When to go
Contents
- 1 Major Episodes
- 2 March to May
- 3 June to August
- 4 September to November
- 5 December to February
- 6 Conferences/Conventions
- 7 Crowds
- 8 Generally
Major Episodes
Episode 1425 – December 2014 Preview
Episode 1414 – November 2014 Preview
Episode 1387 – September 2014 Preview
Episode 1378 – August 2014 Preview
Episode 1338 – May 2014 Preview
Episode 1312 – March 2014 Preview
Episode 1299 – February 2014 Preview
Episode 1287 – Choosing When To Go
Episode 1284 – January 2014 Preview
Episode 1276 – Decorations Around The World
Episode 1271 – December 2013 Preview
Episode 1261 – November 2013 Preview
Episode 1238 – September 2013 Preview
Episode 1208 – July 2013 Preview
Episode 1199 – June 2013 Preview
Episode 1184 – May 2013 Preview
Episode 1110 – November Preview
Episode 924: See You…In September
Episode 219: Our favorite months to go and avoid
March to May
March
Episode 1312 – March 2014 Preview
1394 2:27 Megan from New York asks if she should go to WDW before the first week of March for four to five nights or after the second week of March for four to five nights. She emphasizes crowds and rental car prices
1260 15:56 Brian from Pennsylvania asks how Presidents’ Week crowds, prices, and activities compare with those during March Spring Break week
1251 2:17 Jessica asks about traveling to WDW in mid-to-late March 2014
1189 16:29 Rachel asks whether the last week of December/first week of January or mid-March is a better time to take a trip to WDW
1165 11:44 Rachel asks whether New Years week or March Spring Break week is a better option for low crowds and nice weather.
1145 2:34 Karen from Kansas asks about Saint Patrick’s Day activities at WDW
0561 21’40”: Michael from Hawaii asks about March crowds, especially with Spring Break.
0516 1’50”: Jen in NC asks which is the best week to go in late February to mid March.
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Karen Pendleton wants to know how crowded kid attractions will be during spring break.
Mike Scopa thinks the headliner attractions will be the attractions that will be most affected by spring breakers.
Len says there are some public K-12 schools on break as well in March.
Len says the best gauge of crowds is the Magic Kingdom park hours; the later it’s open the worse it will be.
Len says it will not be as bad as Easter time but it wont be walk-on either.
Mike Scopa recommends taking advantage of morning openings.
April
1355 4:44 Oliver from the UK ponders April 2016 crowds, especially in relation to US school holidays
1226 10:13 Brandy from Kentucky asks whether the first week in April, Spring Break week, is a better time to tour WDW than the first week in June
1189 14:19 Mark from Pennsylvania asks about the best time to visit the New Fantasyland, specifically, October or April/May
0683 25’30”: Keith from NJ asks if there is any advantage to taking a trip at the end of April, instead of the beginning of May, and how those crowds compare with October crowds.
LS32 12’25”: Amy from Kentucky asks about April weather and crowds.
LS30 Part 1 – 39’25†John from NJ asks about crowds the week after Easter.
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Mike of NY wants to know if the week after Easter in 2008 will be less crowded.
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Amy of KY wants to know the crowds for late April next year.
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A listener wants to know if April is a good time of the year to go in 2008.
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Brian of NY wants to go to Walt Disney World and wants to know if February or April is better.
Len says the 2007 rates are available on Mousesavers.
Matt thinks February is a better option.
Len says Presidents Week in February is what you want to watch out for so other than that week, February is a better option.
Easter
See also Holiday Touring.
1168 7:14 Brian from Canada asks about Easter Week touring, specifically emphasizing water parks
1078 15:15 Doug in South Carolina asks about Easter crowds.
0698 8’00”: Mary-Beth from CA asks about the crowds during Easter week, and what to do if she arrives midday.
0677 21’15”: Joel from Wisconsin asks how much busier are the parks at Easter
0597 16’00”: Chris from UK asks whether Easter or June would be quieter.
LS31 Part 2 – 36’10”: John from NJ asks about crowds in the water parks in Easter.
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Pam of AL wants to know if they should go Easter or July.
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Liam of UK wants to know if he should come during Easter or August 2009.
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Jeremy wants to know Easter occurances in the parks.
Matt says Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny appear for meet-n-greets in the Magic Kingdom.
Annette says there have been easter egg hunts at the Boardwalk.
Annette says in the UK Pavilion there was an Easter Bonnett festival.
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Garrett of ND wants to know what Disney World has going on on Easter.
Matt says Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny are out at the Magic Kingdom.
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A family from Montana wants to know how early to be on hand for the afternoon parade on Easter.
Mike Scopa says to get a spot 90 minutes ahead of time for Easter because it’s one of the 4 most crowded days at the Magic Kingdom.
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Easter this year should be insane.
May
Episode 1338 – May 2014 Preview
1243 16:55 April from Georgia asks why Touring Plans projects high crowds for Cinco de Mayo
0683 25’30”: Keith from NJ asks if there is any advantage to taking a trip at the end of April, instead of the beginning of May, and how those crowds compare with October crowds.
0588 7’15”: Jennifer from Alabama asks which is better: Thanksgiving week or the end of May.
LS31 Part 2 – 19’10”: Ashley asks why it is so busy in May.
0537 4’20”: Jennie from Ohio asks about busier-than-normal May crowds.
0457 Dan and Jen wants to know which date to go on their honeymoon.
Grad Nites
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TJ of CA wants to know when Grad Nights are announced.
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Craig of OH shares his experience traveling in April and warns of Grad Night.
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Roberto of NY wants to know how grad night affects the park and if they affect the resort hotels.
Len says grad night starts 8 or 9pm and many students do not stay at the resorts because they’re local Florida kids.
Mother’s Day
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Enrique of FL wants to know special events for Mothers Day at Walt Disney World.
Memorial Day
Episode 832 – The other holidays Between 4’45” and 7’05”, and 13′ onwards
0546 5’00”: Olivia from UK asks about Memorial Day.
0531 9’20”: Lucy from Wales wants advice about Memorial Day.
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Jillian also wants to know if she should go to the parks on Memorial Day.
Mike Scopa says it depends on which park she is going to.
Mike Scopa would stay away from the Magic Kingdom.
Matt says the crowd calendar says Memorial Day is a 7 and advocates going to Epcot.
