January Crowds 1st - 3rd

[Crichton]

How are the crowds around the turn of the year? I've heard they're quite thin (Disney must think so too, because they've offered their new CODE available to everyone beginning on the 1st).

Just thought I'd check so I know what to expect.

Thanks!

 

[joshsmom]

I've read here on the boards that the crowds can be a little heavier than normal during this time. Also, since the 1st is on a Thursday, I read here that many people are extending their stay over that weekend and then heading back. We're going on the 6th and I have been told here on the boards not to expect crowds at all.

I know this doesn't really help you that much, but I'm sure you'll get responses from people who REALLY know what they're talking about!!!!

P.S. I hope the Tag Fairy's wings haven't frozen off because I'm still clappin' and still believin'!!!!!

 

[G's mommy]

This is our 4th year arriving on New Year's Day. Don't expect thin crowds until after the weekend, from the 5th on. Things do slow down considerably after New Years, but you will still have lines and will need to use Fastpass for the most popular rides. The good news is the parks are open late, especially MK, open till midnight Thurs, Friday and Saturday and the weather looks like it will be nice, 70's in the daytime and 50's at night. Normally the weather turns freezing for New Year's, we've never even worn shorts in our past 3 January trips!!! Disney's value season always begins on Jan 1st, but this year they did offer discount codes for everyone and really cheap rates for FL residents and AP holders. You will see lots of us checking in on the the 1st!!

Have a great trip!!