Sept. Vs. Nov

KarenT · 06-13-2005

Our family is thinking of taking a week trip to in the end Oct. Leaving Oct. 29. for a week. How are crowds around Halloween. I know MNSSHP is pretty packed on Halloween , but what about the rest of the parks that time of year?
But now with the MYW dinning plan we are thinking of going at the end of September into October, so we can go the MNSSHP. And take advantage of the free dinnig plan.

So my questions are if you were plannig a trip, what do you think would be the better time? The two most important factors are crowd levels and heat. ( we have a 5 year old DD and 5 month old DS.( Do not want it to be too hot for him)
Also we will be doing a lot of Baby swaps so low crowd levels are important.

My uncle and his family are plannig a trip and invited us along- my husband said yes! So we are going! We will stay at the WL. I was pretty surprised he said yes, because we are taking a girls only trip in December!

Thanks for your ideas!

MerlinMatt · 06-13-2005

I think the crowd levels will be comparable both times of year. The entire month of October is very manageable.

To me, the big differentiator would be the weather.

Orlando can still be very uncomfortable in early October AND the hurricane season is supposed to be quite strong this year.

I'd go with November.

tiggerfan74 · 06-13-2005

OK, with Crowd levels leading the way, on importance, I would say you should go in Sept. . I believe Value season ends Oct. 4 or 5 this year. Sept. is a great time to go. We love it then. The crowd level is lower then than it will be in late Oct. It is still quite warm enough to swim, but not overwhelming hot. Cools down nicely in the evenings.

queensmama · 06-13-2005

So what dates are you going now.

EmpressJenny · 06-13-2005

Matt's right about the hurricanes, but I'd still go in September. It's my favorite time to go.

KarenT · 06-13-2005

Thanks for the advice, we are still not sure of dates, we have a few things to plan around like, football season ( DH is a coach for pee wee football) and cousins work schedules. Just trying to decide what time of year would be better. We want to be there for a MNSSHP because DD wants to see Goofy in his Halloween costume! So either an early MNSSHP or a late in October one.

MerlinMatt · 06-13-2005

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Originally Posted by KarenT

Thanks for the advice, we are still not sure of dates, we have a few things to plan around like, football season ( DH is a coach for pee wee football) and cousins work schedules. Just trying to decide what time of year would be better. We want to be there for a MNSSHP because DD wants to see Goofy in his Halloween costume! So either an early MNSSHP or a late in October one.

Bear in mind that the closer to Halloween, the sooner they sell out. So you should make up your minds quickly.

queensmama · 06-13-2005

There are a couple of us who will be there for the Sept 30th. MNSSHP. And another group will be there for the Oct 31st party.

E&B's Mom · 06-14-2005

Also, I think if you go in September you may get the dining plan free deal, but not at the end of October. I could be wrong though.

Mickey Maniac · 06-17-2005

I have been there at the end of Sept. and it was HOT!! We have been going the last few years in the second week of November, this year its 11/8-11/15, the weather is always nice, ride lines are fairly short, maybe 30 mins wait on average, obviously some rides ar elonger, some are shorter. We always go during Super Soap Weekend, so on 11/12 and 11/13 Disney Studios will be packed!!

As for rain we have had rain but its those short storms, we did have an extended rain a couple years ago, I think it lasted 2-3 hours.

hanwill · 06-17-2005

we were there two years ago in mid September and it was very hot!!! It was 96 one day at noon when we got into our car to go back to the room for a nap. Way too hot for a little one!!!! Last year we were there in October and the weather was much better- we were fortunate enough to miss hurricane season. Have a great trip!!!

KarenT · 06-17-2005

I think we made our choice and we are going 10/27 to 11/3. I think the weather was the deciding factor. Thanks for the advice!

06-13-2005	#1 (permalink)
KarenT Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 1,025	Sept. Vs. Nov Our family is thinking of taking a week trip to in the end Oct. Leaving Oct. 29. for a week. How are crowds around Halloween. I know MNSSHP is pretty packed on Halloween , but what about the rest of the parks that time of year? But now with the MYW dinning plan we are thinking of going at the end of September into October, so we can go the MNSSHP. And take advantage of the free dinnig plan. So my questions are if you were plannig a trip, what do you think would be the better time? The two most important factors are crowd levels and heat. ( we have a 5 year old DD and 5 month old DS.( Do not want it to be too hot for him) Also we will be doing a lot of Baby swaps so low crowd levels are important. My uncle and his family are plannig a trip and invited us along- my husband said yes! So we are going! We will stay at the WL. I was pretty surprised he said yes, because we are taking a girls only trip in December! Thanks for your ideas! Last edited by KarenT; 06-13-2005 at 11:02 AM.

