June or August

[keelhauled]

Which week would be less crowded? 6/14 - 6/18 or 8/16 - 8/20? Both dates are Monday through Friday. TIA

 

[mvf-m11c]

Which week would be less crowded? 6/14 - 6/18 or 8/16 - 8/20? Both dates are Monday through Friday. TIA

You might want to go in August because that week in June 14 - 18 will be very busy on Monday to Tuesday since that will be the last few days for the Southern AP holders to be unblocked in the summer time. During those first two days, it will be crowded since the locals with the AP can go see WoC those days and it will be really crowded.

The August time that you want to go will be the last week until all the Southern AP holders are unblocked and will be able to visit the parks.

You should check out the blockout dates for the AP: http://www.mouseplanet.com/misc.php?pg=blackout

I would choose to go in August, but it will be really hot in August than June, but it will be less of a hassle to deal with those busy days and the debut of WoC.

 

[mystic_path]

You might want to go in August because that week in June 14 - 18 will be very busy on Monday to Tuesday since that will be the last few days for the Southern AP holders to be unblocked in the summer time.

The August time that you want to go will be the last week until all the Southern AP holders are unblocked and will be able to visit the parks.

I definitely agree with this. Go August and avoid the WOC opening crowds if you can. I predict that to be insane. I am leaving my trip 4 days before it opens and I am really nervous about crowd levels even then. You would probably have a better chance of seeing the show in August too.

 

[S. S. Columbia]

I would go in August, because this year June has all the WOC nuttiness, and June has some unblocked days and Grad Nights.

Here's a recent thread:

Visit in mid-June or early August?
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2458074

HTH

 

[barefootmomma]

We go in mid-August every year and it's been surprisingly good! The heat last year was minimal and the crowds were definitely manageable.

 

[keelhauled]

Thanks everybody.

 

[HydroGuy]

In year 2010 August (before Aug 22) over mid-June for sure. Hands down. No doubt about it. No-brainer.

"Understanding AP Blockouts and Impact on Crowds" http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2365983