Crowds during President's Week?

[huskies228]

Can someone tell me what it is like at WDW during President's week? I want to know how busy it is.

We have 2 invitations to go and I am trying to decide if we should do Feb or March. We can go in Feb. for President's week with DH's cousin and his fiance'. The room would be free as her parent's have a timeshare there and it is a suite. I think it is at one of the beach resorts. Or we can go in March with DH's dad and his youngest sister. We would have to pay for a hotel, I would be fine with the value resorts on-site (PopCentury or AllStars), because how much time do you spend there. But I would also stay at the Caribbean Beach or Coronado Springs, which are a bit more, but not outrageous.

The airfare is more expensive President's week, but since the room is free it is financially less expensive then in March. Both trips would be 5 nights. I am just concerned it is really crowded in Feb. Any ideas?

 

[becka]

Welcome to the DIS!!!

Presidents week is historically one of the busiest times of the year with some of the highest attendance figures. You can have a good trip during that time frame but it will require lots of advance planning. March should be less crowded.

It really boils down to do you want more crowded parks and a less expensive trip or less crowded parks and more expensive?

 

[huskies228]

Thank you for the warm welcome. Knowing my hubby I think we should go for the less crowded time.

 

[nastee24]

We've gone many times during President's week. There are crowds but it is not outrageous. The busiest place / time is MK on President's day. Overall though president's week is nowhere near as bad as Easter week.

The weather is usually in the 70's with low humidity and that usually makes up for the larger than normal crowds.

 

[dreamscometrue47]

A couple of years ago, my DD went with friends during President's Week. It was one of those cold weeks, only in the low 60's all week, but they said the crowds were manageable except for President's Day weekend. March can also be very busy because of spring breaks, and I personally like the weather better in March. But, considering your expenses, I would go for President's week. You'll have a great time.