Disney World Trip 2017

[GrimGrinningGhoul]

My family has always been huge Disney fans and I've gone to Disney World over 10 times since I was seven years old. I am starting to plan my first trip on my own and I was wondering if anyone could give me a guide on the best time to go.

I've always wanted to go for the Christmas season which would be around the second week of December for my availability. Is this a really hectic time to go? In the past, I've gone in July which was ridiculously hot and I've also gone in October which was great. I know in the first few months of the New Year it's the down season I believe but I don't want to go when my favourite rides will be closed for refurbishments.

I would greatly appreciate the suggestions! Thank you!

 

[JoeCamel]

My family has always been huge Disney fans and I've gone to Disney World over 10 times since I was seven years old. I am starting to plan my first trip on my own and I was wondering if anyone could give me a guide on the best time to go.

I've always wanted to go for the Christmas season which would be around the second week of December for my availability. Is this a really hectic time to go? In the past, I've gone in July which was ridiculously hot and I've also gone in October which was great. I know in the first few months of the New Year it's the down season I believe but I don't want to go when my favourite rides will be closed for refurbishments.

I would greatly appreciate the suggestions! Thank you!

If you want Christmas then that is an excellent time to go. The first part of the month is a slower time so as near the 1st as you can make it the better but no earlier than the 5th.

 

[Mad Dog]

As Joe Camel said, that time in December is a good time. October has become a busy month the last two years, mostly due to the newer Fall school breaks & the popularity of Halloween, so you probably want to avoid October.

 

[GAcoaster]

Yep, the first two weeks of December are the sweet spot where it's slow enough to enjoy and still get to see/do all the Christmas stuff. Just a word of warning that the days when there is no Christmas party at night tend to be very busy and the days with no party are nice and quiet.

 

[GadgetGuru]

The refurb schedules are usually posted a couple months in advance. If none of your favorites are down during that time, it'll be a lot cheaper and calmer.

Also, don't buy into all of the on-site hype from the Disney community. I got myself into a rut thinking that I couldn't fully enjoy the resort (well Tokyo's anyways) if I didn't stay on-site. It'll be a blast either way!

 

[GrimGrinningGhoul]

Excellent! Thank you very much everyone for your input!

 

[braincharles]

In this year 2017 I am planning to enjoy my trip there with some of my friends