June to August
Summer
Episode 1366 – Odds Makers July 2014 After 10:42
Episode 1170 – Summer Dreaming
Episode 1047: Summer Listener Questions
Episode 723: Ways to beat the summer dining surcharge
Episode 682: Summer Nightastic
Episode 219: Our favorite months to go and avoid
1397 13:42 Mike from Ohio asks for the least-crowded weeks in June and July
1364 20:29 Marci from New York ponders ways to cool her car at WDW during the summer months
1286 9:42 Dave from Florida discusses summer temperatures at WDW
1263 12:26 Mark from Chicago asks what the busiest weeks in the summer are
1226 10:13 Brandy from Kentucky asks whether the first week in April, Spring Break week, is a better time to tour WDW than the first week in June
1198 13:50 Mark from Illinois asks the panel to predict the three busiest weeks for summer 2013 at WDW
0552 26’30”: Josh from Michigan asks about summer touring.
0516 20’05”: Dave from Nigeria Falls said that took a wash cloth to help with the heat.
0469 Naomi of Birmingham, UK wants to know when the best time for her trip is.
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Jeff of WI wants to know what he should expect going during the summer months.
Len recommends arriving at the parks early and taking an afternoon nap.
Mike Scopa recommends avoiding the park between 12-4pm.
Mike Scopa suggests changing the times you eat.
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Martin McIntosh suggests those going down to Disney for the summer invest in an instant ice pack for every day of your trip.
Deb says they also sell gel packs that you can place around your neck.
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tikkipoo wants to know if doing the rides in the morning and shows in the middle of the day to avoid the heat be a good idea.
Len says it’s a good idea and his touring plans tend to go with that idea when possible.
Matt does the “air conditioning tour” at the Studios where he goes from Great Movie Ride, Sounds Dangerous, Star Tours, to Muppetvision to Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream.
tikkipoo also wants to know if it’s worth going in the summer.
Len thinks so.
Mike Scopa says the parks are open later in the summer.
Mike Scopa also says the attractions are going to be likely open rather than refurbished.
Mike Scopa says there are more activities in the summer time .
Mike Scopa says it depends on the person and how you handle the heat.
Matt prefers to go during the off-season rather than suffer in the heat.
Matt also likes the off-season because there are smaller lines so you can things done quicker and you’re comfortable .
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Karen of Delaware is going to Disney in mid-June and wants to know how it compares to August in terms of crowds and temperature.
Matt says that according to the 2006 Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World, says the average high in June is 91 degrees and the low is 71. In August it is 92 and 73..
Matt says the temperatures between the two months is negligable and it’s hot and humid.
Mike Scopa has found it hottest in June but hasn’t seen as much rain in June as in July or August.
Mike Scopa says to avoid being outdoors between noon and 4pm.
Matt recommends August because crowds are lessen and to check out the TouringPlans [1]Best Days Calendar.
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Mike of New Jersey wants to know the best dates for a summer 2007 trip, is the Disney Dining plan worth it and if a travel agent worth using.
Len thinks Mike should go either early or late summer and thinks second half of August would be better than early June..
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Lori wants to know our top 5 tips for visiting Walt Disney World in the summer.
Matt mentions Lori might be interested in [2]Episode 16 since we discussed planning a trip with a first timer.
Mike Scopa recommends going early, and be out of the park by noon and spend the hours between noon and 4 out of the sun and then spend the evening in the park.
Len reminds Lori to use sunscreen, drink plenty of water, afternoon breaks because of how crowded and hot it is, and make dinner reservations.
Mike Scopa also recommends for those interested in daytime parades to make sure you have the sun to your back.
Mike Scopa also recommends doing any daytime shows before noon.
Mike Scopa says if you want to do Animal Kingdom, do it in the morning because it can get very hot and humid there by the afternoon.
June
Episode 723: Ways to beat the summer dining surcharge
Episode 219: Our favorite months to go and avoid
1158 18:54 Ryan asks about staying cool while touring in June
0674 28’05”: Rachel from Kentucky asks how different mid-June will be from Martin Luther King weekend.
29’10”: Rachel from Kentucky asks how hot it will be in mid-June.
0597 16’00”: Chris from UK asks whether Easter or June would be quieter.
0573 17’50”: James from Georgia asks whether going in President’s Day week or early June would be better.
0570 1’40”: Nestor from Brazil asks about evening EMH crowds in June.
0561 11’05”: Bruch from Kentucky asks whether the June crowd forecast will go higher.
11’40”: Bruch from Kentucky asks whether he can navigate June crowds using a Touring Plan.
LS30 Part 2 – 51’05†Brendan asks about crowds on a June weekend.
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Cory also wants to know about crowds in June.
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Rachel of TX wants to know if she should go to WDW in the beginning of June or August.
Mike Scopa recommends not going in June because he has found it the hottest month of the year.
Mike Scopa says there are more things going on in July than August.
Mike Scopa says around mid-August hours and operations tend to be pulled back a little.
Mike Scopa suggests Rachel go the second week of August.
Matt says the last half of August are value season.
Matt is trying the first week in June this year.
Mike Newell says in August, it’s hurricane season.
Gay Days
LS40 109’35”: Trish asks about Gay Days.
0624 17’00”: Dan from CA asks how much Gay Days will affect his trip. Len refers to Episode 310.
0570 3’40”: Nestor from Brazil asks about non-Gay Day parks.
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Stacey of MI wants to know how Gay Days affects crowd levels.
Len says Memorial Day Weekend brings crowds and [3]Gay Days will bring 100,000 people.
Len shares the Gay Days [4]schedule.
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Bob wants to know how obvious it is that it is Gay Days at Walt Disney World.
Mike Scopa says if you’re looking for something, you’ll see it and if you’re not, it wont be as obvious.
Mike Scopa says he wouldn’t worry about it.
Len says he hasn’t noticed anything you wouldn’t see in the parks normally and says alot of red t-shirts will be the only sign something else is going on.
Len says there are [5]two [6]websites.
Mike Scopa believes there are designated park days so it would be possible to avoid a park that’s designated for touring by these groups if you really wanted to.
Len says on the [7]Crowd Calendar which parks to avoid those days simply on a crowd level.
July
Episode 1208 – July 2013 Preview
Episode 723: Ways to beat the summer dining surcharge
Episode 219: Our favorite months to go and avoid
0603 19’00”: Ken from NH asks whether late July is a good time to go.
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Pam of AL wants to know if they should go Easter or July.
