mmfancipher 31 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Hello, We had to cancel our vacation this year to the fort, because of having to buy a new furnace 3 days before Christmas.We have rescheduled the trip for June of 2013. I am just curious, are the crowds as bad as I've heard in June? Our dateswill probably be from the 11th to the 25th. We usually go in "off" times, but because this will be my sons senior year wedon't want him to miss anything. So June is the only time we can fit it in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Touring Plans gives our month 7 to 8s. Which much better than 8-10s for July and the early part of August.I don't expect it changes much from year to year.Will be waiting here with you for real world experience from the other Fiends. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 772 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 The beginning of June is better than the end. I happen to go at the end because I am "not that smart." :rofl2:I also happen to enjoy being there at the the Fourth as well, but not at the parks. So, if you can plan your trip on being at the parks for a little while at a time and going and doing something else for a while, you should be fine. I would suggest you use the application LINES for the android and iphone that tells you what the real wait times are for things and not what is posted. This will help you plan your trip accordingly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mmfancipher 31 Posted March 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 If I only had a smartphone!!(Sung to the tune of "If I only had a brain")Thanks for the advice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 If you won't have a smart phone with you, you can still check out the crowd predictions ahead of time on the Touring Plans site...http://touringplans.com/walt-disney-world/crowd-calendarYou get much more detailed info, including the ability to get custom touring plans, if you subscribe. Also if you have a subscription and do happen to snag a smart phone for your trip, you get the Lines app for free. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jriae2000 1 Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 We will be there the first week in June 2013. Fingers crossed for low crowds. Of course that is still Star Wars weekends. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 We will be there the first week in June 2013. Fingers crossed for low crowds.No such thing as low crowds from mid May to the end of Aug.The best you can hope for is moderate crowd levels in early June.Star Wars weekend doesn't impact crowd levels except at DHS. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jriae2000 1 Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Thanks Lou. I wondered if it drew crowds away from the other parks or not. My wife and I were there for our honeymoon on the 4th of July a few years ago when they reached capacity each day. Just have to be patient. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mmfancipher 31 Posted March 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 I'm hoping that since we are staying for 2 weeks that the crowds will just make it take a little longer to do all that we want to do.I pray for patience as often as I can!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Thanks Lou. I wondered if it drew crowds away from the other parks or notUnofficial estimates are that each park holds anywhere from 75K to 100K people. When you add up all of those people, plus those at the BW, DTD, TL, BB, etc, whatever number the Star Wars weekend event brings in is a drop in the bucket.There are much bigger groups and events that go on during the year and they really don't impact the parks a whole lot. WDW is a huge, huge place.I'm hoping that since we are staying for 2 weeks that the crowds will just make it take a little longer to do all that we want to do. I pray for patience as often as I can!! You'll be fine. Lots of people do it. Try to go in the parks when most of the others aren't. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 You'll be fine. Lots of people do it. Try to go in the parks when most of the others aren't.Early mornings and late nights can be your friend... for crowds and avoiding the heat! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mmfancipher 31 Posted March 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 We have never taken the afternoon breaks that the Unofficial Guide suggests, but we will probably do it this time. Thanks for all of the advice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 You know, the more often I visit, the less I notice the crowds. If an attraction line is too long, I skip it, if it's so bad in the park, I can't walk, I leave. Just strolling around soaking up some atmosphere is fine by me. If there is something I REALLY want to do, I plan for it. (Like going to HS at rope drop for the Toy Story Mania Stampede) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mmfancipher 31 Posted March 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Yes, we will just have to relax on this trip. It will probable be our last big family vacation with all of the kids. Oldest will have just graduated from High School. Just trying to do everything they want to because of this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Yes, we will just have to relax on this trip. It will probable be our last big family vacation with all of the kids. Oldest will have just graduated from High School. Just trying to do everything they want to because of this.I hope you have more luck than I did on that "last family trip" We took them when my oldest graduated high school, and that was fine, but then we repeated the trip when my youngest graduated high school, and it was a bit of a disaster, let's just say they spent a lot of time in the hotel, and didn't really want to go anywhere till about 2 in the afternoon. Fortunately they had started late night magic hours at that time, so the boys got to do a few things, but DH and myself were still getting up early, so we couldn't hang late with them. Plus they were GRUMPS!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mmfancipher 31 Posted March 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Yea, I'm crossing my fingers that everybody stays in a good mood. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gots2pitt.. Jeff 64 Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Just remember it is ok (and may be better for everyone) if the group splits up from time to time and set a meeting time for a meal or what not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mmfancipher 31 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Yes, will have to keep that in mind too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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