Originally Posted By knightnfrees The damsel and I are planning to go to WDW in February (this will be my first time going to the World). We are considering President's day weekend. Is it really crowded over that period or just general crowds? Thanks.
Originally Posted By sun-n-fun We have gone many times this week. The actually week end is pretty busy sat - mon. If you're able to stay through the week the crowds do die down. We have also gone in july and august and find this week to be busier than the summer. weather wise we have seen it all in Feb. One year long pants and sweatshirts, this past feb shorts and we swam everyday, adn we've seen everything in between. Overall we love going in Feb, especially since temps are usually in the teens with 2-3 feet of snow at home.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 ^^^That's a good reason to want to be in WDW in Feb. Can you do stuff like Kali River at that time? I recall reading they cancelled the Luau a couple times because of cold weather.
Originally Posted By sun-n-fun You definately could do Kali in Feb. especially this year. One year it was chilly so I didn't go, but there are those who were still on it. We've never gone to the Luau but I have heard the same thing.
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey The Yankees come down during President's Week and take over! Us poor folks trying to escape from Mardi Gras have to fight for dominance - this year there might be a turf war going on, since the holidays overlap somewhat. President's Week is fairly crowded. It sends a shiver down my spine when Mardi Gras falls during that week, because it's pretty packed. However, it's still much more enjoyable than going during the summer, because you don't suffer from the heat. It can get very chilly though; in 2007 it was so cold that one night, even though we were in jackets, long sleeve shirts and long pants, we headed back to the room in the evening because we were numb with cold. That was the first time in years that such a thing occurred, though, at least on our Feb/Mar trips.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 Just because someone lives in New England, doesn't make them a yankee. I was born in Arkansas.
Originally Posted By knightnfrees Keep the commentary somewhere else, please. I asked a sincere question, and I would like an honest, sincere answer. <<Overall we love going in Feb>> Thanks, sun-n-fun.
Originally Posted By sun-n-fun Just take water in with you. Since it's not usually unbearably hot it does keep cool in a backpack for most of the morning. I hate when the water gets warm (like in Aug) by 10am and I'm forced to buy it in the park. For the first time in 4 or 5 years we may not be able to go in Feb, so I'll live through you and the damsel
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey <<Keep the commentary somewhere else, please. I asked a sincere question, and I would like an honest, sincere answer.>> I gave you an honest, sincere answer, after I opened with a small joke. Geez, you must be fun at parties.
Originally Posted By finallygoing Knight We go every year at this time and Sun-and-Fun is correct that it is most crowded on Sat. to Mon. If you can extend your trip to be there Thurs or Tues then go to MK that day. It is always the most crowded of the parks during this holiday time. When crowds get unbearable you can go on things like the People Mover or Carousel of Progress. They are so old , there is never a crowd for them. Also in MK is Tom Saywer's Island. It's a little known treasure there that you have to take a raft to. It's a great haven when the park gets crowded. Epcot will be the least crowded ( or at least seem that way because it is so large ). AK gets packed during the day, so arrive early to do the popular safari ride or Expedition Earth, then go to either the Pangani Forest Trail or Maharajah Jungle Trek when the crowds get heavy...less people will be there. AK closes early in Feb. ( 6 or 7 o'clock) so plan your day accordingly. The popular thrill rides at DS will be an hour or so wait, so make sure you use the fast pass system to go on them. When crowds get bad a DS you can also go on the Great Movie Ride or Star Tours. These have been around for years and lines are smaller. Another piece of advice, eat early to avoid the crowds at the regular dining times...it will be worth it. The weather is usually good in Feb. Rarely do you get rain, you if it does rain just put a poucho on and go to the parks. Less people will be there. If you are coming from the Northeast, like we do, even a "cold" February day will be a relief for you.
Originally Posted By sun-n-fun ^^Exactly. We have been going to WDW in Feb for the past 4 years (I think) and the heaviest we have dressed is jeans and T shirts, carrying sweatshirts for the evening. We did see others bundles in coats with their hats and mittens on which makes us chuckle a little (OK a lot). That was the only time we weren't able to swim. This past Feb was the warmest, about 85 each day. Warmer than it ever got at home all summer. I loved texting friends pics of my boys in the pool while I received pics of theirs making snowmen Here's hoping for a repeat this feb.