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MerlinMatt DC Grand Poohbah Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 3,492	Re: Sept. Vs. Nov I think the crowd levels will be comparable both times of year. The entire month of October is very manageable. To me, the big differentiator would be the weather. Orlando can still be very uncomfortable in early October AND the hurricane season is supposed to be quite strong this year. I'd go with November. __________________ Erin's still my favorite.

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tiggerfan74 bouncin' in now and then Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Jupiter Florida, 2 hours south of the magic Posts: 1,803	Re: Sept. Vs. Nov OK, with Crowd levels leading the way, on importance, I would say you should go in Sept. . I believe Value season ends Oct. 4 or 5 this year. Sept. is a great time to go. We love it then. The crowd level is lower then than it will be in late Oct. It is still quite warm enough to swim, but not overwhelming hot. Cools down nicely in the evenings. __________________ I love Walt Disney World!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first ever Disney Cruise!! Living the suite life on the Disney Magic!!!!

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queensmama VMK Know-it-all Join Date: May 2004 Location: Stuck with the Children of the Corn Posts: 1,821	Re: Sept. Vs. Nov So what dates are you going now. __________________ Did you ever know that you are my hero!

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EmpressJenny MB's Half-Yard President Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 2,399	Re: Sept. Vs. Nov Matt's right about the hurricanes, but I'd still go in September. It's my favorite time to go. __________________ Grand Floridian: Honeymoon 2003 - Coronado Springs: Spring 2004 - Polynesian: Sept. 2004 - Animal Kingdom Lodge: Jan. 2005 - Grand Floridian: April 2005 - PORiverside: May 2005 - Beach Club Villas: May 2005 - Boardwalk Concierge: Sept. 2005 Rescuer of MK Froggies

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KarenT Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 1,025	Re: Sept. Vs. Nov Thanks for the advice, we are still not sure of dates, we have a few things to plan around like, football season ( DH is a coach for pee wee football) and cousins work schedules. Just trying to decide what time of year would be better. We want to be there for a MNSSHP because DD wants to see Goofy in his Halloween costume! So either an early MNSSHP or a late in October one.

06-13-2005	#8 (permalink)
queensmama VMK Know-it-all Join Date: May 2004 Location: Stuck with the Children of the Corn Posts: 1,821	Re: Sept. Vs. Nov There are a couple of us who will be there for the Sept 30th. MNSSHP. And another group will be there for the Oct 31st party. __________________ Did you ever know that you are my hero!

06-14-2005	#9 (permalink)
E&B's Mom Just keep swimming . . . Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,856	Re: Sept. Vs. Nov Also, I think if you go in September you may get the dining plan free deal, but not at the end of October. I could be wrong though. __________________ Maggie Avatar: New Years Resolutions Realistic - to get back into my best running shape. New Years Resolution Dream - to run a marathon 2006 - US Hard Rock Hotel 2005 - US Royal Pacific and Rennaisance at Sea World 2003 - All-Star Sports 2000 - All-Star Movies 1995 - Off Site My Disney Countdown Counting down to: RCCL Liberty of the Seas Sailing, Sailing . . . . .

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Mickey Maniac Big Cheese Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Concordville Pa Posts: 571	Re: Sept. Vs. Nov I have been there at the end of Sept. and it was HOT!! We have been going the last few years in the second week of November, this year its 11/8-11/15, the weather is always nice, ride lines are fairly short, maybe 30 mins wait on average, obviously some rides ar elonger, some are shorter. We always go during Super Soap Weekend, so on 11/12 and 11/13 Disney Studios will be packed!! As for rain we have had rain but its those short storms, we did have an extended rain a couple years ago, I think it lasted 2-3 hours. __________________ "I only hope that we don't lose sight of one thing - that it was all started by a mouse." - Walt Disney '87, '90 Off-Site '99 AS Movies '00, '01, '02, '03, '05 AS Sports '03, '04, '06, 11/07 OKW '05 SSR '06 SSR '07 OKW '08 AS Sports, '08 SSR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: My Walt Disney Vacation!! If you are reading this I am in Disney World!!

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hanwill Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2004 Location: Metro Atlanta Posts: 1,116	Re: Sept. Vs. Nov we were there two years ago in mid September and it was very hot!!! It was 96 one day at noon when we got into our car to go back to the room for a nap. Way too hot for a little one!!!! Last year we were there in October and the weather was much better- we were fortunate enough to miss hurricane season. Have a great trip!!! __________________ HANWILL Countdown - not soon enough!June 2009

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KarenT Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 1,025	Re: Sept. Vs. Nov I think we made our choice and we are going 10/27 to 11/3. I think the weather was the deciding factor. Thanks for the advice!

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