Marathon week vs MLK week???

[DisneyDreams15]

i am considering rebooking. Currently booked for Jan. 10-18 during MLK weekend. Weekday crowds are expected to be lighter than Marathon weekend but the weekend busier than Marathon weekend. Considering rebooking for the 3rd-11th over Marathon weekend where crowds are a little higher during the week but not quite as bad as MLK weekend on the weekend. I have to lose my 'Ohana dinner and BOG lunches I barely managed to snag (wasn't able to book until 4 months out) which of course are booked out now for the week prior. What would you do? Any insight?

 

[twopair2s3s]

I'm staying the 20th-27th to try and avoid both weekends lol.

 

[kashzan]

I have gone every year since the marathon started on Marathon week end. For us it is great. Very low crowds. In 25 plus years, the only problem I had was colder weather 2 different years.
Last year it was hot, low crowds, almost a walk on for everything

 

[kayteekt]

I'm staying the 20th-27th to try and avoid both weekends lol.

We always go in January and try to avoid both as well For 2016 we leave the 25th. This past year, i guess we were tech there marathon week, but we were checking out on Saturday. Did notice an influx of ppl checking in late Thurs and friday esp. We were at AoA. But during the week it was fine, just like every other time we had gone. Just want to avoid epcot the day (s) of the races/events.

 

[MagentaMulan]

This past January, I went the 12-17, so the week between marathon weekend and MLK. It was nice and low crowds.

 

[JennyDrake]

I would avoid MLK weekend and opt for marathon weekend if you must choose.

 

[pens4821]

We were there for MLK January 2014. Arrived Saturday and didn't go to a park. Sunday, Monday were quite crowded of course. As was the following Thursday Friday. Although, Tuesday at MK was great. Very low crowds.