How Crowded is Disneyland at Halloween 2023? | Wait Times & More

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SoCal Disney Dad

SoCal Disney Dad

10 ай бұрын

Join me for a walk around Disneyland checking on crowd levels and wait times on a Wednesday in September during the Halloween season for 2023.
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@tylersortia292
@tylersortia292 10 ай бұрын
Hey, I’m at Disneyland rn when u uploaded this. Glad to see another!
@Takemetodisney2024
@Takemetodisney2024 10 ай бұрын
We arrive tomorrow and will be there all week. Thank you for helping us plan our trip over the last few months!
@taylorspeed3334
@taylorspeed3334 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video I’m going to Disneyland in 2 weeks it’s nice to see what I should be expecting for line ups.
@jameswadley7291
@jameswadley7291 10 ай бұрын
Invaluable insights! Thanks for taking the trouble to share them with us!
@deborahgreen711
@deborahgreen711 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video will Be there in a few days
@RideTheTeacups
@RideTheTeacups 10 ай бұрын
We’re going for 3 days starting tomorrow. We hope to see y’all and say hello! Thanks for this helpful vid.
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
We won’t be there until Sunday the 17th. We will be at Legoland on Saturday for Brick or Treat. Hope you have a good trip all the same!
@kingddd
@kingddd 10 ай бұрын
Just came back from my 5 day trip definitely pretty crowded. Morning is really still the best for ride. I was able to a lot of the big major rides and then take it slow by noon.
@TheFlyer1963
@TheFlyer1963 10 ай бұрын
thank you for the insight!!! Ill be there the 25th, 26th, and 28th! would be cool if I see you! big fan from New Jersey
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
I’ll be at Disneyland on September 26th. Please do say hi if you see me.
@allisonabraham8179
@allisonabraham8179 10 ай бұрын
We'll be going at the beginning of October as part of our honeymoon, doing the opposite, and going to Disneyland on the OBB days and DCA on the non OBB day, so we're definitely worried about the crowd levels. We'll have Genie Plus, so we're trying to figure out the best strategy to use for our mornings. Your videos definitely help!
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
With Genie+ you’ll be fine. Walkways may be a bit crowded at times, but Genie+ makes going on rides a breeze. Just make sure you go on rides without Lightning Lanes in the mornings and late evenings. That’s going to be key.
@ReezA.MP3
@ReezA.MP3 10 ай бұрын
I was there yesterday , it was fine did your fantasyland rope drop strategy it worked perfect! We ended up riding ALL but 3 rides. Thanks for your tips I’ll watch for more videos for next trip🔥
@ReezA.MP3
@ReezA.MP3 10 ай бұрын
4:22 We risked waiting to ride haunted mansion, we waited 1h27m and it had an emergency shutdown , we left to ride RISE and ran back to only wait another 50m , we NEEEDED to ride that lol
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
Ouch. That sounds like a nightmare. And they didn't give you a return lightning lane when it broke down? That's unusual. Or had you not entered the attraction yet?
@ReezA.MP3
@ReezA.MP3 10 ай бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDadno return Lightning lane , it was already 9:30 pm or so , we made HM our last ride , it was totally worth it since we hardly make it out there .
@HHHH-sr1on
@HHHH-sr1on 17 күн бұрын
hi thanks for all the vids last trip to disneyland was 1970 Thanksgiving day , the pirates of carabbean as cool and ate at the blue bayou it as almost empty as was the park if you have time plase look at vids othe priates but at dianey Shanghai it will knock your sox off !! it was amazing and they have senior rates both in Shanghai and Hong Kong $35 bucks
@diannenieuwland2263
@diannenieuwland2263 9 ай бұрын
You should have the one at Lamplight Lounge. It is delicious.
@monsterlover119
@monsterlover119 10 ай бұрын
I'm going to Disney land on oct16th and then Disney California Adventureland on the 17th, I missed tickets for oogie boogie night, but still can't wait to go! This will be my first ever time going and it will happen to be for our anniversary 💚💜💚💜
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
Happy Early Anniversary! And hope you have an awesome trip.