Canadian Independence Day (July 1)
Episode 832 – The other holidays Between 8’55” and 9’50”
July 4
Episode 1209 – July 4th At WDW
Episode 1208 – July 2013 Preview Especially between 3:20-9:00
Episode 1053: July Preview Between 3’30” and 8’10”
Episode 273: July Fourth events
See also Holiday Touring.
1319 9:45 Matt from Texas asks about July 4 touring
1257 16:02 Candy from Ireland shares her July 4 trip report
1216 27:48 Mike from Ohio comments on July 4 touring
1142 16:30 Candy asks for child-friendly July 4 activites outside the parks
0573 11’00”: Birdie from Maryland asks how busy the water parks will be on July 4.
LS033 87’40”: Someone asks whether she should use the holiday or regular Touring Plans in the first week of July.
88’40”: Someone asks about Matt’s experience in Hollywood Studios on July 4.
LSE1 48’55”: A caller asks about previews of the July 4 fireworks.
48’55”: A caller asks about previews of the July 4 fireworks.
0537 25’15”: Phil from Wales asks about July 4 (see also Episode 273 and Episode 114).
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Matt mentions photos of Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 4th.
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Kim of MA wants to know if she should go to the parks on July 4th and if so, what park to go to.
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Todd shares a story of staying at the Magic Kingdom late at night on July 4th.
August
Episode 1378 – August 2014 Preview
Episode 723: Ways to beat the summer dining surcharge
Episode 219: Our favorite months to go and avoid
1379 15:40 A listener ponders crowd levels during the last week of August
1361 17:40 Vicky from England asks about touring during the last week of October
1361 14:03 Pam from Pennsylvania asks about touring the Magic Kingdom in late August
1207 19:18 Tom from Connecticut asks about Touring Plans’ DHS crowd predictions for late August
0654 9’10”: Mardy asks about the weather in early August.
0624 19’00”: Bruce asks how crowded it is from August 26 onwards.
0576 5’30”: Kirsten from Massachusetts asks about the reduced predicted crowd level in early August.
0507 12’20”: John from Wisconsin asks about the week before Labor Day.
LS25 Part 1, 47’30” Andre from UK (staying in Port Orleans) calls to say “hi”. Len says they need to have a reception during MouseFest. Matt says that there is a lot of Brits in town. Andre says that the British school system is still on holiday.
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Liam of UK wants to know if he should come during Easter or August 2009.
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Connor wants to know how bad the summer crowds will be for his trip in August.
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Chip wants to know what attendance levels are like in August and our opinions of going to August .
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Jason of MI wants to know what the crowds are like for his trip in the second half of August.
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Al from MN wants to know how it is in August.
Matt says park hours in early August are still long.
Mike Scopa says if you can be out of the parks between noon-5pm, you can avoid the heat and crowds.
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Rachel of TX wants to know if she should go to WDW in the beginning of June or August.
Mike Scopa recommends not going in June because he has found it the hottest month of the year.
Mike Scopa says there are more things going on in July than August.
Mike Scopa says around mid-August hours and operations tend to be pulled back a little.
Mike Scopa suggests Rachel go the second week of August.
Matt says the last half of August are value season.
Matt is trying the first week in June this year.
Mike Newell says in August, it’s hurricane season.
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Nick wants to know reasons to convince his family to go to Walt Disney World in August instead of July.
Mike Scopa says the last two weeks of August are value season so you can save money.
September to November
Generally
LS35 88’10”: George asks for a good time to go in the Fall for a Thursday-Sunday trip.
September
Episode 1387 – September 2014 Preview
Episode 1238 – September 2013 Preview
Episode 924: See You…In September
Episode 635: Tip For Today Between 7’35” and 9’10” – Fred Hazleton found quiet crowds in September.
1370 20:57 Mark from Scotland asks about WDW Weather in late September/ early October
1198 24:54 Jenny from the UK asks about coordinating a dinner at Monsieur Paul with Illuminations, and special events in early September.
1174 7:40 Kate from Wisconsin asks about crowds during late September/early October
0618 23’20”: Amy from Virginia asks whether September is hurricane season.
23’45”: Amy from Virginia asks whether she should come down September or November.
LS35 32’00”: Valerie asks what she can do in September.
0537 30’00”: Teddy from NY asks about crowds on September 26, 2009.
0507 12’20”: John from Wisconsin asks about the week before Labor Day.
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Vicki wants to know the crowd levels for mid-September.
LS06 Caller Mark reports that he is going to Disney in September. He wants to know if he take Magical Express to his on-property hotel, stay on-property for two days, leave, go to an off-property hotel, and then at the end of his trip catch Magical Express back to the airport. Matt believes that the Magical Express is good for the resort visit. Once you are done with the resort stay, you lose the privileges that come along with it. Matt advises Mark to call Disney and ask. The WDW Today team will do some research on that question.
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Tiffany of NY wants to know if the [8]Best Days Calendar takes into consideration the free dining available in September.
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Matt thinks September is going to be very uncrowded this year due to the barrage of discounts from Disney for this time period.
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Krista of KY wants to know if mosquitos are a problem in September.
Mike Scopa says about 10 years ago mosquitos were a big problem but lately hasn’t heard much complaints.
Len jokes that hurricanes are a bigger concern than mosquitos.
Mike Scopa says the rainfall has been light this year so mosquitos may not be a big problem.
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Justin from Louisville wants to know if going during mid-September is worth it considering there are low crowds but there’s a risk of hurricanes and shorter hours.
Len says Bob Sehlinger’s advice is to go whenever crowds are lowest.
Len says the parks will still be open 9-11 hours per day and you can always work in the Extra Magic Hours.
Len says on the TouringPlans.com Crowd Calendar the parks are at a 4 or 5 and thinks it’s good.
Mike Scopa says he would delay it until October.
Len says it’s going to be more crowded in October.
Matt says to go during September and take advantage of the very low crowds.
Len says hurricanes are unpredictable and it’s worth rolling the dice on it.
Labor Day
Episode 832 – The other holidays Between 7’05” and 8’55”, and 13′ onwards
LS25 Part 1, 23’20” Mark from New York, calling from the Magic Kingdom, wants suggestions for Labor Day.
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Matt of KY wants to know how busy Labor Day is.
LS05 Steve of GA wants to know if Free Dining will affect the crowds level for Labor Day Weekend
Night of Joy
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Mary also wants to know if Night of Joy affects crowds much.
Len doesn’t think so because of the price point of Night of Joy.
Matt suggests not going.
Lenn suggests going to World Showcase.
