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Making a trip during love day [Disney World during Valentine's Day week]
Has any one been during the week of Valentines day (well I am sure plenty of people have been during this week), but tell me what you thought? What is that week like, crowd wise? And is it even worth it? I have been looking into what week we want to plan our vacation. We have been to Disney several times and we prefer to visit the world in the early spring or winter months. We have actually visited the world during the first week of February in 2010, and really really liked it. I thought it would be cool to visit the world the week of Valentines day. When I looked into prices it is about $70 more for the week of Valentines day verses the week before. Give me your thoughts and what you liked/didn't like about the week of Valentines day. And what you were disappointed about (if that is even possible with Disney), what you thought they should of had or didn't have for Valentines day. I realize they don't go all out for Valentines day like they do for Halloween and Christmas (both of which are amazing, but those months aren't free for us to make a trip). Can't wait to hear your thoughts and experiences.
One question: which resort(s) are you considering?
While I don't think that Valentine's Day will do much to impact overall crowds (other than in some of the nicer restaurants), President's Weekend usually does cause a spike since that Monday is a federal holiday. Also, late February sees an increase in crowds due to the vacation patterns that many internationals (both students and adults) follow.
I've been in early and middle February, and the crowds were very manageable, though some parks were more crowded than others on certain days, but that's life at WDW.
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One question: which resort(s) are you considering?
While I don't think that Valentine's Day will do much to impact overall crowds (other than in some of the nicer restaurants), President's Weekend usually does cause a spike since that Monday is a federal holiday. Also, late February sees an increase in crowds due to the vacation patterns that many internationals (both students and adults) follow.
I've been in early and middle February, and the crowds were very manageable, though some parks were more crowded than others on certain days, but that's life at WDW.
We have decided to go the same week we did in 2010. The crowds almost seemed non existent and we had a really good time. Friday night closest to Presidents day, the prices for the resorts shot up.
DH and I were there last year for Valentines week, and have booked our trip for 02/2012, Valentines week.
Based on last year, it was FABULOUS! The crowds were pretty minimal, up until the Friday of Presidents Day Weekend. I dont think we waited any longer than 20 minutes for most rides, the bulk of them were walk on. The exceptions being, Toy Story and Soaring. (however, these are not must do's for us, as we live near the DLR, and have AP's here).
I did not have any issues with getting the dining reservations I wanted, and even changed some a few weeks before the trip, with no issues.
The weather was nice, I know that can be very unpredictable. It was cool in the morning/evening, and sunny during the day. As a person who runs cool, I was able to get away with a sweatshirt morning/evening, and never needed my coat.
DH and I were there last year for Valentines week, and have booked our trip for 02/2012, Valentines week.
Based on last year, it was FABULOUS! The crowds were pretty minimal, up until the Friday of Presidents Day Weekend. I dont think we waited any longer than 20 minutes for most rides, the bulk of them were walk on. The exceptions being, Toy Story and Soaring. (however, these are not must do's for us, as we live near the DLR, and have AP's here).
I did not have any issues with getting the dining reservations I wanted, and even changed some a few weeks before the trip, with no issues.
The weather was nice, I know that can be very unpredictable. It was cool in the morning/evening, and sunny during the day. As a person who runs cool, I was able to get away with a sweatshirt morning/evening, and never needed my coat.
I say do it!
We picked the week before Valentines day. DH is an Associate/youth pastor and we do have a Valentines Dinner at the church and decided not to miss it. And the resort was cheaper for the week before Valentines day. I love how low the crowds are in February. February 2010 was rainy about half the week, but we still had fun. I don't like being in Disney when it is really warm. I like cooler weather. February is perfect for my family. Enjoy your trip. You only have 7 months and 4 weeks. When is your 180 day mark for your dinning reservations.
Lets see, we arrive on 2/7. So our 180 days is 9/7. That should be 6 months out.
I am already trying to figure out where to eat. Since we will be there on Valentine's Day, I know we will eat in Epot. Thats the hubbys favorite park. Last year we ate at Le Cellier. He loves it, I think its okay, not worth 2TS, so we may do that for lunch another day.
We will be there the 6th-11th! May run into you We love picking out new places to try, but we have some oldies/favorites that are a must. But I am with you, trying to figure out if we want to go with the basic dinning plan and where we want to eat, or if we want to try the quick serve. We have never done that before, but I am really interested in seeing what it is like. Another plus side is.... double the snacks, which means more dole pineapple floats. haha
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