Hotmamac aka Misty 11 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Hi all. This is my first time starting a topic here!My family and I are planning to go to WDW next year...tent camping at the Fort. So the question has come down to when to go...May or October. Originally, we were planning on going this year in October, but because of some set backs decided to push it off till 2012. I'm tempted for May because of the Star Wars weekends and the fact that it's spring (and it's a lot closer than October of 2012) but my kids would love the MNSSHP.Any thoughts?Thanks!!!Misty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Congrats on starting a new topic. It wasn't difficult at all was it. I won't be much help, I like both times. I really like MNSSHP though. The kids would have a blast Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hotmamac aka Misty 11 Posted May 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Congrats on starting a new topic. It wasn't difficult at all was it. I won't be much help, I like both times. I really like MNSSHP though. The kids would have a blastThanks Cherie...not hard at all. Only hurts the first time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wak648...Bill 94 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 .May or October. Any thoughts?Thanks!!!MistyMy thoughts both!!! and dont forget to bring me , If that is not doable, then I personally would vote for October. Seems like there is a lot of activities for the kids with the trick or treat and other things. I also would think that October would be a little slower than May with schools and colleges getting out in May. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 I'm like you, I like the idea of sooner BUT May is not spring in Florida. It can be HOT or it can be really nice. I prefer late October. I've never been at the Fort for Halloween, but I am going this year and really looking forward to it. It's a tough choice. How old are your kids? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 I say BOTH too. But if I only could chose one, then October. Fewer flies, cooler weather, and less crowds. I'm jealous! :comeback: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessrick 10 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 If I had to choose between the two it would be October, crowds are a little less then and there is always MNSSHP. I know it is harder to wait the extra time. Star Tours is neat, and I am a fan, but I would still opt for October. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MLM5.. aka Judy 97 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 I have only done October and it was perfect, weather was great and we are tent campers also. Crowds were very manageable. I would love to do the Star Tours thing but I think it's to hot and to darn crowded for my bunch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MicknMin...Holly 54 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 I also vote for October. The weather is great and you can't beat Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roller ... aka Ed 351 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 We just got back from a trip at the start of May ... and it was too darned HOT! It was already so hot, that we cancelled our July trip. October can still be warm - but it's NOT hot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 We just got back from a trip at the start of May ... and it was too darned HOT! It was already so hot, that we cancelled our July trip. October can still be warm - but it's NOT hot.How HOT was it Ed :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roller ... aka Ed 351 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 How HOT was it Ed :rofl2:Hell would only be mildly annoying ...In spite of almost constantly drinking, I think a lot of my health issues were due to dehydration. Even though it was after dark and the temps weren't really that bad, the Expedition Everest Challenge Run really took a lot out of me ...I'd do the run again, but take extra fluids with me. The quart I drank during the run and the quart afterward just weren't enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beccaewert 10 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 For me there are only two downsides to October....if you have kids, you have to work around school schedules, or take them out? and two,...when we went it was a bit chilly later in the day and swimming was not ideal for me (ok, I like to swim and be warm, yes I am a wuss, you heard it first here, lol) BUT October crowds are ALOT better than May, although, May isnt't too bad, unless you come on Memorial Day weekend.Ive never done Star Wars weekend,...this will be our first time experiencing that, but from what I've read, its pretty chaotic, and you might want to be a true fan to endure that :)I don't think you can go wrong with either months though....Those are definately our two favorite months to go! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BouncingTiggers 98 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 I would definetly pick October over May. When we went in may I got really hot for a few days. In October the weather seems to stay lower and more comfortable. The kicker for me is May is so much closer so I'd probably go with may in that situation. Sorry I'm no help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 I would definetly pick October over May. When we went in may I got really hot for a few days. In October the weather seems to stay lower and more comfortable. The kicker for me is May is so much closer so I'd probably go with may in that situation. Sorry I'm no help.Would you repeat that in English please :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BouncingTiggers 98 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Would you repeat that in English please :rofl2:Hey I never claimed to make much sense. :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Hey I never claimed to make much sense. :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:I think not making sense is a prerequisite of being a Fort Fiend :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 777 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 If you had to pick between the two, I would say Oct. The prices are better and there are less people IMHO. All the spring breakers are out in May still and people just getting on college breaks. Disney charges a fortune for sites in May too. Plus, you have YELLOW FLIES, my nemesis. They find me. They bite me. I swell up badly. Just thoughts coming your way from the raving lunatic. :parrot: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hotmamac aka Misty 11 Posted May 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Thanks to everyone for the advice!! I think my heart is telling me October too...I just hate waiting!! I just saw the ad for booking the Haunted Hayride and it just sounds like SO much fun that time of year so I'm thinking that's what we'll be doing. *sigh* That means I'm back up to over a year till my next trip. I'll need lots more TCD trip reports to keep me happy till then! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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