We usually go on Saturday or Sunday, it's not to crowded. My advice would be take your time. I think so many people rush through it. I know on our first 2 trips down here we didn't see any of the shows....boy did we miss out. My favorites must sees are of course Festival of the Lion King, the last show of the day is usually less crowded, but you can probably only catch it if you skip the parade. I also love Tarzan. There are 2 trails on the sides of The Tree of Life that will take you real close to the tree and the carvings and there is hardly anyone down them so it is nice and quite. We love the safari, it's one of those rides that will change every time you go on it. If it's warm out, do the Kali Rapids, but I would recommend saving for the last thing of the day so your not walking around all day wet. If you like thrill rides, try dinasour, my DH could go on this over and over again. O.K., i've probably bored ya crazy. Have fun!