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homedad · 03-30-2011, 10:53 PM

We have gone to WDW the last 4 times in fall, late Sept/Oct. As I was packing tonite for our Friday depature I was thinking how much I was looking forward to MNSSHP, then I realized its April. Anyone else get into a routine or season when you seem to visit and going at a different time feels "weird" ?

Pinocchio #1 Fan · 03-30-2011, 10:58 PM

We have always gone in September, too! Keep us posted on how it goes!

MonorailDriver · 03-31-2011, 06:53 AM

I've been at all times of the year, keeps is fresh and gives you different experiences...I think it will be good for you!

chskover · 03-31-2011, 06:58 AM

We always go in May and a few times in December because of school. We may try October since school won't be a factor. Hard to step out of the box.

Noel22 · 03-31-2011, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by homedad

We have gone to WDW the last 4 times in fall, late Sept/Oct. As I was packing tonite for our Friday depature I was thinking how much I was looking forward to MNSSHP, then I realized its April. Anyone else get into a routine or season when you seem to visit and going at a different time feels "weird" ?

I totally know what you mean! I always visited the World in summer. But last year we were there during March. It felt different and somehow I was not 100% satisfied [for being in FL, the weather was too cold for me]
So.. this year we're going in July again

WantToGoNow · 03-31-2011, 10:56 AM

Our last 4 trips have been late November or early December. I don't even remember what the parks look like without the holiday decorations. We are going at the end of October this year and I'm a little excited about see the parks with fall decorations instead.

GovieMom · 03-31-2011, 11:49 AM

Due to our two being in high school and then college, our last three trips were taken during the first week of January. Our upcoming trip is planned for May 7 - 15, and I am soooo ready to experience Disney without hearing Christmas music being played everywhere! My only fear is that, knowing how hot and humid it gets here in SC by then, that it'll be unbearable for me at Disney. I would love to go during early November for the weather, but we've always gone as a family so far, and it wouldn't feel right if the "kids" weren't with us ... they love it too!

sue_gowin · 03-31-2011, 12:34 PM

We've also always been there in Sept/Oct (it's beautiful in the fall, not as busy from what I understand, and we LOVE the F&W fest)....but I don't think we'll be going at all this year

planning to go in April/May of next year though....can't wait to hear about your trip!

Jupiter&Wolfe · 03-31-2011, 12:35 PM

We go whenever we get a chance, so it all over the map. August, September, April, and now we're going in May!

We've gone at all pretty busy times of the year(we went to Disneyland in September during the D23 Expo so it was crowded then too). I make my plans based on avoiding the crazy crowds, and I'm worried that one day we'll finally go at a slower time of the year but I'll still be in crazy avoid the crowds mode!

May is supposed to be moderate and the week we're going has some slow days predicted, so maybe this will be a good transition for me.

pat fan · 03-31-2011, 01:50 PM

We have always gone in July due to the kids & school, but now that it's just DH & I, we are looking forward to trying a different time. Haven't decided when that will be, but enjoying the options!

TinkBride · 03-31-2011, 01:57 PM

I have gone in early Winter, Summer, and Spring.

I will never go again in the Summer, too hot, too crowded.......even if it means taking my kids out of school (let the flaming begin). But I can not wait to go sometime in the Fall. Fall is my absolute favorite time of year and I would love to see my favorite place decorated for my favorite season. Everytime I see pictures of the Fall decorations, I want to go so badly. It has just never worked out that way.

Next time.......

homedad · 03-31-2011, 10:33 PM

glad I'm not the only one who sorta has a routine. I'll post when we get back how it went and am looking forward to seeing disney is a different light!

Scrappy_Tink · 04-01-2011, 12:25 AM

We are making our first Christmas-time trip this year, we usually go in Oct. I was just thinking today how much I will miss F & W and MNSSHP. At the same time, I can't wait to see the lights & MVMCP for the first time.

just out of curiosity, what made you want to fight the Spring break crowds this year? (question not meant meanly)

MikeandSulley · 04-01-2011, 01:06 AM

Because of college and jobs we've always gone in May, but finally the last of our group is out of college and we're switching to September this year, I'm excited but it is definitely weird. I'm nervous about the weather, I'm hearing horror stories about the humidity and living in Denver, I don't think our bodies will be ready for that. May weather has always been so nice. We're going to get to do MNSSHP this year, so it'll of course be fun!

03-30-2011, 10:58 PM	#2
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03-31-2011, 06:53 AM	#3
MonorailDriver Insane Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 285	I've been at all times of the year, keeps is fresh and gives you different experiences...I think it will be good for you! __________________ July 80, July 82, Aug 83, Aug 85, Aug 86 - Disney Land, Aug 88, Aug 91 - All off site, Aug 89 - Grand Floridian, Aug 95 - AS Sports, Jan 99 - AS Movies, Jan 2000 - Caribbean Beach, Jan 2001 - Port Orleans, Jan 2002 - Old Key West, May 2006 - AS Sports, Aug 2006 - Disney Land - Paradise Pier, May 2007 - AS Sports, Nov 2007 - Wilderness Lodge, May 2008 - AS Sports, Nov 2008 - Boardwalk, May 2009 - AS Sports, Nov 2009 - Polynesian, May 2010 - AS Sports, November 2010 - Polynesian, May 2011 - AS Sports, November 2011 - Beach Club

