Help me decide on my dates?

[Dizzy4DL]

We are having a tough time deciding between two dates. If you are so inclined, please read through my pros and cons and help me decide.
Airfare is comparable, so not a deciding factor. Work and school schedules are similar, so not a concern. We don't mind rain and we like smaller crowds. We aren't doing shows on this trip.

Option #1: In park dates January 14-17, 2013 (4 days)
Touring plans says days will be between 1-3

Pros:
Have 1 free night voucher for Best Western(expires 1/31)
We get to go sooner.

Cons:
Haunted Mansion, Silly Symphony Swings(love it) and Grizzly are down


Option #2: In park dates February 25-28, 2013 (4 days)
Touring Plans says days will be be a 1 on all days.(can we trust that?)

Pros:
Haunted Mansion and Silly Symphony Swings open.
Grizzly might open on our last day
Lower crowds if you believe Touring Plans

Cons:
No free night voucher for Best Western

I'm open to any thoughts you might have. We just can't decide.

 

[lvdis]

How about both? Haha! Just kidding.

I'm sorry, I can't really help because I don't know about those times for crowds. I just couldn't resist suggesting going both times! I would very much miss the Haunted Mansion though. It's one of my favorites!

 

[pinksand]

I like Touring Plans, but I wouldn't count on those Feb. dates staying at a level 1. I've picked some "1" days myself, only to see them change into 2's or 3's or even 5's or 6's.

In reality, there really are very, very few true Level 1 days.

That said, those are both fairly low crowd times. With the Tinkerbell Half-Marathon being the weekend you leave (crowds could be ramping up, maybe some areas would be affected as they start set up), and the ride closures, I'd go for February, especially if the Silly Symphony Swings are a big factor.

 

[xXtowerOFterrorXx]

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[Dizzy4DL]

How about both? Haha! Just kidding.

I'm sorry, I can't really help because I don't know about those times for crowds. I just couldn't resist suggesting going both times! I would very much miss the Haunted Mansion though. It's one of my favorites!

That would be nice!

I like Touring Plans, but I wouldn't count on those Feb. dates staying at a level 1. I've picked some "1" days myself, only to see them change into 2's or 3's or even 5's or 6's.

In reality, there really are very, very few true Level 1 days.

That said, those are both fairly low crowd times. With the Tinkerbell Half-Marathon being the weekend you leave (crowds could be ramping up, maybe some areas would be affected as they start set up), and the ride closures, I'd go for February, especially if the Silly Symphony Swings are a big factor.

Thank you
I agree about the "1's" on Touring Plans. It's happened to me before too.

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Thanks, but I like to book everything separate, and on my own.