crowds at disney world in october?

I've been twice in October. With careful trip planning, utilizing the fastpass system and making the most of each day, I don't have many problems. It does get crowded, but patience is needed at Disney.

Consider which parks are least crowded on each day of your trip (guidebooks). Try to do the Epcot Food & Wine festival during a weekday day because the locals are there on the weekend.

Take advantage of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party.

Universal --- I am still wanting to go so I don't know. Sorry!

According to yourfirstvisit.net, the week you plan to attend is one of the best times of the year! The prices are low, the crowds aren't terrible (will still be crowded, but not as bad as the summer), and the weather will be great!

Regardless of when you attend, you should start planning now! With proper planning, any time is a good time to go!

Here's the best tip anyone can give you:

Go buy "The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2009". This was the best $20 I spent for my family's July 2008 vacation to Disney. The book contains reviews for restaurants, hotels, and attractions on and off Disney property, including those at Universal Studios. However, the best part of the book are the touring plans! The plans give you step by step instructions on where to go and when to go in order to avoid the longest lines.

For example: "Soarin" in EPCOT is one of the most popular rides in all of Disney. A 2-hour wait in line is not uncommon to partake in this awesome experience. However, using the touring plan in the book and maximizing Disney's "Fast Pass" system, we were able to ride it twice in a row without waiting in line one time!

By the way, if you don't know what the "Fast Pass" system is, then definitely get the book or ask us that are in the know at yahooanswers. It's fast, easy, and one of the few FREE things in Disney. Yes, it is absolutely FREE!

Go out and buy the book today. I promise you will not be disappointed.

Have fun!

I love disney world and was there during that time once and the crowds weren't that bad so... ( that was in around 2002 though)