What is the busiest week of the year at Disneyland?


What is the busiest week of the year at Disneyland?

Generally, Disney is extra busy and crowded during the following periods:
  • Spring break: typically late March and April.
  • Holiday weekends: Memorial Day and Labor Day.
  • Summer: mid-June to the end of August.
  • Halloween and weekends in October.
  • Thanksgiving week.
  • Winter break: second half of December through New Year's Day.


At what age are kids not free at Disneyland?

How exciting that you have a trip planned to the Disneyland Resort here soon! If you are purchasing a theme park ticket for a child, the age range for a child's ticket is 3-9 years old. Children younger than age 3 do not need a ticket.


How many days do you need in Disneyland?

How many days should you spend in Disneyland parks? Though there are just 2 parks at Disneyland Resort, there are still plenty of attractions and things to do. Ideally, you should plan on spending a total of 3-4 days in the parks to cover most everything, including rides, characters, shows, and fireworks.


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 is the best month to go to Disneyland in 2023?

Best Time to go to Disneyland in Spring/Summer 2023 Historically, May has been a slower month compared to April and the summer months. The middle of May has two of the best weeks to visit Disneyland throughout the entire year.


Is Disneyland still free on your birthday?

The Disneyland Resort did give a free park admission ticket to Guests on their birthday as part of a limited-time promotion several years ago, but this is not currently offered. Tickets to enter Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park must be purchased for all visitors ages 3 and up.


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.


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 it cheaper to stay in Disneyland or outside?

It will always (ALWAYS!) be cheaper to do Disneyland on a tighter budget while staying off-site. Unlike Walt Disney World, there are no Value Resorts at Disneyland, meaning that the on-site hotels all start at over $300 per night, and can easily eclipse $1,000 per night.


What is the cheapest time of year to go to Disneyland?

What is the cheapest time of year 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.


Can you get into Disneyland free if you dress up as Cinderella?

Your princess is in luck though, the attire policies at the Disneyland Resort allow guests under the age of 14 to wear costumes in the park! Sadly, wearing a costume doesn't cover park admission.


Is Disneyland attendance down in 2023?

PUBLISHED: August 9, 2023 at 3:15 p.m. | UPDATED: August 11, 2023 at 10:51 a.m. Disneyland saw attendance rise during the spring and early summer months and visitor spending increase thanks in part to higher ticket prices, according to the latest Disney quarterly report.


What is peak season at Disneyland?

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.


What months is Disney least busy?

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 most expensive month to go to Disney?

December is one of the busiest times of year for Disney World, and, as such, sees the highest average ticket prices. The most expensive day to visit Disney World at the end of the year is, again, not a surprise, the period of time right before Christmas until New Year's Eve.


Can my 3 year old get into Disneyland for free?

It's worth mentioning that children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by a Guest 14 years or older to board an attraction. Children under the age of 3 are considered Guests of Mickey and do not require a theme park ticket.


What is the best age to enjoy Disneyland?

Disneyland is great for kids over the age of 7. So if you have 4 kids, 2 of which are under 7, you may have to watch which rides you can do. For my family, this meant that my oldest two (ages 9 and 10) could ride rides together while an adult rode with the younger kids (ages 2, 4, and 6).


What is the least busy week in Disney?

Typically, the least crowded times at Disney World tend to be:
  • Mid to Late January through early February: The holiday season has ended, and many families are not traveling because school is in session.
  • Mid-May: There aren't any holidays during this time, and not as many families travel in the final weeks of school.