Is Disneyland busier before or after Christmas?
Is Disneyland busier before or after Christmas? With almost zero transition, the week before Christmas through New Year's is peak season, with exorbitant rates reflecting that. You can find deals on off-site hotels, the first couple of weeks, but don't expect the same for closer to the holidays.
How cold is Disneyland during Christmas?
December Weather at Disneyland The average high in Anaheim during December is around 70? and the average low is around 47?. Personally, we like these cooler daytime temperatures, as this type of weather is perfect for racing around a theme park, especially if you're carrying a backpack or have kids in tow.
What not to do at Disneyland?
Engaging with other Guests or impeding operations while posing as or portraying any character in costume. Engaging in any unsafe act or other act that may impede the operation of the Disneyland Resort or any part thereof. Unauthorized access or entry into backstage areas or areas designated only for Cast Members.
Can you pay to skip lines at Disneyland?
Prices vary from $7-20 per person per attraction. Guests are limited to two purchases of paid Lightning Lane per day. While having to pay another fee is never ideal, paid Lightning Lane really can offer some time savings for the most popular Disneyland rides.
What time of year is Disneyland most crowded?
Summer vacation months and any holiday season when there are school breaks are some of the busiest days for visiting Disneyland, given all the kids out of school, so avoid them if possible if you want smaller crowds. The busiest days to visit Disneyland are during Christmas break, spring break, and fall break.
How do you avoid crowds at Disneyland?
Arrive Early, Stay Late If daily operating hours are long, expect heavy crowds. Whenever Disneyland and Disney California open at 8 am or 9 am and Disneyland closes at midnight (or later), you can be assured that this is because heavy crowds are forecast.
What month has the lowest crowds in Disney?
Off-peak times fall around January, February, September, and early November. Discounts on vacation packages booked directly through Disney (which combine park tickets and hotel stays) can be found year-round, though they're most common at these less-crowded times.
What is the slowest week at Disney?
- The middle of January to the middle of February.
- The last few days in February and the first week of March.
- The last week of April.
- Weekdays in the first half of May.
- The second half of August.
- September is pretty great to visit (except avoid Labor Day).
What time of day are lines longest at Disneyland?
The line stays long throughout the day, but mornings are the worst. I recommend checking wait times of Rise of the Resistance, using the official Disneyland app to determine when to go on Rise. Check around lunch time and if it's under 60 minutes go for it. The wait time will not get shorter.
How are people skipping lines at Disneyland?
The most straightforward way to stand in line less at Disneyland — on any day — is simply to be in the parks during the lowest crowd times of the day. The crowds are always much smaller first thing in the morning. Many guests have trouble getting up early on vacation, which is a factor that you should exploit.