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Scott wants to know the dates for this year’s Night of Joy.
Len says it’s [9]September 8th & 9th and tickets are not on sale yet.
October
1370 20:57 Mark from Scotland asks about WDW Weather in late September/ early October
1325 14:31 Carlos from Brazil asks about October touring
1319 17:12 A listener asks how Presidents Week touring compares to that of late October/ early November
1295 8:36 Adam from Wisconsin asks about late-October crowds at WDW, and tips for touring with a first timer
1295 3:33 Erin asks about touring around the Tower of Terror 10-miler
1263 13:49 Christy from Louisiana asks if Saturday or Monday is better for viewing Main Street Electrical Parade and Wishes in October
1207 9:32 Kyle from Utah asks about October WDW crowds
1189 14:19 Mark from Pennsylvania asks about the best time to visit the New Fantasyland, specifically, October or April/May
1174 7:40 Kate from Wisconsin asks about crowds during late September/early October
1165 13:54 Mark from Pennsylvania asks if he should go to WDW in October or April
1103 5:44 Kevin from New York discusses elevated October crowds
LS033 7’10”: Disney09 asks what the weather is like in October.
LS31 Part 2 – 0’30”: Adam from NY asks about October.
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John of AR wants to know how the crowds will be in mid-October compared to the second week in November.
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Jon of AR wants to know how the crowds and weather compare from October to November.
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Zach also wants to know if the middle of October or the week before Thanksgiving would be less crowded.
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Paul of CA is going with 6 adults and wants to know when is a good time to go between October through December 20.
Mike Scopa thinks the Christmas holiday season is great and recommends the first or second week of December.
Mike Scopa says another good time to go would be early October because past mid October the crowds start to pick up.
Matt says TouringPlans.com [10]Crowd Calendar backs up what Mike Scopa said.
Matt says October is still hurricane season.
LS03 Jill of CA wants to know about any special promotions for the month of October
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Annette Konicek wants to know if you would go to October or November for a trip.
Len says November will be colder and thinks park hours in November may be shorter in the first part in November and November has less of a risk of hurricanes.
Mark mentions that on the [11]Best Dates Calendar October 29 – November 4 is a dead time of the year.
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Someone asks what is the best deluxe resort to stay at for adults and when is the best time to go to Walt Disney World regarding crowd sizes and weather.
Mike likes the first week in October.
Columbus Day
Episode 832 – The other holidays Between 9’50” and 11’50”, and 13′ onwards
1234 8:37 Jim from New York asks for a Columbus Day weekend touring plan that incorporates both Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and Food and Wine
LS30 Part 2 – 5’55†James asks about crowds for the Columbus Day weekend.
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Cheryl of MA wants to know about crowds on Columbus Day.
Halloween
0775 10’40”: Danielle from Vermont asks about the Haunted Horse Carriage Ride in Fort Wilderness.
11’10”: Danielle from Vermont asks about Halloween decorations outside of the Parties.
12’10”: Carey from Missouri asks about avoiding Halloween references in late October.
16’25”: Newell says that you can get candy when you have peanut allergies.
LS44 37’35”: Stephanie from Maryland asks about the New Crowd Calendar around Halloween.
39’30”: Stephanie from Maryland asks if Epcot does anything special for Halloween.
LS42 19’40”: Stu from Pennsylvania asks if he should avoid Not So Scary Halloween Party on Halloween.
0704 11’35”: Mardy from Chicago asks about other things to do at Fort Wilderness.
LS36 91’25”: Kim from Maryland wants to know the best days to do things around Halloween.
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Jan also wants to know if crowds will change at all for what Len has predicted for the week of Halloween.
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Bridget of VA wants to know how Halloween affects crowds.
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Dan also wants tips for visiting Walt Disney World during Halloween.
November
Episode 1414 – November 2014 Preview
Episode 1261 – November 2013 Preview
Episode 1110 – November Preview
Episode 715: Holidays in November or December
See also Christmas Decorations.
1281 16:02 Christy from Pennsylvania asks about Jersey Week crowds
1266 7:45 Jason from Alabama asks what Jersey Week is and what effect it has on WDW crowds
1216 16:05 Colin from Illinois asks whether mid-November or mid-December is better crowd-wise
1159 22:54 Jennifer from Tennessee asks if the first week of November or the week after Thanksgiving is better for a first timer
1127 11:21 Laura from Tennessee asks low-crowd touring periods around Thanksgiving
0621 22’50”: Neil from UK asks how crowds and weather in early November compares with early May.
0618 23’45”: Amy from Virginia asks whether she should come down September or November.
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John of AR wants to know how the crowds will be in mid-October compared to the second week in November.
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Jon of AR wants to know how the crowds and weather compare from October to November.
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Joseph of PA wants to know the crowds for his trip in November will be.
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Zach also wants to know if the middle of October or the week before Thanksgiving would be less crowded.
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Mike of MA wants to know how busy his trip will be crowd wise in November.
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Jen also wants to know if November 16-25 is a good time to go to Disney for Christmas events.
Len thinks it’ll be a great time of the year.
Matt says the week of Thanksgiving is the only week where it’s bad in terms of crowds.
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[12]Kevin of CA wants to know when to go to Walt Disney World in the fall when crowds are as low as possible
Len likes November, about 2 weeks before Thanksgiving.
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Annette Konicek wants to know if you would go to October or November for a trip.
Len says November will be colder and thinks park hours in November may be shorter in the first part in November and November has less of a risk of hurricanes.
Mark mentions that on the [13]Best Dates Calendar October 29 – November 4 is a dead time of the year.
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Matt from Massachusetts also wants to know if his wife is crazy for wanting to bring mittens for a trip in November?.
Mike says you can expect in early November to see temps of high 70’s or low 80’s and it’s not necessary to bring mittens but does recommend bringing shorts.
Len says the average high temperature in November is 78 degrees and low is 57 degrees.
Veteran’s Day
Episode 832 – The other holidays From 11’50” onwards
1269 16:13 Don from Pennsylvania asks about Veterans Day crowds
0668 24’40”: Mike from Colorado asks how the crowds are around Veteran’s Day, and when should he book his room.
Funai Classic
See also Other WDW Entertainment – Golf
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Mike Scopa thinks the weekend with the Funai Classic and the Food & Wine Festival is the busiest of all the weekends that the Food & Wine Festival occurs.
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Mike Scopa says the Funai Classic takes place in October.
Thanksgiving
See also Christmas Decorations.