@Phoenix411th
@Phoenix411th 10 ай бұрын
Going in October can't wait for Star Wars land
@ksprincess
@ksprincess 10 ай бұрын
We are visiting in October and our strategy is to visit DCA ON Oogie Boogie Nights to take advantage of lower crowds, then hop to Disneyland for the evening! Sounds like this plan should work!
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
You’ll definitely have less busy DCA mornings. But it’ll be busier in Disneyland that evening. If you get Genie+, though, you’ll be okay.
@3drage
@3drage 10 ай бұрын
This year I went to the parks a week each in Feb, March, May, and was there this last week.....I'd say crowd levels were equal or a little more than I went just after Spring break in May. It certainly felt very crowded, but it also seemed like rides broke down more often on this trip than my others. Also, for some reason last week posted ride times were not in line with reality, 10-20 minutes longer than posted times (even when the rides were functional the whole time of the queue). Alien Jack is the worst jack :D. p.s. the Lightning lane for Haunted Mansion was insane the whole time I was there. It reached Splash Mountain quite often, but that observation included frequent ride closures for the ride.
@Coast2Coast88
@Coast2Coast88 10 ай бұрын
We are going on the 16th (this Saturday) would be so cool for my family to see you!
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, we won’t be there until Sunday, the 17th. Hope you have a great visit, though!
@Coast2Coast88
@Coast2Coast88 10 ай бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDad thank you! We are looking forward to it!
@rcf6683
@rcf6683 10 ай бұрын
Wife and I are going to Magic Kingdom on the 21st and DCA on the 22nd. I feel like we chose the worst days. 😂
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
Of this month? I don't think the days will be terrible per se. The park selections are just what everyone else will be doing, so anticipate higher crowds than pictured here. Since Thursday is an Oogie Boogie Bash night, anyone who isn't going to Oogie Boogie will be at Disneyland, then vice versa on Friday. Everyone who didn't go to DCA on Thursday, will be at DCA on Friday.
@TheSimpleRomantic
@TheSimpleRomantic 10 ай бұрын
Back in 1967 -1970 remember waiting for 2 hours for Matterhorn with my E ticket clutched in my hand Anybody else remember that? Think ticket book was maybe 3.95-5.95$ I know somebody has costs posted
@finned958
@finned958 10 ай бұрын
Are you over 70? I missed by a few years.
@TheSimpleRomantic
@TheSimpleRomantic 10 ай бұрын
@@finned958 no I’m less
@michelleh02
@michelleh02 10 ай бұрын
Glad you were able to show the wait times on a weekday! Do you happen to know how busy the parks are on a monday in october? I wasnt sure if it was best to get genie+ for a 1 day park hopper ticket. Trying my best to utilize the time i have there! ⏳️
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
It shouldn’t be too different from this, being a non-Oogie Boogie day. I imagine most folks will plan to be at DCA on Monday since Sunday and Tuesday DCA closes early. I will do another one of these videos in October because I know October is when a lot of schools take Fall breaks. So I’ll definitely be doing another crowd check closer to your trip. I would definitely get Genie+ just to make sure you can get the most done.
@wildflower7321
@wildflower7321 10 ай бұрын
If it's one day, I'd definitely get genie plus.
@michelleh02
@michelleh02 10 ай бұрын
Thank you both for your thoughts on this! I also wanted to use the single rider lines as well since some rides offer it. I hope it cuts down a lot on wait times 🤞
@North3rn_Nomad
@North3rn_Nomad 10 ай бұрын
Ill be at Disney on Sunday with a party of 8 😅
@wildflower7321
@wildflower7321 10 ай бұрын
We went last week. I was dissapinted in the mint julep. We has a blast though!
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
I have actually never tried one. I’ve heard it’s an acquired taste and it doesn’t sound like something I’d like.
@wildflower7321
@wildflower7321 10 ай бұрын
It just tasted like a watered down minty lemonade with a very artificial taste. Not great.