03-31-2011, 06:58 AM	#4
chskover Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 241	We always go in May and a few times in December because of school. We may try October since school won't be a factor. Hard to step out of the box. __________________ Me , DD (25) DD (24) DGD (2)DGD (2) 2012 POR Riverside;2012 POP/CBR; 2011 AKL/BLT; 2010 AKL/OKW; 2009 SSR; 2009 POP; 2008 SSR; 2007 FW Cabins; 2001 Allstar Music; 1999 CBR; 1996 Offsite 1980 Yogi Bear Campground

03-31-2011, 10:56 AM	#6
WantToGoNow DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,701	Our last 4 trips have been late November or early December. I don't even remember what the parks look like without the holiday decorations. We are going at the end of October this year and I'm a little excited about see the parks with fall decorations instead. __________________

03-31-2011, 12:34 PM	#8
sue_gowin Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 413	We've also always been there in Sept/Oct (it's beautiful in the fall, not as busy from what I understand, and we LOVE the F&W fest)....but I don't think we'll be going at all this year planning to go in April/May of next year though....can't wait to hear about your trip! __________________ Counting down the days until I win the lottery and move into Cinderella's Castle.....any day, now!! 2007 - Animal Kingdom Lodge - F&W Festival (best honeymoon ever!!) 2008 - All-Star Music 2009 - POR - F&W Festival 2010 - POR - F&W Festival 2012 - DVC rental at AKV - Jambo!!!! Sept 2013 - All Star Music - F&W Festival

03-30-2011, 10:53 PM	#1
homedad DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 1,053	Going to WDW at a new time of year! We have gone to WDW the last 4 times in fall, late Sept/Oct. As I was packing tonite for our Friday depature I was thinking how much I was looking forward to MNSSHP, then I realized its April. Anyone else get into a routine or season when you seem to visit and going at a different time feels "weird" ?

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03-31-2011, 11:49 AM	#7
GovieMom DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,344	Due to our two being in high school and then college, our last three trips were taken during the first week of January. Our upcoming trip is planned for May 7 - 15, and I am soooo ready to experience Disney without hearing Christmas music being played everywhere! My only fear is that, knowing how hot and humid it gets here in SC by then, that it'll be unbearable for me at Disney. I would love to go during early November for the weather, but we've always gone as a family so far, and it wouldn't feel right if the "kids" weren't with us ... they love it too!

03-31-2011, 12:35 PM	#9
Jupiter&Wolfe Just a poor college kid scraping up every dime to pay tuition AND go to Disney! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 612	We go whenever we get a chance, so it all over the map. August, September, April, and now we're going in May! We've gone at all pretty busy times of the year(we went to Disneyland in September during the D23 Expo so it was crowded then too). I make my plans based on avoiding the crazy crowds, and I'm worried that one day we'll finally go at a slower time of the year but I'll still be in crazy avoid the crowds mode! May is supposed to be moderate and the week we're going has some slow days predicted, so maybe this will be a good transition for me. __________________ WDW Pop Century Resort April 2007 DLR Disneyland Hotel September 2009 WDW Contemporary Resort August 2010 WDW All Star Movies Resort May 2011 DLParis Offsite August 2012

03-31-2011, 01:50 PM	#10
pat fan I'm leaving now so I don't have to witness what comes next Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: ma. Posts: 3,785	We have always gone in July due to the kids & school, but now that it's just DH & I, we are looking forward to trying a different time. Haven't decided when that will be, but enjoying the options! __________________ "Sure I wave the American flag. Do you know a better flag to wave? Sure I love my country with all her faults. I'm not ashamed of that, never have been, never will be." -- John Wayne

03-31-2011, 01:57 PM	#11
TinkBride I am pro Spaceship Earth wand. I am anti candy/cake castle. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: McCordsville, IN Posts: 1,155	I have gone in early Winter, Summer, and Spring. I will never go again in the Summer, too hot, too crowded.......even if it means taking my kids out of school (let the flaming begin). But I can not wait to go sometime in the Fall. Fall is my absolute favorite time of year and I would love to see my favorite place decorated for my favorite season. Everytime I see pictures of the Fall decorations, I want to go so badly. It has just never worked out that way. Next time....... __________________ Emily I was a Disney child , a Disney Bride , and now a Disney wife . WDW - 16 trips DLR - 2 trips

03-31-2011, 10:33 PM	#12
homedad DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 1,053	glad I'm not the only one who sorta has a routine. I'll post when we get back how it went and am looking forward to seeing disney is a different light!

04-01-2011, 12:25 AM	#13
Scrappy_Tink DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Colorful Colorado! Posts: 4,460	We are making our first Christmas-time trip this year, we usually go in Oct. I was just thinking today how much I will miss F & W and MNSSHP. At the same time, I can't wait to see the lights & MVMCP for the first time. just out of curiosity, what made you want to fight the Spring break crowds this year? (question not meant meanly) __________________

04-01-2011, 01:06 AM	#14
MikeandSulley Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 131	Because of college and jobs we've always gone in May, but finally the last of our group is out of college and we're switching to September this year, I'm excited but it is definitely weird. I'm nervous about the weather, I'm hearing horror stories about the humidity and living in Denver, I don't think our bodies will be ready for that. May weather has always been so nice. We're going to get to do MNSSHP this year, so it'll of course be fun! __________________ McCartney Ringo Yoko Ono (Yes... we're Beatles fans) "Wait, there's no line at Stitch, we should at least try it..." August 1992: Offsite - May 2007: POP! - May 2008: POP! - May 2009: All-Star Movies - May 2010: All-Star Sports - June 2010: Disneyland! - September 2010: Disneyland! - May 2011: Disneyland! - September 2011: POP! - November 2012: Disneyland! - November 2013: Bonnet Creek

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