What is the best time to go to Disneyland?


What is the best time to go to Disneyland? It's always a great time to visit Disney theme parks! However, when planning a trip to the Disneyland Resort, expect lower crowds from mid-September through mid-November (before the Thanksgiving break). Mid-January through mid-March is another time when potentially lower crowds are expected.


What day is Disneyland the most empty?

Disneyland's less crowded times are:
  • Early January through the mid-February.
  • The day after President's Day (February) until Spring Break (mid-March)
  • The middle of April until Memorial Day Weekend (late May)
  • After Labor Day through the beginning of October.


What time is the Disneyland parade?

What are the Disneyland Parade Times? The Main Street Electrical Parade is set to run nightly at 8:45 PM and 10:30 PM. The parade is 20 minutes long and is part of your park reservation and ticket.


Is Disneyland crowded in May?

Well, early May is a good time of year to visit, particularly on weekdays when Grad Nites are not occurring. Mid to late May can be a different story as the parks start to get more crowded, but not unbearably so.


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.


How many days in Disneyland is enough?

While two days is a great amount of time to see most things the parks have to offer, it will not allow you to fully experience to parks. Disney if full of live entertainment, characters, attractions, and delicious food. We recommend a 4-5 day trip to enjoy everything the parks have to offer.


Can you bring food into Disneyland?

Guests are allowed to bring outside food and nonalcoholic beverages into the parks for self-consumption, provided they are not in glass containers, do not require heating, reheating, processing or refrigeration and do not have pungent odors. Inform a Security Cast Member of any food items when you enter the park.


Is Disneyland better at night or day?

If you're looking for a unique experience on these Disneyland and Disney California Adventure rides, make sure to give them a try during the night. The nighttime effects are truly impressive and amplify what is already special about these beloved attractions.


Is 1 day enough in Disneyland?

You can't do everything at Disneyland in a single day, and you shouldn't feel pressure to. You can ride all the rides without much difficulty many days, but you'll miss out on some other attractions, entertainment, and characters. You'll want to know what your priorities are before you get to the park.


What is the most crowded month at Disneyland?

Most Crowded
  • The weeks before and after Easter: mid-March through mid-April, or Spring Break Season.
  • October which will increase in crowd levels the closer it gets to Halloween.


What time are the fireworks at Disneyland?

Fireworks at Disneyland usually begin at 9:00 pm or 9:30 pm but are subject to change and most shows typically run approximately 16 minutes long. Disneyland typically shares the fireworks schedule about 6 weeks out.


Is Disneyland less crowded than Disney World?

At holiday times, it's best to book as soon as you can. Both resorts offer multiple choices for character dining. Service is returning to normal with characters being able to visit with you and hug you! Disney World is generally more crowded than Disneyland, although Disneyland can get crowded, too, at times.


What time of day is best to be at Disneyland?

Mornings are the best times at Disneyland to see popular attractions because lines are much shorter and the California sun isn't quite so hot. Before planning an efficient morning strategy for Disneyland there are a few key features of the Disneyland Resort that you must become familiar with.


Which is better Disneyland or Disney World?

For a longer trip complete with luxury accommodation and visits to multiple parks, Walt Disney World in Orlando might be your best bet. If you live on or near the West Coast and you're looking for a short getaway teeming with nostalgia, Disneyland is the way to go.


What is the cheapest month to go to Disneyland?

Although the cost of admission to Disneyland changes throughout the year, the cheapest time to go to Disneyland is during the off-peak season. This is generally between mid-January and February, or September through mid-November.


Is Disneyland cheaper if you go at night?

Greetings, Marni, and thanks for bringing your question to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! It's great to have you hEAR! Currently, the Disneyland Resort doesn't offer discounted admission if you arrive after a certain time of day. Theme-park tickets are sold on a daily basis, from one day up to five days.


Does Disney do fireworks every night?

Firework shows happen nightly EXCEPT on nights when the park closes early (like for Mickey's-Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, or for select events like Cast Member appreciation nights). There really aren't any spots to eat and watch the fireworks at Magic Kingdom.