@nickcarneyphotography
@nickcarneyphotography 10 ай бұрын
I'm going to Disneyland in two weeks, it's a Thursday, OBB day, we are park hopping one day with Genie Plus. Would you recommend starting in DCA or Disneyland? I had people recommend me to start in DCA since you can get a lot done in the morning and maybe even finish by 11am and it will start to get crowded in the afternoon. But will we risk long lines in Disneyland throughout the rest of the day? We are mostly interested in the thrill rides. Thanks for your videos! Super helpful.
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
With Genie+, I wouldn’t worry too much. You’ll be able to get done most everything you want to do. If you only have one day, starting in DCA is really the only strategy that’s going to work since it closes early. And consider that at 3 PM the park is going to get really really crowded with OBB guests. So you definitely want to be out of there by then. Is Disneyland going to be busy? Sure. All the non-hopper guests will be in that park, and you’ll start to see a huge influx of hopper guests at Disneyland around 3 PM and forward. But with Genie+, you won’t wait very long. They pull guests from lightning lines at an 8:2 ratio roughly. Meaning for every 8 lightning lane guests they only wave forward 2 standby guests. It’s heavily weighted toward lightning lane.
@cassandra7665
@cassandra7665 10 ай бұрын
I was just there Friday-Monday and it was hooooot! The crowds weren’t terrible but the lack of shade in some queue parts and in densely populated areas made it unbearable at times.
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
Yes, almost all of our queues are outdoors. September is our hottest month of the year and it can be a lot sometimes.
@summersong518
@summersong518 10 ай бұрын
I’m literally in this video. Lol
@pandora576
@pandora576 10 ай бұрын
Thank you, I'm going at the end of the month, so this is very useful. About how long are the pre-shows for Rise of the Resistance?
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
It takes about 15-20 minutes to get through everything once the first preshow starts. Each show is maybe 3 minutes max, but there’s another segment with a line between the second and third shows.
@pandora576
@pandora576 10 ай бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDad Thank you!!!
@toshibavoodoo
@toshibavoodoo 10 ай бұрын
great
@toshibavoodoo
@toshibavoodoo 10 ай бұрын
GREAT
@bradcopp2855
@bradcopp2855 10 ай бұрын
We are just back from 5 days and the crowds were crazy. Unfortunately, we didn't get to see you, I did look, but hopefully next time. Came back with an additional souvenir that we didn't pay for, covid! just be careful, cuz it still around. 🇨🇦
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
Oh no! Sorry to hear that. I haven’t been sick since September 2021 thankfully, and I don’t usually get sick in general, so hopefully that stays away.
@ReezA.MP3
@ReezA.MP3 10 ай бұрын
OH NOOOO I was there yesterday , Now I gotta get checked out
@bradcopp2855
@bradcopp2855 10 ай бұрын
@@ReezA.MP3 It's worth a test... just so you know. 🙏👊
@FanThemePark
@FanThemePark 10 ай бұрын
My wife and I were just here Monday through Wednesday and it seemed very busy. My wife was able to qualify for a DAS pass so it made our lives easier but without it, we would've waited in lots of lines. Haunted Mansion Holiday consistently had a huge wait and kept breaking down all three days.
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
Breaking down is really unusual for that ride, but I have been hearing it’s been having issues. The holiday version is always popular. If we don’t rope drop it, we don’t ride it. That’s just a fact of life this time of year. 😕 Glad you had DAS. I usually recommend Genie+ (which DAS is, just a free version that ALSO works on non-lightning lane rides. So definitely better), for anyone visiting to help maximize time.
@FanThemePark
@FanThemePark 10 ай бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDad yep we've been plenty of times during Halloween time before and this time was definitely the most we've seen Haunted Mansion Holiday down. Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway and Matterhorn were also down pretty consistently while we were there.
@Lordkurt-kd5td
@Lordkurt-kd5td 10 ай бұрын
It was busy and hot on Sunday
@kenyastarflight
@kenyastarflight 10 ай бұрын
We're heading to Disneyland and DCA for a four-day trip the last week of September. If crowds stay at this level, that would be amazing!
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
Keep in mind that I assume the only reason crowds are low is because everyone without hoppers was in DCA being a non-Oogie Boogie day. DCA was sufficiently busy that same day. I started in that park that morning and all the popular rides had long lines less than an hour after rope drop.
