Early January?

DisneyWorldFan · 03-06-2006

Has anyone visited WDW the first couple weeks of January? It looks like I'll be going during that time period in 2007.

Just wondering about the crowd levels. I would expect pretty low, but I don't really know the school vacation periods throughout the country.

Any advice? THANKS!

tragic312 · 03-06-2006

we went to WDW twice in the first couple of weeks in january and i think it's a great time to go. the crowds are small. the lines are short. the weather is comfortable. it's especially a great time of year to go considering the fact that you're from upstate NY. i should know, being from new jersey, being in 60 degree weather in january when in florida is so much better than being in 20 degree weather in jersey. i say go for it. the florida kids should be in school at that time so you'll be good to go. if you need any other advice, just give me a buzz.

c-palace · 03-07-2006

Yes from what everyone says that is one of the best times to go. Prob. because 1. It's not summer when it gets really crowded and 2. It's the start of the year and it's right after all the big New Years celebrations. I think that's why it's not as crowded.

Erin · 03-07-2006

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Originally Posted by DisneyWorldFan

Has anyone visited WDW the first couple weeks of January? It looks like I'll be going during that time period in 2007.

Just wondering about the crowd levels. I would expect pretty low, but I don't really know the school vacation periods throughout the country.

Any advice? THANKS!

THe crowd level is SO low! Walking on every ride low :c)

I hope you enjoy your early Jan trip as much as I've enjoyed all of mine!

mickaholic4077 · 03-07-2006

Early January is a great time to go. If you go say,the first week(like Jan.2),it is value season and most of the Christmas decorations are still up.

**ddoll** · 03-07-2006

Expect marathon weekend, Jan 6 & 7th 2007, to be pretty busy. The traffic on that weekend is pretty heavy too, as people are jockeying around to watch their friends/family run by different locations. I would advise you to avoid Epcot altogether on that weekend, as that's where most of the activities focus.

This past January was below freezing on that weekend, so keep your winter clothes with you.

**Cincy** · 03-07-2006

We went the second week in January this year to avoid the Marathon Crowd. During the week was great. The weekend got crowded due to the MLK Holiday. Weather was very warm at first and cold the second half of the trip. I will do January again.

Jen · 03-07-2006

We visited last Jan 10 ~ 19.

The parks were empty and the rates on hotels were great.

The weather was in the 80's for the first 4 days, then dropped into the high 40's and low 50's for the rest of the trip which is fine (had we been prepared lol!) One morning of rain (Jan has the lowest amount of rainfall in FL) was all we had. I would definately recomment Jan.

Our next trip will be in mid Nov. and I'm hoping for the same conditions with the weather and the parks.

Jen

Bama Rama · 03-07-2006

We went Jan. 2-6, 2005 and it was great! Low crowds and some of the Christmas trees and decor was still up. Temps in the 70s. Wore shorts everyday! It was wonderful!

KarenWDWCP · 03-07-2006

I went in early January a few years ago. The crowd levels were super low. The weather was back and forth, but always comfortable. Just be sure to pack sweatshirts and jackets!

Jess · 03-07-2006

College students are usually on vacation then also, but I wouldn't worry too much, you'll get a few here and there, but the majority of them are working. (fun)

15 mins to wdw · 03-07-2006

I used to be from New England but have been in FL several years so keep that in mind with this next statement. January is cold some days and hot others, Marthon weekend is always cold, or at least is has been every year I have been here. Its not uncommon to see 30 degree's at night or in the mornings in Jan.

As for crowds there really aren't any. likewise its a time where several attractions may be down for refurbishments and so forth, also some area's may be closed off well decorations are being removed.

fglomb · 03-09-2006

We went last minute this year during the Marathon weekend - and although the Resorts were sold out - the parks themselves were not crowded.

It was cold by Florida standards; there was a hard frost one night; but compared to a New England winter 50 degrees during the day was great!

**WishUponAStar** · 03-09-2006

PERFECT time to go!! Weather is mild in Florida, you won't have to worry about tropical storms or hurricanes, no scoarching heat... Oh, and NO CROWDS!! If I could go then I would!

DisneyWorldFan · 03-12-2006

Thanks to all for your responses. Since I retire the end of this year, I'm planning to stay at The Villages for all of Jan and Feb. One of my sister's will be driving down with me the last few days of December. I know she'd like to get back to WDW and she'll be staying with me the first two weeks of Jan. Now I know we'll have no crowds (excepting Marathon weekend). Great news!

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DisneyWorldFan Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 478	Early January? Has anyone visited WDW the first couple weeks of January? It looks like I'll be going during that time period in 2007. Just wondering about the crowd levels. I would expect pretty low, but I don't really know the school vacation periods throughout the country. Any advice? THANKS! __________________ Mickey S. Flower Child

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tragic312 jay & silent bob's mommy Join Date: May 2003 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 3,395	Re: Early January? we went to WDW twice in the first couple of weeks in january and i think it's a great time to go. the crowds are small. the lines are short. the weather is comfortable. it's especially a great time of year to go considering the fact that you're from upstate NY. i should know, being from new jersey, being in 60 degree weather in january when in florida is so much better than being in 20 degree weather in jersey. i say go for it. the florida kids should be in school at that time so you'll be good to go. if you need any other advice, just give me a buzz. __________________ Jan. 15 - 22, 2003 (1st Trip to WDW) -- Beach Club June 7-16, 2003 -- Beach Club Jan. 10, 12 2004 - First Trip to Disneyland Sept. 26 - Oct. 4, 2004 -- All-Star Movies Sept. 29, 2004 -- Wedding Date January 3 - 9, 2005 - All-Star Music Sept. 24- Oct. 1, 2005 - Swan Nov. 1 - 6, 2008 - Pop Century Sept. 24 - 27, 2009 - Animal Kingdom Lodge, Pop Century http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt...5f47/event.png

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c-palace Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: boise Posts: 493	Re: Early January? Yes from what everyone says that is one of the best times to go. Prob. because 1. It's not summer when it gets really crowded and 2. It's the start of the year and it's right after all the big New Years celebrations. I think that's why it's not as crowded. __________________ #1 Cruella Fan http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28.../cruella-1.jpg Addicted Disney Pin Collector. Warning: Do Not Let Me Near Disney Pins On Ebay.

