Originally Posted By disbiz What's happening in WDW this week.(week of Oct 15th). I'm getting reports that WDW is at Christmas levels. Any truth to this? This is usually a slow or should I say a slower peroid of the year. John www.wdwvideosonline.com
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Could be a combination of several things... parents pulling kids off school when they should not; airfares are cheap (reason why airlines can't afford to give good service anymore aka "you get what you pay"); Several big convention groups in town; other fansites are holding annual gatherings at WDW this week; Mickey's Not So Pricey Halloween Party is playing this month; etc etc etc...
Originally Posted By TDLFAN BTW.. there is NO slow season in FL (or even WDW) anymore. There are crowded days or very crowded days... but slow season? Nope.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 ^^Actually, September is still very dead. Even the first week of October when I was there wasn't even what I'd call moderately crowded.
Originally Posted By GalDisney I was there Tuesday (mk and Epcot) and both parks were not crowded at all.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 ^^Why? It's not like you're going to visit, right? But, seriously, that week used to be empty. Now, it may be moderate especially on weekend, but generally it is still a great time to visit.
Originally Posted By nbodyhome Last weekend was VERY busy in the evenings. But not so much during the week. September was not busy at all, nor the first week of October, as Spirit said. This is convention season, plus Food and Wine - so it is busier than other time periods. Denise
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I'm here this week and my party thinks its pretty busy. I know I'm going to have to say its packed. We waited 90 minutes to get on Kilamajiro Safari. Lots and lots of British people here. And they are all wearing Adidas Soccur and Rugby jersys. The crowds make you think your at a British Rugby match. The temps have been in the high 80s and low 90s all week. Yesterday, the 18th we had a brief rain shower and everyone cleared the parks and went shopping at the nearby Malls, making it impossible to find a parking space. Oh yes! and the Dixie Stampeed was putting up with Christmas decorations yesterday! I agree, Disney is always busy now. Its just a question of just how crowded the parks are. Right now they are crowded. I'm not going to say we are seeing Christmas size crowds, but its definatley March sized crowds.
Originally Posted By nbodyhome I didn't find Christmas type crowds last year that bad. Last Saturday was the busiest I've seen Epcot (in the evening) in a very long time. Denise
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I have to admit that EPCOT is very busy. Last night it reminded me of a State Fair is was so busy. Mickey's Not So Scary this past tuesday night was mobbed. I think there were more people in the MK for Mickey's Not So Scary then there were in the MK during the day.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN You are probably correct!! And I look forward to seeing you later tonight Tom!! >> Lots and lots of British people here. And they are all wearing Adidas Soccur and Rugby jersys. The crowds make you think your at a British Rugby match.<< BLOONA!! Are you reading this my dear? As you can't see... I am not the only one who notices the Virging Atlantic crowd.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom Its hard to miss the Lonsdale clothes, O2 shirts, Fly Emerites, Brain Beer and I know most everyone likes David Beckham but its a bit silly having all these people who think they are so cool wearing jerseys with Herbalife on them. The MK is slammed today. I have never in my life experienced the crowds like today. I have never seen a line that long for Pirates.
Originally Posted By monorailfan We used to live in Central FL and remember Oct-Nov as being the slow months. So we booked a trip and were there last week and it was nuts. Insane. One cast member told me is was the busiest since New Years. I also noticed and talked to a lot of folks from Alabama? Apparently the whole state was on Fall Break? And yes, tons of Europeans, especially British, tourists. But when the US Dollar is collapsing and they get $2 for every pound, can you blame them? If I were a Brit I'd be living it up at the Grand Floridan. American's sure can't afford to stay there anymore.... One more thing for another post - last week we flew Soutwest and they suddenly changed their family pre-board policy. Combine that with their new boarding policy, much higher prices and non-participation in the Disney Express transportation from the airport, they have certainly turned un-family friendly. Unbelieveably, I now have a reason to go back to the legacy airlines.....
Originally Posted By smedley There are likely to be a lot of Brits out there at the moment due to the kids being on school holidays this coming week, I would imagine a lot of people have pulled kids out a week early to come for 2 weeks... In terms of the shirts, you will find this was more than likely due to there being 2 European qualifiers that England played in last week, and the rugby world cup final with England in it tonight, what can I tell you we are for the most part pretty patriotic, and that's how a lot of people choose to portray it.. I would say at this point that I don't own any England rugby or soccer tops, but don't see the problem in people wanting to show their team support?? Sorry rant over...
Originally Posted By RoadTrip TDLFAN will love this. It is at least partially the fault of Minnesotans. This is MEA (Minnesota Education Association) week. All the kids are out of school Thursday and Friday and many parents take them on vacation. Local media reported that MEA Thursday is the single busiest day for travel at MSP... even topping the day before Thanksgiving. And if you look around the waiting areas and see all the kids wearing Mickey stuff it is no mystery where a lot of them are going. So y'all can look to the north and curse us for the crowds. The locals can look to the north and thank us for our money! ;-)
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<And yes, tons of Europeans, especially British, tourists. But when the US Dollar is collapsing and they get $2 for every pound, can you blame them? If I were a Brit I'd be living it up at the Grand Floridan. American's sure can't afford to stay there anymore....>> The UKers are pumping up WDW's numbers and Central Florida's economy this year. No doubt about it. If they had to depend on simply traveling Americans in 2007, there'd be cutbacks galore.
Originally Posted By WolvesTwilight Disney's slow season seems to be September to mid December, and then Mid January to about Easter from what I've noticed. Best time to go, however, is in the fall.
Originally Posted By WolvesTwilight Disney's slow season seems to be September to mid December, and then Mid January to about Easter from what I've noticed. Best time to go, however, is in the fall.
