September Vs. December

Cosmicwaves · 01-18-2008

My sister will be turning 30 in September, and has decided that to combat the "I'm turning 30 blues" she wants a group trip to WDW. The group was going to be her, me, my hubby, my mom, step-father, and possibly my father. Since dh and I bought a house, my dh has decided to sit this trip out.

My sister and I decided to plan the trip around her birthday...September 6th. Then, my mom saw the holiday special about WDW, and now she wants to go in December.

My sister has been in December, but not September.
I have been in September, but not December (I have been in early January, so I've seen some decorations).
My mom has never been in either month.
Step father has never been...ever!
So...I need your help...pros and cons for both please!

lovemysons · 01-18-2008

Well lets see, I have been in Sept and Dec, so heres what I think.

The weather is much nicer in Sept. (but you can have hurricane issues then)

Crowds seemed better in Sept, but early December is probably less crowded.

Perhaps there will be a free dining plan offered in Sept. They have never offered it in Dec.

Of course, you could go for two short trips, one in Sept and one in Dec. Buy annual passes, hope for good discounts, and do both!!

rlcarmichael · 01-18-2008

September is still pretty warm. Good pool weather. Kids have gone back to school. Good time to go.

December is nice but it is MUCH more crowed than it used to be. They keep showing those darn specials and now the secret has gotten out. Weather can go either way. We were in shorts even at night this year but I've been there when it was cold and rainey.

hanwill · 01-18-2008

September can be 95 degrees by noon... but there are less crowds. If you are a go to the parks all day kind of family... this can be miserable. it is a little depressing when there are no people on the bus with you, etc... Plus there is a risk of hurricanes too...

However, if you go to WDW in early December... there are still no crowds (relatively) and there are all of the holiday items, with moderate temperatures... Plus you can go to the Christmas Party!
(I have been at both times of the year)... I think that I prefer Christmas because of the decorations, plus it is very festive.

September is festive in a summer vacation sort of way-still hot though...

faerie dust · 01-18-2008

been in september hot crowded but not as bad as summer. went during free dining. crowds were surprisingly heavy. but it is disney anyway it is

JustaT · 01-18-2008

I can only give you December pro's and pro's. We were there first week (1-8) this year and it was wonderful. The parks were more croweded than I expected, but nothing compared to the summer months. The decorations, MVMCP and weather were all amazing. It only was chilly one evening and one morning the entire week. It was definitely shorts and swimming weather. Not too hot....just PERFECT (mid 70's)

I don't know if that is common for the first week in December, but it sure was wonderful weather.

iluvwdw · 01-18-2008

I have been in September twice, and December 3 times. For my family, December wins HANDS DOWN. Yes, it has gotten more crowded than it used to be. But it is still TOTALLY manageable and NOTHING beats seeing WDW all decorated for the Christmas season. I am getting chills just thinking about it. Plus, it's still SO DARNED HOT in September! In December, the weather is kinda unpredictable...some days it was in the upper 70s low 80s, a couple of days it was in the 40s! But there has to be something said about being able to park tour WITHOUT DRIPPING SWEAT!

I planned my trip this year for Thanksgiving week, but I was hemming and hawing over mid September or Thanksgiving. Because of the reasons listed above, we chose Thanksgiving week.

December...that's my vote.

dznygrl · 01-18-2008

I have never been in December, but I have been in September.

However, that being said, I would probably vote for December. I think that even if free dining is offered this fall, the holiday decorations, Christmas party and cooler weather are all going to make December the better choice.

I LOVE going in September and think it's marvelous, but it can be hecka hot and you don't have any of the beautiful holiday decorations which I'm sure make WDW even more magical!

jimbo · 01-19-2008

September is warm/hot and busier open longer (until Midnight extra magic hours)

December is nicer for Christmas

cold at night

warm/cold at day time. closes at 6 and PM (Extra Magic hours?)

I would go December because I love Disney at Christmas. I have been in September and totally enjoyed it. i guess you need to weigh up warm, cold, hot, crowds, Christmas, opening times.

whatever time of year Disney deliver

01-18-2008	#1 (permalink)
Cosmicwaves Mouse Meister Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CT Posts: 1,387	September Vs. December My sister will be turning 30 in September, and has decided that to combat the "I'm turning 30 blues" she wants a group trip to WDW. The group was going to be her, me, my hubby, my mom, step-father, and possibly my father. Since dh and I bought a house, my dh has decided to sit this trip out. My sister and I decided to plan the trip around her birthday...September 6th. Then, my mom saw the holiday special about WDW, and now she wants to go in December. My sister has been in December, but not September. I have been in September, but not December (I have been in early January, so I've seen some decorations). My mom has never been in either month. Step father has never been...ever! So...I need your help...pros and cons for both please! __________________ 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 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Baby's Arrival! Baby is Here!

