Disney Springs on weekend days-how crowded?

[Simba's Mom]

If you've been to Disney Springs on Saturday or Sunday before 4:00 or so, how crowded was it? I've always avoided going to DS during weekend days because I assumed it would be extremely busy, mostly with locals. But it occurred to me to ask, maybe my theory isn't true. Maybe now that Disney Springs has existed for so many years, all the locals have tired of it, or for whatever reason, avoid it. Or is my theory true? Came here to ask-how crowded is it? During the week, during the day is very uncrowded.

 

[tx911]

If you've been to Disney Springs on Saturday or Sunday before 4:00 or so, how crowded was it? I've always avoided going to DS during weekend days because I assumed it would be extremely busy, mostly with locals. But it occurred to me to ask, maybe my theory isn't true. Maybe now that Disney Springs has existed for so many years, all the locals have tired of it, or for whatever reason, avoid it. Or is my theory true? Came here to ask-how crowded is it? During the week, during the day is very uncrowded.

In my experience, packed.

 

[hardcorestitch]

If you've been to Disney Springs on Saturday or Sunday before 4:00 or so, how crowded was it? I've always avoided going to DS during weekend days because I assumed it would be extremely busy, mostly with locals. But it occurred to me to ask, maybe my theory isn't true. Maybe now that Disney Springs has existed for so many years, all the locals have tired of it, or for whatever reason, avoid it. Or is my theory true? Came here to ask-how crowded is it? During the week, during the day is very uncrowded.

I went on a weekday last year… it’s as crowded as a weekend!

 

[scrappinginontario]

Typically it’s crowded day and night on the weekends.

 

[fla4fun]

It’s busy due to a combination of factors. Locals out on the weekend. Tourists who are arriving or departing on the weekend who go on their arrival/departure date instead of the parks. Of course, there are some times of the year that will be worse than others (you couldn’t pay me to go on the weekend during the holiday shopping season) but if you want the lightest crowds, go on a weekday (Monday-Thursday) morning if possible. Second choice is weekday afternoon or evening. Third choice is Friday, and then weekends only if you have no other choice (and the earlier in the day, the better).

 

[lovethattink]

Going to Disney Springs at opening is so much nicer crowd wise.

Tuesdays are pin drop Tuesdays. So they can get crowded.

Special events can increase crowds.

 

[beccasmom]

Going to Disney Springs at opening is so much nicer crowd wise.

This is so true. If we plan to just shop without dining plans, we try to get there at opening. We can get a lot accomplished in a short time.

 

[Simba's Mom]

In my experience, packed.

Thanks-that reinforces my theory.