What is the slowest week at Disneyland?

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

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Typically, Disneyland Park's slowest month with fewer crowds is just after California's summer season, mid-September through the weeks just before Thanksgiving weekend.

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Weekdays are less crowded than weekends, especially Monday-Thursdays. On weekends, Sundays are usually less crowded than Saturdays. Regular weekends tend to be less crowded than holiday weekends.

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We recommend a minimum of two days: one for each park. You'll want to consider nonpeak periods when the resort is less crowded to maximize your time. Generally, Disney is extra busy and crowded during the following periods: Spring break: typically late March and April.

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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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Although a 3-day ticket may be our most popular, it's not the one we recommend the most. So when you ask How many days do I need at Disneyland? Our answer for the best experience is to purchase the longest length of stay possible. And that's a 5-day Disneyland ticket.

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Unsurprisingly, weekends are typically more crowded than weekdays, the release from MagicGuides said, and when it comes to weekdays, Mondays and Fridays tend to be slightly more crowded than Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Persistent rumors about Disney lowering its drinking age may contribute to teenage ...

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if you'd like to experience both parks and most of the popular rides in each park, I'd suggest you get a 2-day or a 3-day pass. But no need to add the park Harper option (more money, of course) - you won't have time to go to both park in one day. For a 2-day pass, go to one on one day and the other the second day.

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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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While you won't see a discounted price compared with a standard day ticket, you will see lower crowds, special holiday overlays and complimentary drinks and snacks from 9:00 PM- 1:00 AM (with entry beginning at 7:00 PM).

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Jump in the line Celebs who are less likely to be recognised at the park instead can get an unlimited FastPass - meaning that they only have to queue at peak hour for 10 to 20 minutes.

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The Disneyland fireworks schedule runs nightly during peak seasons (summer) and around the holidays. Off season, fireworks are Friday through Sunday. To ensure that there will be a fireworks show on your visit, it is always a good idea to check Disney's website, the Disney app or ask a Cast Member.

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Genie Plus Line Skipping
  1. Purchase Genie+ (you can do it in the Disneyland app or buy it with your tickets)
  2. You can then pick a lightning lane for your ride of choice, again in the app.


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This is how much you should expect to pay on average per day when visiting Disneyland: Park Tickets: Starts at $104 per day plus an extra $65 for the Park Hopper option. Food and Drinks: $70 per day per person. Transportation: $160 to $240 ride-share round-trip from LAX; $10+ around Anaheim Resort.

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Thanks for popping in to planDisney with your question. Unfortunately, there are no half-day ticket options. Theme park tickets are sold in full day increments – there are one-day tickets and multi-day tickets. There is so much to see and take in, you'll need at least one full day, even if you visit only one park!

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I think you'll be happy to hear that children under 3 years of age do not require a ticket to experience Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. This means you also will not require to make a theme park ticket reservation for your youngest.

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When is Disney World the MOST crowded?
  • Easter (both the week before and the week after typically have increased crowds)
  • Independence Day (July 4)
  • Indigenous Peoples' Day (2nd Monday in October)
  • Veterans' Day (November 11)
  • Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November)
  • Christmas week through January 1.


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Sometimes, Fridays are even busier than Saturdays! But if you want that lower-crowd experience, just swap your Magic Kingdom park day to a Tuesday. Since it's toward the middle of the week, it tends to be less busy and you might be able to hop on your favorite rides with shorter wait times.

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The WORST times to visit Walt Disney World are:
  • December 26-31. This is the most crowded and most expensive time of year. ...
  • Mid-February through mid-April (or later, depending on the date of Easter). ...
  • Midsummer (June through early August).


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Genie Plus is definitely worth it for Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, and if you don't like early starts, you might consider it for Epcot and Animal Kingdom. If you are park hopping, Genie+ is even better value as it maximises the number of rides you have access to.

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