cy1229 wrote:Club33Hopeful wrote:My wife finally gave in and said we could go to WDW! So, being a Californian that knows little about WDW, when is the best time to visit?
11 days until I take a Venturing Crew to Disneyland!
Well it just depends on what you would consider a good trip. If you want to avoid crowds, January, February, and September are best. If you love holiday celebrations but hate crowds, then go in the weeks before Thanksgiving. Most of the refurbishments occur in the down months. The weather is cool in January and February, and it's super hot and humid in the summer, rains every afternoon.
Oh we have so much to tell you, and teach you about planning to go to WDW! I understand that it's much different than Disney Land.
Club33Hopeful wrote:I've only been to WDW twice, both times in July, and both times by myself because I had other business in the area. Not so much fun weather wise. Started sprinkling when I was at Epcot and I chuckled as everyone ran for cover. Laugh was on me as I was thoroughly soaked inside of a minute. I was leaning toward next November. Isn't there a 1/2 marathon that time of year?
I can't believe you had to talk your wife into a WDW trip?! I suppose if you live in California that might take some convincing to travel across the country though...
I would agree with everything cy1229 said. Our favorite time is late November - anytime before Christmas. We love the cooler weather...well, I love the cooler weather, Figment is happy wearing her down coat if she needs to
the holiday decorations are pretty, and the Osborne Lights are our absolute favorite part of the trip! And pretty much all of the attractions are up and running after having been down for refurbs during the slower months.
And she is definitely right that we would love to share all we can about WDW ~ Biggest thing to be aware of is how much larger the resort is and how much more walking you will do!
Florida afternoon thunderstorms are no joke. They might be short, but there can be an amazing amount of rain dump in that short period of time
I would not recommend any summer months if you can avoid it. The humidity is crazy then
And might I add, luckiest Venture Crew ever! What part of Cali are you from? My brother that lives out there is active with the B.S. and Venture crews. Both his kids have aged out of the program now, but he is as active as ever. They had a few problems this past weekend because they had a permit to hike Half Dome in Yosemite, but the government shut-down put the kibosch on that, so they headed to the Los Padres dam and hiked the Carmel River trail. Looked very pretty although not as beautiful as Half Dome. I just wonder if the two of you have ever crossed paths?