TKDisneylover
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I absolutely have to agree with you....The first week of December was by far the busiest time I have ever gone to WDW, but I always go during the down season. I truly thought this would be the quietest of all the trips I have gone. But, I guess with the sporting events going on, there would be more kids there. I just didn't think it would be as busy as it was. I'm happy that others agree with my perspective...I was worried that others might not have thought that!
What month and week have you gone in the past and experienced lower attendance? I'm just curious because we are debating whether to go back in February, October or another time. Feb. & Oct. were two times we have gone and experienced lower attendance. I have to say I think our favorite was the second week of February, DH & I went with my sister & brother-in-law and all the rides were walk-ons throughout our entire visit. We had a great time and it gave us a chance to get away from the cold weather!
I blame all the guides and Disney websites for this. These guides emphasize the "down times" and advise to visit during these times, more and more people are pulling kids from school now to visit during these times of year.
You may be right about this. I would think it would definitely appeal to many parents bring to bring kids during an advertised down time & pfalcioni may have a point also with the home schooled kids too. We purchased Tour Guide Mike this visit (mostly out of curiosity), and did not follow him our first 3days because we were with people who had specific parks in mind for the days they were visiting and went with their choices. It was crazy busy each park we went to. But when our friends left and we followd TGM the rest of our visit we experienced a considerably lower crowds for the parks he recommended. I've also done fine using Birnbaums in the past and have been very satisfied.
I also wonder how much difference the "free" dining & dining plan options have made with people attending at different times?