Advice needed re: Grad Nites

[anna_m]

Hi! So I'm going to be in California May 13/14/15, which is a Sunday/Monday/Tuesday. I was originally planning on visiting the hotels and Downtown Disney area on Sunday, then going to the parks on Monday and Tuesday, because I expected it to be quieter on Monday/Tuesday than on Sunday.

HOWEVER I just found out that Tuesday will be a 'Grad Nite'. I have no idea what that means for how busy the parks will be.

Should I switch my plans to go to the parks Sunday/Monday and make Tuesday my hotels/Downtown Disney/relaxing day, or will it still be quieter on a Grad Nite Tuesday than on a Sunday?

OR does it not really matter and it's going to be busy either way?!

Thanks in advance

 

[HydroGuy]

This might help: "The Scoop on Grad Nights at DLR in May and June" www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2298400

If it was me I would lean towards going Sunday instead of Tuesday. However, you may be exchanging one problem for a different one. Sundays can be busy because Saturdays are often blocked for many AP holders. See https://disneyland.disney.go.com/passes/blockout-dates/?month=4. So it is hard to say.

If you stick with Tuesday, that would be a better day to visit DL because the grads will be mostly at DCA and more towards the evening.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Keep in mind we’re not sure how bad grad Nites will affect the parks this year. Disney drastically raised ticket prices and offered grads: party or upgrade to DCA & party or upgrade to park hopper and party.
Personally I’d do Sun because it should have longer hours.