January 1

[wheelcap]

So . . . I'm going to be in the area that week, and have never been before. I'm just wondering what the weather is like, and what the crowds will be like. Any hints on how to make the best of it?

 

[PinkBudgie]

Well, I'm going on Jan 2 and I'm planing on it being cool and maybe rain. I will dress in layers and have a coat and also a rain poncho just in case. A few years ago it just poured on Jan.1st on the Rose Parade. We have never been to DLR during this time but drive down to S. CA every year to visit my sister. I'm always cold, but then to me anything below 60 is way too cold and anything in the 60's is just barely tolerable. So if you come from somewhere very cold you may think it is warm. Best to check the weather before you leave but be ready for anything. That's what I am doing.

Someone who lives down there may have some better advice.

 

[MommyLove]

We're considering a quickie trip down there for New Year's too. We've never seen DL with the Christmas decorations and we know they're coming down and stuff is going into refurb on the 5th. So anyway... I'd also love to hear about that time of year. TIA!

 

[MommyLove]

Anyone?

It's official... we're going from the 1st through the 4th and I'd love input on what y'all think the crowds will be like then.

THANKS!

 

[pixiewings71]

Hey, we will be there the 3rd-8th. Take your LGMH maybe we will see each other!

Last year we were there for the first weekend, I think it was the 4th-6th. It rained like CRAZY on the 4th and rained off and on the rest of the weekend too. We just had ponchos and umbrellas and had fun.

 

[Disney Dreams]

So . . . I'm going to be in the area that week, and have never been before. I'm just wondering what the weather is like, and what the crowds will be like. Any hints on how to make the best of it?

If "that week" includes 12/31, expect crowds like you have never ever ever seen in your entire life. And then add a few more people on top of that.

 

[PinkBudgie]

Well, I can't find any rain ponchos so I hope we won't need them. I expect it to be crowded so I'm not going to have high expectations.

 

[Sherry E]

So . . . I'm going to be in the area that week, and have never been before. I'm just wondering what the weather is like, and what the crowds will be like. Any hints on how to make the best of it?

I would say that if January 1 (which is in your Title) is your only day to go to DLR - especially if you want to do both parks - get to Disneyland RIGHT when the gates open in the morning. The reason for this is that many people who were up until midnight on New Year's Eve are sleeping in and/or hungover. When I was there on a New Year's Eve/New Year's Day weekend years ago, NYE was crazier than I have ever seen it at DL (especially on Main Street), but on NYD, the park was close to empty UNTIL about 12 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. Then, all those people who had been sleeping in suddenly piled into the park. So here is what I think you should do: I would suggest getting into Disneyland when the park opens in the morning, while there are still not too many people there, and then at around noon or 1:00 p.m. when the hungover people start piling in, head over to California Adventure, where it is usually less crowded than Disneyland anyway. Then, if you can, go back into Disneyland later in the early evening and stay as late as you can BECAUSE a lot of people will have left for home by that time, if they have to work the next day. I mean, there will still be a lot of people there because folks probably have a long weekend. I cannot imagine who would be working on the Friday in between New Year's Day and the weekend, but I know some folks who actually have to work! So SOME people will leave later in the day on January 1st and you can capitalize on that if you go back to DL later in the day/evening.

However, if you are going to be in the parks for more than one day, I think you will be okay. I think a lot of people will clear out of DLR after, say, January 2nd or 3rd and start heading back for school/work. Yes, I know some schools are still out for another week or so, but I think many people will be long gone by January 4th/5th. Just my hunch!

 

[pixiewings71]

Well, I can't find any rain ponchos so I hope we won't need them. I expect it to be crowded so I'm not going to have high expectations.

I got mine in DL, it's a nice heavy one that says Disney Parks on it.

 

[wazowskiLOVER:)]

I got mine in DL, it's a nice heavy one that says Disney Parks on it.

How much did it cost Kerri ? Because, I know we bought a couple of cheap ones from the vendors across the street and they kept breaking. I'm wondering if I should just wait until we 're there.

 

[JessR]

 

[pixiewings71]

How much did it cost Kerri ? Because, I know we bought a couple of cheap ones from the vendors across the street and they kept breaking. I'm wondering if I should just wait until we 're there.

I want to say it was $7.95. And it won't break like the dollar store ones do. The cheapy ones are great for GRR or Splash but they aren't good for much more than that. I got mine in Toon Town at the Gag Factory.

 

[wazowskiLOVER:)]

I want to say it was $7.95. And it won't break like the dollar store ones do. The cheapy ones are great for GRR or Splash but they aren't good for much more than that. I got mine in Toon Town at the Gag Factory.

Thanks Kerri ! I think I'll just hold out for that if/when the rain comes when we're there

 

[DisneySuiteFreak]

I want to say it was $7.95. And it won't break like the dollar store ones do. The cheapy ones are great for GRR or Splash but they aren't good for much more than that. I got mine in Toon Town at the Gag Factory.

They usually sell them everywhere. We have ours from several years ago and every time we go we bring them and use them on the wet rides or when it rains. They are pretty strong. (I was impressed! ) I'm with you, the cheap dollar store ones we bought kept breaking so in the end, they were not that economical.

 

[PinkBudgie]

Ok, then. Guess I won't worry about finding ponchos.

 

[pixiewings71]

They usually sell them everywhere. We have ours from several years ago and every time we go we bring them and use them on the wet rides or when it rains. They are pretty strong. (I was impressed! ) I'm with you, the cheap dollar store ones we bought kept breaking so in the end, they were not that economical.

Yes, we did see them everywhere. I just happened to be on Roger Rabbit when it started to pour and I decided to buy mine. LOL And then I didn't even put it on, by the time I paid for it the rain stopped and it didn't start up again....LOL

 

[DisneySuiteFreak]

Yes, we did see them everywhere. I just happened to be on Roger Rabbit when it started to pour and I decided to buy mine. LOL And then I didn't even put it on, by the time I paid for it the rain stopped and it didn't start up again....LOL

That's a bummer to buy it and then not need it...

 

[PinkBudgie]

But you realize that it was the act of you buying it that caused the rain to stop, right. Just think, you saved all those people from getting wet at DLR. A small price to pay.

 

[tink2dw]

You realize that if you leave DL on 31 and 1st, that you risk not being able to get back in, Right?? If DL receachs it's fire limit, it will close and it may not
re-open again??

It has happened before to other DIS,ers!