@kenyastarflight
@kenyastarflight 10 ай бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDad good to know! Thank you for your videos. They've been extremely helpful in us planning our trip.
@valdez5597
@valdez5597 10 ай бұрын
Hi! I really appreciate this video! We will be visiting Sunday October 1st and we’re wondering your thoughts on crowds for a Sunday ? Also - Big question - Southern Ca has been inundated with these mosquitos ! How has it been at Disneyland ? Thanks again for all your help your videos rock!
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
I don’t think so. I believe my family is blocked out that day. But that’s sort of a good thing for you. It means 3 of 4 passes are blocked out, so should be lower crowd levels. As for mosquitos, I haven’t noticed anything above normal at home. And haven’t ever seen any at Disneyland (not that I’m usually looking either).
@valdez5597
@valdez5597 10 ай бұрын
Oh wow that’s great to know ! Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions ! I’m sure I’ll have more on your next videos too! 😂
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
@@valdez5597 Always happy to help.
@christinehoolihan7433
@christinehoolihan7433 10 ай бұрын
Yaay, I get to make the first comment. I always try to say something because I appreciate your content and your family's input/opinions and hope it helps your channel.
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
Yes! Likes and comments are always appreciated as it lets KZfaq know to share my videos with others who may not have seen them yet.
@lisabostrack24
@lisabostrack24 10 ай бұрын
I wish I had wait times like that. I should have done a 2 pass. I felt like I missed the little stuff. And that's my fault. I rushed too much. But the next visit to CA will be a Disneyland vacation. 4 days. No holiday.
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
You accomplished a lot on your trip all the same!
@daiselmeraz
@daiselmeraz 10 ай бұрын
I just went on Monday. It was not as crowded in my opinion as compared to May 2023. We got on like 5-6 rides this time compared to 2-3 in May.
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
May was definitely busier than September this year. I’ve actually been surprised as to how low the lines have been the last 1-2 months.
@Vigilantestef
@Vigilantestef 10 ай бұрын
If you had to rope drop one ride the first week of October (since Space Mountain will be closed and Haunted Mansion Holiday is going on) would you do, Haunted Mansion or Pirates first? Or what would your strat be? Those rides are a must on our trip (and Rise of the Resistance but thanks to your videos we won’t be trying to rope drop it first thing). Thanks for your videos! I’ve been studying them like I have an upcoming test 😂
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
Haunted Mansion hands down. The line shoots up to 60 minutes within an hour after park opening and if you don’t have Genie+ the only strategy is to rope drop it. Pirates will still be 5 minutes when you get off.
@Vigilantestef
@Vigilantestef 10 ай бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDad Thank you so much! One more question for you! My daughter is dying to meet Stitch. Do you have any idea if he’s out and about regularly? I don’t ever see him on the app as a character to meet. Do I need to go to guest services and ask if he will be out that day? What is the strategy of meet and greet characters like Jack and Sally? Is it better to meet them in the morning too or after golden hour?
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
@@Vigilantestef Jack and Sally have a meet and greet by Pirates. Last I saw, the line was fairly long. So earlier is probably better. The app says the first appearance is 11:45 AM. But they’ve been known to arrive early. Stitch in the other hand is harder. I’ve heard that he makes an appearance for the Disney Visa Card Holder special photo op in DCA, but those characters rotate. So it’s not always him. You’re best bet is to ask a cast member hanging out near one of the other characters. They all wear unique outfits and have a big pin to ask them about characters. You’ll notice them because they’re kind of like body guards for the characters.
@Vigilantestef
@Vigilantestef 10 ай бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDad Thank you! I may have to let her down gently then and if we see him then it’s an amazing bonus! Thanks again!
@bestdaysahead921
@bestdaysahead921 Ай бұрын
Quick question about Disneyland in October with Oogie boogie bash! if we are NOT doing Oogie boogie bash, and we have hopper passes to both of the parks, what is the best way to avoid crowds? Doing Disneyland on opposite days of Oogie boogie Bash? And California adventure on days of Oogie boogie bash, and then leave when it closes early and head to disneyland? thanks so much! love your videos so much!
