My family and I just returned from a week at Disney. This was our first time traveling in October, we choose Columbus day week so we would only have to pull Isabelle out of school for 4 days instead of 5 and Tony was able to use an optional holiday for Monday so he also only had to take 4 days off. Next year I am planning a trip for the end of August before the kids go back to school. I have been told that 2nd grade is a tough year to miss days.
So when should you go?
Well if you have kids in school you have to work around that. If you feel comfortable pulling them out for a few days then try to go during the timeframes I will list below. If you want to take advantage of one of the kid's days off from school try to plan it around a 'teacher in service day' or some other day off that is unique to your school. Everyone gets Columbus day off and the crowds reflected that. So if you can be flexible what are the best times to go to Disney?
-October was fantastic weather wise, so far my favorite time of year and the food and wine festival is taking place. So any time in October with the exception of the week before and the week of Columbus day.
-We have also had great luck with all of September. It's quite hot in early September but the lack of crowds make it wonderful there. Be aware though that traveling when crowds are light means the parks don't stay open very late.
- November/early December: After Thanksgiving all the Christmas decorations go up and Disney starts offering their Very Merry Christmas Party which is supposed to be really fun. The crowds are light and the weather is warm but not hot. Don't expect to do much swimming though and bring plenty of sweatshirts, pants and jackets for chilly nights.
- May is also a lovely time to go to Disney. This year dates before the 21st of May were part of Regular season price wise, after the 21st prices went up. The week right before prices go up is your best bet for May, Spring break is over, prices are low and the temperature is perfect. Bring some rain ponchos though, it is rainly season.
If you are considering other dates check Disney's rate charts. The less expensive the rooms the lighter the crowds seems to hold pretty true, so try to plan your trip during value or regular season. Here are the dates for 2009 (note that it does vary slightly depending on your resort level, these are for All Star resorts) You should also know that further promotions are often offered during value and regular season (additional % off or "free dining" are common promotions)
Value- Jan 1-Feb 12 & Aug 9-Oct 1 & Nov 29-Dec 17 (rack rate for all Star room starts at $82)
Regular- April 19-May 21 & October 2-Nov 28 (rack rate for All Star Room starts at $105)
Summer- May 22- Aug 8 (rack rate for All Star Room starts at $115)
Peak- Feb 13-April 18 (rack rate for All Star Room starts at $125)
Holiday- Dec 18 - Dec 30 (rack rate for All Star Room starts at $135)
Wondering what the best time is for your family to go? Ask me a question in the comments section and I will be sure to get back to you!
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How was very scary mickey? any new findings on restaurants, places to see/go?
We really liked Mickey's not so scary Halloween Party. It was expensive, as much for us as a full day ticket and I didn't know how late the kids would last. The party starts at 7 and goes until midnight. You can get into the park at 4:00 with your tickets though. I made the kids nap and by the time we got up and out and over to the magic Kingdom it was about 5:30. We went and rode the speadway twice and then went to Casey' for dinner. We finished up at Casey's just about at 7:00 and wandered into Frontierland a little after 7:00. We saw a sign for free face painting. It was the really fancy ones they do and usually I think it costs atleast $10 so we went to wait in line for it and WOW was there a line. We waited over a half hour. If I had known what to expect and done this before I would have been in the area before 7 so I could have hopped in a line as soon as the party started. We kind of missed the fireworks which seemed spectacular but we took the time out to watch the parade and it was great. As for dining the only new thing we did was Hoop dee doo revue which was cute (Try it when your little one is atleast 4). Other than that the only sit down meals we did were lunch at Sci-Fi which we enjoyed. Dinner at Boma which I didn't like as much as the past 2 times I went. I'm taking this off next years list and we had dinner with the princesses in Norway. The princesses were awesome but the food is eh. I'd do it again though, for the princesses. Maybe breakfast, you can't really screw up breakfast!
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