When is the most budget friendly time to go?

figment83 · 11-30-2005

Hey ya'll got a question. When is the most budget friendly time to go? I want to go cheap

but have a nice time as well. I really want to try and make the money strech so when would be a good time for me to go?

queensmama · 11-30-2005

This past September when they offered free dining plan!

But if you missed it, Value season is when room rates are the lowest.

ingamba · 11-30-2005

Value Season varies slightly from resort to resort, but if you're looking to go soon, it covers all of January and most of February, a great time to go in terms of prices an crowd levels. The downside is that parks have shorter operating hours, and the weather can be unpredictable. But with Extra Magic Hours for resort guests and a little bit of luck with the weather, it's the perfect time to go.

Cosmicwaves · 11-30-2005

I would agree with January. Airfares are cheaper, resort rates are lower, crowds are down...Great time to go!

quakercub · 11-30-2005

Definately January. The weather is still nice, there is little rainfall, and far fewer crowds. It's a great time to go!

Erin · 11-30-2005

I'm in the January Club, too.

Great rates
Low crowds
Lovely weather

ingamba · 11-30-2005

Well that settles it!! If Erin picks January, January it is.

In case no one has noticed, I'm Erin's fan.

figment83 · 11-30-2005

Thanks you guys for the advice. January was when I was wanting to go so that works out great. It won't be until 2006 but I like to plan early!

ingamba · 11-30-2005

Well than I'll see you there!!

Princess Tessa · 11-30-2005

well less then two months then! Thats great, I've been to Disneyland in January and it is the only time I ever want to go again, no lines for anything! Best expierence ever!
Have fun planning

figment83 · 12-01-2005

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Originally Posted by figment83

Thanks you guys for the advice. January was when I was wanting to go so that works out great. It won't be until 2006 but I like to plan early!

Wait a minute, I said the wrong year you guys. I mean January of 2007. I keep forgetting that next year is 2006 (don't ask)

I wish it was 2006. That was wishful thinking. Oh well hopefully next year will fly by!

Cavey · 12-01-2005

If you check Disney's website, they list the various "value seasons." Value Seasons are my prefered time to go. The rates are lower because fewer people are taking vacations during those times. This translates into lesser crowds. Yes, park hours are shorter, but you rarely wait more than 20 minutes for a ride, and often rides are "walk on."

January is one of my favorite months to go. Whether is if-y, but even 50 in Florida is better than the 30's & snow I leave behind!

iluvwdw · 12-01-2005

I hear January is great, too! Although I have never been. My ABSOLUTE favorite time to go is the first week in December. 2 years ago, there were NO crowds! Last year, it was definitely more crowded.

But I still love it at that time. You can't beat Disney all decked out for the holidays.

karliebug · 12-02-2005

I like going anytime!!! We usually go in August which is hot,hot,hot but my girls love the pools and waterparks so that is okay with them. Last year and this year we are going in January. I like the mild weather, but it isn't always warm enough to swim and the hours at the parks are shorter. Any day at disney is better than being back at home!

jenbarnwell · 12-02-2005

January Club also...

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figment83 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 105	When is the most budget friendly time to go? Hey ya'll got a question. When is the most budget friendly time to go? I want to go cheap but have a nice time as well. I really want to try and make the money strech so when would be a good time for me to go?

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queensmama VMK Know-it-all Join Date: May 2004 Location: Stuck with the Children of the Corn Posts: 1,822	Re: When is the most budget friendly time to go? This past September when they offered free dining plan! But if you missed it, Value season is when room rates are the lowest. __________________ Did you ever know that you are my hero!

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ingamba Disneyland Dreaming! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 2,176	Re: When is the most budget friendly time to go? Value Season varies slightly from resort to resort, but if you're looking to go soon, it covers all of January and most of February, a great time to go in terms of prices an crowd levels. The downside is that parks have shorter operating hours, and the weather can be unpredictable. But with Extra Magic Hours for resort guests and a little bit of luck with the weather, it's the perfect time to go. __________________ Andrew Avatar: A magical night at the Happiest Place on Earth! OCT-JFK DEC-SEA DEC-ORD JAN-PVD FEB-SNA

