Oct or Dec...what would you do??

MagicalMoments · 08-29-2004

We cannot decide which to do...what would you do??

We are annual passholders so we want to take an extra trip this year. We have reservations arriving on Thursdaynight, Dec 2 and leaving Tues morning, Dec 7. (We drive and it takes about 21 hours to get to WDW.) Reservations are at All Star Sports. We would go to the MVMCP on Sunday Dec 5. We have never been to WDW during that time of year! IT would be our first Christmas visit! My DD would miss 4 days of school. She is in 2nd grade. We would have 4 full days at WDW.

The other day, we were thinking of changing the trip to Oct. We would arrived Saturday night, Oct. 16 and leave Saturday morning, Oct 23. It is fall break and our DD would miss 3 days. We would have 6 full days at WDW. We would be less rushed, DD would miss less days of school, we would have a longer vacation all around. But we would not see the MVMCP!!

Which would you do and why???

We also think we can upgrade to a moderate or delux if we go in Oct because we can get the AP rates. So we have to decide quickly. We already called and got the AP rates for the Dec trip.

Huakai · 08-29-2004

As much as I love being in WDW at Christmas time, I think I would have to choose the October visit just because I could stay longer. And...if you haven't done MNSSHP, you could do it for a special treat.

karliebug · 08-29-2004

I would definitely pick Oct. Still warm enough for swimming and a longer vacation so you won't be rushing around like a commando.

MagicalMoments · 08-29-2004

What is MNSSHP? Gee, I always thought I knew so much about Disney however, being on Disney Central is always teaching me new things!

WDWaddict · 08-29-2004

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party :-)

chris5568 · 08-29-2004

[quote=MagicalMoments]What is MNSSHP? QUOTE]
That is the halloween party at disney, like the MVMCP, but for halloween

I had also been thinking of going in Oct. and not the beginning of Dec. But DH really likes the Christmas decorations. When I mentioned going back to WDW, he said if we went back he would like to go at Christmas time again. And seeing as I wasn't supposed to go back this year at all. I jumped on it. Dec. really is my favorite time to go, but I have never gone in Oct. If you were able to get a couple more days to stay at WDW I would go with Dec. If not go with Oct. 21 hours is a long drive, the extra 2 days to rest will help.

MJD · 08-29-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by karliebug

I would definitely pick Oct. Still warm enough for swimming and a longer vacation so you won't be rushing around like a commando.

I agree with Karliebug

October is a great month, not too hot and hardly any wait in lines.

Now we have to go when school is out, what a treat. The wait is much longer.

Not bad, just longer.

MJD

MJD · 08-29-2004

[quote=chris5568]

Quote:

Originally Posted by MagicalMoments

What is MNSSHP? QUOTE]
That is the halloween party at disney, like the MVMCP, but for halloween

I had also been thinking of going in Oct. and not the beginning of Dec. But DH really likes the Christmas decorations. When I mentioned going back to WDW, he said if we went back he would like to go at Christmas time again. And seeing as I wasn't supposed to go back this year at all. I jumped on it. Dec. really is my favorite time to go, but I have never gone in Oct. If you were able to get a couple more days to stay at WDW I would go with Dec. If not go with Oct. 21 hours is a long drive, the extra 2 days to rest will help.

That's what I want to see someday!!! WDW at christmas

! For the month of December are the all the parks set up for christmas?!!!!

chris5568 · 08-29-2004

Yes all of the parks are decorated and the resorts. MGM has the Osborne lights, which are back this year and they are great.

MJD · 08-29-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris5568

Yes all of the parks are decorated and the resorts. MGM has the Osborne lights, which are back this year and they are great.

