GoofyGirl1717
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My DS is now a junior in high school. Every time we have asked about a senior trip or graduation present he has said he wants a family trip to WDW.
My DS also plans to sign papers for the Air Force this summer so this may very well be our last family trip for a couple of years.
I am a teacher and the trip being during his senior year and DD 8th grade year I don't want to take them out of school for more than one or two days. That said I need help deciding on travel days.
We have traveled to WDW twice during Christmas (LOVED IT) and know the crowd level. We have traveled in January during a soccer tournament, and during the summer (NEVER AGAIN).
The first and last day will be travel days with no park time. My DH is a third shifter so we have to return on Sat, so he can be at work on Sun. So all of that limits our options to...
1. Oct 11-Oct 18, 2014. (7 park days) Pros: Low crowds (I think), close to DD birthday, MNSSHP, and lower prices. Cons: Due to DS football game less park time.
2. Dec 18-Dec 29, 2014. (10 park days) Pros: most park time, Christmas at WDW, DH plant shut down and no school. Cons: High crowd level, most expensive time, not spending Christmas with extended family.
3. March 26-April 4, 2015. (9 park days) Pros: More time to save for trip, nice weather. Cons: Easter week, very busy crowds, expensive time of the year.
When I polled my family everyone picked a different day. DS picked March.
So those who have traveled during these times how do you feel they measure up? Thanks in advance for all your advise!!!
My DS also plans to sign papers for the Air Force this summer so this may very well be our last family trip for a couple of years.
I am a teacher and the trip being during his senior year and DD 8th grade year I don't want to take them out of school for more than one or two days. That said I need help deciding on travel days.
We have traveled to WDW twice during Christmas (LOVED IT) and know the crowd level. We have traveled in January during a soccer tournament, and during the summer (NEVER AGAIN).
The first and last day will be travel days with no park time. My DH is a third shifter so we have to return on Sat, so he can be at work on Sun. So all of that limits our options to...
1. Oct 11-Oct 18, 2014. (7 park days) Pros: Low crowds (I think), close to DD birthday, MNSSHP, and lower prices. Cons: Due to DS football game less park time.
2. Dec 18-Dec 29, 2014. (10 park days) Pros: most park time, Christmas at WDW, DH plant shut down and no school. Cons: High crowd level, most expensive time, not spending Christmas with extended family.
3. March 26-April 4, 2015. (9 park days) Pros: More time to save for trip, nice weather. Cons: Easter week, very busy crowds, expensive time of the year.
When I polled my family everyone picked a different day. DS picked March.
So those who have traveled during these times how do you feel they measure up? Thanks in advance for all your advise!!!
