Question concerning HP and crowds

[ahill004]

I am taking my kids to US and IOA in early November. I am hoping the crowds won't be terrible during that timeframe but I want to know what others that are more familiar with the park think. I now RRandR and HP are huge draws and may significantly increase crowds during that time. What are the expert thoughts on crowds? I haven't booked yet and could do it during the Sept. time or early December if either of those times would mean lower crowds.

 

[Metro West]

I am taking my kids to US and IOA in early November. I am hoping the crowds won't be terrible during that timeframe but I want to know what others that are more familiar with the park think. I now RRandR and HP are huge draws and may significantly increase crowds during that time. What are the expert thoughts on crowds? I haven't booked yet and could do it during the Sept. time or early December if either of those times would mean lower crowds.

I think once WWoHP opens, the crowds are going to be maddening for quite a while. The attendance will be raised for CityWalk, IOA and the Studios and getting in and out of the garage is going to be nuts...I'm really dreading it. I'm excited about WWoHP but not looking forward to the crowds it will bring.

I think it will slow down some once school starts for everyone but it's not going be slow by any stretch of the imagination.

 

[nerdboyrockstar]

Early December is always really nice at the parks and not too crowded. Harry Potter will add crowds to it but I think it should still be fine. If you're staying on-site, no need to worry much with the Express Pass.

 

[ahill004]

Unfortunately, I don't get to stay onsite. But I do have the option of going in mid-Sept. instead. Do you think the crowds would be lower? I did go in early December on year and it was wonderful because all the Christmas characters were out in IOA. But I am wondering how much the new HP attractions will increase crowds during these typically lower crowd times. I know its all guess work at this time, but I figure some of you IOA experts will have a good idea of what to expect.

 

[Metro West]

Unfortunately, I don't get to stay onsite. But I do have the option of going in mid-Sept. instead. Do you think the crowds would be lower? I did go in early December on year and it was wonderful because all the Christmas characters were out in IOA. But I am wondering how much the new HP attractions will increase crowds during these typically lower crowd times. I know its all guess work at this time, but I figure some of you IOA experts will have a good idea of what to expect.

No one really knows how the crowds from WWoHP will affect everything else but I personally think IOA will be a madhouse for quite a while. Overflow from WWoHP will back up other attractions, restaurants, restrooms, etc. and the Studios should see a rise in crowds during the year. How much? No one knows...yet. But...I think the days of a "slow" season are pretty much over for IOA and quite possibly for the Studios too. I definately do NOT think the crowds will be at the level they have been historically...they will be higher.