Which Is Better: March or November?

Monique · 08-26-2007

I just spent 2 hours at the book store trying to get information on crowd levels at WDW. For our next trip I'm contemplating Thanksgiving '08 or Spring Break '09. Given the fact that I have mainly gone during the summer months when the heat is at it's worst and we've had to take major breaks during the day so as not to run ourselves out of steam, I'm thinking that for these dates in question it won't be necessary and we'll be able to keep trucking for most of the day.

The November dates would be the Friday BEFORE Thanksgiving all the way through the Sunday after Thanksgiving giving us a total of 9 nights and 8 days. Has anyone ever been during this timeframe and if so, how were the crowds.

The March dates would be the Friday before our scheduled Spring Break (March 7) all the way through the following Sunday (March 16).

Any help, again, would be greatly appreciated.

**Dana** · 08-26-2007

Either time is going to be crowded. If I had to choose, I would go with November. Having been there for spring break, I would sooner rip out my hair hair by hair before going there at that time again. It was BRUTAL! It was crowded, hot and jut awful for me. I would pick november cause even though it will be crowded, you will have mild temps and chrsitmas decore....MVMCP will be going on...tons more options.

mickeymotto · 08-26-2007

I love the weather in November too. Its warm in the day, but cooler in the evening. Very pleasant.

Monique · 08-26-2007

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Originally Posted by Dana

Either time is going to be crowded. If I had to choose, I would go with November. Having been there for spring break, I would sooner rip out my hair hair by hair before going there at that time again. It was BRUTAL! It was crowded, hot and jut awful for me. I would pick november cause even though it will be crowded, you will have mild temps and chrsitmas decore....MVMCP will be going on...tons more options.

Would you say these times are more crowded than in the summer? I've been in June and July and it was HOT, HOT, HOT and the crowds were ridiculous. I've just returned a week ago and the August heat was BAD but the crowds noticeably lighter.

**Dana** · 08-26-2007

I would say that the crowds are more at Easter, but can't really compare it as I have never been there in November. I have been the first week of august and it was totally crowded, but not nearly as crowded as Easter time...I lost it in the parks...it was hot, the people were rude and you could not walk without bumping into someone...never, never , never , never again.

timkelmom · 08-26-2007

I would also say November. It is cooler and very festive this time of year. It can get crowded, but I think spring break time is worse. That is my opinion for what it's worth.

Live life · 08-26-2007

I would choose November. We've been there during Spring break twice, once being this year. It wasn't hot by any means but there were a LOT of High School bands, therefore there were a lot of teenagers running rampant.

Spring break is usually the time for the High schools nationwide to have some type of big trip for their bands or Seniors, etc. It was busy but we avoided a lot of things that we have done in the past just because we didn't want to mess with the crowds.

I have ALWAYS wanted to go the week after Thanksgiving because all the Christmas decorations are up and the crowds do start to thin out after Thanksgiving weekend.

If you can, I would go during off peak times when school is in session. We did this a lot when DD was much younger, now she refuses to miss school so therefore we're stuck going during Spring break or other weeklong breaks in the school year (which isn't much except for Christmas and I would avoid it like the plague).

A Goofy Family · 08-26-2007

Since our Spring Break is earlier than most (mid March) we've always had really good luck with crowds etc at Disney. I really don't think it'll be a problem for you, unless it backs up to Easter (like ours will this year). Do y'all do the water parks? March is very doable. Don't know about November. We've been in December and didn't do the water parks...too chilly for me!
If the parks are decorated in November when you go...you'll love it! Our friends went the week of Thanksgiving last year and said it didn't really get busy until Wednesday..the day before Thanksgiving. That was their 1st trip and they LOVED it! Hey, why not buy AP's and take both trips?!?!?!

LURK · 08-27-2007

We're doing our 2nd Thanksgiving week trip this year. From experience and research, I'd say that's the time to go. Agree, crowds weren't bad until Wednesday. And even then, the UG crowd levels are lower than spring break (6's - 8's, IIRC). Going early and using FP, the longest line we were in the whole week was 20 minutes (Great Movie Ride at noon on Thanksgiving Day. High temps in the 70's and low 80's. Christmas decs. Osborne lights. Candlelight Processional beginning the Friday after Thanksgiving. MVMCP the Friday before Thanksgiving and Sunday after. We're contemplating it on Friday, our arrival day (touching down at 1:15).

DisneyWorldFan · 08-27-2007

My vote is for November. You'll have the added treat of the holiday decorations!

joseph3947 · 08-27-2007

The first two weeks of Nov. is a great time to be there as far as crowds go, but if you want to see Christmas "stuff" then you'll have to be there from the week of Thanksgiving on.

heathersmommy · 08-27-2007

NOVEMBER!!! I've been in November twice & the crowds were significantly less than when we went in the Spring this year. Not so hot that time of year either.

