Busy times of the year ???

**alison166** · 24-04-2005, 17:38

Hi

We are planning our holidays for next year ,2006, and need to book the time off work.

We were thinking of travelling the English bank holiday weekend at the end of May for two weeks.

Anyone any idea how busy the parts are at that time of year.

Cheers

Ali

**heathercobbett** · 24-04-2005, 17:42

If you are free to go anytime,why not go the first two weeks of May and miss the school half term?

If you want to hit a really peaceful time try first two weeks of Dec or last 3 in Jan

**alison166** · 24-04-2005, 17:53

Heather - we can't do that as my daughters school have two weeks off at the end of May.

I know some people do take there children out of school (it would mean keeping our son off school for one of those weeks ) but our daughter has severe learning difficulties and finds it hard enough at school in keeping up, without us pulling here out for two weeks.

wanted to plan our holiday our the school times really.

Thanks

Ali xx

**heathercobbett** · 24-04-2005, 18:19

Ali, probably May would be the best choice and a good time to go anyway.There are lots of ways to beat the queues;use your fast pass,go back to your villa for a rest early afternoon and return when the crowds are thinning (check park opening times)

Go to MK on tues thu or sun when it is usually less busy

Take advantage of waking early and get to the parks before they open

I have had many years of having to go with the school holidays,so I know what it is like.Now we can go when we please

Have a great time (you will!) Heather

**pbensur** · 24-04-2005, 18:21

Hi Ali,
School holiday times are busier of course, but end of May won't be too bad compared with other holiday times. I suggest you move ahead with your plan - have fun!

**SunLover** · 24-04-2005, 20:46

Also, don't forget that at "busier" times throughout the year, that Disney and the other theme parks have extended opening hours, so you should have no problem in doing everything that you want to do.

Have fun

**Newhomebuyer** · 24-04-2005, 21:07

The only busy day during your time frame will be the last weekend, which is Memorial Day, May 29th. During the rest of your visit the parks will be fine.
The weather will be beautiful and you will have the added advantage of being there during the Flower and Garden festival, which is held at Epcot.

**trevlad** · 24-04-2005, 23:42

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by alison166
Hi

We are planning our holidays for next year ,2006, and need to book the time off work.
We were thinking of travelling the English bank holiday weekend at the end of May for two weeks.
Anyone any idea how busy the parts are at that time of year.
Cheers
Ali
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alison we are flying out may 27 this year for 3 weeks so will be similar. we dont expect it to be anywhere near as busy as we had last july. good comments about getting there early and fastpass etc. i will let you know what we thought of it when we get back
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**Magical Dreams** · 25-04-2005, 00:17

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by alison166
Hi

We are planning our holidays for next year ,2006, and need to book the time off work.

We were thinking of travelling the English bank holiday weekend at the end of May for two weeks.

Anyone any idea how busy the parts are at that time of year.

Cheers

Ali

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Hi Ali

It depends if you are restricted with School Holidys!

We love any time of the year.

May June and September are all wonderful times to go with park queues shorter. (We have found)
If you have children, then your plans may be different.

Christmas is by far the most magical time, but it is usually down to personal choice.

Your restrictions may determine when you go!

If you need ANY help, do not hesitate to ask.
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