Disney Questions 2/20

[curbsideprophet]

Has anyone gone over a holiday weekend in the fall (Labor Day in Sept, Columbus Day in Oct or Veteran's Day in Nov)? Which is better? Pros/Cons?

I think there will be four of us traveling. It would be me, my mom, her sister/my aunt and DD who will be five.

We are also trying to figure out the best place to stay. We will definitely want to go to MK and AK. Not sure if we will try to do EP or HS. We will probably use the Magical Express and will not have access to car. We loved the convenience of BLT but want to try something new. I think the Poly is our top choice right now if we can get it. Not sure if we will try to rent DVC points or not. Is it already too late to book a room there for this fall?

[ilikedonuts]

Veterans Day is party of jersey week this year I think so it's going to be crowded.

[mainelyfoolish]

We went over Veteran's Day week in 2014. It was busy on actual Veteran's Day, but overall not too bad. The weather was pleasant in the 70s. Columbus Day would be warmer and Labor Day would I think still be hot weather (too hot for my liking).

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I went over Columbus Day. It was crowded but manageable. Of those three I'd pick November because October was still really humid.

[Amy]

No it's not too late to book for the fall. I just booked a trip for a client last week who wanted to go over spring break. PM me if you want help.
Any holiday weekend will be busy, we are usually there over MLK weekend and it's manageable. I'd choose the one with the weather average that you're most comfortable with.

[read247]

I've been there over the Columbus Day holiday and didn't find the crowds to be that outrageous. And the weather was perfect.

[curbsideprophet]

My biggest concern with Labor Day is the weather. However I think that weekend might work best for my mom. I guess it could be a good test for a going in the summer in future years.

@starry DD did the mine train at age 4. She did not want to try it the first day, but did later in the trip. She sat with DH. He said she did alright. When we got off she did say it was a too fast for her.

[raangoli]

We were just there this past Labor Day and the crowds were really low. The heat and humidity were gross but manageable.

[ilikedonuts]

Feb 21, 2016 13:42:09 GMT -5 @starry said:

Did your 3-4 year old like Kali River Rapids and the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train? I showed DD1 videos of each ride and she says she wants to do both. She is moderately adventurous. Just to make sure she wasn't bs'ing me I described the Tower of Terror and she said no to that so maybe she really can handle it. @savestheday

My 4 year old got on Mine Train and then changed her mind before they brought the bar down on her lap. This was after talking about it for months. She did end up going on it 2 times later in the trip though. They gave us a return certificate after her failed attempt.

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Feb 21, 2016 13:42:09 GMT -5 @starry said:

Did your 3-4 year old like Kali River Rapids and the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train? I showed DD1 videos of each ride and she says she wants to do both. She is moderately adventurous. Just to make sure she wasn't bs'ing me I described the Tower of Terror and she said no to that so maybe she really can handle it. @savestheday

He loooovvvveeesss Mine Train. Loves it. Whenever did KRR with him but they have a ride like that at a theme park in NH we visit. & it's one of his favorites. He also loves Splash. & BTMRR.

He did ToT last trip but only wanted to do it once.

[ilikedonuts]

4/19 is the speculated opening date for Rivers of Life at Animal Kingdom. Kenny the Pirate updated his FB to say that Castmembers are blocked from using their passes at AK that day so that usually means something big.

[lala]

Feb 21, 2016 15:31:15 GMT -5 ilikedonuts said:

4/19 is the speculated opening date for Rivers of Life at Animal Kingdom. Kenny the Pirate updated his FB to say that Castmembers are blocked from using their passes at AK that day so that usually means something big.

I am so excited about this! I hope it's as cool as the renderings I've seen. We're going to DL in November, so no WDW trip until 2018 I think. On the upside, more of the studios stuff will be completed. 

[londoncalling]

Feb 21, 2016 13:42:09 GMT -5 @starry said:

Did your 3-4 year old like Kali River Rapids and the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train? I showed DD1 videos of each ride and she says she wants to do both. She is moderately adventurous. Just to make sure she wasn't bs'ing me I described the Tower of Terror and she said no to that so maybe she really can handle it. @savestheday

My 4 year old loved Mine Train and BTMRR.

We didn't do KRR, but she's ridden a ride like it and was fine.

She rode, but didn't want to ride again: Splash Mountain, Tower of Terror (theming got her more than the actual ride part), or Expedition Everest.

[caidan]

Feb 21, 2016 13:42:09 GMT -5 @starry said:

Did your 3-4 year old like Kali River Rapids and the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train? I showed DD1 videos of each ride and she says she wants to do both. She is moderately adventurous. Just to make sure she wasn't bs'ing me I described the Tower of Terror and she said no to that so maybe she really can handle it. @savestheday

The Seven Drawfs mine train was my 4 year olds favorite ride. She thought Kali River was ok. She did not like Tower of Terror.

[Cowbells]

Feb 21, 2016 13:42:09 GMT -5 @starry said:

Did your 3-4 year old like Kali River Rapids and the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train? I showed DD1 videos of each ride and she says she wants to do both. She is moderately adventurous. Just to make sure she wasn't bs'ing me I described the Tower of Terror and she said no to that so maybe she really can handle it. @savestheday

DD2 was 3 1/2 when we went this fall. She liked Kali River Rapids and Mine Train was her self proclaimed favorite ride.