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad Ай бұрын
Yes, I’d recommend DCA as the starting park on OBB days as folks without hoppers will be at Disneyland all day. Disneyland will get busier after 6 PM, but that’s the best case scenario for those days with a hopper.
@bestdaysahead921
@bestdaysahead921 Ай бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDad you’re the best! thanks for the quick response!
@MrProy33
@MrProy33 10 ай бұрын
What time was it when you started the video? As you know, the park gets busy between 11-5, so it would help to know what time it was as different points theough the park.
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
Usually I mention time frames. This took place around 12:30-1:30 PM roughly.
@parkeradams6805
@parkeradams6805 10 ай бұрын
The Ariel meet and greet actually is on the app. But for some weird reason it isn’t under characters. It shows under Entertainment.
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
Interesting! I did not know that. That is odd
@finned958
@finned958 10 ай бұрын
Standby wait times are usually fairly accurate. I don’t know why some people say it’s exaggerated by 50 to 100%.
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
They are…generally. But wait times are dictated by red cards that get sent through. And if you had a malfunction that delayed the ride for just 10 minutes and that red card was stuck waiting, the posted wait could be longer for the guests that come after, but the line isn’t really that long. By the same token, if a popular ride is posted low, because it was, a flood of guests can rush over there and now it’s not that short anymore. It’ll take a new red card that has to go through the whole line to fix it. Which could mean 30-40 minutes of guests getting in line before the new time is updated. Wait times are helpful guides, but I trust my experience gauging a line by sight better. I know how long a line should be based on where guests are in the queue because I’ve waited those lines many many times.
@amis4366
@amis4366 10 ай бұрын
Our family of 4 are going in mid October. I know weekends are busy, but is it manageable on a Saturday in Disneyland?
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
I think so! Something to keep in mind is that 3 levels of annual passes are blocked out every Saturday in October. That means fewer locals in the park. Now, generally, Disney does that because they expect higher than usual crowds from visitors. But hopefully it means you’ll have a really great day. Every Saturday in July had 3 levels of passes blocked out, and when I went on a Saturday (I have the highest pass with virtually no blackout dates) it was a dream and really great wait times throughout the park compared to usual.
@patrickyewestYT
@patrickyewestYT 10 ай бұрын
👍🎃🦇
@CynthiaCAFunAdventures
@CynthiaCAFunAdventures 10 ай бұрын
Do they always do the Oogie Boogie bash on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from September to October?
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
That’s the pattern this year. I can’t remember if that was the case last year. I do know that they had a Saturday OBB last year for D23. But that might have been an exclusive Saturday event and wasn’t normal.
@cklo8799
@cklo8799 10 ай бұрын
The wait times are pretty low especially compared to WDW. Hopefully they stay that low for our trip!
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
I've heard WDW has been struggling to bring in crowds lately. There've been reports of it being lower than normal wait times there too. Or so I've heard. I haven't actually researched it. Disney is getting too expensive.
@cklo8799
@cklo8799 10 ай бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDad Yes, we heard that rumor as well. We were comparing the times to our last trip to WDW. We also feel it is getting more expensive and are glad we are making it work to get out West at least this once!
@koalatradingco
@koalatradingco 10 ай бұрын
Do you think they will close Haunted Mansion for the queue refurbs? First time to Disneyland in MANY years, coming in February. My most favorite attraction on the planet and I can't bear the thought of not getting to ride HM.😢
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
My guess is yes. They’ll close it in January at the end of the Christmas season like usual and then just start on the whole refurb. Hopefully I’m wrong, though.
@koalatradingco
@koalatradingco 10 ай бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDad Thanks so much for your reply. Fingers crossed!😊🤞
@yesenianava8038
@yesenianava8038 10 ай бұрын
Sorry im confused were you at Disneyland on a Thursday? I'm planning to go to Disneyland Thursday and dca on Friday
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
This video was filmed on a Wednesday.
