Disneyland when to go?

[Meldev]

We are considering a trip out West (from PA) to see Disneyland this year - which of the options above would be best?

 

[figment_jii]

Early April - this is usually part of the Spring Break season at DLR. That tends to mean longer operating hours with more evening entertainment, but high(ish) crowds. DLR doesn't do much for Easter, but they do have the Egg-Stavaganza and there may be some Spring decor. If you're looking to go this year, it will be after Easter, so the Easter activities may be over by then; in 2017 it'll be before Easter.

Early October - the parks should be in full HalloweenTime-mode, which is a lot of fun. It tends to be very crowded in the parks during this time because of the Halloween overlays and offerings. The weekdays may not have long operating hours or full evening entertainment and there will probably be Mickey's Halloween Parties during the week.

Late August - this is the end of the summer season, so some things are starting to wind down. Crowds may still be high and there is usually a bump in crowds right when the AP blockouts end. Haunted Mansion will likely be closed to have the overlay installed.

Halloween is my favorite time of the year at DLR, so despite that probably being one of the busiest periods, I would probably go with the week leading up to Columbus Day.

 

[JWigs]

Halloween (or any holiday) at Disney is always fun. Plus the decorations and being able to dress up in costume makes it that much funner. And the free candy of course

 

[figment_jii]

Halloween (or any holiday) at Disney is always fun. Plus the decorations and being able to dress up in costume makes it that much funner. And the free candy of course

Just to note, they only offered trick-or-treating during MHP (a separate ticket event). Last year they allowed all guests to dress up in costume for MHP, but they they recently said that they would no longer allow adults to wear costumes into the park, including at Halloween.

 

[sherilaine]

I would say end of August as I really dislike all things Halloween so would avoid October entirely!

 

[CaptainEO88]

I would avoid the end of August if you're looking for smaller crowds. The 'end' of the 60th celebration on September 5th is sure to bring a number of local, and non-local visitors.

Plus, the very first week of September is the Disneyland Half Marathon. Another very busy time of year.

 

[Meldev]

Early April - this is usually part of the Spring Break season at DLR. That tends to mean longer operating hours with more evening entertainment, but high(ish) crowds. DLR doesn't do much for Easter, but they do have the Egg-Stavaganza and there may be some Spring decor. If you're looking to go this year, it will be after Easter, so the Easter activities may be over by then; in 2017 it'll be before Easter.

Early October - the parks should be in full HalloweenTime-mode, which is a lot of fun. It tends to be very crowded in the parks during this time because of the Halloween overlays and offerings. The weekdays may not have long operating hours or full evening entertainment and there will probably be Mickey's Halloween Parties during the week.

Late August - this is the end of the summer season, so some things are starting to wind down. Crowds may still be high and there is usually a bump in crowds right when the AP blockouts end. Haunted Mansion will likely be closed to have the overlay installed.

Halloween is my favorite time of the year at DLR, so despite that probably being one of the busiest periods, I would probably go with the week leading up to Columbus Day.

Yes I was thinking 2016- thank you