Which of these two dates would You pick and why?

[fairykin]

Hello Everyone! I hope Your tuesday goes well.

Which of these two dates would You pick and why?

Dec. 4th through Dec. 7th
OR
Dec. 11th through Dec. 14th.

Thanks for giving me your insight and experiences in relation to visiting disneyland at this time of year.

 

[JaneJetson]

Well, I'd probably choose the 4th - 7th because I'd guess the earlier in the month the less crowded it would be. But if the candlelight ceremony (or whatever it's called) was that weekend then I probably wouldn't.

I think the parks are open a bit later the 11th - 19th. But I always choose less crowds over longer hours.

Really the only day that would have longer hours would be Thursday the 11th. They are open until 10pm instead of 8. All the other days will probably be the same.

 

[Hound 109]

Hello Everyone! I hope Your tuesday goes well.

Which of these two dates would You pick and why?

Dec. 4th through Dec. 7th
OR
Dec. 11th through Dec. 14th.

Thanks for giving me your insight and experiences in relation to visiting disneyland at this time of year.

I don't have an opinion on the dates (except I'd avoid the CM cast parties which might be a conflict). But...

I would be mindful that DL in particular gets very crowded in the evening with local AP holders coming out for a few hours to enjoy the DL seasonal evening magic. (snow during the fireworks, parades etc.)

We went for a Sun/Mon last year around the 10th of Dec. & thankfully we employed the Disboard strategy of:

- Arriving 20-30 min. prior to rope drops.
- Picking up FPs & touring DL for 2-3 hours.
- Hopping to DCA in the afternoon (before or after our mid day break)
- Coming back to DL with 4-5 FPs in our pockets in the evening. (When it was crowded.)

Have fun at Walt's park.

 

[JaneJetson]

They are starting to put the hours up for December on the disneyland website. I see that Disneyland closes at 6pm on Monday the 8th and Tuesday the 9th. (Normally they close at 8pm on those days.) So I'm guessing those are the cast parties....which won't conflict with any of the days you're looking at. DCA stays open until 9pm those days instead of the usual 6pm.

 

[fairykin]

Thanks for the Info everyone!!

I went ahead and booked Dec. 11th thru 14th , 2 rooms at the Grand Californian.

It's an early christmas present.

Thanks and Have a Happy Day!

 

[JaneJetson]

Thanks for the Info everyone!!

I went ahead and booked Dec. 11th thru 14th , 2 rooms at the Grand Californian.

It's an early christmas present.

Thanks and Have a Happy Day!

Have a nice trip! If you get bored you should do a pre-trip report and then a trip report afterwards.

 

[fairykin]

That's a good idea Jane... Heyyyyy i Love the Jetsons!!!

I am working on some hoodies when I am through I will take pics and put it with the pre trip report. I can take pics of their backpacks and all the goodies i have for them on the planes.

Sweet Dreams !

 

[CrazyDuck]

11-14... No cast member parties to shorten your fun!

 

[JaneJetson]

That's a good idea Jane... Heyyyyy i Love the Jetsons!!!

I am working on some hoodies when I am through I will take pics and put it with the pre trip report. I can take pics of their backpacks and all the goodies i have for them on the planes.

Sweet Dreams !

When you start a pre-trip report...be sure to give me a link so I can check it out.

 

[Hound 109]

Thanks for the Info everyone!!

I went ahead and booked Dec. 11th thru 14th , 2 rooms at the Grand Californian.

It's an early christmas present.

Thanks and Have a Happy Day!

You'll have MM available to you on Thur 11th, Sat 13th & Sunday 14th if you're able to enjoy them. (& i recommend that you do).

Have a great time visiting Walt's Park.

 

[pixiewings71]

11-14 but only because my DD8's 9th birthday is the 15th. I love going close to their b-days, makes the trips so magical!!

 

[Disney Princess]

11-14 but only because my DD8's 9th birthday is the 15th. I love going close to their b-days, makes the trips so magical!!

I was going to say 11-14 because the 11th is my birthday. Not that it would help the OP, but if it was my vacation - I'd push for a HAPPY birthday!