Eig recommends that people try a new approach when visiting a theme park. I also recommend folks visiting Universal to wait to do the studio tour at the end, after they have been on their feet all day. Mondays and Tuesdays also feature the smallest crowds at Disneyland , but if you're strapped for time on the weekends, the park's Marge Baker advises the FastPass. Six Flags Magic Mountain representatives suggest that visitors come later in the afternoons, especially on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. They also advise thrill seekers to start their day with a bang at the far side of the park.
Early fall is the time to hit the water parks, which close shop when the weather cools off.
Ken Kowalski, general manager at Raging Waters , advises people to consider their group when going to a water park. If you have little kids, arrive earlier and leave earlier. Weekday evenings are also a perfect time for locals to visit area museums because of the relaxing atmosphere and smaller crowds. Across the sea, Catalina Island welcomes guests who come to snorkel, kayak or relax on the beach. Crowds will also be coming for the annual JazzTrax Festival , which will be held three consecutive weekends beginning Oct. 6.