Week before Valentines

[Davids-Coco]

Before it isn't as fresh anymore, how was the week before Valentines day? How were the hours of operations? Crowds? Was a lot down?

 

[Disney Dreams]

January and February are historically the time when things at DLR get work done to them if/as needed. This year was no exception. The reason for this, of course, is that crowd-wise, it's a slower time of the year.

The second week of February saw very low crowds. Park hours are shorter, accordingly. Weekdays, 8pm closing is pretty much the norm. (10am-8pm weekdays at DLR, 9am-9pm at DCA). Weekends, 11pm or midnight.

The things you need to keep in mind are:

• Lower crowds means you can do more in less hours.
• Various attractions could (will) be down for maintenance. A specific list of this year isn't really relevant because it varies year to year. The important thing to know is that this is the time of year when closures are at the highest.
• Parades, fireworks, and Fantasmic can vary DRASTICALLY compared to the rest of the year (even to the point of non-existant)
• February historically brings some rainy days to So. Cal.
• Check the dates for Presidents' Weekend. It will be busy, busy, busy (and sometimes hits Valentine's Day).

HTH,
Dreams

 

[Davids-Coco]

Is this all just historical or 2010 experience? I have read all the historical, so I am looking for current first hand experiences. Thanks!!

 

[Disney Dreams]

Is this all just historical or 2010 experience? I have read all the historical, so I am looking for current first hand experiences. Thanks!!

Hmmm.... both? The historical data is such because it's pretty accurate year to year.

In 2010:

• Crowds were lower than most other times of the year
• Splash Mountain was (and still is) down.
• Many Adventures of WInnie the Pooh was (and still is) down.
• Critter Country shops were (and still are) closed.
• Hungry Bear Restaurant was (and still is) closed.
• No parades in DL.
• Lots of walls on Main Street due to repaving (which happens every two years).
• Star Tours was (and still is) closed
• Main Street vehicles not running
• Fantasmic! and fireworks on w/e only
• Probably other closures I am forgetting. Space Mountain briefly???

- Dreams

 

[Davids-Coco]

lol. perfect. Thanks!

 

[bluegrizzlies1]

Before it isn't as fresh anymore, how was the week before Valentines day? How were the hours of operations? Crowds? Was a lot down?

Week before or weekend before? If weekend I was there superbowl Sunday and it was busy Sunday . Sat was pretty busy fri was the best day of the 3

 

[Funball]

The Week before V-day was low crowds, I was there! And then the weekend of V-day was busy!! in fact that sunday was very busy at both parks! and even near and around superbowl i don't think it was that busy..but the weekend of V-day was busy