When to go

[19nala91]

Good day all
My first post. My wife & I have decided to take the kids to Disney in 2007 but do not know when to go. We were thinking about the end of June and some said it would be busy and hot. Then we thought maybe October or November, little cooler less crowded but then are some of the attractions shut down. Have 4 kids, 13-10-7-6 and they do like waterparks too so....
Any one with some thoughts.

 

[connie1042]

We have gone several times in the first part of Oct. Still great weather for waterparks and alot less humid and crowded. We have never had any of the major attraction shut down at that time. Have a great time planning.

 

[KrazyKowboy]

Welcome to the DIS.
My first recommendation would be to purchase a copy of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World. You'll have plenty of time to study it thouroughly and plan your trip.
Also consider the ramifications of taking the kids out of school for the trip.
If that won't be a problem, the first two weeks of December are at the top of the list. It's value season with lower rates, the weather is better, the lowest crowd levels of the year, and the parks and characters are decked out in their holiday finest.
This is our third year to go the week after Thanksgiving, and after the first year I said I'll never go any other time of year. It is spectacular !
The parks close a bit earlier than during peak season, but you more than make up for it by not waiting in cue lines and fighting your way through the crowds all day. The past 2 years we went, I have not waited more than 30 minutes on any ride. Often it's a walk on with no wait at all.
The weather was warm enough for a day at Typhoon Lagon last year. The weekend after Thanksgiving was in the low 80's.

 

[19nala91]

Where can I purchase the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World?

 

[magchavez]

Here is the link for the Unofficial Guide on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Unofficial-Gu...=pd_bbs_1/002-1654742-1164035?ie=UTF8&s=books

You will be able to find it at most Borders, Barnes & Noble, etc in the travel section. I highly recommend the book. Not only will it tell you what time of year is best to go, it will also tell you which parks are least crowded on a specific day.

 

[Cee]

Where can I purchase the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World?

I purchased mine at Barnes and Noble and had it in my hot little hand. It's
the instant gratification I go for!