Does mousefest affect Crowds?

[mickeysgirl17]

I just realized mousefest will be at AK on Dec. 8th and Epcot on the 9th and 10th. Those are the days I will be in those parks! Does it affect crowds at all?

 

[Camp Rd. Lady]

I would like to know too!???

 

[BrianD]

I would say not at all, except for maybe in the specific area of a park where there happens to be a "meet" going on, and probably in the area of Epcot where the Mega-Mouse Meet will be going on on Saturday. There currently are less than 2000 people registered. Now, you do not have to register in order to attend, but I don't think it is enough to cause significantly more crowding in the parks or resorts.

Pop-Warner, a much larger event that will be bringing in close to 30,000 people is much more of a concern during that time, but even that doesn't significantly affect the parks, just the value resorts (& maybe some spill over into the moderates).

 

[Crazy Hakim]

No, like they said just avoid specific meet areas, you should be fine. And you should attend the Saturday Mega-Meet if you are available on Saturday.

Full Schedule:
http://www.allearsnet.com/btp/mousefest.htm

 

[Dan Murphy]

I have been at the Mousefest the past few years, and there at that time since '00, never any impact on the crowd at the parks. Way too small. It is sure a lot of fun though.

 

[NewEnglandDisney]

Yes, it has a huge impact on the crowd.

You will find they are generally much more informed and friendly than those not there for MouseFest.

NED

 

[keishashadow]

In general the parks were far more crowded than I expected early last Dec.; whether due to mousefest, MVMCP & Pop Warner crowds (of course they visit the parks), BTW, CP @ Epcot really packs them in too ala F&W crowds.

Still, it's a wonderful time to be @ the World. Use EMH & FP & it'll be manageable.

 

[trypnotic]

Keep an eye on their schedule @ http://www.mousefest.org/06land.htm
As you can see, at some specific days and times, they plan at being at whatever attraction listed. Myself? I plan on BEING at the attraction when they are : Some people, however, may choose differently!