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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
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Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
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To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
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Hey all! This is just a dream at the moment, but I am hoping to talk my DH into another trip this November. (we took our very first this past Nov) Last year we went at the beginning of Nov - which was great! How about the crowds the week of Thanksgiving? I was thinking that if we could go, I would take advantage of the kids being out of school for a bit. Also - I know noone knows for sure, but what are the chances of us hanging out at the pool for a day? Early Nov was great - just wondering about late Nov.
We were at DW last Thanksgiving and it was pretty crowded. It sounds like your having the same trouble many others have, the times you can go(kids out of school) are the high traffic times. So I pretty much take any opportunity (or excuse) to go. Last November my DH was at Celebration Hotel at a business conference so me and the boys met up with him. As far as swimming, my DS went one day and it was pretty warm(the pools are heated) In fact I wore shorts the whole 3 days we were there but you never know with weather.
Thanksgiving week is pretty crowded but if that's the only time you can go it's not a big deal. The weather is crazy around late November and December Sometimes it warm and sometimes it's cold. I'd sa you'd have a really good chance of getting some pool time, though. The pools are heated!
Thanksgiving is a very busy time since all the kids are off school. If there is any way they could miss a few days and go earlier, that's what I would do. Good luck deciding!
We are thinking of November also. We are contemplating arriving the day after Thanksgiving for a about 5-7 nights. Is this a bad week? I have so many conflicting opinions on this. Our other option is to go in October. My wife has been very sick so this whole trip is based on her feeling well. I would prefer not to pick a very busy week all things considered.
When we went in November, we left Friday night, the Friday before Thanksgiving. Saturday and Sunday were not bad for crowds, it didn't get heavy until Monday and Tuesday. Right after Thanksgiving is better, but the weekend right after still might be crowded. It was not really that bad, the worst was AK on Monday. We took full advantage of EMH and our longest wait was in MK for Dumbo - 30 minutes. As for weather, it was much hotter than I expected, and I'm from Louisiana! My DDs didn't even wear two outfit I'd packed - I ended up buying them Disney shorts and T-shirts.
We might be thinking about taking a Thanksgiving week trip for a couple of days. I'd love to hear what people think about it! This is really the only other time we can go.
Thanks all! That helps - and afterall, I still need to talk my DH into it. He wants to do some pretty pricey things around the house - you know - boring maintenance stuff! He is so practical.
Again, I thank everyone. Hopefully I'll be able to write again and say that we are booked!
Hey..we can't be the only crazy people going down at Thanksgiving. We are flying in the Thursday before Turkey day and leaving the Friday after. I'm hoping the crowds don't pick up until Tuesday or Wednesday. My DH wants to MK of all places Thanksgiving day. I told him be prepared for big crowds!
Yes, October is the BEST time to go! But now we can only go when the kids have a school break, so we'll be there during Thanksgiving, too. We're going to arrive the Saturday before Thanksgiving and leave the Saturday after. I have to say that it's not as bad as summer and Christmas, but it is worse than October.
My DH and DS swam on Thanksgiving Day and they had a great time. I just laid in the sun.
Make sure you make a PS for Thanksgiving Dinner no matter what resturant you decide to go to. Last year people were showing up without a PS and were told that they should eat outside the parks or at counter service. NO ONE was being seated without a PS from what I understood.
On a more positive note, however, it is a chance to see Disney "dressed up" for Christmas without the Christmas crowds and the weather is perfect. Also, if your going to be there when they are having MVMCP, make sure you go. It was great last year.
Between summer, Thanksgiving and Christmas, I think Thanksgiving is the best time to go.
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Sometimes it warm and sometimes it's cold. I'd sa you'd have a really good chance of getting some pool time, though. The pools are heated!
He is so practical.
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