12/11/2023
"When are the parks the busiest?"
This is the most asked question when planning your theme park trip- and it's essential. The answer, unfortunately, isn't simple. There are times of year when it's less busy, but you also have to keep in touch with what's happening day-to-day in the parks.
Last night at EPCOT, for example, a few factors made me anticipate large crowds:
๐ The International Festival of the Holidays is going on, and since it's the second week of December, many people are getting into the Christmas Spirit and want to partake in the festivities.
๐ Dreamers Point, which has been behind construction walls for two years, was revealed earlier this week, and Saturday is the first day many locals had a chance to come and see it.
๐ EPCOT's brand-new fireworks show also debuted for the first time earlier this week.
๐คฉ Along with the festival, unique holiday attractions like Soarin' Over California and Glimmering Greenhouses, which are only here for a limited time, were open.
โฐ Saturdays, on the whole, seem to be much busier than Sundays
If you need (or want) to visit the parks on a day when you anticipate large crowds- that doesn't mean your trip is ruined!
Booking with a travel planner who has their finger on the pulse of what's going on at the parks is a huge asset. They can direct you to switch park days or hook you up with extra tips to help you navigate the crowds.
I'm always happy to help my clients have the best trip possible. Contact me if you'd like (FREE) travel planning help!