EPCOT - September 27 and crowds from Illuminations?

[1926Moon]

Hi folks -
I will be at WDW the week of Sept 22, with our last day being Friday, September 27.
We have a day at Epcot earlier in the week, but my plan was for us to end at Epcot on Friday, September 27 (we are staying in an EPCOT area hotel). However, with Illuminations ending on September 30 and being that this the last Friday, am I right to expect crazy crowds on the Friday evening? From what I understand there are lots of locals and long time fans of this show, which is where my concerns come from.
We do have a full day at EPCOT earlier in the week, so we will still have a full day there. My alternative plan would be to still spend the AM at EPCOT, and then go to MNSSHP on the Friday night. (we are going to MNSSHP earlier in the week, but this would just give us extra time to meet characters, etc.).
Thanks all you Disney gurus

 

[stewart715]

The 30th will likely be crazy. Other than that, I expect crowds will be fairly normal. We'll be there as well (and there on the 30th for final Illuminations).

 

[1926Moon]

Thank you

 

[cindyfan]

I am thinking that Friday will be busy..... but "normal busy" for a Food and Wine Friday night. Then progressively busier the next days up to the 30th.
There are a lot of people wanting to see the final Illuminations, so definitely planning the 30th to be kinda nuts! We will be there!