crowd calendars and recommended parks confusion

[krismanda]

I've looked at crowd calendars and park recommendations on several different sites and they present conflicting recommendations which leaves me feeling very indecisive about which park to pick for each day of our vacation.

Have any of you used recommendations from a site before and if so, did they seem accurate? Particularly during busy seasons? We are going Dec. 16-23rd.

Any advice appreciated.

 

[Dan Murphy]

I have used Josh's easywdw for several years now, always accurate and very helpful. I like low crowds.

 

[LaurenT]

another vote for easywdw. Josh also notes that the more crowded in general, the less difference there is between to most recommended and the least recommended.

 

[krismanda]

another vote for easywdw. Josh also notes that the more crowded in general, the less difference there is between to most recommended and the least recommended.

Interesting. Maybe that accounts for the conflicting recommendations? I looked at undercover toursit, easywdw and tourlingplans. Many times the recommended park on one site was the park to avoid on one of these others. lol Very confusing. I almost feel like I should just pin the parks to a dart board and throw some darts to choose!

 

[siskaren]

I don't know how Undercover Tourist or Touringplans come up with their recommendations, but what I like about easyWDW is that Josh gives explanations as to why he recommends (or doesn't recommend) a given park on a given day.

 

[patty57]

Another for Josh and EasyWDW. Touring Plans used to keep changing their park recommendations, so if you already had a plan, you would need to redo it. Josh's rationale works for me, and he doesn't change his mind unless something very unforeseen comes up.

 

[krismanda]

Well, there seems to be a clear winner on this thread. lol Thank you everyone. Conflicting "expert" info sends people like me who are obsessed with doing things "right" into a tizzy.

 

[babydoll65]

Iv used easywdw and ************** and both explained everything on why certain days are more crowded than others.

 

[Kristine316]

Wow, do I wish I had a $1 for every time this subject comes up on this board.. I may not be able to pay for my WDW vacation but, I would have a nice little amount for spending money!!

Its confusing.. that is why you get tons of people asking about this.. I mean when there is so much information out there and it contradicts each other, what the heck does one do??
I am with the others... Easywdw is the best in my opinion. I use both Touring Plans and Easywdw but, if there is a conflict of recommendations, I go with Easywdw.

 

[disney4life2007]

I also like Josh's easywdw! His recommendations are explained and free unlike touring plans whose services are not. Have a great trip!

 

[Nancyg56]

Wow, do I wish I had a $1 for every time this subject comes up on this board.. I may not be able to pay for my WDW vacation but, I would have a nice little amount for spending money!!

Its confusing.. that is why you get tons of people asking about this.. I mean when there is so much information out there and it contradicts each other, what the heck does one do??
I am with the others... Easywdw is the best in my opinion. I use both Touring Plans and Easywdw but, if there is a conflict of recommendations, I go with Easywdw.

LOL!I know! I like touring plans and use Joshes site to reinforce it. The truth is that it matters less if the overall crowd levels are low, and that is when I travel, so I am free to indulge all my planning pleasure!