Labor day or Possible early closure for cast party?

[DBMC]

I have planned to be in the parks September 4, 5, 6. We were trying to avoid the 3rd (labor day) because of crowds, but now I am hearing that DL might be closing early on the 6th for a cast party. I am considering doing the 3, 4, and 5th now instead. What would you do? Do you think the crowds will be really heavy for labor day? If they do close for a cast party, will it be just a section, or the whole park?? I just don't know what to do..

 

[Malcon10t]

I have planned to be in the parks September 4, 5, 6. We were trying to avoid the 3rd (labor day) because of crowds, but now I am hearing that DL might be closing early on the 6th for a cast party. I am considering doing the 3, 4, and 5th now instead. What would you do? Do you think the crowds will be really heavy for labor day? If they do close for a cast party, will it be just a section, or the whole park?? I just don't know what to do..

We've done Labor day for several years, adn usually, Labor day itself is not that busy. Most people use it as a travel home day.

 

[ludari]

Keep in mind that September 2 is the Disneyland Half Marathon and racers and their families might want to hang around an extra day to enjoy the parks. I know I will.

 

[Nonsuch]

We've done Labor day for several years, adn usually, Labor day itself is not that busy. Most people use it as a travel home day.

I'm also visiting over the Labor day weekend, so I hope you are correct

 

[DBMC]

Any more opinions?

 

[BayGirl22]

We are going the same week, so I'll offer my opinion since you asked. We were planning to start in the parks on Tuesday to avoid the crowds. I decided to drive down earlier and spend Monday afternoon/evening in DL. One reason is that a couple of the refurbs start on Tuesday (Casey Jr and Canal Boats, we have a train loving kid). Another reason is the additional day to catch the night time shows. F!, Fireworks, and others don't run during the week. So if you are going Tues -Thurs you will miss those entirely, in case that matters to you.

We're staying until Saturday and I had Thurs as a non-park day. But if it had to be a park day I'd probably just plan to hop over to DCA at 5:00 and catch WOC, not a big deal. I think Mon in DL for the shows will be relatively crowded (meaning more than T/W crowds but less than July crowds) but I also think Thurs night at DCA could get crowded. It does sound, from the other thread, like DL will close at 5 but DCA will stay open.

If I were you I'd base my decision on interest in nighttime shows and flexibility of your travel schedule.

 

[DBMC]

Thanks. I am not really worried about the shows. We will probably see the fireworks from our hotel on arrival night. I guess I will stick to my original plans, and just hop to DCA at 5. Or maybe just go to dinner in DTD.

 

[sweethannah]

Make reservations for Ralph Brennan's, they have dueling pianos that night(thursdays) from 9 on and apparently it's a good time for all ages. The food is supposed to be very good as well!

 

[DBMC]

I will look into that. Thanks!

 

[gmi3804]

DLR's website is now officially showing DLP park hours as 10AM - 5PM on 9/6:

http://disneyland.disney.go.com/calendar/daily/#/default/2012/09/06