Another "When To Go? Thread"

[RedSox1974]

Our family (Self, DW, DS-10, DS-6) is planning a trip for either early this December (3rd - 15th) OR in January/February 2007 (staying offsite). We have chosen these times frames in order to avoid crowds. My concern is the thought I have heard mentioned frequently; that WDW really no longer has an off-season.

Mousesavers.com gives the advice of:

The best times to go to Walt Disney World are:
• First three weeks of December. The weather is usually cool but pleasant, the Christmas decorations are up, special events are running, and the parks are usually pretty uncrowded.

• Early January through mid-February. It's cool (sometimes even a bit cold) at this time of year. This is probably the least busy time of year, and hotel prices are lowest. However, usually some rides will be closed for refurbishment at this time of year.

• Entire month of May. The weather is warm in May, but usually not unbearably so. Crowds are low and hotel prices are moderate.

Touringplans.com has the December 3-15 times frame with crowds of 4-5.


I am curious as to the opinion of whether these estimates are accurate. We (DW, DS-10, DS-6) last went to WDW Feb. 22-March 3, 2005 are there were NO crowds. We went to MK, AK, MGM, and Epcot and the longest we waited in any line was 15 minutes. And yes, we got SO spoiled by that we really want to avoid crowds at all costs.


Any thoughts, ideas or suggestions would be appreciated, as to which way you would lean as for dates to go. Thanks in advance.

GO Sox!

 

[OKW Lover]

I'd agree with these assessments. But, Disney is getting better and better at filling in the low seasons, so things aren't as good as they used to be. Early December in particular is getting busy because of all the people wanting to see the decorations and going to MVMCP.

 

[Mom to 2]

We went Dec.3rd-16th 2004 and there weren't any crowds. Everything was a walk on and the only time we had to wait for anything was FantasyLand in the afternoon and it was about 10 minutes. We did avoid the Disney parks on the weekends, we did US/IOA on the weekend and it was even slower!!!! Felt like we had the places to ourselves.

Lory

 

[RedSox1974]

Bumpity Bump Bump

 

[exwdwcm]

we were there about that time last year - early December in 2005. Crowds were defnitely bearable. Christmas decorations were incredible and the weather was awesome. We were really happy with our choice, except for we stayed on site at a moderate and had to deal with Pop Warner kids one night (had to call security on them, they were running around at 2am keeping the baby up). They were only a problem that night though and didn't notice a differnce in the parks.

it was crowded a few nights at MGM's Osborne lights, but it was just because it is so popular and rain had closed it for a few nights before and locals were in to see it. We used EMH's, took breaks in the day and used fast pass. I don't think we waited more than 20 minutes for anything and that was rare. We also did MVMCP one night and rode rides with no wait during the first parade. got so much done that night.

have a blast, we loved going in early December and really enjoyed the Christmas part of it, loved MVMCP.

 

[RedSox1974]

Thank you for the responses. definately appreciated!!!