In a perfect world when would you go to Disney

I LOVE going at the beginning of October. Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. Food & Wine Festival. It isn't too crowded.
The weather is ok - a little cold for my taste, but perfect for a lot of the people I go with.
I pick my resort based on who I am going with for the most part. My preferences by category are Pop Century, Port Orleans Riverside and Animal Kingdom Lodge.

The end of October into the beginning of November. We love the Halloween and Christmas parties. We actually were there that time last year. Resorts - Poly, Coronado Springs or French Quarter.

December

September/October is the best trip we ever had. I love the decorations at Christmas, but the weather was often too chilly for me. Late September early October was gorgeous weather and the lowest crowds I've seen. Unfortunately, it is not a time I can ever do again since I'm a teacher! For resort, I think I'd stick with Riverside, although I've always kind of wanted to try the Poly. I'm just not sure I'd actually like it!

I always enjoy my week after Thanksgiving trips with Christmas theming and shows, but early January is also nice for crowds even though the temps can be rather confusing - one day 70, the next 50, end of April/early May is nice as well with Flower & Garden going on.

As far as where to stay, I would go back to Port Orleans: Riverside, I think. I like the layout of the resort, Yee-Haw Bob in the RiverRoost Lounge and the transportation -- buses to parks and boats to Disney Springs. If I were to choose a Deluxe/DVC resort, I think I would have to go with Animal Kingdom Lodge with a savannah view room.

BUT, in all honesty, I would go to WDW any time but summer (late May through mid September) and stay anywhere on property and be extremely happy.

Zippy 1;2502779 wrote: The end of October into the beginning of November. We love the Halloween and Christmas parties. We actually were there that time last year. Resorts - Poly, Coronado Springs or French Quarter.

Now THAT would be a trip -- being able to see both the Halloween and Christmas parties and decorations on one trip!!!!

Well after much deliberation and many heated Sunday dinners with my adult children. The family and I have decided to arrive at Disney World November 3rd stay 5 nights thru November 8th. Then get up to the Cabana Bay for 4 nights. I hope I'm not making a mistake is is warm enough to hit the water parks in November and how are the crowds seeing the 10th is a holiday. I'm not use to such a short Vacation normally we do at least 2 weeks. Oh and what would be best or cost effective way for such a large party to get from Disney to Universal then to airport at the end of trip?

BIGDOG;2502859 wrote: Well after much deliberation and many heated Sunday dinners with my adult children. The family and I have decided to arrive at Disney World November 3rd stay 5 nights thru November 8th. Then get up to the Cabana Bay for 4 nights. I hope I'm not making a mistake is is warm enough to hit the water parks in November and how are the crowds seeing the 10th is a holiday. I'm not use to such a short Vacation normally we do at least 2 weeks. Oh and what would be best or cost effective way for such a large party to get from Disney to Universal then to airport at the end of trip?

It is very likely you will be absolutely fine with the weather. We've been down in early November several times, and have enjoyed a lot of pool time.

Sorry - not sure what to tell you about the transportation question. But others will help you out!

The crowds could be heavy with the holiday. We were there this past November and the crowds were high. Especially EPCOT with Food & Wine. We still had a great time just some longer wait times than we usually have.

BIGDOG;2502859 wrote: I hope I'm not making a mistake is is warm enough to hit the water parks in November and how are the crowds seeing the 10th is a holiday.

This depends on two things:

1. What kind of fall FL is having. I have been there in November in shorts, and I have been there in November with jackets.
2. Where you are from, and what you consider swimming weather. Also keep in mind that most Disney pools are heated, so even if it is getting cool in the evening it can still be warm enough during the day to swim.

Speedy1998;2502908 wrote: This depends on two things:

1. What kind of fall FL is having. I have been there in November in shorts, and I have been there in November with jackets.
2. Where you are from, and what you consider swimming weather. Also keep in mind that most Disney pools are heated, so even if it is getting cool in the evening it can still be warm enough during the day to swim.

We are from Ma. on Cape Cod and we were swimming last week end ocean water temp was 54 degrees and was fine.

BIGDOG;2502909 wrote: We are from Ma. on Cape Cod and we were swimming last week end ocean water temp was 54 degrees and was fine.

You'll be fine then. All Disney pools, and I would expect Universal as well, are heated. The big thing would be the outside temperature and difference between water and air.

In a perfect world??? ... All Day, Every Day :mickey:

Anytime in the fall (no kids though), at AKL at the savanah view rooms. I'd stay for at least 2 weeks and have a rental car. Airline would be jet blue. I'd enjoy food and wine and maybe Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. I would also like to score 1 reservation to Victoria and Albert's. Now that sounds like a dream vacation to me.