1364 23:45 Todd from Michigan asks if he should stay at the Grand Floridan before Thanksgiving, or at the Beach Club or Boardwalk before Christmas
1263 9:53 Margret from Scotland asks questions about Thanksgiving touring and dining
0627 31’55”: Even asks about Thanksgiving in the Parks.
0588 7’15”: Jennifer from Alabama asks which is better: Thanksgiving week or the end of May.
0546 19’25”: Annie from Ohio asks about Thanksgiving.
LS28 Part 1 – 7’00”: Lance wants to know how busy Hollywood Studios will be on Thanksgiving Day.
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Maggie of IL wants to know how crowded Thanksgiving is at Walt Disney World.
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Aziz of NC wants to know how bad the crowds will be the week of Thanksgiving.
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Darren of CT wants to know if anything special is going on for Thanksgiving.
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Matt says the week of Thanksgiving is the only week where it’s bad in terms of crowds.
December to February
December
Episode 1425 – December 2014 Preview
Episode 1271 – December 2013 Preview
Episode 1119 – Previewing December
Episode 964: December Planning
Episode 715: Holidays in November or December
1391 21:07 Katie from New Jersey asks when she should plan her anniversary trip: October, late December, or the first week of December for WDW Today Reunion.
1228 23:08 Jennifer from California asks a holiday touring question
1216 16:05 Colin from Illinois asks whether mid-November or mid-December is better crowd-wise
1136 5:55 Betsy from Maryland comments on her December trip to WDW
0704 18’00”: Amy from NJ asks if there are EMHs every day at the end of December.
0660 11’25”: Karen from Delaware asks how mid-December was for crowds.
LS37 112’05”: Dave from Niagara Falls wants suggestions of what clothing to pack for a December vacation.
115’15”: Mouseaholic comments on December weather.
0615 2’35”: Rachel asks what the crowds are like the week after Thanksgiving.
LS35 79’50”: Mike from Indiana asks how late can he book a vacation in December 12.
LS09 33’30”: Brian from Michigan asks if there are any discounted packages for the first week in December.
LS07 Part 2, 35’25”: Dean from Virginia asks if the week before Christmas is quiet.
LS30 Part 2 – 60’00†Steve Medina asks what the Panel is doing in December.
0513 9’45”: Kelly asks about her schedule for December 20-23.
0469 Taylor of GA wants to know touring tips for her trip in December.
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Elise wants to know if she should book the first or second week in December and if it will be too cold to swim.
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Joe of NY wants to know what week between Thanksgiving and Christmas is the best in terms of crowds.
Joe also wants to know about the hotel rates for that week.
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kitts21 also wants to know if between Pop Warner and Christmas will be a good time of the year.
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Evan wants to know if the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas stuff is out around Christmas.
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Dave of IL wants to know if [14]the crowd calendar for his dates of December 14 – 22 are correct.
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Christina of NY wants to know if the first week in December is crowded and if she should go to the second week instead.
Mike Scopa says immediatley following Thanksgiving is a good choice and the next week is Mousefest and Mike Scopa says there are also lots of other conventions in town for the first few weeks of December.
Matt recommends coming down for Mousefest.
Matt suggests checking out Len’s [15]crowd calendar.
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Anna also wants to know if the first week in December is good attendance wise.
Len says there shouldn’t be any problems.
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Stephanie wants to know if early December is as busy as it seems.
Matt says there are a number of conventions in town which are eating up hotel space.
Mike Scopa says it’s been getting a little busier every year.
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Joe of NC wants to know if the crowds are manageable from December 16 – 23.
Len says the crowds are slightly below average that week.
Len says the crowds usually arrive the Sunday before Christmas.
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James also wants to know about crowd sizes for the first week of December.
Len says Pop Warner will be down there (starting December 4) and there’s a Performance Racing Industries outside of Walt Disney World which can all affect crowds.
Matt mentions James might want to take a look at the [16]Unofficial Guide crowd calendar for information on what to expect.
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James wants to know how crowded the Magic Kingdom is on days when they’re taping the Christmas parade.
Matt and Len said last year it wasn’t that crowded there.
Len says all the extra people there for the parade are stuck there from opening until 4 or 5 in the afternoon.
Len recalls the wait times being not bad at all last year and it tends to be on a Saturday which is a good day to tour the Magic Kingdom.
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Paul of CA is going with 6 adults and wants to know when is a good time to go between October through December 20.
Mike Scopa thinks the Christmas holiday season is great and recommends the first or second week of December.
Mike Scopa says another good time to go would be early October because past mid October the crowds start to pick up.
Matt says TouringPlans.com [17]Crowd Calendar backs up what Mike Scopa said.
Matt says October is still hurricane season.
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St. Chris of New Jersey wants to know if we have any tips for enjoying their trip to Walt Disney World on a trip the first week in December.
Len says the Christmas Decorations will be up.
Mike Scopa recommends Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.
Matt mentions the Osborne Lights will be up.
Mike Scopa says to come visit us at [18]Mousefest.
Len likes Epcot’s decorations .
LS01 Part 1 – 21’50”: Kim says she likes the Animal Kingdom, and talks about her upcoming December trip.
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Dana asks how the crowds are the first or second week of December.
Mike says the answer 3-4 years ago that it’s a great time to go, but these days it’s been getting more and more crowded that time of the year. It won’t be empty but it won’t be that crowded.
Len says you can expect to find peak wait times around 40-50 minutes.
Matt loves to go the first week in February.
Len recommends getting to the parks early and have a touring plan to combat any crowds.
Chris also says “crowded” is a relative term as some people might consider a certain level of crowds crowded while another might consider it empty.
Matt mentions TouringPlans.com [19]Best Days listing to get an idea of when is the best time to go.
Pop Warner
Episode 1425 – December 2014 Preview 4:15-6:25
Episode 1271 – December 2013 Preview 18:50-20:15
Episode 659: WDWToday’s Excellent American Adventure From 26’45” onwards
1292 21:23 Tracy from New York asks if the weekend before Thanksgiving or the second weekend in December is better for touring WDW and seeing Christmas decorations. The panel discusses Pop Warner accommodations
1174 10:24 Mike from New York asks about the effect of Pop Warner on WDW
0651 2’45”: Michelle from Massachusetts wants a detailed schedule for Pop Warner.
0638 10’15”: Marty comments on the paucity of AP-discounted rooms, especially during Pop Warner.
