How's late May?

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How's late May?
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Fri, 03-24-2006 - 7:06am

We got T's kindergarten packet yesterday, and it looks like his graduation is set for May 24, 2007. That means we'll be leaving early the next morning and arriving on Saturday, May 26. I know that's going to run into Memorial Day, but I'd like to get there before the summer crowds start.

Is this a good time? Our only other option is spring break, and I'm hoping not all the schools will be out by Memorial weekend, but I think most probably are. Still, should it be a little less crowded that Easter? That's when it looks like his spring break is scheduled. I'm also hesitant about spring break because if we miss many snow days, they'll use the spring break to make it up so they get out on time.

Tell me all you know about late May!

Steph

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Fri, 03-24-2006 - 7:11am

Steph,

This is when we go. It seems to be a tradition of sorts, well this is the second year in a row anyway. We arrive on the Tuesday after Memorial Day and stay on from there. The crowds aren't horrible. I asked a cm about the crowds and they said they are much thinner once Memorial Day is over. This is als the time of Star Wars weekend. This of course is a big draw for our family. We are big Star Wars fans.
Hth,

Natalie

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Fri, 03-24-2006 - 7:49am
Memorial Day weekend will be crowded, but the weeks on either end should be fine. As for schools being out, 98% of the schools south of the Mason Dixon line will definately be out. The schools in the South go (generaly speaking) from the beginning of Aug/late July to mid May. Schools further North tend to go from Labor Day to Flag Day so you won't see a huge pick up in crowds until mid June when *everyone* is out of school.

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Fri, 03-24-2006 - 11:06am

I believe that Val went the last of May last year. Unfortunately, she's in the world right now. You could read her trip report from last year and see what she says.

As for schools being out, we used to be, but now we're not. Last year, in the state of NC, they passed a law that school cannot start before Aug. 25th. That pushes us back to June 9th (this year) to get out. I am almost positive that SC has a similar law. So, those are 2 states that you don't have to worry about!

And just from what I've heard, I'm guessing that May would be better than Easter break. I've had several friends go then, and they've ALL said how horrible it is.

M'Shel

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Fri, 03-24-2006 - 4:00pm

Thanks Natalie! I forgot about Star Wars weekend, DH will like that. We'll get there the Saturday before M-Day and be staying probably 7 nights, so we should have time for fun. Might make M-Day an early morning at the park then evening to play mini-golf and go to DTD or something.

Steph

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Fri, 03-24-2006 - 4:07pm

Thanks Sonya, that's what I was kind of hoping, at least *all* the schools won't be out. We go from mid-August until late May here. We'll arrive on Saturday and be there at least a week, so M-Day hopefully won't bother us too bad, just have to plan for it.

Steph

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Fri, 03-24-2006 - 5:42pm

I forgot about that, off to check the trip reports!

Steph

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Fri, 03-24-2006 - 6:04pm

Steph........................

We are going to be there too! :D

POR and AKL

Where are you staying?

Natalie

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Fri, 03-24-2006 - 8:44pm
Not sure yet.....probably ASMovies or Pop Century. We aren't going until 2007 tho...
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Fri, 03-24-2006 - 8:54pm

Steph,

LOL! I know that but I am still thinking in the here and now. Sorry. I guess it is the excitement of our trip leaking out!

Natalie

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Sun, 03-26-2006 - 8:28pm
Not sure if this will be helpful for your decision. We were looking at those dates for our trip this year. Our AAA agent informed me that Memorial Day week is gay week at Disneyworld.

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