Chris,
What are Osborne lights

MJD

chris5568 · 08-29-2004

If you go to debs website, http://allearsnet.com/tp/h_osbr2.htm they have great photos of the osborne lights. It is a huge display of Christmas lights, you get 3-d glasses and the light reflection looks like snowflakes(the ones we got anyway) They have light sculptures also it is just amazing.

jodilt · 08-29-2004

I have to disagree. I would go in Dec. just to see the Christmas decor! I was there the first week of Dec. last year. Crowds are low, and the parks are beautiful! MVMCP is sooo much fun. It snows on Main St! I have been several times at the first of Oct, which is what I am doing this year, but this is the first year I will see MNSSHP, since they added more dates. Next year, I will be back at the first of Dec, to do Christmas again. It seems that only MK does anything for Halloween, but at Christmas it is all the parks and resorts.

mmouse67l · 08-29-2004

A warning about October. We were there in October a couple of years ago and it was 90 degrees every day. I admit I am a weather weenie from "rainy" Seattle, but it was really uncomfortable. December weather was much better.

But if you can handle the possible heat, I would choose the longer trip. The Christmas party is awesome, but I would not trade it for a chance at extra days.

Huakai · 08-29-2004

Another perk for going in October...the Food and Wine Festival is going on in Epcot. So many new things to try.

**llama** · 08-30-2004

For me it's a no brainer - 6 days in Oct. vs. 4 in Dec. For no other reason, I'd take October! A vacation at WDW is always too short!

08-29-2004	#1 (permalink)
MagicalMoments Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 463	Oct or Dec...what would you do?? We cannot decide which to do...what would you do?? We are annual passholders so we want to take an extra trip this year. We have reservations arriving on Thursdaynight, Dec 2 and leaving Tues morning, Dec 7. (We drive and it takes about 21 hours to get to WDW.) Reservations are at All Star Sports. We would go to the MVMCP on Sunday Dec 5. We have never been to WDW during that time of year! IT would be our first Christmas visit! My DD would miss 4 days of school. She is in 2nd grade. We would have 4 full days at WDW. The other day, we were thinking of changing the trip to Oct. We would arrived Saturday night, Oct. 16 and leave Saturday morning, Oct 23. It is fall break and our DD would miss 3 days. We would have 6 full days at WDW. We would be less rushed, DD would miss less days of school, we would have a longer vacation all around. But we would not see the MVMCP!! Which would you do and why??? We also think we can upgrade to a moderate or delux if we go in Oct because we can get the AP rates. So we have to decide quickly. We already called and got the AP rates for the Dec trip. __________________ 1970s Twice to Disneyland 1976?? (The year Space Mountain opened!) Comtemporary 1986 (February) Off site 2001 (September) All Star Sports 2003 (March) All Star Sports Port Orleans FQ & Disney Cruise 2003 (July) All Star Sports 2004 (April) All Star Sports 2004 (October) All Star Sports for MNNSHP!! 2005 (March) All Star Sports 2008 (November) for MVMCP, I hope!

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Huakai Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Temple, Texas Posts: 313	Re: Oct or Dec...what would you do?? As much as I love being in WDW at Christmas time, I think I would have to choose the October visit just because I could stay longer. And...if you haven't done MNSSHP, you could do it for a special treat. __________________ DVC member since 1993 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Holidays in WDW Sharing magic with friends!!

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karliebug Queenbee of MB Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pocono Mts. PA Posts: 2,310	Re: Oct or Dec...what would you do?? I would definitely pick Oct. Still warm enough for swimming and a longer vacation so you won't be rushing around like a commando.

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MagicalMoments Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 463	Re: Oct or Dec...what would you do?? What is MNSSHP? Gee, I always thought I knew so much about Disney however, being on Disney Central is always teaching me new things! __________________ 1970s Twice to Disneyland 1976?? (The year Space Mountain opened!) Comtemporary 1986 (February) Off site 2001 (September) All Star Sports 2003 (March) All Star Sports Port Orleans FQ & Disney Cruise 2003 (July) All Star Sports 2004 (April) All Star Sports 2004 (October) All Star Sports for MNNSHP!! 2005 (March) All Star Sports 2008 (November) for MVMCP, I hope!