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Jason also wants to know how Pop Warner kids affect Pop Century .
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Kathy of MI wants to know how bad Pop Warner crowds are.
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Mike Scopa says Pop Warner has an effect.
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Shannon from NJ wants to know how much Pop Warner affects crowds.
Len says the Pop Warner effect is negligable due to the amount of activities scheduled during the day.
Len says the Performance Racing Industry Convention will bring in 40,000 people but not sure how much of an effect it’ll have on the parks.
Matt has stayed at All Star Sports during Pop Warner and found breakfast at the resort to be the only time to be really busy.
Len thinks that also not every kid can afford to go to the park every day.
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James also wants to know about crowd sizes for the first week of December.
Len says Pop Warner will be down there (starting December 4) and there’s a Performance Racing Industries outside of Walt Disney World which can all affect crowds.
Matt mentions James might want to take a look at the [20]Unofficial Guide crowd calendar for information on what to expect.
Hanukkah
0618 14’30”: Jay from NY asks about any Hanukkah celebrations.
Christmas Decorations
Episode 1428 – Overlooked Holiday Treats
Episode 1276 – Decorations Around The World
Episode 715: Holidays in November or December. When should I go but still see the Christmas decorations?
Episode 650: Amber’s Show Between 11’45” and 15’25”. Amber from TX wishes to know when to see the Christmas decorations at Fort Wilderness.
1427 17:47 Jocelyn from Massachusetts asks when the Epcot resorts put up their Christmas decorations
1415 7:20 Ann wonders how the Polynesian renovations will affect the resort’s Christmas decorations
1400 15:47 Emily from Minnesota asks how to get to Fort Wilderness to see the Christmas overlays
1379 14:59 Adam from Wisconsin asks for the least-crowded times to see Christmas decorations at WDW
1292 21:23 Tracy from New York asks if the weekend before Thanksgiving or the second weekend in December is better for touring WDW and seeing Christmas decorations. The panel discusses Pop Warner accommodations
1275 18:25 Maureen asks about good Disney resorts for the holidays
1268 7:21 Claire from England asks when the holiday decorations at WDW are first put up
1226 9:21 Amanda from Texas asks when Disney removes its Christmas decorations
1207 14:17 Hector from Puerto Rico asks if Christmas decorations will still be up in early January
1201 2:13 Kayla asks if Christmas decorations are up by Thanksgiving
1127 14:08 Ann from Ohio asks about holiday touring
1088 24:38 Kevin from Nebraska asks about holiday touring options, including resorts.
LS37 88’45”: Katie from TX asks about the best resort Christmas decorations.
0615 3’30”: Rachel asks about other Christmas ideas.
LS35 70’00”: Renee from NH would like to see the Fort Wilderness Christmas decorations.
0457 Paul of WA wants to know a recommendation for the best resort for holiday decorations.
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Angel of MI wants to know if the Christmas decorations will be up for his trip in mid November.
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Sherry of NC wants to know if the park will be decorated for Christmas by November 23.
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Paul also wants to know about the holiday decorations coming down.
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Keith also wants to know if the Christmas decorations will be up for his trip.
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Joe wants to know about resort touring during Christmas.
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Jannie of UT wants to know how many days do you need to do all of the holiday stuff around Christmas.
Deb says the resorts have great theming.
Jannie also wants to know the best resort for holiday decorations.
Matt likes the decorations at Boardwalk.
Deb says the Grand Floridian is magnificent.
Deb says the moderate resorts have nice displays and change more often.
Mike Scopa says the tree at the Animal Kingdom Lodge is great.
Matt says the Dolphin had an amazing Christmas Tree that was huge last year.
Mike Scopa says a 5-6 days to see it all for Christmas.
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Scott also wants to know what Christmas stuff will be up around Thanksgiving.
Matt says by Thanksgiving all the holiday decorations and special events should be in full swing.
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R. Gaines wants to know when the Christmas decorations will go up at the Grand Floridian.
Matt thinks they’ll be up by November 13 since the Osborne Lights will be on by then.
Len thinks by Thanksgiving the decorations will be up.
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Roger of Sebago Lake, Maine wants to know about what holiday attractions will still be open on January 8..
Osborne Lights will still be operating on January 8 (last day).
Holidays around the World will end December 30.
Jingle Jungle Parade will end December 31.
Christmas week
See also Christmas Decorations above and Holiday Touring.
1397 26:59 Jennifer from California ponders lodging options and inexpensive Christmas week activities at WDW
1394 25:24 Jason from Alabama asks if park hopping is feasible on December 28
1364 23:45 Todd from Michigan asks if he should stay at the Grand Floridan before Thanksgiving, or at the Beach Club or Boardwalk before Christmas
1298 21:52 Bill from Virginia asks about making ADRs around Christmas
1165 5:00 Peter from the UK asks about Christmas crowds and touring
1089 21:56 Mark from Georgia asks whether any of the parks offer activities that can only be experienced on Christmas Day.
0674 21’15”: Chris from UK asks if the Touring Plans are successful at Christmas.
0612 22’45”: Mellisa asks for the Panel’s top tips for touring at Christmas.
0534 28’30”: Jason from Michigan asks about crowds at Christmas.
LS28 Part 2 – 28’30†Josh from Boston asks what one thing they would do for the holidays.
0448 Simon also wants to know what to do on Christmas day
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Julie of WA wants to know if she is crazy for trying to do Walt Disney World during Christmas.
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Brent of Canada wants to know about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and the week of Christmas.
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Doug of IN wants to know Christmas stuff in the parks in July.
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Angel of MI wants to know if the Christmas decorations will be up for his trip in mid November.
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Taylor of GA wants to know how crowded it is on Christmas in the Magic Kingdom.
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A listener wants to know how to get from one resort to another to see holiday decorations.
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Stephanie also wants to know about ordering a Christmas tree for her resort room from Disney.
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Gwen wants to know other options for Christmas time at the parks.
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Mike Scopa says during the Christmas season, they hold a sleigh ride.
Mike Newell and Scopa tried to ride it one time but it was closed.
Matt says it costs about $10 and you meet in front of Pioneer Hall.
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Darren of IL wants to know if he should do he Disney-MGM Studios and Magic Kingdom on December 30.
Len agrees with Darren’s plan and says Tuesday or Wednesday would be good.
Matt recommends Darren getting the first reservation available (8am) for Hollywood & Vine.
Darren also wants to know how likely the Magic Kingdom would be locked out by the afternoon.
