ASM, Strollers, Weather ???

[luvthatduke]

1) We are planning on staying at ASM with a toddler, any advice
and any info on the room and location you stayed in?

2) What is the best time of year to visit WDW? We had heard about the week before Thanksgiving, and are now trying to plan this year's visit.
Any advice about timing, like does it start getting crowded ON Thanksgiving, or the weekend before, is appreciated.

3)Weather: Anybody know what the weather usually is like mid-November? Or maybe you know of an almanac weather link?

4) We'll be traveling with a 19 month old (oh I just can't wait!!),
and any advice would be wonderful - plus the big question for me is how do we get around the shuttle bus and monorail system with a stroller? Do the attractions have secure stroller parking?

Thank you!

 

[stacy6552]

Ok ok let's see.....

1) Does your child have a favorite movie? We stayed there the trip our toddler was realllllly into Toy Story and stayed in the Toy Story wing. It was awesome! Had we gone when our older son was that age we would have HAD to stay in the 101 Dalmations wing.......Request by theme, all locations are pretty good, though some are louder than others (those that face the courtyards).

2) November is nice tempertaure wise and aside from the week of Thanksgiving ( that weekend being heaviest) the crowds are minimal. With a toddler, you might consider going at a busier time of year because the hours are longer. We felt much freer to return to our resort if meltdowns were comming on, on our August trip than we did on our Nov trip, because the parks were open so late. But if your child will just crash out in your stroller rather than melt down, then you probably wont feel the desire to go back to the resort as much.

3)Allearsnet.com has a great weather page that include historical patterns. We were in shorts the first week of Nov, though we did pull out jackets in the evening, i think.

4)strollers are a regular thing around WDW. we've never had a problem with one on any of the transportation. There is ample parking around, but the CM's will move your stroller around the "lot" while youre gone, so try to mark your stroller. I wrap neon tape around my handle so I can spot it in a crowd. Bring a stroller that fully reclines, has a big basket and cup holders(removable is better).

 

[Deb & Bill]

Also, when you get on the bus ( and sometimes the monorail or boat) you will have to fold up your stroller.

 

[luvthatduke]

Thanks so much, the info was a big help!