The Perfect Time to Go to Disneyland
When is the best time to go to the Disneyland Resort?
This is one of the questions I get asked all the time. Usually, people asking me this want to avoid crazy crowds and long wait times (we feel you!). And I wish there was one simple answer to give you, but it really depends on one big question…
Are you willing to take your kids out of school or are you sticking with school scheduled breaks?
This helps me gauge how I would answer the “when should we go” question. And honestly, there are pros and cons either way.
If you ARE willing to take the kids out of school to experience the happiest place on earth, then expect smaller crowds and shorter wait times. BUT during these times of year, chances of high profile attractions being shut down for maintenance increase. If you aren’t too worried about every single attraction being available to you, then here are my recommended times for taking the kids out of school for a magical getaway:
Midweek, 2nd week of February
Midweek, 1st week of March
Midweek, 3rd week of April
Midweek, first 3 weeks of May
Midweek, last week of August
Midweek, 2nd week of September
Midweek, 3rd week of October
Midweek, 1st week of November
If you would prefer a weekend with taking the kids out of school one or two days, here are my recommendations:
Last two weekends in January
First weekend in February
Second weekend in March
3rd weekend of April
First weekend of May
Second weekend of September
Last weekend of October
First weekend of November
And now if you are keeping those kids in school no matter what and will only plan your Disney trip during spring, summer or winter breaks, then my only recommendation is to include a VIP Tour experience in your Disneyland Resort vacation. By booking a VIP Tour, you will have a Disney cast member personally escort you and be at your service for the majority of your day, taking you to the front of every attraction and making sure your day is perfectly curated for your family. This is absolutely the way to go if you truly want to avoid wait times and not think twice about crowds during the high traffic seasons. For more information on taking advantage of this option, contact us HERE and we’ll help answer your questions and get you started on the Disney VIP experience for your family’s next trip.
