Which is better, October or November? - The DIS Discussion Forums

Lisa06468 · 02-12-2008, 01:37 PM

Hi, very new here!

We're looking to go in Oct or Nov - either Oc 5-12 or Nov 9-16.

Which month is better as far as the parks being less busy, less crowded, faster lines, etc.

Also the weather -- which is better Oct or Nov?

THANKS!

MomLC · 02-12-2008, 01:43 PM

For the past 3yrs my family and I have gone in October and loved it. It is warm enough to go swimming, not humid and the crowds are not bad. We love visiting MNSSHP and Epcot for the Food & Wine festival. Hope this helps.

Lisa06468 · 02-12-2008, 02:27 PM

Food and wine festival did you say?? When and where is that??

MomLC · 02-12-2008, 02:47 PM

The Food and Wine festival is in Epcot. I know it runs in October and part of November. You would need to check the WDW web site on specific dates. In the World Showcase they have various booths set up near each country for you to sample food, beer and wine for a smaller fee than eating a sit down dinner. It is very nice to try different foods from the different countries.

FamilyGuy · 02-12-2008, 02:51 PM

If you avoid Thanksgiving week, Nov or Oct should be similar. October may offer opportunities for MNSSHP, which our family really enjoyed. Also, if it may work for you and you have not considered the first 10 days of December, they are great! Typically moderate traffic levels and all of the holiday fun (inc MVMCP) in the early part of Dec!

Lisa06468 · 02-12-2008, 03:22 PM

Our other option was dec 6-13 which is when dh really wants to go - but that would mean taking the kids out of school 5 days instead of the 3 in october.

what is MNSSHP?? Im new here, dont know what all the abbrev mean.

Is it still warm to swim in dec?

tiggerplus5 · 02-13-2008, 06:30 AM

MNSSHP

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. I've never been in October but I've seen pictures!! The park is decorated with a Halloween theme (but not scary). Guests dress up in costumes and they can trick or treat. It does cost extra though.

There's a "sticky" thread at the top of this board called "A list of common abrreviations".

The disboards have sooooo much information you can spend months on here and still not know everything. Very knowledgeable and friendly group.

Enjoy

tinkerbells_treasure · 02-13-2008, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa06468

Hi, very new here!

We're looking to go in Oct or Nov - either Oc 5-12 or Nov 9-16.

Which month is better as far as the parks being less busy, less crowded, faster lines, etc.

Also the weather -- which is better Oct or Nov?

THANKS!

definately november in my opinion

magsnden · 02-13-2008, 10:12 AM

we went this year, the week right after thanksgiving. it was GREAT!! the crowds were minimal, the weather was great (we swam almost every day), and the parks and hotels were decorated for christmas. we went to mickey's very merry christmas party (MVMCP on here), which was great. you have to buy tickets for it, about $40, but the park is only open to ticket holders from 7-12, and the rides are open and there's a great parade.

i think any time in october, november (not thanksgiving week), and the first 2 weeks in december are great! have an awesome time!!

and welcome to the boards!

02-12-2008, 01:37 PM	#1
Lisa06468 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 520	Which is better, October or November? Hi, very new here! We're looking to go in Oct or Nov - either Oc 5-12 or Nov 9-16. Which month is better as far as the parks being less busy, less crowded, faster lines, etc. Also the weather -- which is better Oct or Nov? THANKS!

02-12-2008, 01:43 PM	#2
MomLC We Love Our Princess Join Date: May 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 315	For the past 3yrs my family and I have gone in October and loved it. It is warm enough to go swimming, not humid and the crowds are not bad. We love visiting MNSSHP and Epcot for the Food & Wine festival. Hope this helps. __________________ DH & Me (DD10) Spanky 17 1/2 yrs. RIP 2/18/11

02-12-2008, 02:47 PM	#4
MomLC We Love Our Princess Join Date: May 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 315	The Food and Wine festival is in Epcot. I know it runs in October and part of November. You would need to check the WDW web site on specific dates. In the World Showcase they have various booths set up near each country for you to sample food, beer and wine for a smaller fee than eating a sit down dinner. It is very nice to try different foods from the different countries. __________________ DH & Me (DD10) Spanky 17 1/2 yrs. RIP 2/18/11

02-12-2008, 02:51 PM	#5
FamilyGuy Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 410	If you avoid Thanksgiving week, Nov or Oct should be similar. October may offer opportunities for MNSSHP, which our family really enjoyed. Also, if it may work for you and you have not considered the first 10 days of December, they are great! Typically moderate traffic levels and all of the holiday fun (inc MVMCP) in the early part of Dec! __________________ Our very first trip to WDW was in December 2004, and we were immediately hooked... (12 nights CR) We bought into DVC (SSR) after our first ever trip to WDW!!! June 2005 was our second magical visit to Disney (10 nights POR / Boardwalk) January 2007 a quick and unplanned trip that we decided to take before baby arrives (7 nights POR / SSR) October 2007 MNSSHP - Boo to You! (7 nights off site/SSR) January 2008 World championship 3v3 soccer tourney for DS8 @ WWOS (11 nights Wilderness Lodge) June 2010 Summer Nightastic -closed the late night parks each night! (7 nights Pop Century/SSR) <--Me <--DW <--DD 17 <--DD 16 <--DS 13 <--DD 7 <--DD 5

02-13-2008, 06:30 AM	#7
tiggerplus5 Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MA Posts: 330	MNSSHP Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. I've never been in October but I've seen pictures!! The park is decorated with a Halloween theme (but not scary). Guests dress up in costumes and they can trick or treat. It does cost extra though. There's a "sticky" thread at the top of this board called "A list of common abrreviations". The disboards have sooooo much information you can spend months on here and still not know everything. Very knowledgeable and friendly group. Enjoy __________________ Wag More, Bark Less 1972-offsite-Holiday Inn 1979-DaysInn -- 1981-Fort Wilderness Trailers -- 1991-Fort Wilderness -- 1997-Carribean Beach -- 1999-offsite --2000-vacation home -- 2001-vacation home -- 2004-offsite Amerisuites -- 2006-vacation home --2008-vacation home--2009-vacation villa -- 2010-Pop Century --2011-vacation home

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02-12-2008, 02:27 PM	#3
Lisa06468 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 520	Food and wine festival did you say?? When and where is that??

02-12-2008, 03:22 PM	#6
Lisa06468 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 520	Our other option was dec 6-13 which is when dh really wants to go - but that would mean taking the kids out of school 5 days instead of the 3 in october. what is MNSSHP?? Im new here, dont know what all the abbrev mean. Is it still warm to swim in dec?

02-13-2008, 10:12 AM	#9
magsnden DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 655	we went this year, the week right after thanksgiving. it was GREAT!! the crowds were minimal, the weather was great (we swam almost every day), and the parks and hotels were decorated for christmas. we went to mickey's very merry christmas party (MVMCP on here), which was great. you have to buy tickets for it, about $40, but the park is only open to ticket holders from 7-12, and the rides are open and there's a great parade. i think any time in october, november (not thanksgiving week), and the first 2 weeks in december are great! have an awesome time!! and welcome to the boards! __________________ DD4 DS2 Pennsylvania Dreamin... thanks dreamin in pa and disney54us

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