How's the crowd during 3 day Labor day weekend

[phantomtiger]

I will be going with my family but never been to WDW during the 3 day labor day weekend. Like to know what I'll be up against (wait time and crowd wise). Any info from previous experiences and perhaps which parks to avoid on certain days would help. Also, are the water parks crowded during this time?

 

[Mich Mouse]

It gets extremely busy for the Labor Day weekend, beginning the Thursday before. We were there one year, and it was seriously crowded. We schedule our vacation so that we depart WDW that Thursday prior to the holiday weekend.. The week before Labor Day is an excellent time to visit, if you can, since most schools across the US are back in session.

If you cannot avoid going during the holidays, the best strategy is to be at the parks for opening and use fast pass. You can also participate in the Extra Magic Hours if you are a Disney resort guest. The Unofficial Guide to WDW also publishes a list of what parks to avoid on what days, and which is the best/least crowded park on each day of the calendar year. Since it is your first trip to WDW, It would be a good idea to read this guide. You will learn much valuable information that will really make a difference in your trip.

Have a magical trip.

 

[bluejasmine]

Weve been there during Labor Day and it wasnt that busy but we noticed the difference the day after we walked on to everything!! I have been during spring break and mid summer and Labor Day weekend was much less crowded than I though it would be but this year there will be alot of people there for free dining so that might change..