How busy and why?

Livsey88 · 11-02-2002

Help never been to WDW in Feb before but realize after booking hotels etc (Peak Season) perhaps this is not the best time. Will we find it really busy last week in Feb? Have been once in August (too hot) once Christmas just to say we had but other trips Oct or Nov Why is Feb busy? Sorry if everyone knows but me Thanks

noahsark45331 · 11-02-2002

We were there Feb 2002 the week before President's day. Things started getting more crowded towards the end of the week. I was told things pick-up from that point on till Easter/Spring Break.

**mickey** · 11-02-2002

We were there last February and early March, and it wasn't too bad at all. It was definitely more crowded than during the Fall, but we never waited more than about 15 minutes for any ride, except many of the rides in Fantasyland were quite crowded. We just went there first thing in the morning, and had no problem waliking on each ride.

While it is considered "Peak" season, it is mostly because of President's day, Spring Break and Easter. I think Disney just decided that it would be too confusing to try to section out each of those as Peak, so they just lumped the whole thing together. I also think that Spring Break varies widely around the country, so if you want to go during that time, you have to pay "Peak" pricing.

Livsey88 · 11-02-2002

Is Spring Break what we call Half term in UK and is Presidents Day early of late Feb (could probably find this in a Diary) just lazy:o

jwdj4lfe · 11-02-2002

hey livsey, welcome to Disney Central! The dates for Spring Break differ with many schools and colleges, but the majority of them are in the middle of April. If Half term is in the middle of april then its the same as Spring Break. Spring Break is just a full week off of school for everyone from elementary schools to colleges. Presidents day is the 3rd week of February, and it can get pretty crowded that weekend with the schools and offices closed. Hope this helped.
Joe:)

Cinderellafifi · 11-04-2002

Welcome to Disney Central! Actually, as a native Floridian, February is one of the times I recommend for people to go to WDW. I have not experienced bad crowds and the weather is usually just beautiful!

The only thing I can think of regarding Disney hotels is that for Jan and Feb, passholders are getting some awesome deals - we are already thinking of going in February just because of that. You have already experienced real peak times - August and Christmas. I think you will really enjoy February much more. Have fun! :)

elfmaydn · 11-04-2002

I know here in the Northeast (at least NH and MA) the schools have a winter break also. It is the last week of February, that could be a reason for elevated crowds

jwdj4lfe · 11-04-2002

Winter break in february elfmay?! thats soo cool! lol, My school has its winter break from dec. 20th to jan. 6th. So we get over 2 weeks off. Its not that much of a "winter" break being in south florida though, lol. I really miss seeing the "white christmas" that everybody up north takes for granted....my parents would grumble so much when they had to take out those snow shovels! lol. Oops, got alittle carried away. Sorry for thinking outloud..lol.
Joe:)

elfmaydn · 11-04-2002

LOL Joe.

I lived in Fla for 6 mo.... HATED it!!
I love Autumn and Spring but if I had my way Winter would last from Christmas Eve until January 2nd!!!:p

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Livsey88 Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Isle of Man Posts: 38	How busy and why? Help never been to WDW in Feb before but realize after booking hotels etc (Peak Season) perhaps this is not the best time. Will we find it really busy last week in Feb? Have been once in August (too hot) once Christmas just to say we had but other trips Oct or Nov Why is Feb busy? Sorry if everyone knows but me Thanks

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noahsark45331 Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Buckeye State - But The Lone Star State will always be HOME! Posts: 1,046	We were there Feb 2002 the week before President's day. Things started getting more crowded towards the end of the week. I was told things pick-up from that point on till Easter/Spring Break. __________________ Cyndy Noahs Ark Avatar~Welcome to Hollywood! Official Defender of the Swiss Family Treehouse 1987 Offsite 1993 Dixie Landings 2002 (February) Animal Kingdom Lodge 2002 (November) Animal Kingdom Lodge 2007 Animal Kingdom Lodge 2008 Port Orleans French Quarter Walt Disney World or Bust!!

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mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	We were there last February and early March, and it wasn't too bad at all. It was definitely more crowded than during the Fall, but we never waited more than about 15 minutes for any ride, except many of the rides in Fantasyland were quite crowded. We just went there first thing in the morning, and had no problem waliking on each ride. While it is considered "Peak" season, it is mostly because of President's day, Spring Break and Easter. I think Disney just decided that it would be too confusing to try to section out each of those as Peak, so they just lumped the whole thing together. I also think that Spring Break varies widely around the country, so if you want to go during that time, you have to pay "Peak" pricing. __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that.

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Livsey88 Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Isle of Man Posts: 38	More ? Is Spring Break what we call Half term in UK and is Presidents Day early of late Feb (could probably find this in a Diary) just lazy:o

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jwdj4lfe Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orlando, Fl UCF Posts: 1,089	hey livsey, welcome to Disney Central! The dates for Spring Break differ with many schools and colleges, but the majority of them are in the middle of April. If Half term is in the middle of april then its the same as Spring Break. Spring Break is just a full week off of school for everyone from elementary schools to colleges. Presidents day is the 3rd week of February, and it can get pretty crowded that weekend with the schools and offices closed. Hope this helped. Joe:) __________________ "Here is the world of imagination, hopes and dreams. In this timeless land of enchantment...magic and make believe are reborn-and fairy tales come true"- Walt Disney Collector of WDW Resorts... Animal Kingdom Lodge, Contemporary, Port Orleans FQ, All Star Sports, Music and Movies,Pop Century, Fort Wilderness Campground and counting... GO KNIGHTS

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How busy and why?

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Cinderellafifi Mouse Meister Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: S. Florida, Baby! Posts: 1,058	Welcome to Disney Central! Actually, as a native Floridian, February is one of the times I recommend for people to go to WDW. I have not experienced bad crowds and the weather is usually just beautiful! The only thing I can think of regarding Disney hotels is that for Jan and Feb, passholders are getting some awesome deals - we are already thinking of going in February just because of that. You have already experienced real peak times - August and Christmas. I think you will really enjoy February much more. Have fun! :) __________________ A whole year without a Disney visit leads to a crabby family DC's Tinkerbell is a very special fairy! A dream is a wish your heart makes...

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elfmaydn Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 58	I know here in the Northeast (at least NH and MA) the schools have a winter break also. It is the last week of February, that could be a reason for elevated crowds __________________

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jwdj4lfe Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orlando, Fl UCF Posts: 1,089	Winter break in february elfmay?! thats soo cool! lol, My school has its winter break from dec. 20th to jan. 6th. So we get over 2 weeks off. Its not that much of a "winter" break being in south florida though, lol. I really miss seeing the "white christmas" that everybody up north takes for granted....my parents would grumble so much when they had to take out those snow shovels! lol. Oops, got alittle carried away. Sorry for thinking outloud..lol. Joe:) __________________ "Here is the world of imagination, hopes and dreams. In this timeless land of enchantment...magic and make believe are reborn-and fairy tales come true"- Walt Disney Collector of WDW Resorts... Animal Kingdom Lodge, Contemporary, Port Orleans FQ, All Star Sports, Music and Movies,Pop Century, Fort Wilderness Campground and counting... GO KNIGHTS

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elfmaydn Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 58	LOL Joe. I lived in Fla for 6 mo.... HATED it!! I love Autumn and Spring but if I had my way Winter would last from Christmas Eve until January 2nd!!!:p __________________

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