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We are looking at making our trip during halloween next year. Any thoughts or suggestions? Is this a good time to visit. How are the crowds? Weather? We normally visit in Nov. but we thought we might bump up our time frame and try the "Not so scary" holiday events. What do you think?
Halloween is a great time to go It's on our agenda too, but we haven't made it yet (although my parents have a number of times). Great weather, crowds should be relatively moderate to low, and the Food and Wine fest is also going on If you plan on going to MNSSHP on Halloween itself, buy your tickets early as that one always sells out
Sounds like an excellent choice! There was just an e-book released that is about WDW Festivals and Celebrations, might want to check into that through joining the PP Club (check the top of your screen for the tab).
We haven't visited during Oct for the party ourselves yet, but it is on my list of things to do in the future. The weather is nice, crowds are nice.
Have fun deciding!
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when I went, the week of oct 14th- it was a little more crowded then I am used to. But the MNSSHP is a must see at least once, I recommend it. Maybe if you go the first or second week of october it wont be so crowded. And the Food and Wine Fest is going on at the same time, I say go for it.
If you go then. Pretty good weather. Epcot on the weekend is very busy due to the Food and Wine Festival. But definitely buy tickets to the Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party!!! It is a must. Don't miss out on the parade and fireworks! Awesome!!!
We went from 10/31-11/9 and I thought it was a great time to go. We didn't have any problem with the crowds and there is so much to do. MNNSHP and F & W Festival. We actually got to ride in front of the monorail twice.
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We went during Halloween Week 2 years ago and loved it! It was awesome - crowds really weren't too bad; Food and Wine was going on, and the MNSSHP was totally worth the ticket!
Also, the weather is darned near perfect - not too hot, and still warm at night. Plus, hurricane season is almost over! I can't recommend this time of year enough. It's definitely our favorite time to go, and once we get on regular schedules, we'll be using our DVC membership to book more trips around Halloween week.
I would advise not getting the Halloween party tickets for Halloween. We did that once and it was mobbed and we didn't have as much fun. It is a great party, and I would recommend doing it on another night.
Also, if you bring costumes remember it is very warm in Oct. I live near Boston, and we decided to bring halloween shirts or sports team shirts for costumes, since it was really to heavy to wear a full costume.
Have a great time! Oct and Nov are my favorite times to visit WDW!!
We went a couple of years ago during Halloween week and had a blast! The crowds were not bad at all and the weather was perfect. Our neighbors go every year at that time and love it too! We did go to MNSSHP on Halloween night. I didn't think the crowds were bad at all. They only sell a limited of number of tix for each night of the party anyway. My kids walked on every ride and several times got off and got right back on. I'd highly recommend going during Halloween! Have fun planning!
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We went at the end of October last year and loved it. The weather was fine - in the 70's, not too hot and the crowds were quite low. The Halloween Party was wonderful and definitely well worth seeing.
We went from Sept. 18 - 29th this year. I think the crowd level seemed really down but that might have something to do with all the wonderful rain. We went to MNSSHP on the first Friday night. It wasn't crowded at all. We got right on all the rides and we had plenty of candy! We are going to do the MNSSHP again next year. You don't have to dress up but it does add to the fun.
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We were there this year and we able to go to the last night of MNSSHP. This was our first time and we had a great time. The decorations, costumes, fireworks and parade were wonderful. It was not very crowded, especially after the fireworks and we also collected a lot of candy and photos with the characters. We hope to go again in the near future.
I haven't been over Halloween but have been to WDW in the middle of October 2 times and it was great. Great weather plus you have the MNSSHP and the F&WF. You can't beat either of those events.
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It's on our agenda too, but we haven't made it yet (although my parents have a number of times). Great weather, crowds should be relatively moderate to low, and the Food and Wine fest is also going on 
If you plan on going to MNSSHP on Halloween itself, buy your tickets early as that one always sells out 
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it. Would recommend it to anyone. MNSSHP is a must 
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