10/7-10/8. That was crowded!

[dlavender]

We just got back from our first weekend as AP holders. I knew Saturday at Epcot was going to be crowded, but was hoping the threat of rain would hold it down. Wrong! We arrived around 3, rode SE and nemo with FP's, then made our way around the IG. It really was hard to maneuver in some spots, but waits for food and drink were actually not that bad. Portions, however, that's another story for another review.
Went to MK today. Arrived at 8:45. Wait for jungle cruise at 930 was 105 minutes! We rode a few rides, POTC was 55 mins. Rode dumbo and poo with a FP, then made our way to cosmic rays at 150 for lunch. 10 minute wait to just get into the building! I have not been to MK in recent memory when it was this mobbed. We decided with the heat and crowds to call it a day early.

Hopefully this info helps. But weekends in October are crazy! Lesson learned.

 

[SDSorority]

Agreed. We noticed elevated crowd levels all week. Granted, it's a holiday weekend for both USA and Canada...

 

[dlavender]

I meant to add that I learned something new about FP. Our test track FP got stormed out. I knew they'd replace it, but I never saw it update on my mde app. Later I realized that they emailed me my new choices. Now I'll know to check my email.

 

[hllb]

Agreed. We noticed elevated crowd levels all week. Granted, it's a holiday weekend for both USA and Canada...

What holiday? Did I miss a day I should've taken off work?!

 

[mesaboy2]

What holiday? Did I miss a day I should've taken off work?!

Columbus Day weekend.

 

[hllb]

Columbus Day weekend.

That makes a difference? Most schools here don't even mention it, let alone take a day off for it

 

[mesaboy2]

That makes a difference? Most schools here don't even mention it, let alone take a day off for it

Yes. Lots of other schools do.

 

[alliecat523]

Yes, a lot of schools and businesses are closed across the country.

 

[hllb]

Yes, a lot of schools and businesses are closed across the country.

Learn something new! Not in MI, or at least near us.

 

[Betty Rohrer]

Learn something new! Not in MI, or at least near us.

and if I remember correctly it is thanksgiving in Canada. and most of schools in my area of Pa are off and some even had Friday besides tomorrow

 

[Oswin]

october in general is crazy busy all month long, but the weekends are insane

 

[dlavender]

Columbus Day weekend.

I'll make a note to never return on Columbus Day weekend. Crowds were insane. I don't think I've even seen a 180 min wait for space mountain in the last decade. And you know your in trouble when it's a small world line starts by the carousel.

 

[texnmickey]

We were at Ak and Mk yesterday and it was insane. We had been blessed with low crowds and great weather all week until yesterday. I'll never go in the summer for sure. It was our last day and while sad to leave, I was happy that we were there w/o the crowds.

 

[patty57]

Rode dumbo and poo with a FP

I'm not the spelling police, but it's Pooh. Poo is something different entirely.

 

[HopperFan]

That makes a difference? Most schools here don't even mention it, let alone take a day off for it

We never did but last few years they have been making it a Fall Break. Off Thurs - Monday. I know others get a full week off.

Thursday was okay but after that a bit busy. Saturday we walked into Epcot at 10:30 am and you couldn't move even in FutureWorld. I spent 15 minutes there and decided no way, we would head over to DHS where our FP+ were. As we walked to car got emails ToT down .... and decided to ............ go to Universal. I won't be going back this weekend again.

 

[SDSorority]

Touring Plans is showing that yesterday's actual crowd number for Magic Kingdom was 10. Unreal!!

 

[Farro]

For the record - until Friday most people were reporting that the week was great crowd-wise! I still would not claim all of October is crazy just yet...let's see what happens after this coming week.

Disclaimer - I'm hoping it gets better as I arrive 10/25!

 

[rpb718]

Rode dumbo and poo with a FP, then made our way to cosmic rays at 150 for lunch.

Wait a minute. You now need a FP+ to poo! What tier is THAT? First we had rope drop, and now we have pant drop.

 

[Goldilocks07]

I'm not the spelling police, but it's Pooh. Poo is something different entirely.

I thought the same thing. LOL!!!

 

[SpaceMtnGirl]

We are here. Did MK Saturday and Epcot today. The parks were busier than I personally have ever seen them, although I have not been at Christmas.