After 1201 Mile Drive

[blackjackdelta]

It was definitely a different dynamic this time around for us as well, Jack. Being that we were there the same time, I can say I agree with everything you said. Between F! and fireworks, half the park was practically unusable from about 5 pm on. And then when they shut down half of Fantasyland for fireworks too, that leaves Tomorrowland The crowds were just too much this time around. The number of scooters and strollers were definitely up it seemed. It was frustrating to say the least.

On the up side, we did see a few shows that we don't normally see. But next time, I think I will avoid having my birthday at Disneyland.

I did not see an economic down surge. It looked like the stores were very busy along with the food palaces. It will be interesting to see what the fall and holidays shake out.

Jack

 

[DisneySuiteFreak]

I definately would based on this last experience. I have never seen it so busy. Mainstreet, you were back in like sardines just slow oozing somewhere. The F shows seating started at around 1630, and you could not walk anywhere quickley or even slowly. Just getting back to the PS at F took twenty minutes. Many power outages, rides down, and the strollers just made everything worse.

But made the best of it and had a great time. Did not do as many things as I would like to have, just could not get to places in a timely manner and when you did, they were not operating.

Jack

OMG, this sounds like our trip in mid June. We went when everyone was saying it's the best time to go in early -mid June due to low crowds. Except that every AP'er in the free world wanted to see the Dragon which wasn't there and new elements of F! I'm supposed to go on Sept 1 and 2. I picked those days specifically because I thought weekday, everyone's back in school. I hope it's not crazy busy again because I just read where Al Lutz is telling everyone the Dragon will appear any day now. Heaven forbid! I don't care about the dang dragon. He had his chance and he wasn't there in June. I just want a fun, leisurely DL experience with lots of good photo ops.

 

[Kayla's Mom]

OMG, this sounds like our trip in mid June. We went when everyone was saying it's the best time to go in early -mid June due to low crowds. Except that every AP'er in the free world wanted to see the Dragon which wasn't there and new elements of F! I'm supposed to go on Sept 1 and 2. I picked those days specifically because I thought weekday, everyone's back in school. I hope it's not crazy busy again because I just read where Al Lutz is telling everyone the Dragon will appear any day now. Heaven forbid! I don't care about the dang dragon. He had his chance and he wasn't there in June. I just want a fun, leisurely DL experience with lots of good photo ops.

There is an update from Al Lutz saying the dragon will make his first appearance on Monday night....(sorry, I know that's not what you wanted to hear.)

 

[DisneySuiteFreak]

There is an update from Al Lutz saying the dragon will make his first appearance on Monday night....(sorry, I know that's not what you wanted to hear.)

Uggghhh! Thanks or the info Kayla's Mom. I appreciate it even though you're right -- it's not what I wanted to hear.

 

[blackjackdelta]

Would have loved to see the dragon but the show was great without him. Really did enjoy the trip just wish the crowds had not gotten so large.

Jack