When to go

[momto4's]

We are supposed to spend a week at Orange Lake Aug 5-12 with 18 members of my family. Our main place to visit is going to be Univ/Islands of Adven.
Now we have discovered my DH has a serious neuromuscular disease. They are not sure why but his Muscles are wasting away making it difficult for him to walk. We are unsure of prognosis. We have promised our 4 kids, (5,6,10,12) a trip to Orlando, but unsure if he could tolerate the heat and Crowds of Aug. We are using Income Tax to go on this Once in a Lifetime trip. So my question is When between Middle Feb and June 1st is the best time to go, Crowd level. I really want to take my kids with DH before be becomes unable to walk all together. Ideas? We plan to go just the 6 of us due to his illness, We feel we need a trip alone as it may be our only one due to his illiness.

 

[phamton]

The earlier in the year, the better. February is not busy except for the days around Presidents day. By the middle of March through end of April, crowds pick up with Spring Breakers. But by early May, until the last week in May the crowds die down again but May can get quite hot during the day.

 

[Kimberlyfamilyfv]

The best time I have found to go is between May 20-29. Most of the schools are not out yet so the crowds are relatively low. Not to mention the fact that the hotel rates are cheaper when staying on site if you go before June first.
If you need an inexpensive place to stay I would suggest the holiday inn at 8214 universal blvd. The cost is 54.50 per night with entertainment card. this hotel can be book up to a year in advance with entertainment rate. The Holiday inns website is www.priorityclub.com