Hi Rosie! A little late but I found the new post and am all caught up.
October is my favorite time to visit WDW. Now that Colin is school age it doesn't look like we'll be going in October anytime soon.
You'll love the Food and Wine Festival and if you can catch Mickey's Not So Scarry Holloween Party while you're there you should try to go. It is quite fun.
Looking forward to reading more about the plans.