Easter 2016 crowds

[Photobee]

I know that the week around Easter can be one of the busiest during the year. Next year Easter is the end of March, and I was just wondering if it being earlier in the year affected the crowds-good or bad? We are still trying to figure out our exact time to go in 2016. It's narrowed down to Easter week/Spring break, early/mid June and mid/late Aug.

 

[Alesia]

Generally speaking, the earlier Easter is, the busier it will be.

I would probably pick June. Easter would be my second choice. I would only recommend August if you are comfortable with extreme heat and oppressive humidity.

 

[YourPalMickey]

I'm in agreement with Alesia. Now, I just checked crowd levels (2015) for each of your considered travel times. Here are some things to think about:
Pros for Easter:EPCOT Flower and Garden Featival, Easter parade, beautiful weather
Cons for Easter: Crowd levels (high)
Pros for early June: moderate crowd levels (average is 5-6 on a scale of 1-10), depending on certain days (see Cons below), not too hot (I live in Louisiana, so I can take it)
Cons for early June: high crowd levels at DHS for Star Wars Weekends, crowd levels at Magic Kingdom (MK I know for sure, not sure about the other parks) for Gay Days
Pros for August: None (for me)
Cons for August: THE HEAT, high crowd levels
I just wanted to give you a few things to think about so that you can make the best, informed decision for a MAGICAL vacation. I hope this helps!

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

I would avoid Easter unless you enjoy being sandwiched in with wall to wall people. Higher prices for hotel rooms and rental cars.

 

[Photobee]

Thank you all for your help! I'm thinking Easter is out! Still debating on the other 2!

 

[alyssathegrand]

Personally, my vote would be for as early in June as you can go. In my opinion, crowd and heat levels are more bearable than in August, especially if you manage to make it in the first week or so.