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Re: Has anyone been to WDW in Jan?......... My husbands wants...
Debe: Can't tell you about the Marathon, but January and first 2 weeks in February is a great time to go. They usually have several different resort specials, crowds are low. We are going last week in January. Jean
Re: Has anyone been to WDW in Jan?......... My husbands wants...
WOW! Quick response! We went this past Feb and will say the crowds were there! Think we were too close to Presidents weekend. Would have liked it a week earlier but he had National Guards that was a not to be missed drill.
Thanks Jean!
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Take Care & "Remember the Magic!"
debe-nj
Re: Has anyone been to WDW in Jan?......... My husbands wants...
I like Marathon week. The crowds are a bit larger than they would be otherwise, but January is pretty quiet. I like seeing all the runners and their supportive families around the parks, wearing their badges, ribbons and medals. There are a lot of older runners and those of varying abilities. I'm inspired by their fortitude and accomplishment.
Re: Has anyone been to WDW in Jan?......... My husbands wants...
Friends of mine went in late January a year ago and said it was like having WDW to themselves! I would like to try that time, but after the Christmas holidays, it's too early to take the kids out of school again. Maybe when they are grown and my DH and I go alone...
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Cruella šoš
"...where the young at heart, of all ages, can laugh and play and learn, together!"
Re: Has anyone been to WDW in Jan?......... My husbands wants...
Cruella, I loved going to WDW with the kids but............ Ths past trip with my husband was really nice! He actually enjoyed himself & was able to relax which is rare for him (very busy guy!)
Your time alone with DH will be here before you know it....... Then you will be like me wishing they were young again! Time passes so quickly
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Take Care & "Remember the Magic!"
debe-nj
Re: Has anyone been to WDW in Jan?......... My husbands wants...
I agree, debe! We try to make the most of our time with the kids now, while they are still not too embarassed to be seen with us! That's one of the reasons we are going to WDW this year. My 13 year old won't want to hang out with us much longer!
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Cruella šoš
"...where the young at heart, of all ages, can laugh and play and learn, together!"
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Re: Has anyone been to WDW in Jan?......... My husbands wants...
Our daughter-in-law went this past Jan. She said it was on the cool side. Needed coats and gloves early morning and evenings. Did warm up in afternoons. You can never tell about Jan. weather in Florida. NO CROWDS
Re: Has anyone been to WDW in Jan?......... My husbands wants...
As you will see in my signature line, we prefer Jan and the first week of Feb. Short lines most everywhere! We go swimming when possible, but we have our own pool at home so we do not miss the swimming at WDW if it's too cool. Yes, it was very cool this last trip. Coolest trip yet, but better than back home.
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Re: Has anyone been to WDW in Jan?......... My husbands wants...
We went in Janaury a couple of years ago, actually we arrived January first and the crowds weren't too bad...it was nice because we still got to see most of the Xmas decorations. They ususally come down around the third. The marathon didn't really seem to effect the crowds much. If I remember correctly though you might want to make sure you utilize Disney transportation due to the fact that they rerouted some of the roads. Epcot seemed the busiest because I think that is where is started and ended. It was also pretty chilly at night...thank goodness we came from up north here and had our winter outerwear with us. Since all the pools are heated we did go swimming and to Typhoon Lagoon.
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Quick response! We went this past Feb and will say the crowds were there! Think we were too close to Presidents weekend. Would have liked it a week earlier but he had National Guards that was a not to be missed drill. 
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