50th Anniversary question

[travelmom]

Hi,

I have been a long time reader of Miceage, but have never signed up for the forum until now.

We are going to be in the park from May 7th- 13.
I realize this is right on top of the opening of everything new for the anniversary.

I was wondering from a local perspective what you guess the crowds will be like Monday through Friday that week. This is the first time we will visit in May, and since school isn't out yet, and taking into consideration the 50th celebration I was just wondering what you all thought. I won't worry too much, we know how to do the park, and we have five days.

I can't wait to see the new parade! :bow:

[IndyJn511]

I'd like to know too. I'll be there at that time as well!

[AP2CM]

that's actually a very difficuly qestion. The period immidiately following May 5th has the potential to be very busy indeed, given the amount of advertising that will be in full swing by that time. The idea is to make visiting a Disney theme park the most exciting and desirable way for Americans to spend their free time in 2005. Even though school's still in, I think the parks will be plenty crowded those days, so come prepared!

[sediment]

It will probably be a little busier than off-season, but nowhere near mid-summer. It will get busier after 5PM or so. A lot busier.

[Snacks]

I think everyone from here is going......... should be packed....

[travelmom]

Thanks for the feedback.

I was thinking maybe less than summer, but more than usual.
Also, more crowded after 5:00 makes sense too.
We are formally strictly summer visitors, because I like the longer hours, and all the attractions running. But as we get older, the summer heat is getting hard to take.
Thanks to all of you.