Tell me about Jersey Week?

[TapCat]

I was just looking at the TouringPlans website, and they don't note an increase in attendance during Jersey Week in November. Has that been your experience? Or is it really a time to avoid, if at all possible? Many thanks for your help.

 

[MommytoMJM]

What is Jersey Week?

 

[ILoveWDW2003]

(I am from NJ) I have done 3 1-week trips during Jersey week, and have never had a problem with crowds.

I also spent a week in the summer before, and that was a vast difference in crowd size - give me Jersey week anytime!

You will notice a slight increase in crowds on the Wednesday-Sunday weekend, as most of the NJ schools have off the Thursday and Friday due the teachers convention - this year it is November 10-12.

That weekend is usually Super Soap weekend in MGM too - just avoid the areas where the soap stars are, and you will be fine.

-Joe

 

[3xthecharm]

I have been there twice during jersey week. Too much hipe has been made over it. I have not experienced any increase in crowds.

 

[mommykds]

I agree with the above post. We went Jersey week 2003 & it really wasn't too crowded...we didn't even know what Jersey week was until we noticed that people kept asking us where in Jersey were we from?
(We are from NY)

 

[TapCat]

Excellent. Thank you so much for your thoughts. I figure that week has to be better than during the spring break season!

 

[MommytoMJM]

I still don't know what Jersey week is....I am so out of the loop!

 

[CubScoutMom]

I just booked my ressie for Nov 5 - 10. I am pleased to see that the schools in NJ are closed the 10th and 11th. I was a little worried about crowds, but hopefully it won't be an issue.

 

[maxaroni]

We know many people that go Jersey week and most love it...

The lower crowds, cooler temps off-set the early closures of the park (compared to the summer)....

 

[TapCat]

That's because all of us from New Jersey are so lovable!

(MommytoMJM: The NJEA teachers union holds its annual two-day convention in Atlantic City in early November. Many schools are off that week, so some families head to WDW. Hence, Jersey Week -- at least that's what it's called on these boards!)