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lovemysons Single digits!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In my house Posts: 7,715	Re: September Vs. December Well lets see, I have been in Sept and Dec, so heres what I think. The weather is much nicer in Sept. (but you can have hurricane issues then) Crowds seemed better in Sept, but early December is probably less crowded. Perhaps there will be a free dining plan offered in Sept. They have never offered it in Dec. Of course, you could go for two short trips, one in Sept and one in Dec. Buy annual passes, hope for good discounts, and do both!! __________________ Dopey is the boss of us. Missing the madness. Peppy is still my partner in crime. Is that you, Pu? Fabulous avatar, courtesy of the fabulous Mr. R2Go! ´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxx´¨)Make just one person happy. ´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Holidays full of magic 8 days 0 hours 31 minutes

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rlcarmichael Too many DVC points? NST Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,997	Re: September Vs. December September is still pretty warm. Good pool weather. Kids have gone back to school. Good time to go. December is nice but it is MUCH more crowed than it used to be. They keep showing those darn specials and now the secret has gotten out. Weather can go either way. We were in shorts even at night this year but I've been there when it was cold and rainey. __________________ Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA DVC Member BLT, VGC & SSR 2009 SSR(x2), AKV, BWV, BLT(x2), VB, DCL Magic; 2008-SSR, WLV, OKW YC; 2007-YC, GF: DCL Wonder; 2006-SSR, SoG, Poly; 2005- Poly (x2), Orange Lake; 1999-Courtyard LB; Disney Inn (RIP - now SoG) '90, '88, '86 Make-A-Wish Volunteer www.wish.org My Wish - no Wish Kids to send to see THE* Mouse.* 2nd Fav Org - Give Kids The World Village www.gktw.org My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT Mk Christmas Trip 16 days 7 hours 46 minutes

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hanwill Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2004 Location: Metro Atlanta Posts: 1,116	Re: September Vs. December September can be 95 degrees by noon... but there are less crowds. If you are a go to the parks all day kind of family... this can be miserable. it is a little depressing when there are no people on the bus with you, etc... Plus there is a risk of hurricanes too... However, if you go to WDW in early December... there are still no crowds (relatively) and there are all of the holiday items, with moderate temperatures... Plus you can go to the Christmas Party! (I have been at both times of the year)... I think that I prefer Christmas because of the decorations, plus it is very festive. September is festive in a summer vacation sort of way-still hot though... __________________ HANWILL Countdown - not soon enough!June 2009

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faerie dust Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: carisle pa Posts: 981	Re: September Vs. December been in september hot crowded but not as bad as summer. went during free dining. crowds were surprisingly heavy. but it is disney anyway it is __________________ Id rather be in Disney

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JustaT Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 790	Re: September Vs. December I can only give you December pro's and pro's. We were there first week (1-8) this year and it was wonderful. The parks were more croweded than I expected, but nothing compared to the summer months. The decorations, MVMCP and weather were all amazing. It only was chilly one evening and one morning the entire week. It was definitely shorts and swimming weather. Not too hot....just PERFECT (mid 70's) I don't know if that is common for the first week in December, but it sure was wonderful weather. __________________ AVATAR: THE GIRLS MEET ALICE 1980- WDW Offsite ~ 1993- WDW Offsite ~ 2002-WDW Offsite (honeymoon) ~ December 2007- WDW Port Orleans French Quarter & MVMCP My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our planning but not confirmed trip to WDW 3 days 20 hours 1 minutes

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,413	Re: September Vs. December I have been in September twice, and December 3 times. For my family, December wins HANDS DOWN. Yes, it has gotten more crowded than it used to be. But it is still TOTALLY manageable and NOTHING beats seeing WDW all decorated for the Christmas season. I am getting chills just thinking about it. Plus, it's still SO DARNED HOT in September! In December, the weather is kinda unpredictable...some days it was in the upper 70s low 80s, a couple of days it was in the 40s! But there has to be something said about being able to park tour WITHOUT DRIPPING SWEAT! I planned my trip this year for Thanksgiving week, but I was hemming and hawing over mid September or Thanksgiving. Because of the reasons listed above, we chose Thanksgiving week. December...that's my vote. __________________ 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: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 80 days 12 hours 31 minutes

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Re: September Vs. December I have never been in December, but I have been in September. However, that being said, I would probably vote for December. I think that even if free dining is offered this fall, the holiday decorations, Christmas party and cooler weather are all going to make December the better choice. I LOVE going in September and think it's marvelous, but it can be hecka hot and you don't have any of the beautiful holiday decorations which I'm sure make WDW even more magical! __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 39 days 17 hours 1 minutes

01-19-2008	#9 (permalink)
jimbo Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Yorkshire U.K to far away from Disney Posts: 586	Re: September Vs. December September is warm/hot and busier open longer (until Midnight extra magic hours) December is nicer for Christmas cold at night warm/cold at day time. closes at 6 and PM (Extra Magic hours?) I would go December because I love Disney at Christmas. I have been in September and totally enjoyed it. i guess you need to weigh up warm, cold, hot, crowds, Christmas, opening times. whatever time of year Disney deliver __________________ *Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.* Walt Disney My Disney Countdown Counting down to: next trip to the magic* on yor way

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