Best Time To Go

[eeyorefanuk]

If I wanted reasonable flights, not too busy in parks, nice weather enough to go to water park and not be too cold what month of the year would you suggest?

Maybe I could ask for two different months. The first one being everything to do with the above, and the second to include free dining.

Sorry I know sounds like I want everything

 

[Sapper383]

Wehave only ever been September/October, the crowds are much lighter at this time of year....with most rides being walk on.....we were the only ones in our car for the safari and were allowed to stay on for the next one!.... and the weather a bit cooler but still warm.......we also get free dining....it ticks so many of the boxes....next year is the last year we will be able to go at this time, due to DS in comp and GCSE's....we will have to go in August

 

[scottishgirl87]

We went in May this year and I've been in October before, both are great

In May the weather was amazing, crowds were low (although still difficult to get ADR's), would certainly go back at that time Although watch with May as Memorial Day weekend takes place in May and it's supposed to get quite busy! We missed it this year though as I checked before I booked

 

[wayneg]

Oct is my fave, it covers everything, low crowds, cheaper flights, free DDP, Food & Wine festival, Halloween events & perfect weather.
Next fave month is May but last time it was very bad rain almost every day.

 

[jtlover]

I have been February, June, August and September. Next year we are going October/November which I think will be the best time.

August is ok but quite hot and humid. June was too hot for me and February was good but sometimes it was cold

Next year we have the free dining and are going to be there for the MNSSHP, Food and Wine as well as the start of the christmas parades

 

[dixonsontour]

There was a best month poll on here a few months ago and October won.

Trying it for first time this year.

 

[jockey]

I like dec, Jan feb and march!!

 

[ben1993]

I went the first week of June this year, weather was nice, did rain on occasions but it was still pleasent - and crowds were low. I'm going the first 2 weeks of May next year so hopefully that will be similair.

 

[tinks_1989]

I have been April May June July August September and October and if I got the chance to go any month I would be happy lol but my favourite would have to be October

 

[Elise79]

We have been every month from March through October and trying November this year.

My favourites are May and End of September/start of October.

May is less humid and has flower and garden at Epcot which is beautiful.

End of september has the start of food & wine and MNSSHP. Weather can be hot humid and wet. It is also the end of peak hurricane season if that bothers you.

I have no desire to go in January or February as the weather is too unpredictable and I go to get away from frosts!

 

[DISWolves]

September - October are good months........Lower air fares & US kids are back to school.
Park hours are reduced a little
Unfortunately we are now tied to UK school hols, so are getting stung for high airfares

 

[garethanders]

Myself and DW have been a few differnt times of the year. The quietest December, well the first two weeks, but the weather can be unpridictable. June/july is a nightmare, hot but very busy. I agree with most the last week of august into september and october, and with free dining you cant turn your nose up at that.

 

[kieras nana]

we have only ever been in sept & oct.we definately prefer oct,it's a perfect time for us.
nice weather,lowish crowds,lovely halloween atmosphere.oh how i wish,next week was here
tracy

 

[brer_rabbit]

I've been going in November for the past 3 years. Weather is nice - high 60s / low 70s, some of the xmas decorations are out, last year we saw Osbourne light at DHS and this year there's Food and Wine festival at Epcot

Crowds are usually ok, lots of convention people that time of year so can get busier after 3pm but no crazy wait times

 

[Rania]

October is a great month to go. Low airfares and better weather for swimming. Last time we went in November the temperatures were in the 50's defintely not swimming weather.

 

[eeyorefanuk]

So if went in October would you suggest first two weeks?

Also what dates do they normally do the food and wine?

Also the halloween do they spread it over a few weeks?

 

[wayneg]

We have always gone at the end of Oct due to school hols, if that wasn't a consideration then early Oct for me.

F&W runs from start of Oct to Mid Nov.
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/epcot/events/


Halloween runs Mid Sept to end of Oct.
http://www.wdwinfo.com/holidays/halloween.htm