Thinking about changing 2017 dates.

[izzy25]

I'm looking at booking a 2017 trip and had originally had the dates of April 29th-May 6th 2017. Now I'm thinking October 14th-21st 2017. Any pros or cons on either dates?

 

[TXHauntedMansionFan]

April will have the Flower and Garden Festival while October will have Food and Wine and the Halloween parties at MK. It would depend on your preferences but we think that October is the best time to go. Especially later in the month when it finally starts to cool down a bit.

There's also the slight possibility of Free Dining in October (although not in Oct this year).

 

[Rose DiVerona]

Yes--October means six months longer to wait.

But in all honesty, I agree with TXHauntedMansionFan.

 

[Cynister]

As the PP said, the main difference is what festival you're more interested in. F&G has more flowers & topiaries, with a decent amount of added food kiosks. F&W has more food kiosks but still has some topiaries. The April-May weather will likely be cooler than October. In October you can also go to MSHHP at MK.

 

[izzy25]

Yes--October means six months longer to wait.

Ha this is exactly what I was thinking when I was thinking about changing. We went at the end of September in 2014 and while it was hot and rained a lot (year it was the abnormally wet season), we LOVED MNSSHP and the fall decor. That's what is sparking my interest in another fall trip.

 

[socababy]

Going during Food and Wine would be my choice! Just a bummer though that fall in Florida doesn't mean cooler weather. We have raosted the last few years during Food and Wine!

 

[DebbieB]

I'm looking at booking a 2017 trip and had originally had the dates of April 29th-May 6th 2017. Now I'm thinking October 14th-21st 2017. Any pros or cons on either dates?

Those are 2 of my 3 favorite times to go (other early December). This year I'm doing both but if I had to pick one it would be October. Love Food and Wine!

 

[Loopster]

Pandora at AK will probably be open by October if that matters to you at all. But the way Disney has been working these days, it also may not be

 

[GigiDisneyfreak]

I'm looking at booking a 2017 trip and had originally had the dates of April 29th-May 6th 2017. Now I'm thinking October 14th-21st 2017. Any pros or cons on either dates?

I've been to WDW during every season and if it was me I would choose October between the two. It is my favorite time of the year to go.

 

[mshanson3121]

I would choose October - cheaper time, less crowded, Halloween party and higher chance of Pandora being open. Never know, Rivers of Light may be open by then, too

 

[Dizjunkieee]

I would choose October - cheaper time, less crowded, Halloween party and higher chance of Pandora being open. Never know, Rivers of Light may be open by then, too

Ha - I love your comment on ROL! Seriously - goodness knows WHEN that will be operational.