We will be there the 4th-11th. Yesterday I tried to get a room, for my mom to join us. The only thing available for the end of the week was Beach club, and ASMu. I was able to get her in CBR, for the 1st 4 days of our trip.
I agree that the crowds will come towards the end of the week, due to Columbus day.
I made a list of the special things going on the week we are there.: Last fantasy in the Sky fireworks, 1st Wishes fireworks, 2
MNSSHP, Epcot media event for Mission space, Special events surrounding Mickey's Philharmagic. Spectromagic is being shown several times during the trip, so I figure they are expecting lots of people.
Like Chicken said: Remain positive. IT IS still disney. Better than work.
Everyone have a great trip.