Crowd levels

[FLCA026]

I know I have discussed this a little before. I have checked Touring Plans for our visit to Disneyland for the evening. What time of day do they figure out that number? We went last night just for fireworks, parade etc. I feel it was pretty crowded. Today it says it was a 2 and they predicted a 3. Long lines to go in. I wonder if it is more quiet in the mornings and by nighttime is larger than a 2 or 3?

 

[LKing]

Several factors:
MK reservations were full for yesterday for almost a month.
It was hot during the day so locals likely waited out the heat before going.
Friday nights are a very popular night for MK holders to visit the parks after work.

ETA: Today and tomorrow had MK reservations this week, but they are now full. While there may be cancellations, it is an indication that they are expecting a lot of people at the parks this weekend.

 

[joseph821]

I know I have discussed this a little before. I have checked Touring Plans for our visit to Disneyland for the evening. What time of day do they figure out that number? We went last night just for fireworks, parade etc. I feel it was pretty crowded. Today it says it was a 2 and they predicted a 3. Long viewi lines to go in. I wonder if it is more quiet in the mornings and by nighttime is larger than a 2 or 3?

The number is calculated after the DL/DCA day and night is over. The flood of Keys in the park affects fireworks and F! viewing. Yesterday was a Tier 3 day $164. Touring Plans uses attraction times and other factors. Today is Tier 6 $206. Lower Keys are blocked today.

 

[OlliePop27]

The number is also based on ride wait times. That is often not helpful at DL during the evening entertainment when locals flood in for parades, fireworks, and shows.

 

[FLCA026]

that sounds right. I think lots of MK holders. people were still coming in at 10 pm!

 

[LKing]

that sounds right. I think lots of MK holders. people were still coming in at 10 pm!

While I don't doubt that MK holders are arriving at 10 pm. When you say people are still coming in, are you looking at the entrance into Disneyland? DCA closes at 10 pm. The 2nd PTN starts at Main Street at 10:30 pm. A lot of people hop from DCA to DL around that time.

 

[LAS2AMS]

This entire month, the parks have been miserably crowded on the weekends and in the evenings. I’m sure restoration of the MK contributed to this, but it hasn’t been this bad in the past.

We were suppose to go with some out-of-town guests this weekend but rescheduled those plans for November. Just too hot out to be that miserable.

 

[FLCA026]

While I don't doubt that MK holders are arriving at 10 pm, when you say people are still coming in, are you looking at the entrance into Disneyland? DCA closes at 10 pm. The 2nd PTN starts at Main Street at 10:30 pm. A lot of people hop from DCA to DL around that time.

We saw people getting off the trams and getting on the trams last night. it was after 10 but you are right. maybe they were there for the parade.

 

[FLCA026]

Touring plans say it was a 2 overall and 1 at Disneyland. I wouldn't ever want to be there for a 10! They predicted a 3. I know when you start out early morning the crowd grows by afternoon. We went around 5:30 pm.