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Cosmicwaves Mouse Meister Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CT Posts: 1,352	Re: When is the most budget friendly time to go? I would agree with January. Airfares are cheaper, resort rates are lower, crowds are down...Great time to go! __________________ 1985-Off site 1986-Off site 1988-DL-Off site August 1989-The Buena Vista Palace March 1997-All Star Music March 2000-All Star Movies January 2002-All Star Music October/Nov 2002-Off site January2005-Off site January2006-Off site September 2006-POR September/October 2007-Off site August 2008-DL-Off site: Alpine Inn

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quakercub Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: st petersburg, florida Posts: 1,031	Re: When is the most budget friendly time to go? Definately January. The weather is still nice, there is little rainfall, and far fewer crowds. It's a great time to go! __________________ WDW MY HOME AWAY FROM HOME

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Erin Holiday Investigator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: North Central Florida! Posts: 9,732	Re: When is the most budget friendly time to go? I'm in the January Club, too. Great rates Low crowds Lovely weather __________________ Team Jake! Avatar: Wishy and me! www.myspace.com/daisygirl77

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ingamba Disneyland Dreaming! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 2,176	Re: When is the most budget friendly time to go? Well that settles it!! If Erin picks January, January it is. In case no one has noticed, I'm Erin's fan. __________________ Andrew Avatar: A magical night at the Happiest Place on Earth! OCT-JFK DEC-SEA DEC-ORD JAN-PVD FEB-SNA

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figment83 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 105	Re: When is the most budget friendly time to go? Thanks you guys for the advice. January was when I was wanting to go so that works out great. It won't be until 2006 but I like to plan early!

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ingamba Disneyland Dreaming! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 2,176	Re: When is the most budget friendly time to go? Well than I'll see you there!! __________________ Andrew Avatar: A magical night at the Happiest Place on Earth! OCT-JFK DEC-SEA DEC-ORD JAN-PVD FEB-SNA

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Princess Tessa Starting over Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 1,989	Re: When is the most budget friendly time to go? well less then two months then! Thats great, I've been to Disneyland in January and it is the only time I ever want to go again, no lines for anything! Best expierence ever! Have fun planning __________________ Disneyland Trips 1989, 1994, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2004 (yes, twice, I'm obsessed okay?!) 2005, 2007 (I'm missing three trips but I don't remember what years) WDW Canadian Cast Member 2006 - 2007

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,180	Re: When is the most budget friendly time to go? If you check Disney's website, they list the various "value seasons." Value Seasons are my prefered time to go. The rates are lower because fewer people are taking vacations during those times. This translates into lesser crowds. Yes, park hours are shorter, but you rarely wait more than 20 minutes for a ride, and often rides are "walk on." January is one of my favorite months to go. Whether is if-y, but even 50 in Florida is better than the 30's & snow I leave behind! __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 6,854	Re: When is the most budget friendly time to go? I hear January is great, too! Although I have never been. My ABSOLUTE favorite time to go is the first week in December. 2 years ago, there were NO crowds! Last year, it was definitely more crowded. But I still love it at that time. You can't beat Disney all decked out for the holidays. __________________ Kim :) LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving at Animal Kingdom Villas! It's a surprise for the kids! On a Thanksgiving Safari at AKV

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karliebug Queenbee of MB Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pocono Mts. PA Posts: 2,310	Re: When is the most budget friendly time to go? I like going anytime!!! We usually go in August which is hot,hot,hot but my girls love the pools and waterparks so that is okay with them. Last year and this year we are going in January. I like the mild weather, but it isn't always warm enough to swim and the hours at the parks are shorter. Any day at disney is better than being back at home!

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jenbarnwell I need to get a life besides MouseBuzz!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,502	Re: When is the most budget friendly time to go? January Club also... __________________ Jen # 2 http://www.myspace.com/jenvance1 2008 ~ Feb ~ Caribbean Beach and off-site ALL by ourselves!! 2007 ~ Sept ~ Coronado Springs Resort with family and Mom 2007 ~ Jan. ~ Pop Century with the family 2006 ~ Caribbean Beach Resort with DMIL 2005 ~ WDW ~ off-site with my sisters I MouseBuzz, these are the people I have met so far: JEN!! MY BFF!, Erin ( I Erin), Cavey and Lil, Gingita, Empress Jenny, Bali, Catfish, Mickaholic, and Soundgod. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Baby's first Trip!!! 29 days 0 hours 57 minutes

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