Best week in May to visit ???

pjfnme · 06-11-2003

Hello!!!

We're planning a trip to WDW in May 2004. Right now we are planning on going on the 9th (a sunday) and staying for a week. Does anyone have any opinions on how busy this week would be in comparison to say, May 1 thru 9th? We kind of wanted to be there on the 14th..our anniversary...since we spent our honeymoon there..but, hey....I'll change the dates if it means it wont be as busy!!

Can anyone give me some pointers??

Thanks!!!

Mendi

tinkerbell · 06-11-2003

May use to be our month to go .. and it seemed for us the 3rd week was always the best .. as you get close to Memorial day weekend the parks seemed more crowded and the first part of May can be crowded ..but really any time in may is better then waiting till june when it really starts to get busy

iluvwdw · 06-12-2003

I went the week AFTER Memorial Day weekend last year, and boy, was it CROWDED! Not to mention it was Gay Pride week (or day...something like that) and MK was sooooo crowded that day, I have never experienced crowds like that before!!! We had to leave MK and we went ot MGM and Epcot, which were a bit less crowded...

**BDavis932** · 06-12-2003

We just got back last week. We went May 26th (Memorial Day) thru June 2nd. May 26th we had 5 to 10 minute waits on all rides. It stayed that way through June 1st and the only crowded day we had on the last day (6/2). It was a monday and we were in the MK, it was VERY HOT and most waits were 25 to 30 minutes.

Last year we went the first 2 weeks in June and it was so hot and very crowded.

I think any week in May is good, but the earlier you can go, the better.

LRTJS · 06-13-2003

I definitely think the earlier in May you go the better. Not many schools are out the first part of May but many start getting out around the middle. Go early and have fun!!

Park Hopper · 06-13-2003

The earlier you go in May, the better off you'll be. You'll have missed the crowds at spring break, you'll be there before schools let out and it won't have gotten hot yet, although this year there were a bunch of very hot days in Orlando in early May.

grinner01 · 06-13-2003

We always go in May or September. Agree the earlier in May the better but it is a great month to go. Weather is good and crowds are down. They also have the Flower and Garden festival at Epcot which is beautiful.

pjfnme · 06-13-2003

Okay...I cancelled the 2-3 week of May..even though that is my anniversary...and, reserved the very first week of May. Hopefully this well work out for the best!!!! Thanks for all of the insight...I definately wanted to go when it would be the least busy..so, May 1st..here I come!!

:)

**BDavis932** · 06-13-2003

I just was thinking. This past year, Easter was the last week of April. You might want to check this out, just to make sure you won't be visiting anywhere near the Easter Holiday.

pjfnme · 06-13-2003

Okay....next year, Easter is April 11. That's the second Sunday in April. Should we plan to go on May 2 (1st Sunday in May)..or May 9th? What do u think??? Memorial Day is May 31st.

I'm going to wait to hear from you guys before I confirm these dates for my house!!!!

Thanks!:dazed

**BDavis932** · 06-14-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by pjfnme
Okay....next year, Easter is April 11. That's the second Sunday in April. Should we plan to go on May 2 (1st Sunday in May)..or May 9th? What do u think??? Memorial Day is May 31st.

I'm going to wait to hear from you guys before I confirm these dates for my house!!!!

Thanks!:dazed

I think it sounds like THE perfect time of year to go!!

tinkerbell · 06-14-2003

I agree with BDavis932, that does sound perfect .. since everyone will be back at school/ work after the easter holiday.

pjfnme · 06-14-2003

Hey....! Wait a minute u guys!

You didnt tell me which week would be the best! Should we get there May 1st or May 9th?

I am really really glad that u guys think it will be a good time to go then...I was really nervous about my choice of date!!

As you can tell..I cant make any decisions on my own..LOL..so,
decide for me & give me a date!!

Thanks!!!!!!!

tinkerbell · 06-14-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by pjfnme
Hey....! Wait a minute u guys!

You didnt tell me which week would be the best! Should we get there May 1st or May 9th?

I am really really glad that u guys think it will be a good time to go then...I was really nervous about my choice of date!!

As you can tell..I cant make any decisions on my own..LOL..so,
decide for me & give me a date!!

Thanks!!!!!!!

personally I would chose May 1st you might not just have less crowds but there is that slim chance that it would also be still a little cooler.

**BDavis932** · 06-14-2003

I'm sorry I didn't read your post clearly, when I said it was the perfect time, I was refering to May 1st!!

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pjfnme Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tennessee Posts: 196	Best week in May to visit ??? Hello!!! We're planning a trip to WDW in May 2004. Right now we are planning on going on the 9th (a sunday) and staying for a week. Does anyone have any opinions on how busy this week would be in comparison to say, May 1 thru 9th? We kind of wanted to be there on the 14th..our anniversary...since we spent our honeymoon there..but, hey....I'll change the dates if it means it wont be as busy!! Can anyone give me some pointers?? Thanks!!! Mendi

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tinkerbell Neverland Tour Guide ® Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Ark-La-Tex Posts: 7,596	May use to be our month to go .. and it seemed for us the 3rd week was always the best .. as you get close to Memorial day weekend the parks seemed more crowded and the first part of May can be crowded ..but really any time in may is better then waiting till june when it really starts to get busy __________________ 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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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,413	I went the week AFTER Memorial Day weekend last year, and boy, was it CROWDED! Not to mention it was Gay Pride week (or day...something like that) and MK was sooooo crowded that day, I have never experienced crowds like that before!!! We had to leave MK and we went ot MGM and Epcot, which were a bit less crowded... __________________ Kim LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 78 days 16 hours 14 minutes

