DHS - May 4th?

[torchlight]

Hello-

Planning a trip for early May. I know that predictive crowd calendars probably aren't to be relied on these days. Current circumstances make predicting future behavior difficult, I get that.

I have a question about the date of May 4. This is on a Wednesday this year, and I think because of that the two most popular crowd calendars show that as a pretty light day. I'm specifically looking at Hollywood Studios for that day. However, the date is May 4th, which has special significance for Star Wars fans. And I found myself wondering if Hollywood Studios is historically or typically much busier than usual on May 4th because of Star Wars fans? Would that be a date to specifically avoid DHS, possibly?

Any advice is appreciated - thanks.

 

[Catlover77]

It is crowded with us Star Wars fans. It is a very fun day to visit HS.

 

[torchlight]

Haha, not sure "crowded" and "very fun" can co-exist. Sounds like it might be a day to avoid DHS.

 

[Mrs.AMC]

Well, in my personal experience May the 4th isn't really all that crowded at Disney any more. HS doesn't do that much special now. Back when they had Star Wars weekends and put a lot more in to Star Wars, yes. Now, I don't see the same impact

 

[dreamscometrue47]

We are avoiding HS on May 4. Not that I think it matters much because of larger crowds but because I would WORRY that it would be! Lol

 

[Suzanne74]

I have heard they have special merchandise. Is it only that day or can you expect it for at least a few days before/after?

 

[Sirenitas]

We have been at DHS on May 4th several times - including last year - and it's never as crowded as you expect it to be. No problem getting on any ride, even the SW rides.
I think people get scared of the crowds and avoid it.