crowds in September

[ks12066]

In an attempt to take advantage of the free dining, we were thinking about changing our trip from early December to late September. How are the crowds in late September? I have been in December before and know what to expect. Thanks for your help! :rotfl:

[jbdreamer]

September is a great time for low crowds. A few years ago we went in September and rarely had to wait in line for anything. MGM honestly looked like a ghost town. The only bad thing is the humidity!

[chigirl]

We went this past September 12-19 and other than the Saturday, the whole place was like a ghost town. We did not wait for a single attraction, just walked right on. It was hotter than snot, however, like 93-98 every day, but we are from steamy Chicago, so it was just like being at home. Except way, way better!!!

[sanibelover]

There are no crowds - it is quite pleasant, but pretty hot and VERY muggy!!!!!!!!!!!

[4chitlins]

Works for me. Hot and muggy, but worth it for not having to fight the crowds

[razamataz]

From what I can tell, alot of DiSsers are going to be there because of the free dining advantage..... (Me included). From what I have read, it appears to be one of the "less" busy times of the year.

[WAHMto5]

Looking foward to the low crowd levels!!

[maddhatir]

DH and I were there Last Dec 4 to the 9th and a lot of people on the boards were saying it was not too crowded- i personally thought it was. i like reading the posts above stating the place was a ghost town! LOVE IT!

i did some research before we planned our next trip and it looks like everyone is saying Sept is a great time to go (besides the daily rain showers, and maybe a hurricane-- but HEY! no crowds!) :banana: just remember all the guests run for the hills when the rain starts-- but stick around and you will have the whole park to yourself! the rain does not last long! :cool1:

boy if it is a ghost town to start with-- what does it look like when the rain starts and everyone leaves?? :confused3

[aristocat]

We went last Sept 10-20 during free dinning and it was GREAT! no crowds and walked on all the rides.... rarely needed to use any fast passes. We hit up Sea world and Universal/IOA too and there were no crowds there either.

we also didnt make ANY dinning reservations beforehand (i didnt know any better) but had next to no problems either walking-up to restaurants or phoning the same-day for reservations. (with the exception of Le cellier)... we even were able to walk-up to cinderella's royal table for supper without a reservation and got seated right away. (but that was lucky)

[Jrabbit910]

Hey KS... the crowds in Sept are low to moderate... With Free Dining you really shouldnt pass up the deal to bump your trip up a couple of months...It is so worth it!! If you do though, think of the restaurants that you want to go to and try and book your ADR's asap! :) Hope you have a wonderful trip no matter what time you go!:) :goodvibes

[lustergirl]

we always go in september and are returning 9/19-9/26 for free dining once again. I am from the north and not used to such heat but for low crowds and free dining we can manage.

[LBKMAMA]

We're taking advantage of free dining 9/27-10/2. It's saving us a bit of money for two reasons DDP and dtr. b-day. My only concern is my mom has asthma and I'm worried about how she'll do with the humidity. If it gets to be to much we may get her a motorized w/c ( i think you can get that right at the park). I figure she can take her time and since she doesn't do all the rides if she walks slower she'll just meet us places. She loves to look around and shop...so I THINK she'll be okay. I guess I need to look into the W/C thing so I know what to expect should we need it.

We are all looking forward to some fun! :banana: