So... When Is the Best Time to Go This Summer (Disneyland)?

[BrianJ844]

So my wife and daughter (4) along with another couple and their daughter (3) had a trip planned for May 20th - 23rd with us being in the parks 4 days. But my wife broke her ankle yesterday and with surgery next week, her surgeon today told her that Disney 3 weeks after surgery should be avoided.

We all have the Disneyland Anniversary Ticket Offer which limits us to August 14th. So when in July / early August would yall recommend going for best crowds? Which crowd calendar do you think does the best job? Should we consider to see if we can pay the difference and change our tickets into normal 4 day tickets and open up the possibility of late August into September?

Yes, the cost of hotel and flights for this new time frame will have to be considered as well but we are thinking to let the crowd forecast at least let us narrow down the possibilities.

Thanks for the help,
Brian

 

[LKing]

I'm sorry your to hear about your wife. I hope the surgery is successful and that she has a speedy recovery.

@OlliePop27 can likely give you some good advice about visiting in July.

My two cents are...

The lower two Magic Keys (annual passes) are blocked in July. Only the top Magic Key has Saturdays available in July. When the Magic Key summer block-outs start to be lifted the first week of August, there will be a surge in guests. You can view the Magic Key calendars here.

July 4 during the day, is not as busy as one might expect. At night, Disneyland gets very busy for fireworks. Note that Paint the Night parade and Wondrous Journeys fireworks will not take place on July 4.

July 17 is Disneyland's 70th birthday. Expect the parks to be busy July 16-20.

 

[Renata_12]

Go on a weekday in late July or early August — it’ll be less crowded. If your wife isn’t ready by then, you can pay extra and go in September when it’s even calmer

 

[LKing]

September isn't calmer than July. Oogie Boogie Bash (OBB) starts on August 17. Halloween Time begins on August 22. The Halloween season is very popular (and crowded) at Disneyland.

The Dance the Magic weekend in July will also be crowded.

You can view the schedule of official (and unofficial) events in the thread below. Note that Paint the Night & Wondrous Journeys will run through August 21 and then pause for holiday entertainment until sometime in 2026.

Thread 'Disneyland Resort Calendar 2025'

Mar 6, 2025

I'm going to attempt to consolidate all of the official events and unofficial events happening at DLR this year.

I will need help. If you see a large convention, dance show, or event that might impact the resort, please let me know. I will try to update the first few posts as we go.

Disneyland Resort 2025 Event Dates and Details




January
January 1-6 Holidays
January 21, 23, 28 Sweetheart's Nite
January 24 Anaheim Ducks Day
January 15-31 Lunar New Year

February
February 1-2 Run Disney
February 1-16 Lunar New Year
February 4,6, 9, 11, 13...

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[Renata_12]

Thank you for the schedule becausei planing trip too.Ur right but have you ever thought that there are always more tourists in the summer?