Is Disneyland crowded during summer?

Crowds at Disneyland historically spike in late July and the first week of August. It's well into the summer season by then, and a popular time to visit since schools will be back in session soon.



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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.


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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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The weather for Disneyland is hot in July with an average high temperature of 84 degrees and an average low temperature of 66 degrees.

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Like July, August is also incredibly hot, which keeps crowds from getting too excessive. The net result of these two effects is that August crowds tend to be average to low. For families with kids in school, August is one of the best options for visiting if you're looking for tolerable crowd levels.

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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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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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June marks the beginning of summer crowds but the parks aren't as busy as July. June can be rainy so bring a disposable poncho and keep an eye on the weather as some attractions do close when lightning comes with the rain.

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After the initial onslaught is absorbed, there is a bit of a lull that lasts until about an hour after opening. Following the lull, the park is inundated with arriving guests for about 2 hours, peaking 10–11 a.m. Guests continue to arrive in a steady but diminishing stream until around 2 p.m.

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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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Weekdays are less crowded than weekends, especially Monday-Thursdays. On weekends, Sundays are usually less crowded than Saturdays.

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We recommend that guests with Early Entry plan to arrive at the park gates 15 minutes before the start of Early Entry. We recommend guests without Early Entry plan to arrive at the park gates 30 minutes before scheduled park open. Keep in mind you'll need to account for parking and security time, too.

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10 Tips to Survive Disney in The Summer!
  1. Invest in a cooling towel.
  2. Pack light colored clothing. ...
  3. HYDRATE. ...
  4. Splurge for Lunch at a Table Service Dining Experience. ...
  5. Book Dessert at the Contemporary Resort early in your stay. ...
  6. Take Naps.
  7. Eat light. ...
  8. Do Your Research for Resort Dining.


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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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