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*Wish*Upon*A*Star* · 03-09-2010, 09:43 PM

Hello fellow DISers!

DH and I just rec'd the free QSDP pin code and it's pushed us to make the decision to make the trek to WDW this Spring! I've made tentative ressies for 5/5-5/17, but DH is thinking he might like to go in April instead. So... please help us decide!

Here's our dates in question:

April 20th to May 3rd
or
May 5th to May 17th
(and actually any of the dates in between would work, too, if you think that's better...)

Our children are in preschool (ages 4, 2, 2) and have their "Spring Break" the week of April 20th, so they'd only have one week off of school (they go twice a week so they'd miss two classes).

My birthday is May 16th, and we'd be gone for Mother's Day if we went in May (but it's not a big deal because my MIL has passed and my mother would be fine if we were gone for Mother's Day...)

So... what do you think? Which dates would you choose, and why?

slice67 · 03-09-2010, 10:38 PM

I would pick easter break

dawnbu40 · 03-10-2010, 06:12 AM

We just got back and the parks were packed! I would say wait til May when the crowds should thin out some.

LaurenT · 03-10-2010, 06:52 AM

Easter is the beginning of April...that is when most of the country has spring break.
DH and I started our Honeymoon in WDW on April 19th 11 years ago..it was perfect. No crowds, delightful weather!

FlightlessDuck · 03-10-2010, 07:37 AM

[[Censored once it was pointed out to me we can't post info that's on a site that requires a registration fee]

4/23 - 4/25 are grad nights and a cheerleading competition. 4/30 and 5/1 are also grad nights.

Also, I noticed your first date range is 14 days, your 2nd is 13. Not sure if that's right.

So, I'd say the 2nd set of dates.

jpolak · 03-10-2010, 07:43 AM

I would avoid spring break at all costs.

JasonDVC · 03-10-2010, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlightlessDuck

According to TouringPlans.com, Average daily crowd rating, out of 10:

4/20 - 5/3: 5.21
5/5 - 5/17: 4.69

4/23 - 4/25 are grad nights and a cheerleading competition.

.

That's when we'll be there! Are you saying to expect huge crowds for these days??

To OP, Celebrate your birthday there!

goofy's_gurl · 03-10-2010, 08:20 AM

I'd chose to go in May. Just saying because a lot of kids might be out for spring break over Easter in April. I know I am.

winterman · 03-10-2010, 08:27 AM

I'd go at the end of April - oh, I AM GOING at the end of April!

That is more than a week after Easter so don't worry about Easter crowds.
The weather should be great.

I would not think twice about taking 2 and 4 year olds out of "school".

bitohoney · 03-10-2010, 08:52 AM

Our spring break is 19-23 April but we go in the middle of spring break week. So, half spring break, half the following week. DD does miss 3 days of school this year but that's when the flights are cheaper and the weather is beautiful. Last year the crowds weren't too bad during our spring break. My vote's for April but I think either time would be great.

FlightlessDuck · 03-10-2010, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonDVC

That's when we'll be there! Are you saying to expect huge crowds for these days??

I've never been during that time, so I can't say for sure. [[Censored once it was pointed out to me we can't post info that's on a site that requires a registration fee] I have heard plenty of other people complain about cheerleaders making a lot of noise at the actual resorts during competitions.

But then, for me, 'huge crowd" is relative. I go in the middle of June most of the time

MinniesYooHoo · 03-10-2010, 09:07 AM

We always go the last week of April and first week of May. Our trip this year will be April 24th-May 2nd. The crowds are low, and the weather is wonderful. Sunny and warm but not hot, and low humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are rare at that time of year. I would try to avoid Easter and Spring Break. That being said, you gotta go when the time is right for your family and just go with the flow. Have fun!

*Wish*Upon*A*Star* · 03-10-2010, 12:15 PM

Thanks for your input, everyone!! I think we're going to stick with our May dates... I've never been there for my birthday and it will be fun to celebrate at the happiest place on earth!!!

Now to plan ADRs and itinerary... I feel so "behind" - we usually plan our WDW trips at least 6 months to a year in advance!!! LOL

View Poll Results: Which dates would you choose?
April 20th to May 3rd (Spring Break)	8	25.00%
May 5th to May 17th (Mother's Day/My Bday)	24	75.00%
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03-09-2010, 09:43 PM	#1
WishUponAStar* Mommy of an Angel Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Rochester, NY, USA Posts: 604	Help me choose dates... please :) Hello fellow DISers! DH and I just rec'd the free QSDP pin code and it's pushed us to make the decision to make the trek to WDW this Spring! I've made tentative ressies for 5/5-5/17, but DH is thinking he might like to go in April instead. So... please help us decide! Here's our dates in question: April 20th to May 3rd or May 5th to May 17th (and actually any of the dates in between would work, too, if you think that's better...) Our children are in preschool (ages 4, 2, 2) and have their "Spring Break" the week of April 20th, so they'd only have one week off of school (they go twice a week so they'd miss two classes). My birthday is May 16th, and we'd be gone for Mother's Day if we went in May (but it's not a big deal because my MIL has passed and my mother would be fine if we were gone for Mother's Day...) So... what do you think? Which dates would you choose, and why? __________________ Marsha DH DS 4 DD 2 DD 2

