Hi everyone,
I am from Chicago and have been reading the boards for a bit hoping for some advice... I'm kind of panicking actually.
Long story short - my DH and I are taking my DM, DS and DD (5.5) and DS (7 months) to WDW on NOVEMBER 25!! Why did I pick that time? I am beginning to wonder. Actually, it is because I just lost my dad completely unexpectedly and suddenly 3 months ago and Thanksgiving was always "our" holiday - he taught me how to make gravy when I was 6 (many many moons ago

)and had been teaching my DD these past couple of years. I just wanted to be away from reality as much as I could this 1st year I guess.
Anyway, we are going for a week and I am reading how completely insane it is. We have gone in 2003 and 2005, so I am familiar with what we want to do: MK and then Epcot (we spend alllotttt of time in MK

)
Can anyone tell me would it be better to go to Pooh's breakfast - the Wednesday before Thanksgiving or sometime after? I hear Thanksgiving is crazy.
Like I said, I am feeling I made a mistake with the crowds, the lines etc. ANY advice would be helpful. We are staying off property this time - just outside the parks. Thank you
