We are planning to take a family vacation with our 2 adult children. We have all experienced Halloween parties either at WDW or DL and have also experienced the Holidays at DL. DH really enjoyed Food & Wine at Epcot, but I have Celiac and lately the gluten free offerings at the festivals have been extremely limited (we went to F&W in 2015 and there were many more GF offerings than as of late).
Some background: DS has never been to WDW. DH and I have been a couple of times (2015 & 2020, in October both times). DD and I took a very last minute trip in June. We only had a week to plan. Had a great time, but it was HOT. So hot we couldn't enjoy Animal Kingdom at all. We are from the PNW, so our heat tolerance is not great (DH and DD are the worst for heat tolerance).
Our goals for this trip: Rent DVC points for a deluxe hotel. Maybe a split stay, but we will definitely try for Animal Kingdom Lodge (really loved it and would like the kids to experience it)
Cooler weather - we don't mind cold (as long as its not raining)...would rather put on a jacket than sweat to death!
Festivals and parties are not a must, but will consider. Maybe an After Hours if available.
Planning on 7 days, 6 being park days.
Lower-ish crowds.
What would you do? Do many attractions go down late January for refurb? This may be a one and done so want to experience as much as possible.
Some background: DS has never been to WDW. DH and I have been a couple of times (2015 & 2020, in October both times). DD and I took a very last minute trip in June. We only had a week to plan. Had a great time, but it was HOT. So hot we couldn't enjoy Animal Kingdom at all. We are from the PNW, so our heat tolerance is not great (DH and DD are the worst for heat tolerance).
Our goals for this trip: Rent DVC points for a deluxe hotel. Maybe a split stay, but we will definitely try for Animal Kingdom Lodge (really loved it and would like the kids to experience it)
Cooler weather - we don't mind cold (as long as its not raining)...would rather put on a jacket than sweat to death!
Festivals and parties are not a must, but will consider. Maybe an After Hours if available.
Planning on 7 days, 6 being park days.
Lower-ish crowds.
What would you do? Do many attractions go down late January for refurb? This may be a one and done so want to experience as much as possible.