What time of the year is better?

thomas gee · 04-20-2003

My wife and myself are DVC members and are thinking of taking her family to Walt Disney World. Which time of the year is better, late October or early December (first week)? Does anyone know if they will be having the Osbourne Family Lights this year, has anything changed this year for the Christmas celebration? I appreciate any feedback and look forward to hearing from you soon!! Thank you!
:)

jwdj4lfe · 04-20-2003

Hey Thomas, Welcome to DisneyCentral! You'll find this site very informative when making plans to WDW. I think the first week in December would be the best time to go. There is very low attendance, and you get to see all the great christmas decorations! As far as I know The Osbourne Lights are still scheduled to go on this winter at MGM. Late October would also be nice, but you would be looking at heavier crowds since it's Halloween. Unless Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is something you want to see, I would go with early December, its just great around that time! Have fun planning!
Joe:)

ilvminnie · 04-20-2003

I second what Joe said, except that if water parks are big on your list sometimes the weather is a little cool for that in December. If you can do without them though, I'd definitely go for the December week.

redkop · 04-20-2003

the best few weeks i have been there are the 1st two weeks in november and the 1st two weeks in may.........really nice weather and really low crowds

chris

quartz7 · 04-20-2003

Ditto what Joe said. Early Dec. would not only be beautiful, but it is also value season. Means, low crowds and low prices. But the holiday lights are beautiful too!!!

Janelle

mickaholic4077 · 04-20-2003

I'm going to weigh in and say definitely the first week of December.

WEDINDISNEY · 04-20-2003

Ditto... I would go with the first week of Dec and get all that Disney Christmas Magic. I cant wait till we can go around that time. (Maybe next year)

tragic312 · 05-12-2003

I had my first trip to Disney this year in January. January 15th to the 22nd was a pretty good week. The crowds were small, which is a definite bonus, and the lines were very short. The most my boyfriend and I waited on line for a ride was about 10 - 15 minutes, sometimes even less than 5 minutes. The weather was a bit chilly, but that was Canada's fault for sending Disney World their cold front. Oh well. Other than that, that time in January is really good. That's my opinion.

tralden · 05-12-2003

I'll put in a 'vote' for Early December. I've been to WDW 19 times (next time is in just 2 days on Business, then back again a week later for a 13 day family vacation :D ).
First week in December is my favorite time to go (got reservations for later this year. :)

May is my second favorite time because the weather is (usually) good and the crowds not yet up to full summer levels. But, I don't think you can beat the feeling of Disney all decorated for Christmas. The Candlelight musical at EPCOT is a must see.

tinkerbell · 05-12-2003

well .. I gotta join in and say early December if those are your only 2 choices for time to go .. I havent ever been then but I would trust everyone's opinion here on it :) We normally prefer May

Park Hopper · 05-13-2003

Welcome aboard!

Another vote for the first week in December. The crowds are smaller, the weather is better. You'll be able to see the Osborne Family Lights in December, too. They're officially turned on after Thanksgiving.

Early May visits to WDW are usually very nice, but summer has come early to Orlando this year. It's been in the mid-90s with high humidity the last six days in a row. Pretty brutal outside for those unaccustomed to Florida summers. It's supposed to be cooler today, though, so I'll probably head out to the parks later and see what it's like.

alextina · 05-13-2003

We always go in May, but I have to put in a vote for December. I have heard that all the Christmas lights/decorations are just awesome and it is my goal in the next 2 years to be there at some point in December.

YensidFan · 05-13-2003

From mid-November through December - you can't beat Disney World for putting you in the holiday spirit. :D

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thomas gee Baby MouseBuzzer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: suffern new york Posts: 2	What time of the year is better? My wife and myself are DVC members and are thinking of taking her family to Walt Disney World. Which time of the year is better, late October or early December (first week)? Does anyone know if they will be having the Osbourne Family Lights this year, has anything changed this year for the Christmas celebration? I appreciate any feedback and look forward to hearing from you soon!! Thank you! :)

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jwdj4lfe Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orlando, Fl UCF Posts: 1,089	Hey Thomas, Welcome to DisneyCentral! You'll find this site very informative when making plans to WDW. I think the first week in December would be the best time to go. There is very low attendance, and you get to see all the great christmas decorations! As far as I know The Osbourne Lights are still scheduled to go on this winter at MGM. Late October would also be nice, but you would be looking at heavier crowds since it's Halloween. Unless Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is something you want to see, I would go with early December, its just great around that time! Have fun planning! 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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ilvminnie House of Mouse Hostess Join Date: May 2002 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 2,443	I second what Joe said, except that if water parks are big on your list sometimes the weather is a little cool for that in December. If you can do without them though, I'd definitely go for the December week. __________________ I WISH I WAS IN DISNEYWORLD NOW!!!

