When to go

[Mr Ferret 75]

Howdy y'all
Having just got back from a magical vacation we have decided to leave it 2 years instead of the normal 1 between our Florida trips .
The question i have for all you good folks (and @figmentfan423) is ;
When is a good time of year to visit and see the Halloween decorations and MNSSHP and still have lesser crowds.
Bearing in mind we have always visited early May so we avoid most of the school crowds.Is it possible to do this and see the different theming.

Ta very much in advance

 

[Figgy1]

The only time in September I've gone was right after Labor Day empty as all get out but no decorations yet! Sorry I really can't help you more than that!

 

[RedDad]

We have been the last week in October and really enjoyed it! The crowds were as low as I've seen them, but we left before Halloween weekend. However, we were also there last year the last week in August, and the fall/halloween decorations were already out then. The crowds were very similar both trips, but the weather in August is not fun. I would recommend mid-late September or October.

 

[PrincessNelly_NJ]

The second week of Sept, has decorations, low crowds, and is when MNSSHP begins.

 

[93boomer]

Morning @MR FERRET we have been several times in Sept and Oct. I liked early Oct the best. The crowds seemed less and the Halloween party was awesome!! Sept is good around the last week if the month too. You guys definitely need to go to see the decorations. It gets you in the Halloween mood!

 

[Tuvalu]

First week of October. September is hotter and busier with the free dining promotion.

 

[JillC LI]

Early to mid October - not Columbus Day weekend though.

 

[lunchbox1175]

We went first week in October, and as you can see by my avatar, the decorations were awesome...also the crowds were great as well, we are going this year in late September and are hoping for the same.

 

[disneygirl1]

My favorite time is the beginning of October. Its a great time to go. Crowds are minimal and weather is cooler. Wish we could go that time a year again, but with my DS's football schedule it makes it hard to go in the fall now.

 

[luv]

I'd pick any school night in October. Thats actually what I do...I go on the first warm, dry school night in October that I'm up for it.

 

[Allygator]

I went in 2010 the third week in September and it was great. During the week I never saw any FP times past ten minutes. The crowds picked up more on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I am guessing the locals? This year our trip is from 13-21. Both times offered free dining. I'm hoping for the same crowd levels this time too. The decorations were all out. I believe the week I am going is the second week of MNSSHP.

 

[OswaldTheRabbit]

Just a thought....

There is a week that you can hit BOTH the Halloween party/decorations and the Christmas party/Osborn lights/decorations.

We are doing it this year!

You could see both seasons at once!

 

[Figgy1]

Just a thought....

There is a week that you can hit BOTH the Halloween party/decorations and the Christmas party/Osborn lights/decorations.

We are doing it this year!

You could see both seasons at once!

Congrats that will be really cool and weird at the same time!

 

[93boomer]

Just a thought....

There is a week that you can hit BOTH the Halloween party/decorations and the Christmas party/Osborn lights/decorations.
We have done that!! It is kinda strange but fun!!

We are doing it this year!

You could see both seasons at once!

 

[tracyandalex]

Another vote for the beginning of October!

 

[DisneyDaver]

I've never been to WDW in September. I've always been concerned about losing too much time to thunderstorms that month. I like (and would recommend) October in WDW (other than Columbus Day weekend).

 

[lilclerk]

I went the 3rd week in September in 2010. Quietest I've ever seen it.


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[KatMaria]

Beginning of October! The weather is beautiful and the parks are usually quiet.

 

[Disneykidder]

The decorations start to go up at the end of August. It is really hot but crowds aren't so bad because locals are in school.
While I have never been in September, I would say then because everyone is back in school. Stick to school days.