DLP when to go ?? [Archive]

juliejuniper

20 Apr 07, 12:09 PM

Hello,

We have a choice to stay in the DL hotel :pgig: in either the last week of Aug (27th) or during the October half term . Planning on going for 4 nights with the 3 kiddo's (7,11,13) As we will be first timers which do you think would be better.

Thanks
Jules x

Mulan

20 Apr 07, 12:44 PM

for crowds last week in august, the summer season will have ended by then so will be less busy.
October half term will be extremely busy, (most busiest time after Christmas)

Rach109

20 Apr 07, 11:14 PM

We went October last yr and it gets really quite cold at that time of year! sunny but cold when we were there oh and a bit of rain too for good measure lol

It wasnt half term though so didnt find it too crowded even though it was a saturday

buddicle

20 Apr 07, 11:32 PM

lindylou2_2002

21 Apr 07, 10:53 AM

I went October half term last year and to be honest it was'nt as crowded as i had thought it would be! Some rides we waited 10 - 15 mins others longer but to be honest i was'nt clock watching either! Like i said to my SIL DD if you go to a place like that you expect to wait then if you get straight on its a bonus! (mind you she was willing to stand in a queue for an hour ( i timed it!) for an autograph!)

We were there then too. Didnt think it was crowded and the theming is nice. As it is obviously halloween. So you get different parades.etc as well as face painting and other stuff around the park.

We also didnt think it was that cold. THe girls were in Tshirts much of the time. THe october before last was better for the weather. But as we usually go at Christmas it didnt seem at all cold for us in october.

I dont like massive crowds and Christmas is busier than halloween and I still dont have a massive problem. We were arriving at the parts most days by ten in the morning and the furthest back we parked was about row 20. Which is not very far back at all.

juliejuniper

21 Apr 07, 05:26 PM

Thanks for all your replies, I know that my two boys would prefer to go for some Halloween fun :spin: .

Jules x

marlouwrig

21 Apr 07, 05:30 PM

We are off to DLP October Half Term this year - so here's hoping its not toooo crowded:d:

Do european schools also have hols at this time or is it mainly Brits?

Disneybunny

21 Apr 07, 05:35 PM

June was my favorite trip the weather was lovely.

disney owl

21 Apr 07, 10:43 PM

We went in October a few years ago & it rained most of the week!

Also been just for the day in August. The bonus is the park is open longer in August & the weather should be better. We took fleeces for the evening & left them at Guest storage.

If you make sure you use fast pass in August queues shouldn't be a problem

Andre

22 Apr 07, 08:21 AM

I'd suggest last week in August: longer opening hours, evening entertainment and better weather.

Andre

susieb

24 Apr 07, 08:27 AM

i went at end of july in 2006 and it was horrifically busy. I wouldnt go at that time again.

For me, even if its as busy October would be better as its not as hot, if you have to queue I woudl rather do it at 15 degrees not 32 degrees!

susieb

13 May 07, 08:45 PM

any updates on this thread? I need a DLP fix and am not sure which time to go - its go to be school hols.

Minnie's Sal

13 May 07, 09:35 PM

I would also be grateful for some info to help us decide when to go. If we can go this year then we are thinking of Christmas time although I suspect we will go with mid week and go early-mid December - will this be OK crowd wise? Anyone experienced it around this time? :)

lindylou2_2002

14 May 07, 11:13 AM

early mid deccember would be ok crowd wise the christmas decorations are up. we have been various times in december and november.

It gets very cold in december but you can pop to the marne la ville(sp) shopping centre and purchase some ski gloves like I did the other year for not too much money. I was pushing a buggy then so maybe that is why my hands were so cold. I think every hour you get fake snow blowing down main street. some times you even get the really stuff. just makes it seem more christmassy to me.

we also love halloween as our dds are at the dressing up stage and last year wandered around dressed as pumpkins which got them a lot of attention. from charaters and cast members. the Parade is a disney villans one and mickey and minnie dresss differently which is nice.

what ever time you go you will have fun as long as you take it as a stand alone park and dont atempt to compare to wdw.

PM if you have any questios i havent covered as i have been over 10 times so should be able o help.

Bluestuff

14 May 07, 11:25 AM

We've been to DLP 3 times, each time in August although the first or second week and have had fantastic weather each time. Also was surprised that it was not as busy as expected and if timed right could get on rides such as POC without queuing!

Don't get me wrong it wasn't deserted but certainly not as bad as I expected for peak time. Also you get the longer hours which makes it better in August.

lindylou2_2002

14 May 07, 11:31 AM

we were ther at hallowen till about 9 i think riding the elephants in the dark. DH loved thunder mountain inthe dark too.

Minnie's Sal

15 May 07, 07:53 PM

early mid deccember would be ok crowd wise the christmas decorations are up. we have been various times in december and november.

It gets very cold in december but you can pop to the marne la ville(sp) shopping centre and purchase some ski gloves like I did the other year for not too much money. I was pushing a buggy then so maybe that is why my hands were so cold. I think every hour you get fake snow blowing down main street. some times you even get the really stuff. just makes it seem more christmassy to me.

what ever time you go you will have fun as long as you take it as a stand alone park and dont atempt to compare to wdw.

PM if you have any questios i havent covered as i have been over 10 times so should be able o help.

Sounds wonderful....will keep the mouse moping up til the other half agrees I need a Disney fix! :d: