Is Disneyland busier in July or August?

The beginning of August is considered peak summer at Disneyland and is one of the busiest times of the year. Although Halloween and the Christmas season tend to draw bigger crowds, you should be prepared for busy days when visiting Disneyland in August.



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Low to Moderate crowds: The week after Easter through mid-May. Late August – September, except Labor Day Weekend, will have some of the lowest crowds of the year. Mid-October and early November typically have moderate crowd levels. Monday after Thanksgiving – mid-December.

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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.


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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.

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Low to Moderate crowds: The week after Easter through mid-May. Late August – September, except Labor Day Weekend, will have some of the lowest crowds of the year. Mid-October and early November typically have moderate crowd levels. Monday after Thanksgiving – mid-December.

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August is the perfect time to visit the water parks and enjoy your hotel pool. Sometimes guests don't spend enough time at their hotel and this is a great time to do just that. Visiting Disney World in August is a good time to enjoy more moderate crowds compared to earlier summer months.

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The cheapest time to go to Disney World is January, with prices increasing from the end of January into Presidents Day weekend. Once that weekend passes, the cheapest times are July through mid-September and a few scattered dates—particularly at Value Hotels—in October through December.

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June typically has the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival and since the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is back to a late-July start, July mostly doesn't have a festival. Beyond that, the tradeoff is straightforward—July has slightly lighter crowds but slightly worse weather.

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July is just about perfect weather-wise unless you get into a long heat snap. Daytime temperatures are nice and warm in the mid 80's. Lows are in the lower 60's.

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August is typically one of the hottest months in Florida. On top of temperatures that make you feel like you're being roasted, it often rains (usually mid-day), making the humidity level very high. Plus, it means you'll need to carry an umbrella or poncho with you to make sure you don't get totally drenched.

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10 Tips to Survive Disney in The Summer!
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  4. Splurge for Lunch at a Table Service Dining Experience. ...
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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.

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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.

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The Park Prodigy's Los Angeles Crowd Calendar is the best tool to see how busy each theme park will be during a specific month, week, and day. It's the perfect resource for families to rely on as they begin to plan their vacation at Disneyland and/or Universal Studios Hollywood.

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