My family did the Big 5 last year. Beautiful area! Get reservations! The crowds are bad and much worse this year. No joking. We were unable to secure reservations so we were unable to see part of Zion. We had hoped to hike angels landing and the narrows. Without reservations you can’t even get near that area.
I know someone who arrived today to hike angels landing. Arrived at 3:30am to get in line and wait on the shuttles that take them there. I personally would not put that much effort to hang with a crowd. I prefer solitude!
Good luck and enjoy the parks.