Boss Mouse · 08-27-2007

Look at touringplans.com. They have very good advice.

Emerson613 · 08-27-2007

I have to say- I don't think- unless something changes with kids/school/sports- that I will ever go there April - September. I get too hot! That being said- it was cooler in June this year than it was in Feb when we were there... so who really knows- but November is SO nice! I Love it then!!!!

Enjoy!!!

Bill T · 08-27-2007

after Thanksgiving weekend small crowds and Christmas lights at MGM/Disney

have to be seen to be belived

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Monique Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,374	Which Is Better: March or November? I just spent 2 hours at the book store trying to get information on crowd levels at WDW. For our next trip I'm contemplating Thanksgiving '08 or Spring Break '09. Given the fact that I have mainly gone during the summer months when the heat is at it's worst and we've had to take major breaks during the day so as not to run ourselves out of steam, I'm thinking that for these dates in question it won't be necessary and we'll be able to keep trucking for most of the day. The November dates would be the Friday BEFORE Thanksgiving all the way through the Sunday after Thanksgiving giving us a total of 9 nights and 8 days. Has anyone ever been during this timeframe and if so, how were the crowds. The March dates would be the Friday before our scheduled Spring Break (March 7) all the way through the following Sunday (March 16). Any help, again, would be greatly appreciated. __________________ 06/79 Contemporary Resort, 06/91 Carribbean Beach, 08/97 Doubletree Guest Suites, 06/03 Coronado Springs, 09/03 All Star Movies, 02/04 POP Century, 07/05 POP Century, 02/06 POP Century, 08/07 POP Century, 03/08 POP Century 11/08 POP Century Birthday Trip June 8-17, 2009 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thank Goodness For Buy 4, Get 3 Free!! Having A Blast At WDW!!!

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Which Is Better: March or November? Either time is going to be crowded. If I had to choose, I would go with November. Having been there for spring break, I would sooner rip out my hair hair by hair before going there at that time again. It was BRUTAL! It was crowded, hot and jut awful for me. I would pick november cause even though it will be crowded, you will have mild temps and chrsitmas decore....MVMCP will be going on...tons more options. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 268 days 20 hours 28 minutes

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mickeymotto aka CliffhangerMotto Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Not close enough to WDW! Posts: 2,726	Re: Which Is Better: March or November? I love the weather in November too. Its warm in the day, but cooler in the evening. Very pleasant. __________________ MickeyMotto **~~Magical Memories~~ June 1976~Offsite January 1978~Disneyland March 1995~Offsite November 2004~Universal-Royal Pacific December 2005~AKL/Disney Wonder September 2006~Wilderness Lodge February 2007~Animal Kingdom August 2007~Poly February 2009~Wilderness June 2009~Animal Kingdom Lodge http://www.mickeypath.com/id/1233809966.png My Disney Countdown Counting down to:** Well deserved, after the holidays, Adult Only Trip!! 56 days 13 hours 28 minutes

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Which Is Better: March or November? I would say that the crowds are more at Easter, but can't really compare it as I have never been there in November. I have been the first week of august and it was totally crowded, but not nearly as crowded as Easter time...I lost it in the parks...it was hot, the people were rude and you could not walk without bumping into someone...never, never , never , never again. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 268 days 20 hours 28 minutes

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timkelmom MB's Happy Camper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: I am an Rver, home is where you park it. Posts: 3,709	Re: Which Is Better: March or November? I would also say November. It is cooler and very festive this time of year. It can get crowded, but I think spring break time is worse. That is my opinion for what it's worth. __________________ There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow, Tomorrow is just a dream away. A Dream is A Wish Your Heart Makes Keep Moving Forward! Catch up on our travels @ www.timkelmom.blogspot.com MouseBuzzers I Have Met Chastmaster Quakercub DAC921 USASMIG789 LisaLovesMickey Angell1975 Bransworld WEDINDISNEY DZNYCROPPER

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Live life Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 129	Re: Which Is Better: March or November? I would choose November. We've been there during Spring break twice, once being this year. It wasn't hot by any means but there were a LOT of High School bands, therefore there were a lot of teenagers running rampant. Spring break is usually the time for the High schools nationwide to have some type of big trip for their bands or Seniors, etc. It was busy but we avoided a lot of things that we have done in the past just because we didn't want to mess with the crowds. I have ALWAYS wanted to go the week after Thanksgiving because all the Christmas decorations are up and the crowds do start to thin out after Thanksgiving weekend. If you can, I would go during off peak times when school is in session. We did this a lot when DD was much younger, now she refuses to miss school so therefore we're stuck going during Spring break or other weeklong breaks in the school year (which isn't much except for Christmas and I would avoid it like the plague).

