Disney World crowds

Disney World crowds can be overwhelming.

You can deal with them if you just do a little homework. The first step is to select the time visit.

Below you will find Dad's 2009 calendars to help you make your decision.

Once you've decided when to go, you'll need some ideas about dealing with all the people that will be there when you arrive. That's Dad's specialty. See Dad's tips below.

A lot of people don't take the time to find out what Disney World is really like. Everyone sees those nice Disney videos, especially the Christmas ones, where there are just a few people in the parks. They make it look like you can go to Disney World at Christmas and be there all alone.

(Been there, done that, never going back. You could try Universal, it's a ghost town. Sorry Uncle Walt.)

Here's the information you need when you are planning your Disney World vacation.

Disney World Crowds from 1972

Photo by Jeff_B

Dad's great calendars

Here you go. You want to know what Disney World crowds are like? Well let 'ole Dad give you a hand. Dad's cooked up a color-coded day-to-day prediction of just how busy it will be (in general) at Walt Disney World.

Check it out. These are Dad's predictions for Disney World attendance during the year. Dad bases his predictions on levels from previous years , and Dad's famous intuition (I know, men don't have intuition, but Dad does). Oh, I almost forgot, there are also based on what color might make them look the best. (Ha, Ha.)

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How to avoid the throngs

No crowds in the Magic Kingdom

You won't want to miss this.

Learn Dad's closely guarded secret for avoiding crowds. This secret has been handed down through the generations and is only told to a few very responsible types.

So for the low price of $2,004.22, Dad will share this secret with you, because if you pay Dad that much money you must be responsible.

Just kidding.

Here's Dad's Guide to Disney World crowds.

You'll find tips, secrets, and strategies for dealings with the hoards that invade the parks every day including special pages on Fastpass and Extra Magic Hour.

Each park is unique and there are some special methods for avoiding lines that work at each park. Here are Dad's links to those pages.

Dad's guides on how to avoid lines at

Magic Kingdom
Epcot
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Animal Kingdom

You'll be amazed by what you find in these pages.

Trust me...

Dad's Bottom Line

You can't always avoid lines and people at Disney World. They are a fact of life. If you plan your vacation for the low times, if you use Dad's great tips and strategies, you can have a worry free, crowdless, Disney World vacation.

For more Disney World information check out Disney's Official Web site.

Your Stories

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Share with us your Disney World crowd stories, especially if you can give up to the minute reports. Pictures are great.

Dad's Guide to WDW

Table of Contents

Dad's Disney World Home Page - The center of the Dad's Guide Universe. This is where it all starts. Come on over and check it out.

Disney World Hotels - Walt Disney World is home to some of the most beautifully themed hotels in the world. (Disney calls their hotels resorts.) There are more than 20 magically themed Disney Resorts at Walt Disney World. All of them are well designed, well maintained, clean, and a great place to sleep at night.

Disney World Restaurants - The restaurants at are as much a part of the whole "Disney" experience as the Resorts. It's amazing to see fast food restaurants that are themed to match the area that they are in. There are some amazing restaurants in the parks, in the hotels, and even at Downtown Disney. Come on in and check out Dad's favorites.

Theme Parks - Walt Disney World Parks are the main reason to visit. These are the most attended theme parks in the world. They have some of the best entertainment on the planet. The four theme parks produce some of the most imaginative family entertainment you will find anywhere. There are also 2 of the most innovative water parks in the world. Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon.

Disney World Hours - It's important to know when the parks open and when the close. It's also good to know when the parades and shows happen. Dad'll help. Dad has monthly calendars that show the hours each park is open.

Disney World Tickets - Dad is an expert on Disney World Tickets. (Someone needs to be.) Disney has numerous ticket options some of which are very confusing. Let Dad help you sort out the best ticket option for your magical vacation.

Disney World Crowds - Crowds can turn the best dreams into nightmares. Dad has created guides to help you deal with crowds at Walt Disney World. You'll find calendars that will let you know when the crowds will be at the parks, and tons of information on how to avoid crowds.

Walt Disney World Videos - A picture is worth... Yeah, right, show me the video any day. Dad has gathered several videos about the parks, the hotels and much more. Come on over and check them out.

Disney World Special Events - The one thing that sets Disney World apart from all the other theme parks is their special events. Walt Disney World is almost always having a special event. Find out about the FREE concerts, the special shows, and all the events that Disney schedules throughout the year.

Christmas at Disney World - Christmas is a very special time of year. It's a time when everyone is dreaming of something. Disney knows how to put on a show, and they put on some of their best at Christmas time. Let the dreams begin.

Dad's Disney World Stories and Tips - Do you need to know how to get reservations at Cinderella's Royal Table? Dad knows. Are you looking for acronyms that everyone is using? Check out Dad, he knows. Dad knows lots of stuff, and shares it with you through his Stories and Tips page. Come on over and check it out.

Making Disney World Reservations - Making travel reservations for a dream Disney World vacation is hard work. Dad has some tools that will help. Come and check them out. They will save you money.

Information about other destinations - Check out Dad's Travel Friends. (Sorry Uncle Walt) There are other places you might want to vacation. Dad wants to give you some information on these places. These are links to some sites that Dad enjoys and thinks you will too.

Discount Theme Park Tickets - There is more to Orlando than Disney. See where to get tickets to those other Theme Parks and attractions.