Yes, as the op said so many people are busy with back to school the parks are practically empty. We found out a few years ago when we went very reluctantly on that weekend (my husbands work dictated his vaction time that year...) I was dreading it. It was such a pleasanst surprise to be able to walk on almost any thing with almost no wait - that now we have planned out trip to include that weekend this year!! (Though, we have to go home that Sat...unfortuantly.) Though, as you can see by the prices, it is one of the "low' times for Disney - so it's a win - win situation! Lordy, between the low crowds and the free dining I am just going nuts waiting for out trip!