WDW Busy in October??

goofygal1975 · 03-26-2003

OK, quick question...to make sure I'm right! Isn't October a good time to go to WDW? The crowds aren't so bad then, are they? Have to ask this answer for my sister, as everyone is telling her that October is a bad time to go because it is always so busy!!:dazed

graybill · 03-26-2003

I have been to WDW in Oct once and have friends who have gone twice and we were very happy with the crowd situation. A little more crowded than the first week in December, which is when we usually go, but certainly not a problem.
According to the attendance charts that I have seen on another site, it is one of the least crowded times of the year.

By the way, we are going in Oct this year!

graybill

goofygal1975 · 03-26-2003

Thank you!! I thought it was ideally a good time to go. My sister Fiances family is taking his niece for her 2nd birthday. It's her first trip there, and they were worried about the crowds. I told them not to worry, but that I"d check just to make sure. Of course I'll be headed over there w/them when they go, most likely the first weekend in October!! I have to get good use out of my AP!! Thanks again for responding so quickly!!

JOANN · 03-26-2003

Went in OCt. to DW, crowds were ok, but we had problems with rain, due to a hurricane that was coming to an end. It seemed Orlando was having that annoying on again off again rain. So, the poncho's did get a good work out. The day we left, was just beautiful.. Doesn't that figure. !!!????:( You just never know about the weather, so you just roll with the flow, and have a great time!!!!

JOANN

tiggerlover1971 · 03-26-2003

We love going in September October We have gone at the end of October for our honeymoon and it wasnt bad at all During the day its quite warm short weather and night it is jeans and jacket weather for this south florida girl and the only crowd we ran into was the Not so scary halloween party Cant wait to go in October again this year .

dab · 03-26-2003

We were there in Oct 2001 (21-28th) and crowds were moderate. We used fast pass to our advantage and the popular attractions had waits of about 30-45 mins. There was a large number of guests from the UK, Scotland and Whales as it was half term for the schools there. The one thing that shocked us was the temperatures... I guess we were there during an unseasonably hot time because the mercury soared around 90 most days! There were some comfortable days but we were expecting more fall type weather.

goofygal1975 · 03-26-2003

My sister and I were just talking about the weather in October. We live in Florida. She said she'll still go in October, but it's still gonna be hot. She'd rather go in Jan/Feb when it's actually kinda cool!! Sometimes we get lucky and get some cooler weather in october.

**BDavis932** · 03-26-2003

We have been during October 3 or 4 times over the years and LOVED it. It is a great time of year to go.

We took our son for his first trip on his 2nd birthday, also. He had such a great time!

Each trip we stayed about 8 days, and never had a day of rain! Lucky, I guess, but the weather was always great!!

Crowds we always minimal. Never waited more than 15 - 20 minutes for most rides and some we just walked right on......
Oh, I miss those pre-school days when we could vacation ANYTIME we wanted to. It's hard getting used to those summer crowds! Oh well, I'll take them, I love WDW!!

sandanv1 · 03-26-2003

We go in October every year to celebrate our anniversary:love: . The crowds are lighter, and the weather a little cooler. I think you will enjoy that time of the year. Have fun, I will (I'll be there the first week)

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goofygal1975 Goofy For Disney Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: AL Posts: 1,735	WDW Busy in October?? OK, quick question...to make sure I'm right! Isn't October a good time to go to WDW? The crowds aren't so bad then, are they? Have to ask this answer for my sister, as everyone is telling her that October is a bad time to go because it is always so busy!!:dazed __________________ goofygal1975.com see my disney pictures and trip reports, and Disney Cruise Info! ~~Heather~~ ~~A Dream is a wish your heart makes~~ All-Star Movies 12/02 All-Star Movies 2/03 All-Star Sports 10/02, 06/03 , 07/03,12/03(MVMCP 12/5/03) Pop Century 2/04, 5/05, 7/05 CBR 12/04, 5/05 Disney Wonder Cruise 5/15/05-5/19/05 WL 8/05 Many trips 2005-2006 ~~Engaged at Disney, CRT 8/19/06~~ Sept 2007 DisneyMoon Dec 2008 AKV May 2009 7 night Disney Cruise

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graybill Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 213	WDW Busy in October?? I have been to WDW in Oct once and have friends who have gone twice and we were very happy with the crowd situation. A little more crowded than the first week in December, which is when we usually go, but certainly not a problem. According to the attendance charts that I have seen on another site, it is one of the least crowded times of the year. By the way, we are going in Oct this year! graybill __________________ Disneyland 1959 Disney World 1979 DVC 2001

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goofygal1975 Goofy For Disney Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: AL Posts: 1,735	Thank you!! I thought it was ideally a good time to go. My sister Fiances family is taking his niece for her 2nd birthday. It's her first trip there, and they were worried about the crowds. I told them not to worry, but that I"d check just to make sure. Of course I'll be headed over there w/them when they go, most likely the first weekend in October!! I have to get good use out of my AP!! Thanks again for responding so quickly!! __________________ goofygal1975.com see my disney pictures and trip reports, and Disney Cruise Info! ~~Heather~~ ~~A Dream is a wish your heart makes~~ All-Star Movies 12/02 All-Star Movies 2/03 All-Star Sports 10/02, 06/03 , 07/03,12/03(MVMCP 12/5/03) Pop Century 2/04, 5/05, 7/05 CBR 12/04, 5/05 Disney Wonder Cruise 5/15/05-5/19/05 WL 8/05 Many trips 2005-2006 ~~Engaged at Disney, CRT 8/19/06~~ Sept 2007 DisneyMoon Dec 2008 AKV May 2009 7 night Disney Cruise

