Arriving Friday, July 19. Crowds?

[TexasTSL]

How are crowds right now? Never been in July and wondering how things are. Thanks!

 

[StarSpeckledSky]

From what I've heard they seem okay. The heat is the thing to beat, though!

 

[WEDWDW]

Not 'Christmas crowded ' but DEFINITELY not empty either!lol

There were lines for the Peoplemover-it was not a "walk-on",so that is how I judge crowded.

We found Blizzard beach and Typhoon Lagoon to be VERY manageable if Water Parks are on your agenda.

Just a "heads up",since you have never been in July,your week is probably the "Peak Week" in July for The 15s,so,if you have never seen them,get ready to see hundreds of 15 year old South American girls with matching shirts and backpacks marching behind a leader holding up a flag on a stick!

Not something you see every day!lol

 

[TexasTSL]

Not 'Christmas crowded ' but DEFINITELY not empty either!lol

There were lines for the Peoplemover-it was not a "walk-on",so that is how I judge crowded.

We found Blizzard beach and Typhoon Lagoon to be VERY manageable if Water Parks are on your agenda.

Just a "heads up",since you have never been in July,your week is probably the "Peak Week" in July for The 15s,so,if you have never seen them,get ready to see hundreds of 15 year old South American girls with matching shirts and backpacks marching behind a leader holding up a flag on a stick!

Not something you see every day!lol

Thank you! Out if curiosity, do you know why this is the peak week for the 15s? I have never seen them before. Why are they called 15s? Is it like quinceanera celebrations?

 

[WEDWDW]

Thank you! Out if curiosity, do you know why this is the peak week for the 15s? I have never seen them before. Why are they called 15s? Is it like quinceanera celebrations?

The 15s are Tour Groups of South American girls celebrating their 15th Birthday.

They are FAMOUS for their matching Backpacks and shirts and for their LARGE numbers!

Most are given the choice of a LARGE party at home or a trip to WDW(some will also go to NYC and Miami and Bahamas)and,in addition to WDW,most will also go to Universal,Sea World,Busch Gardens,etc.

Some will also have Private Parties(some with South American entertainers)as well as Quinceanera celebrations in World ShowPlace.

The largest numbers,BY FAR,are from Brazil and Argentina with smaller numbers from Uruguay,Paraguay,Chile,Venezuela,etc.

It is VERY interesting when Brazil and Argentina encounter each other-they DO NOT like each other-mainly because of Soccer.

Their rivalry is like Alabama v. Auburn or Ohio State v. Michigan on STEROIDS!

The "main" months for the migration of The 15s are July for their Winter Break and January/February for their Summer Break.

I am very familiar with The 15s as we go every July for my Birthday and,for the most part,they are really nice young ladies,but they can get "out of hand" at times!lol

They now use Private Buses alot and that has helped greatly as has the introduction of the Super Greeters in the Summer.

I present to you the LEGENDARY PHENOMENON KNOWN AS THE 15s!lol

 

[TXDisneyFan1]

We just got back on the 15th. The crowds were similar to every other summer trip we have been on. They weren't terrible, but there were definitely a lot of people.

I'm from Texas, so the heat doesn't usually bother me too much. Wow, this summer was different. It was hot, humid and non-breezy. I would take some kind of personal fan with a water mister if you can...just something to blow a breeze on your face.