How long do you usually stay?

[twoeeyy]

9 nights 10 days.

 

[bord1niowa]

In the summer 10 & 12 days. Fall may be easier as less crowds generally.

 

[IwasatWDWforamonth]

I would say you would need at least 7 days, any less and you won't be able to relax.

 

[badblackpug]

We stay 10 days. I am not a planner, and don't enjoy touring "commando style." We like to be able to relax and take our time. Aside from MNSSHP and ADR's for dinner we have made no other concrete plans. We go to whatever park we feel like on any given day. I like to let the kids explore and take their time. If they really love something and want to ride or see it 2, 3, or, 4 times...then ok.

 

[mom2aiden]

Thanks for all the replies! We'll definitely do 7 nights...I would love to do more, but don't think I can convince DH just yet. Maybe next time we go as this will be his first real trip too and I'm not sure he "gets it" yet.

 

[Jill in Chicago]

My DH also thought a shorter time would be "enough," and he was wrong. At least 7 days is what you need. That way you can really have some pleasant downtown and enjoy that hotel you paid so much money for. If DH hasn't been to Disney in a long time he will be pleasantly surprised at all there is to do.

 

[CarolinesMom]

We usually stay between 7 and 8 days.

 

[cybrkitn]

I also agree with 7 days or more (if you can). We went last October for 7 nights/8 days with a day and a half off site. With a DS who was 4 at the time, we found that we really should have done 2 days at MK.

We're planning on going again Oct of 2008 as well and this time stay at least 7 days and not have anything planned off site.

Ooops, just noticed your decision. Glad to hear that you are doing 7 days. I also highly recommend MNSSHP which is a separate ticketed event but definately worth it! Enjoy your planning!

 

[bzzymom]

3.5 is a great age for WDW! We generally go for 7 or 8 nights...usually Sat-Sat, or Sat-the next Sun. We have done this since DS was 2.5 he is now 10, and we have DD who is now 3 yrs old. We once did a 10 night trip, but DS was 5 then (before DD was born). It was a wonderful trip.

I like going for a week because there really is a lot to do at WDW, I have been over 30 times personally and I have never done everything. We like to have 2 days at MK, 2 days at Epcot, 1 day at MGM and one day at AK and then an extra do pick up what we missed, swim or do water park, or shop. We take mid-day breaks or we will stay late for EMH and sleep in the next day and go in after lunch, depending on the park of course.

 

[daisyduck123]

We stay 8 or 9 days...and we also go at least twice a year (this year, 3 times)!

I think a week would be a good trip for you.
Four days would really be rushing it.

 

[klynn]

We usually go 2-3 times per year and stay 2.5-3 weeks each time. We just got back last week from 24 days and it wasn't enough! Stay as long as you can!

 

[ILoveDisney&Cruising]

7-10 days ... or more if you can!