Which of these weeks would you choose?

[Mom2Stitch]

We are going on a cruise (carnival) 1/24-1/31 and are looking to book the week before or after. Week before is 1/17-1/24, week after 1/31-2/7. We would rather have the week after, but I'm wondering if the crowds will be increased because of Mardi Gras on 2/9.

Any advice is greatly appreciated!

 

[Dan Murphy]

Before would probably be better.

http://**************.net/2014/09/28/2016-weeks-to-visit-walt-disney-world-ranked-in-order/

http://**************.net/2014/09/25/disney-world-crowds-in-2016/

 

[Mom2Stitch]

Thank you for the links!

 

[jsmla]

Crowds wii pick up the weekend before Mardi Gras (We used to go then when our kids were in school.) but I can't imagine it would make a huge difference. I believe it's only Louisiana and the Gulf South of Mississippi and Alabama the would have school holidays then.

The cheerleaders arrive the first week of February but they're mainly a problem at the resorts.

Large groups of under-supervised teens tend to visit in January.

I try to make an early February trip each year and, in my experience, it's a relatively quiet time. September is the only month where I regularly see lower crowds. Just get the heck out of Dodge before Presidents Day week.

 

[Mom2Stitch]

I think we are going to stick with 1/31-2/7 and take whatever comes with that time. I've read about the large tour groups, some things about the cheerleaders, and only a few things about Mardi Gras, we are veterans and I think we can handle any or all of those, lol. Thank you for your reply!