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[Principessa_di_Fata]

I loved early September (the week after Labor Day had zero lines, even for Space Mountain). The weather was still hot enough to swim, but not too hot to walk around the parks, and it was amazing how few people there were there!

I've also gone the second week of Feb and had 5 minute waits on some lines and walked on to others.

[Lorraine515]

My opinion is anytime the kids are in school

[cherylf]

We prefer early December and January (around MLK holiday). The past few years we've found that January can be a little more crowded because there are many Brazilian tour groups, but it's still quite reasonable and the weather is cooler if you prefer that.

[Sue M.]

Because I work in a school district, I usually end up going mid August. From what I've been reading, I'm thinking next time I should adjust my time for end of Aug. Although the local kids are back in school, I found mid Aug still pretty busy. Guess most people are thinking along the same lines of getting back home a week before school starts to get ready. But the last week of Aug they are starting to close earlier. Don't know why as it's still light out fairly late?
I went last Jan. at the end of the month & crowds were sure lighter. Did have a couple of days of cold weather. Wouldn't you know it warmed up when we were leaving

[Colexis Mom]

We enjoyed early May, but it could get hot Plus, the F&GF was going on

[Kismet2213]

We attend at least once a month on weekends, and we take a week stay twice a year.

My fave time to go is late April, or May.

Late April, most of the spring breaks are over with. It's not too hot all day long, either. The flower/garden show creations are WONDERFUL to view. Mid May it begins to get very muggy here. The big events don't always matter to us, there's always something going on at WDW.

[RobDVC]

For low crowds - Jan/May/Sep
For best weather - Apr/May/Oct

[jimmymac]

January has the lowest attendance. Our fave is the first week of December - fairly low crowds, beautiful Christmas decorations, MVMCP, Osborne Lights, Candlelight Processional. The weather can be a bit dodgy though

[Caldercup]

I just checked a crowd predictor calendar (my favorite being the one for subscribers to TouringPlans.com) and they show the only days rated as "3" in the following weeks of the year:

• last week in September
• first week in October
• second week in December

I've found their predictions to be spot-on in the past.
Eileen

[krisk11]

If I could take my dd out of school we would always go in mid October. The weather is nice as hurricane season has ended. It's not too terribly hot yet warm enough to enjoy all the pools, waterparks and wet rides. The crowds are low and the Food & Wine Festival is in full swing along with MNSSHP. That would always be my first choice. Unfortunately dd's school makes it impossible to make up all the work you miss so we go in the summer now, which is ok since dd's birthday is in June and it's fun to be at WDW for your birthday.

[cdnmickeyfan]

My preference to go is late April / early May. The crowds are light, the weather is awesome and you can experience so much more. We've been to Disney at several different times of the year but that by far is my favourite time to go. Anytime at Disney is a magical experience though. Hope you have a great time.

[TraD4Disney]

We like the first week in February and early November. We had lovely weather and very decent crowds.

[julieb]

I believe that January is one of the slowest months. I was there at the very end of Feb. for 2 nights and it was also very quiet then (not a school vacation week, I guess). For the last few years we've been going mid December, and the crowds haven't been bad at all. Christmas at Disney is something special, for sure, and we love the decorations! They're up way before Christmas, of course, so you can enjoy Christmas activities without actually being there for the holiday itself. We actually pulled the kids out of school for a few days each of the past few years, and it's worked out just perfectly. Happy planning!

[MBUS]

I would say January (low crowds but cooler), early May or early October. September is just too hot for me.

Enjoy!
Beth

[lukeandbrookesmom]

We like the last week of August/first week of September.