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Mom and Daughter at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort Room
  • On Aug 7, 2011
    Kristi from SC Asked Note: This answer was provided prior to the change to planDisney and may still contain references to Disney Parks Moms Panel.

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    Is WDW very crowded the week after Christmas? We will be traveling with a 3 year old and a 6 month old so we are trying to avoid big crowds for their sake but are traveling when vacation time is available. Any advice as to the best times to go?

    Yes, Disney is quite crowded the week after Christmas. In fact, this is what is called a 'peak attendance' period, meaning one of, if not the busiest time of all to visit the parks. As a seasoned Disney vacationer, I would not recommend that you visit for the first time during this week.

    Value season is what you want to look for if you'd like to avoid most of the crowds. This is generally January-mid February, September-Thanksgiving week, and the week after Thanksgiving until mid-December. Basically any time school is in session, the crowds will be smaller. Any time there is a school holiday, the parks will be busier.

    My personal favorite time to visit is in the fall, late-September to early October, when we can enjoy Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and the Food & Wine Festival, as well as cooler temps and fewer crowds. Late January would be my second choice.

    Hope that helps!
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Meet the Panelist: Heather, Kentucky

I'm a member of the original 2008 Moms Panel and am happy to be back again to help you plan! We are DVC members who visit 2-3 times per year with our 3 young daughters, and I am only one visit away from being able to say I've stayed in every Disney resort! Learn More About Heather

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