Yes, DLR does give a heads up announcement for the date that APs, DVC Members, and Disney Visa Cardholders can purchase their tickets. And the date that tickets go on sale to the general public. It's always been nice having that little bit of time to plan our dates and figure out the budget before we purchase.
Last year DLR announced Halloween Party Dates on 4/17/19. Then tickets went on sale for AP's on 4/23/19 and for the general public on 4/30/19.
Just be careful about using crowd calendars to plan your dates at DLR. They can be helpful, but they're not super reliable. See: Most accurate crowd calendars?.
Wow, thank you for linking me to that thread. I am embarrassed to admit that I've been purposely planning this years DL trips (my birthday trip, possible Halloween trip, then our honeymoon in December) using the crowd calendar on 'Is it Packed' so we can go during the ghost days. I haven't been to the park in 10 years, so all these trips- including our honeymoon- are a big deal to us! I wonder about the algorithm for the crowd calendars.
Which weeks did you find quieter during October? Thank you!
Try asking here: **Official** October 2020 Check-in! (link found in post one of this thread). With the Fall Breaks from the surrounding states happening throughout the month and all the events on the weekends, October is indeed a busy, busy month! Look at the first post to see what events and school breaks are happening and when. To be honest, the last "ghost day" we experienced was last Thanksgiving Day when it was pouring and very cold. Instead of relying on crowd calendars, we usually advise people here to choose whichever dates work best for their family's schedule, then to come back to this board to check that nothing crazy will conflict with their dates. Then make the best plans for those dates (dining reservations, MP/FP, budget, etc.), bring a positive attitude and lots of patience, be flexible (!), then relax and let the magic happen! You'll be several steps ahead of any crowds just because you planned and researched in advance!
It's usually the first one to sell out. You can get them online for sure.
Thank you very much, I appreciate the link and your helpful guidance!
Thank you! I will be attempting to purchase the day they are release...so here is hoping!
Not to scare you..but October is the opposite of quiet lol. There could be random days here and there that are decent though.
I would personally recommend late September over October for crowds.
