Nov 27-Dec 2 vs Dec 21-27 vs March 22-27

[twoplustwins]

I'm trying to plan a family trip during a time when my kids (ages 12-17) will be out of school. I know these dates will be ultra busy, but what dates do you think will be the most manageable?

TIA!

 

[Bete]

My vote goes with Nov.27-Dec.2. Thanksgiving time never seems that bad to us.
You get the Christmas decorations and some shows, too. We feel the weather is better than late December.

 

[mamamelody2]

I think March would be a little more manageable crowd-wise. Also it is somewhat cheaper.

 

[sharonabe]

I'm trying to plan a family trip during a time when my kids (ages 12-17) will be out of school. I know these dates will be ultra busy, but what dates do you think will be the most manageable?

TIA!

Of those three, I'd vote for the March dates. Easter isn't until Apr 12, so you avoid those crowds. Yes, March is spring break season, but season is the operative word there. Spring breaks are spread out through Mar and April. For your other dates, EVERYONE has those same dates off. You're also already late in planning any ADRs for both of those dates. And then there's the opening of Galaxy's Edge 2nd ride on Dec 5 that will impact both of those weeks.

 

[DWillowBay]

March can be very heavy crowds due to Spring Break. Christmas is even worse. Nov 27 - Dec 2 should be much lighter. JMHO

 

[Mambo Junkie]

We have been for the Thanksgiving into December time before and it was good, though more crowded than I anticipated. Not too busy. We have been several times over Christmas, and the last 2 times I was a bit disappointed with how crowded it was. My vote goes for March! Here is a list of the college Spring breaks, and you are neatly between them and the public school's "Easter/Spring" breaks.( Click on the StackPath link)
https://www.inertiatours.com/when-is-spring-break-2020/

 

[mkb3]

We arrived on Black Friday last year and once Sunday rolled around the crowds left and all was good in the parks. It was a really great trip. Weather ranged from a high of 90 to a high of 45 later in the week. It was crazy swimming on Saturday and FREEEZING at the party on Tuesday.

 

[CynBeth]

11/27-12/2 for the holiday stuff.