Columbus Day Week

[friendoffigment]

How bad is the week of columbus day. do crowds thin out right after that Monday

 

[OKW Lover]

Columbus day isn't a huge thing at all at WDW.

 

[Dave006]

Columbus day isn't a huge thing at all at WDW.

While there is no Columbus day celebrations it is a very busy time of year. There are several states, and major cities that have long weekend or even a full week break for students around the that time each year.

Dave

 

[buzzgirls&dad]

Yes Columbus Day is a busy time. Many schools across the country have a fall break not only on Monday but all week. Also, you have all of the WDW festivities like F & W, and MNSSHP. Not to mention that the temps become more reasonable. It's definitely a busy week and October in general is a busy month.

 

[OKW Lover]

Despite the above posts, I stand by my original comment - you won't notice a difference between that week and the week before/after. I'm local and visit the parks regularly.

 

[brockash]

That week is fall break for many and is certainly not slow. In our experience; it's been busier than our summer trips (June, July and Aug) and much more crowded than the first few weeks of Sept., but definitely not as crowded as xmas.

 

[sbbobe]

We have been there twice over Columbus Day weekend. While it is not Christmas time busy it is still very busy being a three day weekend. October at one time was a great time to visit WDW. Not so much anymore with the Halloween parties at the MK and the Food and Wine Festival at EPCOT.

 

[Narcoossee11]

Columbus day, not a huge holiday in the south.
--------but------
month of Oct is the busiest month of the year.
Every park has a celebration all month. Wdw, Universal, Sea world etc.
Most schools have a school break. Weather is normally gorgeous.

 

[SL6827]

We have been there twice over Columbus Day weekend. While it is not Christmas time busy it is still very busy being a three day weekend. October at one time was a great time to visit WDW. Not so much anymore with the Halloween parties at the MK and the Food and Wine Festival at EPCOT.

This!!

 

[SL6827]

Early 2000s, October was the bomb crowd wise. No more.