Magical Mouse Tales: Best time of Year to go to Disneyworld

Friday, October 14, 2011

Why October is the Best Time of Year to Visit Disney World

I will be honest here. Of all our family trips to Orlando, only two trips have not been in October so maybe we are a bit biased. But we believe October is the best time to visit Disneyworld and not just because of the Not So Scary Halloween Party either.

We did go one year in at the very end of August and it was way too hot. Another visit we tried a trip in February and like Goldilocks found Momma Bear's porridge, Florida was way too cold! So we decided to stick with the time of year when the temperature is perfect. October is an awesome time to visit our favorite vacation destination!

Here are our top 5 reasons we love going to WDW in October

Less crowded--Most kids are in school so the parks are not as crowded.
Great Discounts--We always seem to be able to take advantage of the FREE Disney Dining plan promotion.
Not so Hot & Humid--Sure there will be days approaching 90+ but most of the weather is in the 80's. Perfect for waterparks but not so hot we cannot enjoy a full day at each park.
Dining Options--We always set our dining reservations as soon as we book our vacation and have never not gotten into all of our favorite restaurants.
Decor--Not So Scary and other seasonal decorations make the parks even more special during the fall season.

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Speechless Sunday (Almost)--Not So Scary is Great Family FUN for ALL Ages!

In our opinion, one of the best times to visit Disneyworld is in October. Not only has the temperatures cooled a bit from Orlando's warm humid summer heat, hurricane season is in it's final stages. But the real reason we love to go in October is Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. It really is fun for all ages! My kids are now in their late teens and a bit to old to dress up and trick-or-treat in our neighborhood but not at the WDW Halloween party. We love that most of our favorite rides are open and the lines are very short. Even though we always stay on site with a 7 or 10 day park hopper pass, we pay the extra for this hard-ticket event. It is well worth it for the parade, fun and fireworks. If your family is planning a visit to Walt Disney World in the fall, The Not-So-Scary-Halloween Party should be on your MUST-DO list!