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BDavis932 A dream is a wish.... Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,609	We just got back last week. We went May 26th (Memorial Day) thru June 2nd. May 26th we had 5 to 10 minute waits on all rides. It stayed that way through June 1st and the only crowded day we had on the last day (6/2). It was a monday and we were in the MK, it was VERY HOT and most waits were 25 to 30 minutes. Last year we went the first 2 weeks in June and it was so hot and very crowded. I think any week in May is good, but the earlier you can go, the better. __________________ DVC/BUDGET TIPS MODERATOR ºoº DVC MEMBER at OKW since 2000 ºoº Love my Mom "Trailblazer" & My Dear Sister "A Goofy Family" 77 DL85 (offsite)94 AS Sports97 ASMusic99 AS Movies00 ASMovies02 OKW03 WLV 04 OKW05 SSR05 ASM06 AKL/OKW/CSR07 DHHIR6/08 AKLV12/08 SSR3/09 AKLV Next Trips: 6/2011 AKLV, 12/2011 BLT, 3/2012 AKLV Buzzers I've met: Gingita, DisneyTeacher, RCharmicheal My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Quick trip the the Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, TX 24 days 0 hours 44 minutes

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LRTJS Southern Disney Belle Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,403	I definitely think the earlier in May you go the better. Not many schools are out the first part of May but many start getting out around the middle. Go early and have fun!! __________________ Laughter is timeless,Imagination has no age, and dreams are forever! SUPER SOAP WEEKEND!!!!! DW Trip 30 ....CSR ROCKS!! French Quarter All Star Sports All Star Music Pop Century ^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving Trip what a way to give thanks!!

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Park Hopper Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,255	The earlier you go in May, the better off you'll be. You'll have missed the crowds at spring break, you'll be there before schools let out and it won't have gotten hot yet, although this year there were a bunch of very hot days in Orlando in early May. __________________ 30 Minutes from the Mouse

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grinner01 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 76	We always go in May or September. Agree the earlier in May the better but it is a great month to go. Weather is good and crowds are down. They also have the Flower and Garden festival at Epcot which is beautiful. __________________

06-13-2003	#8 (permalink)
pjfnme Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tennessee Posts: 196	Okay...I cancelled the 2-3 week of May..even though that is my anniversary...and, reserved the very first week of May. Hopefully this well work out for the best!!!! Thanks for all of the insight...I definately wanted to go when it would be the least busy..so, May 1st..here I come!! :)

06-13-2003	#9 (permalink)
BDavis932 A dream is a wish.... Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,609	I just was thinking. This past year, Easter was the last week of April. You might want to check this out, just to make sure you won't be visiting anywhere near the Easter Holiday. __________________ DVC/BUDGET TIPS MODERATOR ºoº DVC MEMBER at OKW since 2000 ºoº Love my Mom "Trailblazer" & My Dear Sister "A Goofy Family" 77 DL85 (offsite)94 AS Sports97 ASMusic99 AS Movies00 ASMovies02 OKW03 WLV 04 OKW05 SSR05 ASM06 AKL/OKW/CSR07 DHHIR6/08 AKLV12/08 SSR3/09 AKLV Next Trips: 6/2011 AKLV, 12/2011 BLT, 3/2012 AKLV Buzzers I've met: Gingita, DisneyTeacher, RCharmicheal My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Quick trip the the Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, TX 24 days 0 hours 44 minutes

06-13-2003	#10 (permalink)
pjfnme Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tennessee Posts: 196	Okay....next year, Easter is April 11. That's the second Sunday in April. Should we plan to go on May 2 (1st Sunday in May)..or May 9th? What do u think??? Memorial Day is May 31st. I'm going to wait to hear from you guys before I confirm these dates for my house!!!! Thanks!:dazed

06-14-2003	#12 (permalink)
tinkerbell Neverland Tour Guide ® Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Ark-La-Tex Posts: 7,596	I agree with BDavis932, that does sound perfect .. since everyone will be back at school/ work after the easter holiday. __________________ 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

06-14-2003	#13 (permalink)
pjfnme Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tennessee Posts: 196	Hey....! Wait a minute u guys! You didnt tell me which week would be the best! Should we get there May 1st or May 9th? I am really really glad that u guys think it will be a good time to go then...I was really nervous about my choice of date!! As you can tell..I cant make any decisions on my own..LOL..so, decide for me & give me a date!! Thanks!!!!!!!

06-14-2003	#15 (permalink)
BDavis932 A dream is a wish.... Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,609	I'm sorry I didn't read your post clearly, when I said it was the perfect time, I was refering to May 1st!! __________________ DVC/BUDGET TIPS MODERATOR ºoº DVC MEMBER at OKW since 2000 ºoº Love my Mom "Trailblazer" & My Dear Sister "A Goofy Family" 77 DL85 (offsite)94 AS Sports97 ASMusic99 AS Movies00 ASMovies02 OKW03 WLV 04 OKW05 SSR05 ASM06 AKL/OKW/CSR07 DHHIR6/08 AKLV12/08 SSR3/09 AKLV Next Trips: 6/2011 AKLV, 12/2011 BLT, 3/2012 AKLV Buzzers I've met: Gingita, DisneyTeacher, RCharmicheal My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Quick trip the the Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, TX 24 days 0 hours 44 minutes

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