4
canadadisney Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 344	We went in August, followed the Hydroguy plan, the crowds were huge but we never waited in line more than 15min for the top rides. It was very hot!

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