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quartz7 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Parker, Colo Posts: 1,083	Ditto what Joe said. Early Dec. would not only be beautiful, but it is also value season. Means, low crowds and low prices. But the holiday lights are beautiful too!!! Janelle __________________ Janelle The very center of Disneyland! Proud Mama of DD Jazzy 14 DS Trevor 10 DC(cat) Tinkerbell 2 Offsite.......1992 Polynesian, Grand Floridian, Contempory.....1994 Disneyland Hotel.....2000, 2001, 2005 Polynesian......2004, 2006 Disneyland Hotel............June 2008, Oct. 2008 Disneyland Hotel.....June 2009

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WEDINDISNEY Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NOW NJ SOMEDAY WDW Posts: 1,587	Ditto... I would go with the first week of Dec and get all that Disney Christmas Magic. I cant wait till we can go around that time. (Maybe next year) __________________ 2009 AKV KIDANI VILLAGE 2008 OKW 2008 WLV 2007 AKV & SSR 2007 OKW 2006 SARATOGA SPRINGS (X-MAS) 2006 POFQ 2005 WYNDHAM PALACE DTD 2003 AKL 2002 POLY (WEDDING & HONEYMOON) "YOUR DREAMS CAN COME TRUE IF YOU HAVE THE COURAGE TO PURSURE THEM." WALT DISNEY "WHEN YOU'RE CURIOUS, YOU FIND LOTS OF INTERSTING THINGS TO DO." WALT DISNEY Members I have met: timkelmom & dznycropper My Disney Countdown Counting down to:

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redkop Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Liverpool UK Posts: 9	the best few weeks i have been there are the 1st two weeks in november and the 1st two weeks in may.........really nice weather and really low crowds chris

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	I'm going to weigh in and say definitely the first week of December.

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tragic312 jay & silent bob's mommy Join Date: May 2003 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 3,395	I had my first trip to Disney this year in January. January 15th to the 22nd was a pretty good week. The crowds were small, which is a definite bonus, and the lines were very short. The most my boyfriend and I waited on line for a ride was about 10 - 15 minutes, sometimes even less than 5 minutes. The weather was a bit chilly, but that was Canada's fault for sending Disney World their cold front. Oh well. Other than that, that time in January is really good. That's my opinion.

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tralden Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 27	I'll put in a 'vote' for Early December. I've been to WDW 19 times (next time is in just 2 days on Business, then back again a week later for a 13 day family vacation :D ). First week in December is my favorite time to go (got reservations for later this year. :) May is my second favorite time because the weather is (usually) good and the crowds not yet up to full summer levels. But, I don't think you can beat the feeling of Disney all decorated for Christmas. The Candlelight musical at EPCOT is a must see.

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tinkerbell Neverland Tour Guide ® Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Ark-La-Tex Posts: 7,596	well .. I gotta join in and say early December if those are your only 2 choices for time to go .. I havent ever been then but I would trust everyone's opinion here on it :) We normally prefer May __________________ Stinkerbell, so named by Darth Official Defender of Swiss Family Treehouse MB chitchatter. We don't need no stinkin' post counts Protect Texas!!! Arm A Dillo

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Park Hopper Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,255	Welcome aboard! Another vote for the first week in December. The crowds are smaller, the weather is better. You'll be able to see the Osborne Family Lights in December, too. They're officially turned on after Thanksgiving. Early May visits to WDW are usually very nice, but summer has come early to Orlando this year. It's been in the mid-90s with high humidity the last six days in a row. Pretty brutal outside for those unaccustomed to Florida summers. It's supposed to be cooler today, though, so I'll probably head out to the parks later and see what it's like. __________________ 30 Minutes from the Mouse

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alextina Big Cheese Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New Mexico Posts: 551	We always go in May, but I have to put in a vote for December. I have heard that all the Christmas lights/decorations are just awesome and it is my goal in the next 2 years to be there at some point in December. __________________ 1977--Disneyland 1979--WDW 1981--Disneyland 1984--Disneyland 1988--Disneyland 1993--WDW/Off Site 07/2001--LBVBW 05/2002--LBVBW 05/2003--AKL 10/2003--Disneyland Hotel 05/2004--Polynesian

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YensidFan Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NY Posts: 102	From mid-November through December - you can't beat Disney World for putting you in the holiday spirit. :D __________________ Find out what happened in DISNEY HISTORY TODAY by visiting my homepage. WDW visitor since 1971

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