Len says if you get there by 11am you’ll be fine.
LS02 Bud from Upstate NY wants to know what’s going on at Disney during Christmas time
New Years Eve
Episode 820: New Year’s Eve At Disney
Episode 628: The All Lee Show 14’30”: Going to Animal Kingdom, then Hollywood
Studios.
1379 17:16 Amy from New Mexico asks about phased park-closure protocol on New Year’s Eve
1268 17:31 Diane from Illinois shares her experience at Epcot on New Year’s Eve
1268 15:25 Taylor from Colorado asks what park her group should visit on New Year’s Eve
1246 15:54 Joe from New Jersey ponders ways to exit Epcot on New Years Eve
1234 3:13 Wade asks if non-Polynesian guests can watch the New Years Eve fireworks from the resort’s beach
1231 4:09 Diane from Illinois asks whether a trip during New Years Eve week is worth it
1226 13:15 Gretchen from Illinois asks for the best moderate resort to stay at for New Years Eve festivities
1226 11:26 Gretchen from Illinois asks what the best park to visit with small children on New Years Eve is
1174 2:35 Karen from Kansas asks about celebrating New Years at WDW
1113 28:08 Diane from Illinois asks why she should go to DHS for New Years Eve
0683 23’20”: Julie from Maryland wants to go to a fabulous restaurant and see the fireworks on New Year’s Eve. Matt says how not-crowded it was in the Hollywood Studios.
0585 25’20”: Sarah from UK wants to know which Park is best to go to on New Year’s Eve.
0576 8’45”: Keith asks about New Year’s Eve.
0534 2’25”: Larry wants recommendations for New Years Eve.
0448 Simon of UK wants to know if he can get into Epcot at around noon on New Years Eve
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Bill of PA comments on his New Years Eve experience.
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Brenda of CA offers New Years Eve recommendations.
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Debby wants to know about New Years Eve events at Pleasure Island.
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Sarah wants to know when to book her trip for New Years.
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Phil of NY wants to know of New Years Eve activities around Walt Disney World.
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Brenda wants to know of any quiet places in the Magic Kingdom on New Years Eve.
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Chris also wants to know of anything going on in the parks for New Years.
Len says all the parks should have a midnight showing except Animal Kingdom.
Matt says the show at the Disney-MGM Studios is a “cousin” of Sorcery in the Sky.
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Peggy Randall of Watertown, NY asks for some suggestions for New Years at Walt Disney World.
Len recommends Epcot since it’s the largest park so it can handle crowds the best.
Len also is partial to his new favorite spot, Raglan Road in Pleasure Island.
Len recommends avoiding Magic Kingdom as it’ll be very crowded.
At the Studios they’ll be showing “Lights, Cameras, Fireworks!” which is a derivative of Sorcery in the Sky.
Matt recommends following Len’s advice and going to Epcot because it can handle the large crowds better.
January
Episode 1284 – January 2014 Preview
1373 27:32 Jason from Alabama asks about park hopping during Marathon Weekend to attend ADRs
1316 30:00 Terry from Pennsylvania asks about January weather at WDW
1207 15:17 Hector from Puerto Rico asks what clothing is most suitable for a January trip
1189 16:29 Rachel asks whether the last week of December/first week of January or mid-March is a better time to take a trip to WDW
LS37 74’20”: David asks whether the parks will empty out by January 3.
78’45”: David and Len Testa comment on the crowds around Marathon weekend.
0513 5’45”: Emily from Alabama asks whether she needs a Touring Plan for January 19-25.
0507 10’55”: Martin from South Africa also wants to know whether you can swim in January.
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Jake wants to know how crowds are during January.
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Lara of TN wants to know what is closed in January due to the cold weather and/or off season.
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Mark of NJ wants to know if his January trip will be crowded or not.
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Dan of MO wants to know which week in January or February would be the least crowded.
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Gordon also wants to know if crowd-wise if he should go Jan 2 for a full day or half day on Jan 3.
Matt would go down on January 2 and use a good touring plan.
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Matt says February and January has weird weather.
Martin Luther King weekend
Episode 832 – The other holidays Between 2’55” and 4’45”, and 13′ onwards
0674 28’05”: Rachel from Kentucky asks how different mid-June will be from Martin Luther King weekend.
0457 Laurie of CA wants to know about crowds during Martin Luther King Day 2009.
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Terri comments on the crowds during Martin Luther King weekend.
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Kendall of AL complains about the crowds during Martin Luther King Weekend.
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Jonathon of GA wants to know the best days around Martin Luther King Weekend.
Jonathon also wants to know if he’ll need touring plans during MLK weekend.
February
Episode 1299 – February 2014 Preview
1319 14:23 A listener asks about February weather at WDW
1237 21:01 Tommy and Carlene from Massachusetts asks about February touring at WDW
1177 A listener from Canada comments on Episode 990-February Preview and asks about projected crowd levels for the month
1112 13:55 Heather from West Virginia asks about Valentine’s Day and Black History Month at WDW
0516 1’50”: Jen in NC asks which is the best week to go in late February to mid March.
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Jason of IL wants us to rank the four weeks of February 2009 in terms of crowds.
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Alan of GA wants to know when he can book a trip for February 2009.
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Dan of MO wants to know which week in January or February would be the least crowded.
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Jonathon of TN wants to know if it will be too cold to go swimming or ride Splash Mountain in February.
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Yetibug of WA wants to know how the weather of February is.
Matt says February and January has weird weather.
Mike Scopa says the difference between 2006 & 2007 in temperatures varied quite a bit.
Matt likes going to Disney World in February because of the low crowds.
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Brian of NY wants to go to Walt Disney World and wants to know if February or April is better.
Len says the 2007 rates are available on Mousesavers.
Matt thinks February is a better option.
Len says Presidents Week in February is what you want to watch out for so other than that week, February is a better option.
Daytona 500 Weekend
1124 10:43 Todd from Maryland asks about WDW crowds around the Daytona 500
President’s Day
1319 17:12 A listener asks how Presidents Week touring compares to that of late October/ early November
1260 15:56 Brian from Pennsylvania asks how Presidents’ Week crowds, prices, and activities compare with those during March Spring Break week
1243 14:15 Dennis from Maine discusses President’s Day-week crowds at WDW
1127 21:00 Casey from Kentucky discusses Episode 832-The Other Holidays and Presidents Day crowds
LS39 42’55”: Steve from FL asks whether it is busy Valentine Day weekend (President’s Day).
