Mid-October v. Early December?

[krissyh]

We are experienced Disney folks who usually are there during President's week. We might be joined by another couple with one newbie. We've been often enough that hitting a ton of attractions is not a must do, but getting our must do restaurants is.
We are accustomed to crowds and are looking for a "quiet" trip and have the opportunity for a quick weekend trip in either mid-October (the weekend after Columbus Day) of the first weekend in December (7,8,8).

Thoughts and opinions are being sought.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I would do December. The weather will be better.

 

[hakepb]

I’m not certain on accuracy, but 2 free crowd calendars show the weekend after Columbus Day in Red colors (busy, busy) so I would lean early December unless you really, really want to experience F&W and MNSSHP with 10’s of thousands of your very very close friends.

 

[mamamelody2]

I would definitely do early December. Great weather. Also, the Christmas decorations will be out AND it will actually be the Christmas season!! LOL.

 

[hereforthechurros]

October (fall) is the new crazy season from everything I’ve read while early December has remained relatively quiet. If must do ADRs and lower crowds are a priority then December seems like the better fit.

 

[Missyrose]

October has way worse crowds but better events IMO (MNSSHP and Food and Wine Festival vs. MVMCP and Candlelight Processional ).

 

[CynBeth]

December for all of the holiday stuff.

 

[randumb0]

Since you're interested in food I'd attend in October because of F&W

 

[disneydreamer1980]

December, temps will be lower and crowds lighter. Plus, decorations!