Hi Bryan: On January 2 I recommend, if you want to go to take pictures with the characters (Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Princesses) do it before 4 pm because at that time they leave. The Fairies only come out twice a day, there are I ask you to wait until 10pm. They do show at night all the characters. Even at 11pm there are some attractions open and there is no row. Enjoy your stay!
Hi Bryan, I would say January 2nd would be less hectic for sure. And what I like to do is go after 2PM actually because lines start dying down around 3 or 4. Make sure to get a MaxPass it is always worth it because you get to skip the lines. It gets a little chilly at night, but a thick jacket will do the trick. I did this last weekend and was able to go on all of the rides my girlfriend and I wanted to go on. Watched two shows and ate a couple meals. And get the Disneyland app on your smartphone as well to manage all of your fast passes and tickets.
We like to go during the week it's less crowded but it is Disney Land so it's always crowded, weekend are hectic but I thinks Christmas Eve will be fun!! Especially if you go first thing in the morning before the crowd!!
I would say 2nd that would be the less hectic day. Xmas eve would be packed with people. Hope you and the family have a nice holiday.
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