The lesser of two evils - please help me choose Easter or Thanksgiving

[csjordan]

Finally getting back on board planning our next trip. I realize this is EARLY. But I process things better this way. Also we are looking at two evil times to go so we will need to book places earlier than average.

We HAVE to go when my daughter will miss the least amount of High School. We don't want to go during February vacation because it would still be too cold for pools.

Looking at crowd levels and temperatures (for swimming outside), if you HAD to choose between either Easter week 2017 (from good friday through the following Saturday) or Thanksgiving 2016 or 2017 (from Friday before through the Saturday after Thanksgiving), which would you choose? Cost is less of a concern because we are planning far enough out that we will save for it either way.

Would be staying off property so EMH are moot.

We have made 3 Easter trips, 2013-2015, and 2 Thanksgiving trips. I love the Christmas décor and all, but I have to say Easter wins hands down! Yes, it is crowded, but this past Friday after Thanksgiving was a mad house at Epcot! Wall to wall people! I didn't think it was much better, but I was only there 3 days this past year. Our past 3 Easters have been wonderful weather-wise...downright hot! The Flower and Garden Festival is now a must-do for us! We weren't going to renew our AP's next year, but decided to after this past Easter trip. Even if you don't stay on-site, just get there at rope drop and you'll be fine!

 

[Belle61513]

Went in Nov 2009 (the week before Thanksgiving) and it was super warm during the day (we swam daily) and would get chilly at night (sweatshirts and pants). It was a really enjoyable time to go. It felt holiday-ish at night but vacation-ish during the day. We did MVMCP. It was one of the least crowded times I've ever been.