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I was going to be going back to Disneyland Paris this year with my brother for the 15th anniversary celebrations. But, he has decided to go skiing instead and I'm going to be going with my mum instead, which will be cool . BUT alothough she loves Disney movies, theme parks are not her thing at all, and is only going for my sake, bless her, as this is my last year at home before university. She will like rides like Peter Pan, Snow White, Pirates, Phantom Manor etc and the parades and stuff, not Thunder Mountain etc.

So, what do you think will be the best time to go over the summer? I know it will be crowded, but when do you think it will be less so? Any dates from 9th July to very early September would be great. If anyone has any vague ideas for when the queues will be slightly shorter etc? So my mum isnt too bored and horrified at the long waits?

Thank you in advance anyone who can help!

We went in late Summer (last two weeks of August), and it wasn't too crowded, so that may be a good idea. As usual, weekends are normally busier, but even they weren't too bad. The queues for Star Tours, Pirates of the Caribbean, Rock and Roller Coaster and It's a Small World weren't bad, and even Space Mountain's queue wasn't extremely long. Only Peter Pan's Flight and Big Thunder Mountain had 90 minute waits, if I remember correctly, and they are Fastpass rides. If you want to miss any long waits at all, then early September could be good, but if you like the night time stuff, be prepared to miss some of the summer spectacles, such as the night time parade and fireworks.

Whatever you do though, avoid the 14th July and the 15th August. The former date is Bastille Day and the latter date is the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, both of which are huge events and obviously Disney will be packed.

I first went over an August weekend a couple of years after the park had opened, and the queues were horrendous, though of course the park hours are longer.

Personally, I found it to be extremely busy on the 11th March, on a Sunday, and that was bad enough for me. I'd hate to tackle the summer queues again. I think for me, I'm looking at an annual trip now around March time, all being well. I've had the same week for the last two years - last year it was bright, though cold, this year it was glorious, and the Park is far more enjoyable when it's quieter - and of course, it doesn't cost as much.

Thank you for answering my question!

I was thinking of late August; or do you think my mum will still have a heart attack at the queues?! I did check July 9th, and there are rooms availible etc. would that be very busy? Thats on a monday.