We survived Jersey Week!!

[crabmeal]

After hearing about Jersey Week I didn't know what to expect. We arrived 11-1 and left 11-7. I thought the parks were crowded.After our earlly PS in the MK, droves of people were walking in the park. We did walk onto the Haunted Mansion and had a short wait for Dumbo. We did use the Fast Passes and they were great. They really make it easier to do the rides, every ride should have them. We did get a good spot for the Parade in MK and MGM. We saw Wishes too but were too close to the castle. I didn;t think we would ever get out of the Mk that night. It was just crowds of people walking. But we saw Wishes and were in our car by 830. Yay Disney!We also watched Wishes from the Poly and I liked that view better than being right under them.I didn;t see any obnoxious NJer's so I don;t see why people complain! The only complaint I have was that it was very hot and humid. We did spend one whole day by the pool. Now that Im back in cold NY I miss Florida! Anyway Jersey Week is not so bad but I would probably choose the 3rd week of November next time just bcause I like it less crowded.

 

[sue1013]

I just returned also. Of course since I'm from Jersey you know I didn't see obnoxious people from Jersey. After reading about the huge crowds that were expected we were pleasantly surprised. Sunday 11/2 we were at MK, there were a lot of people walking around but lines were minimal. If waits are more than 15 min I get a fast pass. We got a seat for the parade 10 minutes before it started in front of the bakery. From what I was reading on these boards I had myself prepared for crowds like Easter. The weather was good except for rain Wed night and Thursday but we just put on the ponchos. Temps were about 85 everyday for me that is perfect. I wouldn't hesitate to go this time again.

 

[frazzled one]

I'm with you, Sue 1013! We just got back yesterday and found the crowds very manageable - much better than what I was expecting/fearing. We negotiated the lines at MK and Epcot very easily - only needed to use FP twice, walked on to everything else. Universal Studios was all but deserted on Weds., 11/5. I always have trouble with lines at MGM, but even there we had no long waits on Monday, 11/3.

And we met two extremely nice families with young kids from NJ! No doubt about it, I'd pick Jersey week again.

fraz