Is it cheeper to gon the summer???

[tedpottel]

Hi,
I'm planning a trip for the first time on a budget,
Should I wait for the summer time????

 

[jkovick]

You are better off going during "value" season, especially if you want to stay on property. 2005 "value" season in a Value or Moderate resort is 1/1 to 2/16 and 8/28 to 10/4 and 11/27 to 12/19. At deluxes the cheaper rates are 1/1 to 2/16 and 7/5 to 9/28 and 11/2 to 12/19. Summer is usually "regular" season and the parks are more crowded (with schools out) and the weather is hot!! October or January are our favorite times to go.

 

[LaurieA]

Are you able to do any of the water rides or parks in Janurary?

 

[disneychrista]

At least one water park is open year round. During the fall/winter one park is open while the other one is closed for its annual refurbishment.

 

[crisi]

But the weather is hit or miss. December, January and Feb in particular might be cold enough that swimming is only for the really brave. Then again, it might be 80.

October has gotten much busier - and has moved seasons. September is still very quiet. Hot, however - still hot in September. And rainy.

For a budget trip, look to go during value season. However, its only going to give you a break on hotel rooms. Pretty much all other costs are constant - food isn't cheaper, park tickets aren't cheaper (although sometimes they run promotional packages for the fall). The break on hotel rooms can be gotten year round staying off site.

Another thing you should know as a first timer - in the "off" season, park hours are shorter and some attractions (the less popular ones) close down. To make up for the big crowds durng busy season, parks are open late and there is often a lot more entertainment going on. So in September, Magic Kingdom may close at 6:00 every night and you may never have an opportunity to see Spectromagic - where it is more likely to be open until 10:00 or maybe even midnight over the summer with Spectro running twice a night.