First or second week in October?

[4Hawks]

In terms of crowds, would the first or the second week in October be better? We'll be staying 5 nights and only plan to visit MK (and possibly go to MNSSHP). I have found conflicting information on different blogs.

 

[TexasKiwiPrincess]

I think some schools have a fall break either the second or third week of October.

 

[Wackdawg]

We are going for our honeymoon from 10/1-10/8 as well. Interested in the theories. I would think first week a little easier then the 2nd because of fall breaks but the weekends will be busy with locals.

 

[RubySue]

Columbus Day 2017 is October 9. Usually the Friday-Tuesday around Columbus Day is very busy.

 

[4Hawks]

Thank you! Yes, Fall break at my son's school is 10/5-10/9. I'm hoping we can beat the crowds if we go before or after, but some blogs have both weeks as being very crowded, others as moderately crowded.

 

[Wackdawg]

I would say moderate till Friday then all Hades breaks out.

 

[Ambehnke]

First

 

[DisneyHardin]

We will be there Oct 4-9.

 

[TXHauntedMansionFan]

A vote here for the first option as well. Crowds tend to build in our experience as the month of October goes along. Sept (while not as empty as years before) seems to be less crowded than Oct.

 

[PSUGuy]

My only Oct. rule is to avoid Columbus Day, the weekend prior and the day after. Other than those 4 days we've had no issues with crowds or weather although last year a hurricane passed nearby 5 days before we flew down. Also avoid WS on any Sat during Food & Wine.

Bill From PA