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WDWaddict Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hawaii Posts: 499	Re: Oct or Dec...what would you do?? Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party :-) __________________ June 1992~WDW 1996/1998/2001~Disneyland Nov 2002~WDW Nov 2003(twice)~WDW December 2004~POFQ February 2005~Pop Century June 2005~Disneyland June 2008~Disneyland(Disneyland Hotel!) June 2009~Polynesian My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Moving to Fort Belvoir, VA 11 days 21 hours 13 minutes

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08-29-2004	#6 (permalink)
chris5568 Big Cheese Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Va. Posts: 827	Re: Oct or Dec...what would you do?? [quote=MagicalMoments]What is MNSSHP? QUOTE] That is the halloween party at disney, like the MVMCP, but for halloween I had also been thinking of going in Oct. and not the beginning of Dec. But DH really likes the Christmas decorations. When I mentioned going back to WDW, he said if we went back he would like to go at Christmas time again. And seeing as I wasn't supposed to go back this year at all. I jumped on it. Dec. really is my favorite time to go, but I have never gone in Oct. If you were able to get a couple more days to stay at WDW I would go with Dec. If not go with Oct. 21 hours is a long drive, the extra 2 days to rest will help. __________________ Chrissy http://www.myspace.com/chrissy505 http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZchris5568_2007

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chris5568 Big Cheese Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Va. Posts: 827	Re: Oct or Dec...what would you do?? Yes all of the parks are decorated and the resorts. MGM has the Osborne lights, which are back this year and they are great. __________________ Chrissy http://www.myspace.com/chrissy505 http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZchris5568_2007

08-29-2004	#11 (permalink)
chris5568 Big Cheese Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Va. Posts: 827	Re: Oct or Dec...what would you do?? If you go to debs website, http://allearsnet.com/tp/h_osbr2.htm they have great photos of the osborne lights. It is a huge display of Christmas lights, you get 3-d glasses and the light reflection looks like snowflakes(the ones we got anyway) They have light sculptures also it is just amazing. __________________ Chrissy http://www.myspace.com/chrissy505 http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZchris5568_2007

08-29-2004	#12 (permalink)
jodilt Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: TEXAS Posts: 784	Re: Oct or Dec...what would you do?? I have to disagree. I would go in Dec. just to see the Christmas decor! I was there the first week of Dec. last year. Crowds are low, and the parks are beautiful! MVMCP is sooo much fun. It snows on Main St! I have been several times at the first of Oct, which is what I am doing this year, but this is the first year I will see MNSSHP, since they added more dates. Next year, I will be back at the first of Dec, to do Christmas again. It seems that only MK does anything for Halloween, but at Christmas it is all the parks and resorts. __________________ Disneyland - too many times to count! '01 - Grand Californian '02 - Disneyland Hotel '03, '04 - Grand Californian '05 - Disneyland Hotel WDW '96 - All Star Music '97 - Caribe Royale & Swan '98 - Carribean Beach '99 - Coronado Springs & Dixie Landings '00, '01, '02, '03, '04 - Wilderness Lodge

08-29-2004	#13 (permalink)
mmouse67l Grand Magician Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 973	Re: Oct or Dec...what would you do?? A warning about October. We were there in October a couple of years ago and it was 90 degrees every day. I admit I am a weather weenie from "rainy" Seattle, but it was really uncomfortable. December weather was much better. But if you can handle the possible heat, I would choose the longer trip. The Christmas party is awesome, but I would not trade it for a chance at extra days. __________________ Official Defender of Swiss Family Treehouse

08-29-2004	#14 (permalink)
Huakai Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Temple, Texas Posts: 313	Re: Oct or Dec...what would you do?? Another perk for going in October...the Food and Wine Festival is going on in Epcot. So many new things to try. __________________ DVC member since 1993 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Holidays in WDW Sharing magic with friends!!

08-30-2004	#15 (permalink)
llama Cie la vie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 6,740	Re: Oct or Dec...what would you do?? For me it's a no brainer - 6 days in Oct. vs. 4 in Dec. For no other reason, I'd take October! A vacation at WDW is always too short!

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