If it’s hard to guess which day of the week is best, it is possible to give sound advice on what time of day to come to the parks, regardless of the day of the week or the time of year.
For optimum touring conditions, plan on arriving at the park early, very early. The gates open anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour prior to the official opening time. The parking lot opens even earlier. This is especially true during busy periods; if you are visiting during one of the lulls you can probably afford to sleep in a bit.
Arriving crowds peak at about 11:00 a.m. and then level off. Many families and the faint of heart start leaving at about 4:00 p.m. Thus, your best shot at the more popular rides is before 11 and after 4. During the heat of the day you can catch the shows in the large theaters that offer posted starting times and shorter lines. You may also find that in the hour before closing many rides have no lines at all.
Of course, CityWalk is another matter. Things don’t start hopping there until 8:00 or 9:00 p.m. and the place stays open until 2:00 a.m. Factor that in to your planning. I don’t know about you, but a day that starts at seven and ends at two the next morning doesn’t sound like a vacation to me.
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