Visit Parks on Thursday or Friday?

[DisneyFanatik]

We will be visiting in July. We do not have early entry privileges (we are using a day from our WDW hoppers). Which day would be better for us to visit - Thursday, which is an early entry day or Friday? TIA!

 

[DangerMouse]

If you are wanting to do all the rides in FL without a long wait, I suggest Friday. In July, I would think the crowd levels will be fairly equal on both days, but you will get to have an equal playing field on Friday morning to get in the gates at park opening and hit FL first thing. I would suggest getting to the esplanade 30-45 minutes prior to opening.

Have you considered purchasing ridemax to maximize your 1-day experience?

 

[DisneyFanatik]

you will get to have an equal playing field on Friday morning to get in the gates at park opening

Thanks! That's exactly what I was thinking.

Have you considered purchasing ridemax to maximize your 1-day experience?

Yes, I actually am planning on purchasing Ridemax. I just want to make sure that the new Nemo ride is is the calculations before I do.

 

[mystic_path]

Hmmm well not everyone will have early entry passes just the select few with park hoppers over 3 days.

I would think anyways that although its and EE day a Thursday would still be less busy then a friday as it is still a weekday without the start of a weekend attached. I found that the last time I went to the park, but then that was only one week. I could be wrong.

 

[DisneyFanatik]

Hmmm well not everyone will have early entry passes just the select few with park hoppers over 3 days.

I would think anyways that although its and EE day a Thursday would still be less busy then a friday as it is still a weekday without the start of a weekend attached. I found that the last time I went to the park, but then that was only one week. I could be wrong.

I just thought that since it will be during the summer that alot of people might have EE passes. Not really sure though, since I have never been there before. Any other opinions? All are welcome!

 

[DangerMouse]

I don't think it's a "select few" that purchase 3-day or more parkhopers. In July (during peak vacation season an deluxe and s. cal AP blockout period) a think a majority of the visitors to the parks will have 3-day or more parkhoppers. In addition, all DLR hotel guests have EE entry on all days offered.

I stick with my earlier assessment.

 

[mattmommy]

Hey Staten Island--Is Ralphs Ices open yet? Born and raised within blocks of it.

You can't use WDW passes at DL

We're AP holders at WDW and had to buy new passes. And the really stinky part is that at DL, they expire with no chance of upgrading to no expiration.

 

[DisneyFanatik]

Hey Staten Island--Is Ralphs Ices open yet? Born and raised within blocks of it.

You can't use WDW passes at DL

We're AP holders at WDW and had to buy new passes. And the really stinky part is that at DL, they expire with no chance of upgrading to no expiration.

Actually we go to LaRocca's on Midland Ave.
AP's aren't good at DL but regular tickets are. You do need WDW hoppers if you want to hop between DL and DCA.