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[happiest in Disney]

I have been to Disney many times but never in Feb or March and this year we are planning a trip for that time of year. Which would be the least crowded of the 2. The week before Presidents week Feb 11- 19th or Feb 25 to march 6? In the first option the end of our trip will hit Presidents weekend but on the second choice the beginning of our trip will hit the end of Presidents week. Any opinions are welcome. and also what is the weather at that time of year?
Thank you.
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[Grumpy's Wife]

I think the second week might be a little less crowded. Mardi Gras does fall during the second week (February 28). Most of Louisiana heads down to WDW (me included). But, I still think the second week would be less crowded because it's only Louisiana that gets off for Mardi Gras Week. Most of the other states get off for Presidents Week. I hope this helps in making your decision. Have a great trip.

 

[mhingher]

I usually go in the summer, and this year we went in March for the first time, 3/5-3/12. A friend of mine was there about 2 weeks before that. THe weather is very iffy. We were pretty lucky for that time of year. It was in the mid 70's everyday, except the one day that it rained it was cold, just under 60. I wore t shirts and capris during the day, and in the early am and evening I needed a sweater or sweatshirt. We had the best time! We didn't wait more than 20 minutes on line, and we did Universal and IOA in one day. I'm not much of a help though, I heard President's week is very crowded. I would say go Feb 11-19th if you're more concerned about having lower crowds. But you have a better chance of nicer weather the 2nd option. we had 2 days close to 80 degrees, and then the week after we left it was in the mid 80s.

 

[Trinity721]

We have gone March 3-10 and liked it b/c it was not crowded and was a little cooler. It did rain a little bit during our stay, but it wasn't bad at all. Other times we've gone have been in May (also quite nice, a bit warmer but not unbearable), July 4 week (HOT!!! Crowded!), and our trip last month in April which was quite warm but not humid and not too crowded.