03-09-2010, 10:38 PM	#2
slice67 Earning My Ears Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 11	easter break I would pick easter break

03-10-2010, 06:12 AM	#3
dawnbu40 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: too far from the castle Posts: 3,081	We just got back and the parks were packed! I would say wait til May when the crowds should thin out some. __________________ Mother/Daughter TR for March http://www.disboards.com/showthread....1#post35762241

03-10-2010, 06:52 AM	#4
LaurenT DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2009 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 895	Easter is the beginning of April...that is when most of the country has spring break. DH and I started our Honeymoon in WDW on April 19th 11 years ago..it was perfect. No crowds, delightful weather! __________________ Lauren

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03-10-2010, 07:37 AM	#5
FlightlessDuck Pluto's personal nose scratcher Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 2,580	*[[Censored once it was pointed out to me we can't post info that's on a site that requires a registration fee]* 4/23 - 4/25 are grad nights and a cheerleading competition. 4/30 and 5/1 are also grad nights. Also, I noticed your first date range is 14 days, your 2nd is 13. Not sure if that's right. So, I'd say the 2nd set of dates. __________________ FlightlessDuck '87: Off Site, '94: GF, '02: FWC, '06: POP, '09: CSR, '10: POP Last edited by FlightlessDuck; 03-10-2010 at 02:50 PM.

03-10-2010, 07:43 AM	#6
jpolak DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Long Island NY (992 miles away) Posts: 2,230	I would avoid spring break at all costs. __________________ 7/77-Fort Wilderness Campground, 10/96-All Star Sports, 6/98-Dixie Landings, 6/99-All Star Movies, 8/01-Port Orleans FQ, 4/04-Pop Century, 10/05-Beach Club Villas, 8/06-Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, 2/07- Saratoga Springs, 9/07- Boardwalk Villas, 2/09 Old Key West, 12/09 Boardwalk Villas MeDWDDDS DD

03-10-2010, 08:20 AM	#8
goofy's_gurl DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2009 Location: SW FLA Posts: 734	I'd chose to go in May. Just saying because a lot of kids might be out for spring break over Easter in April. I know I am. __________________ PTR: http://www.disboards.com/showthread....5#post32691445 A Pirate, A Princess = one good time at the world TR: http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2270415

03-10-2010, 08:27 AM	#9
winterman DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Winterport, Me Posts: 2,643	I'd go at the end of April - oh, I AM GOING at the end of April! That is more than a week after Easter so don't worry about Easter crowds. The weather should be great. I would not think twice about taking 2 and 4 year olds out of "school".

03-10-2010, 08:52 AM	#10
bitohoney DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 762	Our spring break is 19-23 April but we go in the middle of spring break week. So, half spring break, half the following week. DD does miss 3 days of school this year but that's when the flights are cheaper and the weather is beautiful. Last year the crowds weren't too bad during our spring break. My vote's for April but I think either time would be great. __________________ Me (40) DD (17) Tons of DL trips, CBR June 2005 (1st time at WDW), SoG May 2007, Disneyland December/January 2007/2008, Pop August 2008, AKL April 2009, GF April 2010, ASMovies Oct 2010

03-10-2010, 09:07 AM	#12
MinniesYooHoo With the cows and the chickens, they all sound like the dickens when I hear my little Minnie...YOO HOO! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 784	We always go the last week of April and first week of May. Our trip this year will be April 24th-May 2nd. The crowds are low, and the weather is wonderful. Sunny and warm but not hot, and low humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are rare at that time of year. I would try to avoid Easter and Spring Break. That being said, you gotta go when the time is right for your family and just go with the flow. Have fun! __________________ Can somebody finally bring back the Main Street Electrical Parade?!?! Oh wait....They did!!!!! Me DH DD(5)Granny: G-Daddy: Charlotte

03-10-2010, 12:15 PM	#13
WishUponAStar* Mommy of an Angel Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Rochester, NY, USA Posts: 604	Thanks for your input, everyone!! I think we're going to stick with our May dates... I've never been there for my birthday and it will be fun to celebrate at the happiest place on earth!!! Now to plan ADRs and itinerary... I feel so "behind" - we usually plan our WDW trips at least 6 months to a year in advance!!! LOL __________________ Marsha DH DS 4 DD 2 DD 2

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