Our last trip was Sept 11-19 2001, so it was a very "off" time to go. When we went in September, we were really looking for Bear to bring some excitement to the trip. My DH and I were walking around like zombies the whole time so we really wanted to give our son something special to remember.
We usually go in September and/or March, depending on the financial situation :animwink: When we went in March 2001, we didn't get a chance to meet Bear either but we didn't really look into it too much at the time.
On the bright side, he did finally get to meet Bear at the Bronx Zoo for the Boo at the Zoo event about a month later. He loved it! I really wish they could do something at MGM so the kids could meet him.