How are the parks in October?

kizzmitt · 05-26-2005

I've always gone to WDW in May, which is a wonderful time to go, but now I'm considering a short trip in October to celebrate my DD's birthdays. How is the weather then and what kind of crowds should I expect? I'd like to go for an extended weekend around Columbus day. What do you think?

Allyson · 05-26-2005

October and early May are my FAVORITE times to visit WDW! The weather will be very nice and comfortable and the crowds will be fine -- the holiday weekend may bring a few more people than any other October weekend, but I think you'll really enjoy an October trip!!

Willbegone · 05-26-2005

We are going Oct 14-22 this year. This will be our first October Trip. We usually go in late Feb. or early March. From what I've read October has gotten busier in the last few years but still not summer busy. However, I've noticed Columbus day weekend is listed as high crowds on several websites and guide books.

hanwill · 05-26-2005

I went last year the week of Columbus day and it was packed- the entire week!!! 95 minute wait for splash Mountain and 65 minute waits for Space Mountain! Be prepared for the crowds- they were there, but you could still manuever through the parks relatively easily. It was more packed than I thought that it was going to be, and I bet that the HCOE will bring in more people!!! Have a great trip!!!!

Allyson · 05-26-2005

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Originally Posted by hanwill

I went last year the week of Columbus day and it was packed- the entire week!!! 95 minute wait for splash Mountain and 65 minute waits for Space Mountain! Be prepared for the crowds- they were there, but you could still manuever through the parks relatively easily. It was more packed than I thought that it was going to be, and I bet that the HCOE will bring in more people!!! Have a great trip!!!!

WOW! I would have not guessed that for October, but I think year-round has gotten busier lately. We went for Halloween last year and enjoyed small crowds our entire visit.

Park Hopper · 05-26-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by hanwill

I went last year the week of Columbus day and it
was packed- the entire week!!! 95 minute wait for splash Mountain and 65 minute
waits for Space Mountain! Be prepared for the crowds- they were there, but you
could still manuever through the parks relatively easily. It was more packed
than I thought that it was going to be, and I bet that the HCOE will bring in
more people!!!

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Originally Posted by Allyson

WOW! I would have not guessed that for October, but I think year-round has gotten busier lately. We went for Halloween last year and enjoyed small crowds our entire visit.

When judging how busy the parks are these days, you have to remember that the crowds are back in Orlando and tourism here is finally booming again after the prolonged 9/11 slump. And, yes, Columbus Day was very crowded last year and will be this year, too.

jodilt · 05-26-2005

I have gone several times the first week of Oct, and the weather and crowds are great! I would suggest this time frame to anyone.

dixie · 05-26-2005

We found the October weather the most comfortable, very warm and pleasant during the day, however, I recall having to purchase a sweater as the night time temperature in comparison to the day seemed to go much cooler.Also the UK has a 'half term' holiday in October and many British people head out to Florida at that time, so the middle two weeks may be busier with Brits!!!!

PrincessJill · 05-26-2005

I love October!!! I haven't found it to be that crowded, especially in the beginning. The touring plan site http://www.touringplans.com/BestDays.htm lists the highest crowds at a 6, but it looks like most of October is a 3 or 4.

angell1975 · 05-26-2005

October is one of our favorite times to travel to WDW. It's warm during the day, but it can get a little cool at night. We have been there when the Brits are on their half term holiday, but the crowds still were not that bad. I say go for it!

bali · 05-26-2005

I love going to WDW in October. There's usually very little rain, low to moderate crowds, AND, of course, the Food & Wine Festival and MNSSHP. There's no better time to visit if you ask me. I'll see you there!

Reiko · 05-27-2005

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Originally Posted by Willbegone

We are going Oct 14-22 this year. This will be our first October Trip. We usually go in late Feb. or early March. From what I've read October has gotten busier in the last few years but still not summer busy. However, I've noticed Columbus day weekend is listed as high crowds on several websites and guide books.

Hey Willbegone...my husband and I will also be at the happiest place on Earth Oct 14 thru 22. We are staying at the Boardwalk...Lets keep in touch!

kizzmitt · 05-27-2005

Ok, early October is sounding really good! What exactly is the Food and Wine Festival? It sounds like something I would really like.

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kizzmitt Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Not far from a beach! Posts: 963	How are the parks in October? I've always gone to WDW in May, which is a wonderful time to go, but now I'm considering a short trip in October to celebrate my DD's birthdays. How is the weather then and what kind of crowds should I expect? I'd like to go for an extended weekend around Columbus day. What do you think? __________________ 2002 1st Disney vacation since childhood! Port Orleans Riverside 2003 Port Orleans French Quarter 2005 Port Orleans French Quarter DGD's 1st Disney experience! 2005 1st Fall vacation and 1st MNSSHP! PopCentury Spring 2006 Back to POFQ and SOG 2007 Port Orleans Riverside May 2nd-14th

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Allyson MB's Gigglebox Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,029	Re: How are the parks in October? October and early May are my FAVORITE times to visit WDW! The weather will be very nice and comfortable and the crowds will be fine -- the holiday weekend may bring a few more people than any other October weekend, but I think you'll really enjoy an October trip!! __________________ Been going as a family since 2004! Nine trips and counting! Three MNSSHPs and one MVMCP under our belt. Resorts = CSR, ASMo, POP, ASSports, POR, CBR, OKW & POFQ Mom to two precious boys!! The ONLY MBer I've met...KingOMiami!! (Even though Kip and I are practically neighbors!! ) (I really KNOW MICKEYMom - not just from MB!!)

