Sunday, December 25, 2011

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Planning your first trip to the most magical place on Earth?  There are so many things to consider when planning your first trip, or any trip for that matter, to the Happiest Place on Earth.  One major factor to consider and one I am often asked:  "What time of the year is the best time to visit?"

For me, personally, the answer could be sarcastic:  "Hello, EVERY day is a good day to go to Disney!!!", because I'd hop in the car and go anytime of the year.  Disney makes it their business to offer specials at various times throughout the year, so every day is a good day at Disney.  Now I know not everyone would prefer to visit as often as we do, so here are some of the most crowded times of the year, according to Birnbaum's Guide to Walt Disney World:
Christmas Day through New Year's Day
President's Day Week
Marathon Weekend
3rd week of March through 3rd week of April
June through the 3rd week of August
Our family has visited in February, March, April, May, June, October, and December.
They are all wonderful times to go and have their advantages and disadvantages.

For instance, February and March is a great time to visit because it is already warm in Orlando.  During one of our trips in February it was 87 degrees our last day at the parks, which made it kind of difficult to return to tempratures in the 30's!   

We have been during Spring Break also.  Yes, it was a little crowded, but here's the thing about Disney:  Even when it's crowded they are masters at moving people through as quickly as possible.  They also offer entertainment at various rides as you wait in line. 

We have also visited as soon as school was out in Georgia at the end of May, beginning of June.  The plus to that time of the year is that the schools up North are still in session so it is not too crowded.  If you go during that time purchase some ponchos before you go though.  It usually rains every day during that time of year, which can work to your advantage if you brave the elements and stay at the parks in the rain, they tend to be less crowded.

Fall is a beautiful time of year to visit.  The weather is simply perfect and they offer events such as Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, which I hear is wonderful; and is on my list to visit during that time.

But for me, hands down, the absolute best time to visit is during the Christmas Season. 
Now, if you've been paying attention, you are referring me back to the most crowded weeks of the year list, with Christmas to New Year's Day listed.  But Disney is decorated for Christmas at the beginning of November through the end of December, allowing two whole months to experience the magic.







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