MNSSHP vs. MVMCP

[Happyinwonerland]

Hi all ! We are looking at a fall trip and trying to decide between early October and early December. We have never been to the Halloween party, and DD, who will be 4 by the time we go, has said she wants to go to "Mickey 's Halloween". We have a lot of fun halloween events near our home that we attend each year, but nothing like what Disney does I'm sure. The pros for an early october MNSSHP are that it will still be warm enough for a quick stop at the beach, a day trip to the blue hole, and swimming at the hotel. It would also be our first halloween party, and our first time to visit during food and wine, so that would be fun. I'm a bit worried about the crowds though, as I've read the Halloween parties have gotten out of hand with the crowding.

We have been in early December in the past and really enjoyed it. The Christmas party was great, DH in particular really enjoyed that one, and he is usually pretty much a grinch about Christmas. I found the weather a bit chilly for my taste, but as a lover of all things related to Christmas, I really enjoyed the decorations and the Osborne lights (which I know are no longer there but I'm hoping they will announce some sort of new light experience). Of course, the beach will not be an option during a December trip, and last time we went in December I found it to make the rest of December more hectic than normal.

So, which would you choose, October or December for the best experience, and why?