@Chel11115
@Chel11115 10 ай бұрын
Pirates of the Caribbean goes very fast.
@user-gw5tp5bu8o
@user-gw5tp5bu8o 16 күн бұрын
On the app will it show the jack skelllington meet and greet?
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 16 күн бұрын
@@user-gw5tp5bu8o It should. Should be under characters (not happening right now, you’d have to wait until after August 23rd). Or if not, try Entertainment.
@user-gw5tp5bu8o
@user-gw5tp5bu8o 16 күн бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDad yeah we’er going in October for the oogie boogie then for another day at disney. Any suggestions on how to tackle these events? 🤭 first time going
@steve-odworkis591
@steve-odworkis591 10 ай бұрын
What can you do when you have a group of people and one infant? Can the group of people wait in line together and 1/2 of the party go on the ride then when they get off the ride pass the baby to them and then the other group can go ? Plan to go in October appreciate any advice.
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
Yes, Rider Swap is available for those that wait out with the baby. That person and one other person can go ride through the Lightning Lane the second go around even if you don’t have Genie+
@steve-odworkis591
@steve-odworkis591 10 ай бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDad I am still not understanding exactly what you’re saying. Do you have to get a special pass that they know that you stayed back with the baby? Can you please explain a little bit more or maybe even make a video. Thank you for your time. Steve&Nikki
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
@@steve-odworkis591 Yes, you have to go up to the cast member at the front of the line and ask for rider switch. They will scan the ticket of the person waiting out and one other individual who will ride with the person who waited out. For example. If you are a party of 4, two adults and two children. Adult 1 rides with Child 1 while Adult 2 waits out with Child 2. And then after you swap Adult 2 can ride and Child 1 gets to ride twice. If you have a group larger than four people, only one individual gets to “ride twice” with the person who waited out. What the cast member will do is basically give you and one other guest a free Lightning Lane for that ride. Everyone else needs to sit out on the second ride through.
@parissinclair6513
@parissinclair6513 10 ай бұрын
What is the weather generally like in late October?
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
Lows the 60s and highs in the upper 70s with flukes possible where I’ve seen 90s even in November.
@gracethompson7552
@gracethompson7552 10 ай бұрын
I’m going tomorrow with family and the main area we want to go to is Galaxy’s Edge. Would morning be best? Thanks!
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
Mornings are great in Galaxy’s Edge. Really chill atmosphere with not a lot of crowds. By Noonish it gets fairly busy. If you’d like to go to Oga’s without a reservation, around 9 AM is an excellent time. Though maybe not the best if you’re planning on getting alcohol. I usually just get there non-alcoholic drinks and had an easy time getting whatever I wanted quickly during the morning.
@gracethompson7552
@gracethompson7552 10 ай бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDad thank you so much for the info! Do you also happen to know if there is a socal discount? My brother just moved to Santa Barbara and wants to go more often!
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
@@gracethompson7552 Sometimes they have a SoCal ticket that gives you 3 visits over the space of a few months. Unfortunately, the current ticket ends on September 28th. You can theoretically still buy it, but you’d have to use all 3 days in the next two weeks.
@gracethompson7552
@gracethompson7552 10 ай бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDad Ah ok I see thank you! Where should I go to find these offers for next time? Are they on the Disney ticket site?
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
@@gracethompson7552 I don’t even know. It’s not listed under the Special Offers section, but if you Google Disneyland SoCal Tickets 2023 it shows up.
@jessicafleisher9982
@jessicafleisher9982 10 ай бұрын
My family going nov 27-28, will the crowd be bad?
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
Tail end of Thanksgiving weekend, hard to say. Monday is possible, but Tuesday should be good to go.
@elmarasic3937
@elmarasic3937 5 ай бұрын
Is the first day of Halloween usually crowded? How about the first Halloween weekend? I didn't know that Halloween starts in August at Disneyland!
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 5 ай бұрын
That’s new. It’s early this year. Usually first week in September. The first day is generally busier because of all the new food. And the first day of Oogie Boogie is also super popular. Generally, mid-September is the best time for Halloween because October is Fall Breaks and it gets busier.
