Anyone planning for February 2008?

[Cinderella's slipper]

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Its so far away, just about 501 days but is anyone planning yet for February 2008. I've never been to the World during a Peak time, so any information about weather , crowds etc will be very helpful.



The sands of time are passing slowly on this planned vacation trip. We hope to have a group of about 13 however my mom is one of 13 and she doesn't know yet that we are planning to nclude her. She is mobility limited so I am starting to research such things as scooter rentals, ways to shorten the walks to get to the rental areas, trying to find out about elevators etc.

See here's Mom on her scooter now vrrrrrrrrrom I can just picture her and how much fun she'll have watching all the grandkids and her own children thoroughly enjoy ourselves.

 

[DisneyMom14]

Glad I'm not the only one planning so far ahead - just excited I guess! I've never been during this time of year either so I hope you get some good advice that I can read up on! We're planning on Feb. 3-8 which is Mardi Gras week for us. I've heard its not that busy and the weather is pleasant.

 

[littleelvis]

Feb is our FAVORITE time of year! Feb 06 Feb 07 and Feb 08! Crowds are great! Example It's a Small World 5 mins!! The weather is great for Wisconsin people okay for most people about 70 and Sunny but mornings and nights cold some times even 40's. I don't know about the scooter thing but we rent a stroller for kids from WDW and it works out great. I hope you have the time of your lives!

 

[Cinderella's slipper]

Hi Melanie, we are not going until approx mid February during school vacation but I'll be interested to read what others find this February as far as the crowds and weather.

 

[DisneyMom14]

We officially booked our stay at Pop! Of course, they gave me the whole "rates may change - blah, blah, blah" but at least it is official! Now the wait is on until the packages come out during the summer. Did anyone else book?

 

[tinkermamaof2]

I'm trying to plan an 08 trip as well. I'm curious about the crowds during Mardis Gras week. Cant't be as bad as Presidents week can they? Has anyone been during that time?

 

[desktop]

We officially booked our stay at Pop! Of course, they gave me the whole "rates may change - blah, blah, blah" but at least it is official! Now the wait is on until the packages come out during the summer. Did anyone else book?

I can't believe you're booked for 2008. WOW. I want to go in 2008. There will 9 of us. Will need 3 rooms at POLY. When would you suggest I book. Not sure of the exact date. But maybe Sept/Oct. Never been before. So much to learn. Will try to use frequent flyer miles. Which do I book first, flight then room? Thanks

 

[DisneyMom14]

I'm not as experienced as some of the other Dissesrs who can give you better advice, but I can tell you our situation. My husband and I are both teachers so we're pretty locked into when we can go on a vacation. Since summers are (imo) too hot and crowded, we try to go during one of our holidays (this time being Mardi Gras). I've always booked close to a year in advance probably because I'm anxious and excited to start planning. This way I know the availability will be there and gives me time to pay and plan. One problem about booking that far in advance is there may be a rate change. I don't know if you can make a reservation earlier than a year. Maybe a more experienced Disser can answer that for you. Good luck with your vacation!

 

[Cinderella's slipper]

Congrats on already having a booked vacation. Since February is school vacation time, what are the crowds like. According to most charts this is one of the prime seasons -- that's why I wondered about crowds.

We generally prefer Sept/October however with my sister working in a school system -- the February vacation seemed like a good idea.

 

[DisneyMom14]

I have several friends that escape the Mardi Gras season by vacationing at Disney and they all say that it depends when Mardi Gras week falls. In 2008, Mardi Gras Day will fall on Feb. 5 (extremely early). This is good. Value season usually lasts until about Feb. 14 so we fit into the lower rates. As far as the crowds, I've heard that some schools in some states get off the week of Presidents' Day so you have to watch that Mardi Gras and President's Day don't overlap. Other than that, my friends have said they find the crowds not too bad - just a lot of Louisiana people. I plan to sport my LSU, Mardi Gras, and Saints attire. OK -well depends if the Saints play as well as this past season - I know I'm fickle.

 

[KSBelle]

I called CRO today and was told I COULD NOT book 2008 until July or August. What's up with that??? Plus as soon as I said I didn't have any more questions the woman hung up on me. No have a nice day or anything. I was definately not feeling the magic.

 

[jscharf]

I was told the same thing... and we are going in jan 2008. Two different people told me i cant book till july or august.

 

[DisneyMom14]

When I first inquired about 2008, I got the same story and the CM didn't sound very helpful. I insisted that I was told that I could reserve a room only and switch to a package later. She put me on hold and came back to explain about prices probably increasing but that she could reserve our room if I really wanted to. She seemed a little friendlier during our conversation, but it seemed like they try to discourage booking so early. Maybe try again with another CM and mention knowing someone who has booked (room-only) reservervations. ??? Hope you can book soon. I know how anxious I was to get the ball rolling.

 

[Cinderella's slipper]

Hope you can book soon. I know how anxious I was to get the ball rolling.

I'm glad you were able to book your reservation. I'm waiting patiently for Dear Brother in law to finalize the dates with his parents and work, and until then I just don't feel like it is real. Once the reservations are made (JOY oh JOY) then there will be some relief as I count down the days until I can make ADR's about 180 days out.

Anyone have any information about crowds and weather from February 15 through February 24, 2008?

 

[Sabrina90744]

I booked my room only ressie for 2/1/08 - 2/9/08 at the WL So that is Mardi Gras week, Great I will have to plan to head to Downtown Disney for the festivities!!!

 

[DisneyMom14]

Hi Sabrina,
Can you tell me what kind of festivities will be going on? I didn't realize Disney did anything for Mardi Gras. Maybe we'll bump into each other.

 

[GreatLakes5]

Same here - February 1st will begin our 2008 visit - 10 days....no problem making the room reservation. We were told just the tickets/dining plan had to wait until June.

 

[marlynnp]

We just picked our dates! Feb 9th - 18th

 

[duffy]

I'm also thinking of late Jan/early Feb. Combination of far enough away to start seriously saving money, time for planning, what seems to be good conditions for crowds, weather and value--and our 25th anniversary is the same day as Mardi Gras in 2008!!

 

[Michigan]

We will go again the week before President's week. My kids are out of school President's week but there isn't enough money in the world for me to go that week so I take them out of school the week before and they have the week school is out to do all the work they missed while they were out. As for me well I just get a 2 week vacation