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JOANN Mouse Meister Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: CRETE, Illinois Posts: 1,041	Went in OCt. to DW, crowds were ok, but we had problems with rain, due to a hurricane that was coming to an end. It seemed Orlando was having that annoying on again off again rain. So, the poncho's did get a good work out. The day we left, was just beautiful.. Doesn't that figure. !!!????:( You just never know about the weather, so you just roll with the flow, and have a great time!!!! JOANN __________________ Been There, Done That, DID IT AGAIN!! Oct. 23-Nov. 6 2005! When You Wish Upon a Star! 1975 Contemporary, 1977 Royal Plaza, 1986-1991 CBR, 1993-1997 Dixie Landings, 1998 Wilderness Lodge, 1999(Twice)-2000(Twice) CSR, 2001(Twice)-2002(Twice)-2003(Twice) CSR & AKL, 2004 AKL & CSR 3 times, 2005(Twice) POFQ Going to Disneyland Sept. 9-12th!!!!!!

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tiggerlover1971 Official bouncer of DC Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: 100 acre woods Posts: 4,068	We love going in September October We have gone at the end of October for our honeymoon and it wasnt bad at all During the day its quite warm short weather and night it is jeans and jacket weather for this south florida girl and the only crowd we ran into was the Not so scary halloween party Cant wait to go in October again this year . __________________ Cheryl ^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~ woohoo only 20 more pounds to go to goal weight

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dab Perpetual Trip Planner Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,604	We were there in Oct 2001 (21-28th) and crowds were moderate. We used fast pass to our advantage and the popular attractions had waits of about 30-45 mins. There was a large number of guests from the UK, Scotland and Whales as it was half term for the schools there. The one thing that shocked us was the temperatures... I guess we were there during an unseasonably hot time because the mercury soared around 90 most days! There were some comfortable days but we were expecting more fall type weather. __________________ http://www.magicalkingdoms.com/timer...8lwbwx9enz.png

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goofygal1975 Goofy For Disney Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: AL Posts: 1,735	My sister and I were just talking about the weather in October. We live in Florida. She said she'll still go in October, but it's still gonna be hot. She'd rather go in Jan/Feb when it's actually kinda cool!! Sometimes we get lucky and get some cooler weather in october. __________________ goofygal1975.com see my disney pictures and trip reports, and Disney Cruise Info! ~~Heather~~ ~~A Dream is a wish your heart makes~~ All-Star Movies 12/02 All-Star Movies 2/03 All-Star Sports 10/02, 06/03 , 07/03,12/03(MVMCP 12/5/03) Pop Century 2/04, 5/05, 7/05 CBR 12/04, 5/05 Disney Wonder Cruise 5/15/05-5/19/05 WL 8/05 Many trips 2005-2006 ~~Engaged at Disney, CRT 8/19/06~~ Sept 2007 DisneyMoon Dec 2008 AKV May 2009 7 night Disney Cruise

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BDavis932 A dream is a wish.... Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,608	We have been during October 3 or 4 times over the years and LOVED it. It is a great time of year to go. We took our son for his first trip on his 2nd birthday, also. He had such a great time! Each trip we stayed about 8 days, and never had a day of rain! Lucky, I guess, but the weather was always great!! Crowds we always minimal. Never waited more than 15 - 20 minutes for most rides and some we just walked right on...... Oh, I miss those pre-school days when we could vacation ANYTIME we wanted to. It's hard getting used to those summer crowds! Oh well, I'll take them, I love WDW!! __________________ DVC/BUDGET TIPS MODERATOR ºoº DVC MEMBER at OKW since 2000 ºoº Love my Mom "Trailblazer" & My Dear Sister "A Goofy Family" 77 DL85 (offsite)94 AS Sports97 ASMusic99 AS Movies00 ASMovies02 OKW03 WLV 04 OKW05 SSR05 ASM06 AKL/OKW/CSR07 DHHIR6/08 AKLV12/08 SSR3/09 AKLV Next Trips: 6/2011 AKLV, 12/2011 BLT, 3/2012 AKLV Buzzers I've met: Gingita, DisneyTeacher, RCharmicheal My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Quick trip the the Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, TX 26 days 13 hours 40 minutes

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sandanv1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: 15 miles from WDW Posts: 1,110	We go in October every year to celebrate our anniversary:love: . The crowds are lighter, and the weather a little cooler. I think you will enjoy that time of the year. Have fun, I will (I'll be there the first week) __________________ Now that we live in near WDW, we stop by every couple weeks! "Of course I don't look busy...I did it right the first time! 2005 - Moved 20 miles from WDW POR (Oct) Fort Wilderness (Dec) 2004 - Pop Cent. (Feb, April) POR(Oct,Dec) Caribbean (Oct) 2003 - All Star Music (Feb.) All Star Sports (April), POR (Oct), CSR (Dec) 2002 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), POR (Oct), AKL (Aug), off site (may):(, CSR (April), Caribbean (Feb) 2001 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), PO Riverside (Oct)

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