0573 17’50”: James from Georgia asks whether going in President’s Day week or early June would be better.
0540 23’35”: Scott from Kentucky asks about President’s Day.
Super Bowl
1424 8:03 Tom from Missouri asks where he should watch the Super Bowl at WDW
1325 20:07 Mike from Canada asks if the Super Bowl impacts park crowds
0519 5’20”: Blaze asks about crowds on Super Bowl Sunday.
Valentine’s Day
1237 19:47 Phil from New York asks about Valentine’s Day activities at WDW
Conferences/Conventions
0531 24’35”: Bunny from Iowa asks about a list of Orlando conventions.
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Ed of OH wants to know of a website that has a list of conventions in Orlando.
Len mentions the Orlando visitor and convention bureau web site.
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Shawn wants to know is there always going to be a convention at Coronado Springs.
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Frank Cohen has [21]a list of software conferences in Orlando.
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Mike of NJ wants to know about software conferences in Orlando so he can have an excuse to go to Disney.
Len says Microsoft just had a Visual Studio conference in Orlando.
Len says the Orlando Visitor and Convention Bureau has a listing of conventions.
Len would google [22]software conference orlando.
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[23]Micki wants to know if there’s a resource to know what conventions are coming to Walt Disney World
Len says the [24]Orlando Visitor & Convention bureau maintains a list of every convention that is coming.
Len thinks the impact of most conventions is low on crowds.
Mike Scopa says any impact will be at night since they’re busy in the daytime.
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Sharon of IL wants to know about an upcoming corporate event at the parks.
Matt thinks the event at the Studios is likely typical of mose special events at the Studios that run on Sunset and Hollywood Boulevards.
LS03 Jeff from CT wants to know if Len will be listing convention dates
Crowds
1266 20:06 Lauren from Tennessee asks a question concerning the Touring Plans’ crowd calendar
1237 15:23 Courtney from Pennsylvania asks for times when Brazilian tour groups are sparse at WDW
1103 27:53 Ray from Wisconsin discusses the benefits of staying on-site during heavy periods
0680 24’25”: Jamie from Kentucky asks about crowds when parks close early.
0654 13’45”: Sally from Philadelphia refers to Episode 561 and talks about touring during the busy seasons.
0591 19’40”: Mark from WV asks about crowd congestion with the updated Hall of Presidents and the refurb of Space Mountain.
0579 6’50”: Gregg from NJ asks about low crowds but high hotel occupancy.
0540 18’35”: Francina from FL asks about future crowd levels. Len refers to the Blog.
0522 18’30”: Brett in NH wants a period of low crowds and temperatures.
0519 18’10”: Butch and Annette had a vacation with low crowds.
0493 17’30”: Scott from FL wants to know what happens when the parks are full.
0457 Rick of PA wants to know if the crowd calendar also is represenative of the crowds at Universal Studios.
LS25 Part 1, 11’35” Discussion about WDW attendance and stroller rentals.
0451 Jerry of IL wants to know if attendance is down for summer 2008 due to the economy
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Kim also wants to know the best day to visit the Magic Kingdom and Epcot.
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Philip of Australia wants to know how the crowds will be for his trip as well as which resort is best for a first time visitor.
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kitts21 wants to know if the crowd calendar predictions are accurate or if they will go up.
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Chris wants to know the difference in crowds on the crowd calendar between his trips.
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Susan of MN wants to know tips for how to have a good trip during large crowds.
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Chris of Russia wants to know about crowds for his trip.
Chris wants to know when he should go to Epcot.
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Bonnie of OH wants to know which days at each of the park are the least crowded.
Len mentions there is a lot of information at [25]TouringPlans.com..
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Roger of ME wants to know how Little One’s Travel time affects crowds and who can use them.
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Mary of VA wants to know about crowd levels during her trip.
Len says the crowd calendar is a little bias towards the Magic Kingdom and thinks it will be less crowded at the other parks on the one day you see a spike in Mary’s itinerary.
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Janet wants to know why the crowd calendar was upped in crowds.
Len says he thinks the new numbers better reflect reality.
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Vanessa of Vancouver, Canada wants to know how accurate are Len’s crowd calendar.
Len says the prediction are of the worst wait times of the day at the Magic Kingdom and says his predictions on average are +-8 minutes off so he feels they’re pretty accurate.
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[26]Kevin of CA wants to know when to go to Walt Disney World in the fall when crowds are as low as possible
Len likes November, about 2 weeks before Thanksgiving.
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Steve Holloway of St. Louis wants to know why on some of the days on the [27]Best Days calendar there are some parks that are recommended despite it being an Extra Magic Hour day.
Len says most Mondays the Studios are recommended because most people don’t follow the Extra Magic Hour schedule for the Studios that early in the week.
Len does say if you get there early in the morning, the Extra Magic Hour crowds dont usually arrive until later in the afternoon.
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Mark of Sydney, Australia wants to know how accurate the TouringPlans.com [28]Best Days calendar is accurate.
Len says the predictions are accurate and are based on what they saw in the parks in 2005 and says the wait time estimates are about +- 8 minutes from what they end up being.
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Someone asks what is the best deluxe resort to stay at for adults and when is the best time to go to Walt Disney World regarding crowd sizes and weather.
Len recommends checking the [29]Best Days calendar for a time of the year with a 3 or 4 rating.
Mike likes the first week in October.
Len mentions anytime after school gets back into session and to avoid a week or so around any federal holidays.
Easter this year should be insane.
Generally
0579 14’40”: Toby from Louisiana asks what the Panel favorite week to go to the World is (see also Episode 219).
LS033 77’50”: Becky from Indiana wants to go at a time of year which is not so hot.
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Laurie of CA wants to know when she should visit Walt Disney World in 2009.
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Matt also wants to know opinions of the time of the year he is going.
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Rob wants to know what time frame should he go and for how long.
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Cheryl of MA wants to know if she should come down Friday and leave on Monday, or come down on Saturday and leave on Tuesday.
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Ken also wants to know if his trip dates are good.
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Jason wants to know which set of dates will be better.
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A listener wants to know if their time of year is a good time to go to Disney.
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Candace of [30]BeyondOrdinary.net is worried that off-season touring will result in her not being able to see some nighttime events.
Mike Scopa says they will show Wishes every night but Spectromagic will only be shown 3 or 4 nights per week.
Len says she’ll be able to see everything minus a few rehabs but shouldn’t hesitate from going.
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