When are the best times to visit with young children?

pkbabygirl · Post by **pkbabygirl** » Apr Thu 17, 2008 3:53 pm

Looking toward the future we want to take my daughter when she is 5. When is a good time to go to WDW so the weather is agreeable and the lines aren't horrible.

My last three trips have been in Dec. or Aug. I would not want my little girl to experience Disney the first time in that madhouse of crowds.

Sleeping Beauty 5 · Post by **Sleeping Beauty 5** » Apr Thu 17, 2008 9:26 pm

Well I voted for November. I always feel like no one is there during the entire month except during the Thanksgiving week. Best would have to be the 2nd week cause it's sunny everyday and like I said everyone is waiting for school vacation during Thanksgiving.

RREng77 · Post by **RREng77** » Apr Thu 17, 2008 9:44 pm

I love the middle two weeks of May - after spring breaks and before the majority of schools let out for summer. Mostly full park staffing, but relatively few guests. Makes for short lines, great service, and happy children. Usually, the temperatures are also high enough for swimming, but not so hot that it's hard to spend the days at parks.

Calypso · Post by **Calypso** » Apr Fri 18, 2008 9:14 am

When my daugthers were little, we went in May each year. It didn't take long to realize that May is extremely humid and my youngest did not take well to it! Last year, we went in late September and, while it was still hot, it wasn't as humid. So, I voted for September.

Croaker · Post by **Croaker** » Apr Fri 18, 2008 9:17 am

I only picked November because 10a.m. wasn't available. September for the free dining. lack of crowds...but realistically November was our best trip...humidity is low weather is warm crowds are sparse. downside. usually repairs are being done and alot of the small disney charm isn't running (not as many characters at disney hollywood studios, barbarshop guys, etc.)

question: December isn't listed? um...i guess thats not a choice? laugh

rmorton50 · Post by **rmorton50** » Apr Fri 18, 2008 9:10 pm

I don't seem to be able to go to WDW any other time but June, July or August, but I always have a good time. Our last visit was with grandchildren, 3 and 5 years old, and we stayed for 9 days. You can have a great vacation in the summertime! But, you have to take it easy and at the child's pace. I heartily recommend naps in the afternoon anytime you have little ones along; it makes the evenings much more pleasant! Don't forget the sunscreen. Little ones burn in the Florida sun all year round. Maybe someday, I'll get to go for halloween!
Enjoy!

Sleeping Beauty 5 · Post by **Sleeping Beauty 5** » Apr Fri 18, 2008 9:54 pm

rmorton50 wrote:I don't seem to be able to go to WDW any other time but June, July or August,

Wow! I have been once in July and I felt my skin peel away from the muscle that's how hot it was so kudos to you!

boilerbabe · Post by **boilerbabe** » Apr Fri 18, 2008 11:46 pm

I've been to Disney at all times of the year, the best was when we went for the 1/2 marathon in Jan. '05. In Jan. the weather is great, it's not humid and the crowds are thin, it's also value season!

AKLRULZ · Post by **AKLRULZ** » Apr Sat 19, 2008 8:33 am

I've been to Disney in every month except February - my favorite time is two weeks before Christmas followed super closely by the first two weeks in May when the weather is gorgeous and the crowds are light.

Merryweather · Post by **Merryweather** » Apr Sat 19, 2008 9:17 pm

We go down a couple times a month. February is a great time to go as long as you do it at the beginning or end of the month to avoid the NE winter breaks. The temps are starting to warm up. There is no humidity. January, as a PP mentioned is value season which adds to its charm.

WVParkfan · Post by **WVParkfan** » Apr Mon 21, 2008 2:05 pm

Every trip to WDW has been magical, and we prefer the spring.

But one of the best trips we ever had was in January. We had to take our son out of school for 2 days, but our daughter wasn't in school yet.

The weather was fantastic, and the longest wait we had in 4 days was 15 minutes.

wdwannabe · Post by **wdwannabe** » Apr Mon 21, 2008 11:29 pm

I think Sept or Jan - Feb, before presidents day. The crowds are not bad in Sept but the heat and humidity can be bad. They say right after New Year it is really good. Both times are during school, so you would have to decide if taking her out is an ooption.

Calypso · Post by **Calypso** » Apr Tue 22, 2008 7:27 am

say right after New Year it is really good.

I went in January one year. It was great. We even sat out on the beach at the Grand one afternoon. But, it gets cool at night. With little ones, that means even more clothes to pack!

skull · Post by **skull** » Apr Tue 22, 2008 8:19 am

Feb has been our favorite time so far!

Cazza and Livvie's Mum · Post by **Cazza and Livvie's Mum** » Jun Mon 30, 2008 3:56 am

We usually go last two weeks in August, sometimes it's been quiet (Bad weather) and other times quite manic eg free dining! My kids have coped very well with both, our first trip was when my daughter was 2 and a half and my son 6. Don't get too hung up just go with the flow and ENJOY YOURSELVES!!!!!

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