Your Keys to Unlocking the Magic: First Steps to planning your Disneyland Trip - Picking a Date to Visit

Ok, so you've decided to take the plunge and visit Disneyland in Anaheim, California. Great decision! While any time is a great time to visit The Happiest Place on Earth, there are times of the year that are busier than others. Picking a date to visit Disneyland can be a daunting task, but Off We Go Travel is here to help. Read on for some of the best (and worst) times to visit Disneyland.

The Basics:

• Weekdays are typically less crowded. Try to plan your park days during the week, especially during the busier times of year.

• Try to visit during "shoulder seasons". February is great, as people are recovering from Christmas. In September, kids go back to school and attendance typically drops slightly. You'll also find great weather in September!

• Holidays are the busiest times of year. Christmas, Halloween, Summer & Spring Breaks see the highest attendance.

Projected Busy Dates in the second half of 2025:

June

Grad Nites - 1, 4, 6, 8, 77 & 13

Pride Nites - 16 & 18

July

4th of July weekend - 4-7

Disneyland's 70th birthday - 17

August

Oogie Boogie Bash - 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28

Labor Day Weekend - 29-31

September

Labor Day Weekend - 1

Oogie Boogie Bash - 2, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30

Half Marathon - 4-7

October

Oogie Boogie Bash - 2, 5, 7, 9, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28,31

Columbus Day Weekend - 10-13

November

Veterans Day - 11

Thanksgiving Week- 21-30

December

Candlelight Processional - 6-7

Christmas & New Years - 19-31

If your vacation dates happen to fall on one of these dates, don't panic. You can still visit the Parks on these days - you just need a solid plan in place, and I can help you with that. Request your Free Quote today to start the planning!