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	Re: Early January? Early January is a great time to go. If you go say,the first week(like Jan.2),it is value season and most of the Christmas decorations are still up.

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: Early January? Expect marathon weekend, Jan 6 & 7th 2007, to be pretty busy. The traffic on that weekend is pretty heavy too, as people are jockeying around to watch their friends/family run by different locations. I would advise you to avoid Epcot altogether on that weekend, as that's where most of the activities focus. This past January was below freezing on that weekend, so keep your winter clothes with you. __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 14 days 19 hours 12 minutes

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Cincy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cincynatti.... where else! Posts: 1,467	Re: Early January? We went the second week in January this year to avoid the Marathon Crowd. During the week was great. The weekend got crowded due to the MLK Holiday. Weather was very warm at first and cold the second half of the trip. I will do January again. __________________ droopydog If you need a shoulder to cry on..... pull over.

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Jen Go Navy! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 2,866	Re: Early January? We visited last Jan 10 ~ 19. The parks were empty and the rates on hotels were great. The weather was in the 80's for the first 4 days, then dropped into the high 40's and low 50's for the rest of the trip which is fine (had we been prepared lol!) One morning of rain (Jan has the lowest amount of rainfall in FL) was all we had. I would definately recomment Jan. Our next trip will be in mid Nov. and I'm hoping for the same conditions with the weather and the parks. Jen __________________ Defender of Chit Chat ...11 trips to WDW since 1981 Avatar of the Week: Wicked Step-sisters at the Pirate and Princess Party, 2007 MBer's i've met: erin, cavey, gingita, chastmastr, quakercub, soundgod, catfish1999, slartybartfest, cousin mike, jenbarnwell, lovemysons, val32, wishuponastar, princessalyssa, iluvwdw, mickaholic4077 and empressjenny My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Moving to Florida in... ...we're on our way to our new home in Kissimmee!!

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Bama Rama Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 142	Re: Early January? We went Jan. 2-6, 2005 and it was great! Low crowds and some of the Christmas trees and decor was still up. Temps in the 70s. Wore shorts everyday! It was wonderful! __________________ Ginger J. 1984 Golf Resort Hotel 1986 Off-Site 1988 Off-site (I marched down Main St. with our HS Band) 2005 Pop Century (DH and DD first WDW Trip) 2006 Pop Century 2007 Pop Century (Surprise trip for DD) 2008 Pop Century 2009 FREE Upgrade to Saratoga Springs and FREE DINING!!

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KarenWDWCP Mouse Meister Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,412	Re: Early January? I went in early January a few years ago. The crowd levels were super low. The weather was back and forth, but always comfortable. Just be sure to pack sweatshirts and jackets! __________________ Karen WDW College Program Alum Spring 2000 1984 - Contemporary ~ 1991 - Caribbean Beach ~ 1999 - Port Orleans French Quarter ~ 2000 - Vista Way (College Program) ~ 2001 - AllStar Music ~ 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006 & 2007 - Port Orleans Riverside ~ 2008 Beach Club ~2008 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ 2009 Saratoga Springs My Disney Countdown Counting down to: I'll be setting sail on the S.S. NKOTB in... 169 days 23 hours 12 minutes

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Jess Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: East Islip, New York Posts: 317	Re: Early January? College students are usually on vacation then also, but I wouldn't worry too much, you'll get a few here and there, but the majority of them are working. (fun) __________________ Jessica~<3

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15 mins to wdw Big Cheese Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 938	Re: Early January? I used to be from New England but have been in FL several years so keep that in mind with this next statement. January is cold some days and hot others, Marthon weekend is always cold, or at least is has been every year I have been here. Its not uncommon to see 30 degree's at night or in the mornings in Jan. As for crowds there really aren't any. likewise its a time where several attractions may be down for refurbishments and so forth, also some area's may be closed off well decorations are being removed. __________________ around the world somewhere

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fglomb Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 9	Re: Early January? We went last minute this year during the Marathon weekend - and although the Resorts were sold out - the parks themselves were not crowded. It was cold by Florida standards; there was a hard frost one night; but compared to a New England winter 50 degrees during the day was great! __________________ Offsite - 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 00, 02, 04, 05, & 06 CBR - 00 & 03 ASMusic - 01 AKL - 05 Poly - 93 & 05

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,749	Re: Early January? PERFECT time to go!! Weather is mild in Florida, you won't have to worry about tropical storms or hurricanes, no scoarching heat... Oh, and NO CROWDS!! If I could go then I would! __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 20 days 12 hours 12 minutes

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DisneyWorldFan Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 478	Re: Early January? Thanks to all for your responses. Since I retire the end of this year, I'm planning to stay at The Villages for all of Jan and Feb. One of my sister's will be driving down with me the last few days of December. I know she'd like to get back to WDW and she'll be staying with me the first two weeks of Jan. Now I know we'll have no crowds (excepting Marathon weekend). Great news! __________________ Mickey S. Flower Child

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