@fonzerelle
@fonzerelle 10 ай бұрын
Hi, we’re considering going Sunday, Sept 24. Do you think crowd / wait times will be manageable?
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
I was there yesterday on a Sunday. We had a decent time and got plenty done. Disneyland will be busy being an Oogie Boogie Bash day. I’ll have a video up on Wednesday which was our morning in DCA. And another up on Friday which was our afternoon at Disneyland on a Sunday. Granted, you’ll need to make up your minds before then I suppose. But something to check when I get them posted to see how Sunday’s are.
@fonzerelle
@fonzerelle 10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Monday looks like it’s sold out! Our only other option is Tue, Sept 26. What would you recommend btw Sunday and Tuesday?
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
@@fonzerelle I’ll be there on Tuesday, the 26th. If that’s any consolation. 🤣 A weekday is probably going to be better than a weekend. For Disneyland park only, Wednesday is the best option being a non-OBB day everyone will be at DCA. Like in this video. But Tuesday will most certainly be better than Sunday.
@aimsack
@aimsack 10 ай бұрын
​​ @SoCalDisneyDad OMG our family is going for one day on 9/26 && I have been watching your videos for months preparing and secretly hoped I would see you in the park that day. If I do, Im going to say hello to you!! Im a fan!!!
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
@@aimsack Please do say hi! I’m always happy to meet folks.
@yesenianava8038
@yesenianava8038 10 ай бұрын
What day did you go on?
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
Wednesday, September 6th
@Vanehz-kb6oi
@Vanehz-kb6oi 10 ай бұрын
What day was this filmed ? 🤔
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
Wednesday, September 6th
@tmckeague1
@tmckeague1 10 ай бұрын
When will you start doing Xmas videos?
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
November 10th is when Christmas begins at Disneyland. I should have some up shortly thereafter.
@fredparker6836
@fredparker6836 9 ай бұрын
That guy looked pregnant. It will be packed until the 2nd week of January 😊
@holllyrhode
@holllyrhode 10 ай бұрын
3 weeks since i was there😢😢😢😢😢
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
The Disney blues are real. It's terrible. Kudos to you for still watching. I still can't even look at pictures of Aulani because I want to go back so bad. We were watching a show on Disney+ and they went there in an episode and I had to immediately turn it off. Couldn't handle it.
@holllyrhode
@holllyrhode 10 ай бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDad i get by with youtube! So I never miss anything and i can be there every day… in spirit 🥹
@birdierose
@birdierose 10 ай бұрын
Do the same rides really break down multiple times a day? Or do the employees just want a break? Lol
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
If someone drops a hat or whatever on a trackless ride they have to stop the ride to get it. I'm not sure about MMRR, but with Rise, that means they have to shut it down and completely reboot it. And the reboot process takes 40 minutes minimum.
@birdierose
@birdierose 10 ай бұрын
@@SoCalDisneyDad interesting! Thank you so much for that insight
@Lordkurt-kd5td
@Lordkurt-kd5td 10 ай бұрын
Pirates broke down this past Sunday and we had people rescued. I was stuck between the drops
@jhage2399
@jhage2399 10 ай бұрын
it is not Halloween
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
Halloween started at Disneyland on September 1st and runs through October 31st.
@cbodon2474
@cbodon2474 10 ай бұрын
Have three day hopper tickets and was planning to do the exact opposite of where you said to go on Oogie Boogie bash days 😆 So glad I watched this! I’ve appreciated all of your advice and hard work you have done on these videos! Thanks! What do you recommend rope dropping at DL if Space mountain is closed? 🥲
@SoCalDisneyDad
@SoCalDisneyDad 10 ай бұрын
Since you have a hopper, you’ll definitely want to start at DCA on OBB days and start at Disneyland on the non-OBB days. Without Space Mountain to go to, you could consider Indiana Jones or Mickey and Minnie’s.
@jojo-fu4xh
@jojo-fu4xh 10 ай бұрын
people are done with woke disney!
@paulydwaboutit4326
@paulydwaboutit4326 10 ай бұрын
There are way too many ppl over 8 years old there...
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