Originally Posted By CarolinaDisneyDad I have been looking at some of the offers Disney has for travel this spring and every one excludes April 1st to April 10th. Is there something special about this week. I don't want to go if it is going to be crazy busy. Thoughts?
Originally Posted By dshyates It is also Sping Break for many public school systems. On a side note I have heard a rumor yesterday that Universal is aiming for March 26th to open TWWOHP. That is a month earlier than the April 26th date I had heard earlier. Of course, this is just a rumor, and I am sceptical that it can be ready by that point. But here is a new pic released by Universal of the castle. <a href="http://media.universalorlando.com/harrypotter/assets/images/hires/aaMG_9995%20FINAL.jpg" target="_blank">http://media.universalorlando....INAL.jpg</a>
Originally Posted By MPierce I would suggest going a little later if you can CDD. Easter is always busy, and when you combine that with spring break, it can be a nightmare.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> On a side note I have heard a rumor yesterday that Universal is aiming for March 26th to open TWWOHP. That is a month earlier than the April 26th date I had heard earlier. Of course, this is just a rumor, and I am sceptical that it can be ready by that point. But here is a new pic released by Universal of the castle. << They might pull a Disney tactic, and open it early, when it's really not ready. It is very tempting with all that Easter, and spring break money sitting out there for the taking.
Originally Posted By CarolinaDisneyDad Unfortunately it is then or none this year and both my kids say they don't care that they want to go. I'm probably going to try it anyway and see if I'm as good a planner when it is busy. I figure we'll hit it early and late and rest during midday. Plus this year we're going to ioa and seaworld so maybe it won't be so bad. If it is then that will just make for a better trip report on LP. Also while we enjoy the rides, there are alot of other things we enjoy doing while in the parks.
Originally Posted By sjhym33 Could Universal open the shops, reopen the coasters and not open the big new attraction by March 26?
Originally Posted By Manfried Spring Break, Florida, equals lots of families and college kids. Lord help us.
Originally Posted By dshyates "Could Universal open the shops, reopen the coasters and not open the big new attraction by March 26?" I am hearing that the FJoHP is cycling and they are fine tuning the special FX. So I think that it may open with the rest of the island. But I am sceptical if they can get the interiors of the stores in Hogsmeade done in 2 months.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo If you are crazy enough to go during Easter, you may wish to consider staying of site (though I do not understand why this is your only shot).
Originally Posted By dshyates My guess is his kids are in school and its spring break or wait until summer.
Originally Posted By CarolinaDisneyDad I guess we could go during summer but we spend all my vacation when out out of school at the beach or camping and I hate to give that up. Plus my girls are involved in some sports that make it difficult to go other times so their spring break was our best oportunity. I would rather go in the fall but High school is just to difficult to miss an entire week. Plus isn't summer miserably hot and crowded?
Originally Posted By dshyates June is hot and crowded, July is hotter and less crowded (after the 4th weekend ends). We used to go the first week in August because it is the least crowded time during the summer, but it is HOT. But we just dress for the weather (microfiber, sunscreen and big hats) drink lots of water and go have fun. We have been known to just dump a big cup of water over our heads just for fun. But being in NC, I am sure you see your fair share of weather that is just as hot (unless you are in the mountains of western NC and it still gets hot there in August). You just deal with it. You can either choose to let it ruin your vacation or just go, "WOW, its hot, now lets go have fun".
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 CDD, I can practically guarantee you'll be able to get a deal ... maybe a phenomenal one if you opt for off-property. Between the timeshare rental glut (that often includes DVC props) and Priceline.com, you'll find something at a fraction of what Disney will charge. Now ... if you need the 24/7 marketing pixie dust, you may have to go at a less desirable time. And I'd take first week of April over anytime in the summer. Weather is usually near perfect (sometimes you get a late cold blast, but it doesn't last for two weeks like our recent one) ... parks are open later ... and with all the Spring Breakers there's a much more 'party' vibe in the parks (more akin to DL all the time).
Originally Posted By CarolinaDisneyDad Thanks guys. I think I'm going to try it and see how we do. We are early risers at disney so hopefully with EMH we can ride what we want early and then just play around the rest of the time. I know we can get better deals off property but we love staying at POR and unlike some of the others here on LP, we kind of like taking buses places especially when part of the family wants to head back and rest a little early. As far as the weather, I was raised in the mountains so I prefer cold weather and I wilt a little in the heat so I would rather not attempt a summer visit.
Originally Posted By minigirl1156 We're going over Spring Break for the same reasons and we did get a great deal at a timeshare off-site. We would love to stay on-site but the prices are just so high, even for the low priced resorts.
Originally Posted By CarolinaDisneyDad After i check around I might get back with you to see who you booked through. One year we stayed in a house 5 bedroom 3 bath with a heated pool for 109 dollars a night. Unreal
