Opinion on Optimal Date

[trueJonas]

Hi all!

I am planning a trip to Cali, and what would that trip be without Disneyland? I am looking to go either on June 12 (Monday) about midday, leaving by 10pm, or go June 16 (Friday) when the turnstiles open and stay until about 9PM.
I do think Monday will be overall less busy, but we would also be getting there at the peak of the day, so I am wondering if the Friday would be better overall. Any opinions from some experts?

Thanks in advance!

 

[cruisehopeful]

I'm going with Friday since you can get there at park opening. I have gone many times at Midday and things are already very busy. Some of the fast passes are already gone for the day.

 

[figment_jii]

Did you have any interest in seeing the fireworks or parade (MSEP)? If you don't, then I'd also vote for Friday because you can get there at rope drop. If you wanted to see the parade or fireworks, then you're pretty much limited to Monday because of the evening entertainment schedule.

 

[Winnowill]

I believe the 16th is a Grad night, so that would definitely affect my decision if I only had the one day. However, rope drop is a big thing, too. Just be aware that it's a Grad night and plan accordingly.

 

[figment_jii]

I believe the 16th is a Grad night, so that would definitely affect my decision if I only had the one day. However, rope drop is a big thing, too. Just be aware that it's a Grad night and plan accordingly.

Luckily, there is a Grad Nite on May 17, but not on the 12th or the 16th.

 

[Winnowill]

Luckily, there is a Grad Nite on May 17, but not on the 12th or the 16th.

I believe the OP is talking about June, not May.

 

[figment_jii]

I believe the OP is talking about June, not May.

Ah, you're right! Yes, there is a Grad Nite on the 16th of June (Fri).

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

I wouldn't want to arrive mid-day. That's when crowds start getting crazy and the height of the heat.

 

[agamble]

There may be a grad night on Friday, but it's also a blockout date for SoCal passes. The Monday is not. And you have more hours on Friday. I would go with Friday.