Crowd speculation needed for July

[pjlla]

Here is the scoop. We will be in DL July 13-15....yes, I realize it will be VERY CROWDED.... but there is no choice of dates for us (long story). I was recently reading a post where someone mentioned if you are going to be in DL on the actual anniversary (7/17) that you should not leave the park or you will risk not be re-admitted, due to capacity crowds. Does anyone think that this will be the problem in the days leading up to this? As you can see by my dates, we will be there right before the anniversary. Our original plan was to get up early (since our bodies will still probably be on east-coast time), get whatever rides we can done, go back to the hotel for lunch, rest, swim, and return in the late afternoon, and tour until we drop. But I am getting concerned that this may not work. So a few specific questions..

1. If we are leaving and it is very crowded, could the people at the gate possibly give us an idea of whether or not we will be allowed back in?

2. If we decide to do a character lunch at perhaps the GC or the DLH, would be still be allowed into the parks after lunch, even if they were at capacity?

3. In the event that we decide not to leave, where is the best place, be it a restaurant, ride, etc to have a rest?

4. Or do you think that the crowds won't reach peak until Saturday, so we shouldn't worry about this?

Thanks in advance....... I am making myself nutty worrying about this trip!! (But fun worrying.... what could be more fun than worrying about DL or WDW!?).................P

 

[pjlla]

Helloooo... any help out there? .....PLEASE..... ......P

 

[Buckimion]

Friday the 15th looks like you're worst day. I would actually expect capacity crowds and a good shot that the gates may shut down in the afternoon.

I'd recommend saving DCA for this day if at all possible. You may do ok getting into DL early and then switching at lunch.

 

[Disneyland_emily]

Some of us West Coasters are just waking up

1. If we are leaving and it is very crowded, could the people at the gate possibly give us an idea of whether or not we will be allowed back in?< They may or may not- Most prob would have no clue what their current capacity is or they may not want to promise anything either way- *usually* DL doesnt reach capacity on normal days and I doubt itll hit capacity those days as most of the birthday visitors wont be arriving till the 14-15th (I believe NFFC is those days but I dont know how an effect thatll be)
Also usually when DL hits capacity (except for say New Years Eve) its not for all day (ie itll hit capacity at noon but youll loose a bunch after lunch, after the parade etc) that will open the park back up for the rest of the night/or just for a few hours

2. If we decide to do a character lunch at perhaps the GC or the DLH, would be still be allowed into the parks after lunch, even if they were at capacity?< You would have the same chance as anyone- because look at it from DLs side- How would they really know where you came from?

3. In the event that we decide not to leave, where is the best place, be it a restaurant, ride, etc to have a rest? < My fav is the Railroad as you never have to get off, other good rides are the longer ones ie Pirates, Small World, Mansion- Snow White is a decent show, Aladdin at DCA is a great show, also at DCA Bug, Animation, and Golden Dreams are all good spots to rest

4. Or do you think that the crowds won't reach peak until Saturday, so we shouldn't worry about this? < Personally I wouldnt be too worried but who knows how different this year will be vs the past years but in the fact I booked the Super 8 for 60 a night this week for those days (well the 12-15th) I wouldnt be too worried... Itll be crowded but I doubt to capacity

-em

 

[pjlla]

Emily.... thanks for taking the time to answer... you've put my mind at ease!......P