RogueHabit
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So, how are they. Temperatures I know at 70-80's, which suits us fine. How are the crowds?
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Last 2 Weeks in October
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a2grafix
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My last time at WDW was a mid-to-late October trip in 2007 -- Oct. 21-26.
For the first set of days, through the Tuesday, it was pretty warm -- highs in the low 90s, moderately high humidity, and lows in the lower 70s.
A cool front did move through, triggering rain, not like a downpour, but steady, for some of the evening. Wednesday - Friday it was partly to mostly cloudy with highs in the upper 70s, low 80s, moderately low humidity, and lows in the upper 60s.
I was told by my friend who lives in Florida, it had been somewhat hot throughout October in 2007 and everyone was welcoming the cooler temps.
So, not too bad, I would say. To me, though, it was perfect and did not mind. The weather got better as the weekend approached, but I was gone by 3 p.m. for the airport.
Crowds you say? Well, they were pretty okay. Monday - Wednesday at WDW and Universal -- small wait times. Heck, Universal had like a 5-minute wait time to get on most of the rides! It took us longer to walk through the line just to get to Hulk, Spiderman, Dueling Dragons, Twister, etc.
Thursday - Friday the crowds grew and the lines got moderately long (back at WDW) -- 40-50 for Soarin, 25 or so for ToT, 50 for Mission:Space. I noticed an uptick Thursday and Friday before I left.
Check the sky as the week progressed I was down there --
Perfect, hot and sunny
Ditto
Space Shuttle launch
Pretty okay, but rain on the way
The rain has arrived
Doesn't look good
Overcast Wednesday after front moved through
Overcast Thursday morning
For the first set of days, through the Tuesday, it was pretty warm -- highs in the low 90s, moderately high humidity, and lows in the lower 70s.
A cool front did move through, triggering rain, not like a downpour, but steady, for some of the evening. Wednesday - Friday it was partly to mostly cloudy with highs in the upper 70s, low 80s, moderately low humidity, and lows in the upper 60s.
I was told by my friend who lives in Florida, it had been somewhat hot throughout October in 2007 and everyone was welcoming the cooler temps.
So, not too bad, I would say. To me, though, it was perfect and did not mind. The weather got better as the weekend approached, but I was gone by 3 p.m. for the airport.
Crowds you say? Well, they were pretty okay. Monday - Wednesday at WDW and Universal -- small wait times. Heck, Universal had like a 5-minute wait time to get on most of the rides! It took us longer to walk through the line just to get to Hulk, Spiderman, Dueling Dragons, Twister, etc.
Thursday - Friday the crowds grew and the lines got moderately long (back at WDW) -- 40-50 for Soarin, 25 or so for ToT, 50 for Mission:Space. I noticed an uptick Thursday and Friday before I left.
Check the sky as the week progressed I was down there --
Perfect, hot and sunny
Ditto
Space Shuttle launch
Pretty okay, but rain on the way
The rain has arrived
Doesn't look good
Overcast Wednesday after front moved through
Overcast Thursday morning
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bayoutinkbelle
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Temperatures can be hotter than that, but it's usually not that bad. Kinda like wearing shorts during the day and needing a light sweater at night. I have been there in late October during weather I know should only be happening in August!
If you're expecting deserted parks, you're going to be disappointed. There are good-sized crowds, though (IMHO) it's not too bad.
My friends and I also do a late October trip but that has to be pushed up a few weeks this year. I'll be in the parks the week of Columbus Day and I've heard that is a busy time. Anyone?
Good luck, and have a blast!
If you're expecting deserted parks, you're going to be disappointed. There are good-sized crowds, though (IMHO) it's not too bad.
My friends and I also do a late October trip but that has to be pushed up a few weeks this year. I'll be in the parks the week of Columbus Day and I've heard that is a busy time. Anyone?
Good luck, and have a blast!
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We were there last year thru the Columbus Day weekend and left on that day. We are doing the same thing this year. Crowds were there but not nearly like summer. Do not know about the rest of the week though. We will be at the Contemporary also. Have fun! :sohappy:
Sheri
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danpam1024
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October's great, hurricane season is coming to an end, there's the F&W fest and MNNSHP! Crowds are lighter IMO.
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