Does the Funai Classic (golf tournament) affect crowds?

[benjyt]

We're planning our trip for October 16-21, and I've realized that the Funai Classic (golf tournament) is being played at WDW that week. Does the tournament have an effect on crowds at the Resorts, Parks, etc?

Thanks for your input.

 

[WDSearcher]

It doesn't really affect the parks that much, as most people coming in for the event are there to watch the golf matches. It will, however, affect crowds at the resorts and restaurants, and it will obviously be tough to get a tee time at one of the courses. Downtown Disney sees a bump as well.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I was going to ask that exact same question today!

 

[mark&sue]

We were there last year in October during the golf and the parks were lovely and clear and the resorts were fine as well. Obviously you will still need to PS for character breakfasts and shows though.


Susan

 

[webray]

When were were there while golf classic was going on..the crowds were summer like, everything was packed..we said we would never do that again.

 

[mrFDNY]

does anyone know when this event starts? also planning oct 3-12 will we be in trouble?thanks

 

[baileybelle]

The dates are October 20 - 23. We were there last year and saw no real increase in crowds. This year we are staying at Shades of Green so I'm sure we will encouter some increased traffic in the area.

 

[Candy]

We were their last october it was busy but nothing like the summer crowds.

 

[nativetxn]

The resorts fill up quickly during this event but it doesn't seem to affect the crowds in the parks.

Katholyn

 

[Laura's Dad]

We were there a couple of years ago an never noticed anything extremely busy besides MNSSHP.

 

[2pirates&2tinks]

Do you mean the parks were like summer crowds during the day or was MNSSHP like summer crowds? Do you think there is a difference in crowds from the golf tournament weekend vs Columbus day weekend?

 

[elmo2wdw]

We were there this past October and it was the best trip we have had as far as crowds. We did not wait more than 10 minutes for any ride. We are talking about going again this year.