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Willbegone Southern Princess Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,487	Re: How are the parks in October? We are going Oct 14-22 this year. This will be our first October Trip. We usually go in late Feb. or early March. From what I've read October has gotten busier in the last few years but still not summer busy. However, I've noticed Columbus day weekend is listed as high crowds on several websites and guide books. __________________ Feb. 2002: CBR Mar. 2003: POR Oct. 2005: CBR Mar. 2006: POFQ May 2007: POFQ Nov. 2008: SSR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving week with Mickey! 84 days 21 hours 45 minutes

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hanwill Big Cheese Join Date: May 2004 Location: Metro Atlanta Posts: 543	Re: How are the parks in October? I went last year the week of Columbus day and it was packed- the entire week!!! 95 minute wait for splash Mountain and 65 minute waits for Space Mountain! Be prepared for the crowds- they were there, but you could still manuever through the parks relatively easily. It was more packed than I thought that it was going to be, and I bet that the HCOE will bring in more people!!! Have a great trip!!!! __________________ HANWILL Countdown - not soon enough!But trying to decide if I should go In November

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jodilt Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: TEXAS Posts: 784	Re: How are the parks in October? I have gone several times the first week of Oct, and the weather and crowds are great! I would suggest this time frame to anyone. __________________ 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

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dixie MB'S BRITISH AMBASSADOR Join Date: May 2002 Location: England Posts: 1,673	Re: How are the parks in October? We found the October weather the most comfortable, very warm and pleasant during the day, however, I recall having to purchase a sweater as the night time temperature in comparison to the day seemed to go much cooler.Also the UK has a 'half term' holiday in October and many British people head out to Florida at that time, so the middle two weeks may be busier with Brits!!!! __________________ 20 trips so far to the world!!! Trip 21 is booked yay 24 days at POR with partial Free dining!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: POR VACATION AT WDW GONE TO ENJOY THE MAGIC

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PrincessJill Princess In Training Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fla! Posts: 1,842	Re: How are the parks in October? I love October!!! I haven't found it to be that crowded, especially in the beginning. The touring plan site http://www.touringplans.com/BestDays.htm lists the highest crowds at a 6, but it looks like most of October is a 3 or 4. __________________ ~~ "Because I'm a lady, that's why!" ~~ PJ & Baloo'S WDW Trips :) *~~ 2003 Oct ~ MNSSHP (CBR) ~~* 2004 April ~ Grad Nite *~~ 2005 Oct ~ MNSSHP ~~* *~~ 2005 Nov ~ Baloo's bday ~~* 2006 March ~ Spring Break (POR) *~~ 2006 May ~ my bday! (ASMusic) ~~*

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angell1975 Big Cheese Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: O-H-I-O Go Buckeyes!! Posts: 590	Re: How are the parks in October? October is one of our favorite times to travel to WDW. It's warm during the day, but it can get a little cool at night. We have been there when the Brits are on their half term holiday, but the crowds still were not that bad. I say go for it! __________________ Proud user of R2G avatars---Thank you! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Seeing Mickey, eating for free and MNSSHP in 21 days 16 hours 15 minutes

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bali Dreamfinder Society Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,387	Re: How are the parks in October? I love going to WDW in October. There's usually very little rain, low to moderate crowds, AND, of course, the Food & Wine Festival and MNSSHP. There's no better time to visit if you ask me. I'll see you there! __________________ May 02 offsite * May 03 AKL * Oct 03 CSR * May 04 POR * Oct 04 CSR * May 05 BCV * Oct 05 SSR * Dec 05 BWI * Jan 06 WL * May 06 AKL * Sep 06 PC/BCV * Dec 06 WL * Jan 07 CSR * Apr 07 BCV * Jun 07 BW * Oct 07 BWV * Nov 07 WL * May 08 CSR *

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kizzmitt Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Not far from a beach! Posts: 963	Re: How are the parks in October? Ok, early October is sounding really good! What exactly is the Food and Wine Festival? It sounds like something I would really like. __________________ 2002 1st Disney vacation since childhood! Port Orleans Riverside 2003 Port Orleans French Quarter 2005 Port Orleans French Quarter DGD's 1st Disney experience! 2005 1st Fall vacation and 1st MNSSHP! PopCentury Spring 2006 Back to POFQ and SOG 2007 Port Orleans Riverside May 2nd-14th

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