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A Goofy Family Mouse Meister Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,079	Re: Which Is Better: March or November? Since our Spring Break is earlier than most (mid March) we've always had really good luck with crowds etc at Disney. I really don't think it'll be a problem for you, unless it backs up to Easter (like ours will this year). Do y'all do the water parks? March is very doable. Don't know about November. We've been in December and didn't do the water parks...too chilly for me! If the parks are decorated in November when you go...you'll love it! Our friends went the week of Thanksgiving last year and said it didn't really get busy until Wednesday..the day before Thanksgiving. That was their 1st trip and they LOVED it! Hey, why not buy AP's and take both trips?!?!?! __________________ DVC Members Since 2003 '77 DL Day Trip '99 ASMo Toy Story * '03 AS Sports Surf's Up '04 OKW/Pop '05 May-June SSR/WL December '05OKW '06 March OKW/Coronado Springs * June '06 Keystone CO w/DVC * March '07 DVC's Hilton Head Island March '08 BWVMAY/JUNE '08 AKV* DEC '08 OKWMarch '09 BWV Not sure when we'll be back to see Mickey. Next long weekend away...Great Wolf Lodge Dallas Honored to be Trailblazer's daughter & BDavis932's sister My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Spring Break in the Caribbean....our 1st Cruise! 108 days 2 hours 28 minutes

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LURK Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: not in Kansas anymore Posts: 584	Re: Which Is Better: March or November? We're doing our 2nd Thanksgiving week trip this year. From experience and research, I'd say that's the time to go. Agree, crowds weren't bad until Wednesday. And even then, the UG crowd levels are lower than spring break (6's - 8's, IIRC). Going early and using FP, the longest line we were in the whole week was 20 minutes (Great Movie Ride at noon on Thanksgiving Day. High temps in the 70's and low 80's. Christmas decs. Osborne lights. Candlelight Processional beginning the Friday after Thanksgiving. MVMCP the Friday before Thanksgiving and Sunday after. We're contemplating it on Friday, our arrival day (touching down at 1:15). __________________ 1981 MK Christmas offsite 2000 DL Summer offsite 2004 Thanksgiving POFQ 2007 Thanksgiving CSR LURK fan club: posted by Dopey on Nov 14, 2008: I think, blah blah blah, LURK is correct. posted by pumouse on Nov 13, 2008: Is it just me or do you just love this guy!! posted by mickeyspal on Nov 12, 2008: Lurk, you're a treat! Last edited by Erni : Hours Ago at 04:12 PM. Reason: LURK really is my most favorite!!!!! Thanks, Princess. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The WDW world trip we've been planning since '07 2594 days 10 hours 28 minutes

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DisneyWorldFan Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 478	Re: Which Is Better: March or November? My vote is for November. You'll have the added treat of the holiday decorations! __________________ Mickey S. Flower Child

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joseph3947 Mouse Meister Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: CRETE, IL. Posts: 1,343	Re: Which Is Better: March or November? The first two weeks of Nov. is a great time to be there as far as crowds go, but if you want to see Christmas "stuff" then you'll have to be there from the week of Thanksgiving on. __________________ Been There, Done That, GOING BACK AGAIN! Oct 20-29, 2009! CSR When You Wish Upon a Star! Jan. 75 CR, Nov. 77 RP, July 86-91 CBR, July 93-97 PORR, Dec. 98 WL, July&Oct. 99&00 CSR, May&Oct. 01-03 AKL&CSR, May&Oct.&Dec. 04 AKL&CSR, Sept. 06 DLR, May&Nov. 05-07 AKL&CSR&POFQ&SSR, May&Oct. 08 SSR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Been There, Done That, GOING BACK AGAIN! Oct 20-29, 2009! CSR OFF TO WALT DISNEY WORLD

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heathersmommy Baby MouseBuzzer Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2	Re: Which Is Better: March or November? NOVEMBER!!! I've been in November twice & the crowds were significantly less than when we went in the Spring this year. Not so hot that time of year either.

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Emerson613 Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: back in Winslow Posts: 874	Re: Which Is Better: March or November? I have to say- I don't think- unless something changes with kids/school/sports- that I will ever go there April - September. I get too hot! That being said- it was cooler in June this year than it was in Feb when we were there... so who really knows- but November is SO nice! I Love it then!!!! Enjoy!!! __________________ x x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨ (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xx ....Waiting... Waiting... Waiting.... Theresa* *´¨ We must be crazy!

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