cindymac11 43 Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 We are considering a trip out to the Fort at Spring Break and I am curious (I probably already know the answer), how much of a crazy nut house are the parks and the fort? Is it like summer break or Christmas Holidays? How far ahead to you have to book? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Parks are a zoo. It's generally the 2nd busiest time behind Christmas. Depending on if the majority of spring breaks also land around Easter, it can be even be "capacity closures" crazy, although I don't think that's happened for the last couple of years. That said, I haven't heard a lot about how busy the Fort is that time of year, although I'm sure there are folks here that can speak to that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 The Spring Break period at WDW spans two months and not all weeks are an 11 on the crowd level meter. What week are you looking at? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 The Spring Break period at WDW spans two months and not all weeks are an 11 on the crowd level meter. What week are you looking at? Exactly, Spring Break means different things to different people. We've been many, many times in March and April. To me, it's not a big deal at all. Nowhere near as crazy as around Christmas or summer. And, no matter how crazy WDW is, the Fort never gets that way. Even when every single site is full, it still never feels packed. And, I've been on New Year's Eve and the 4th of July. It never is too crazy. TCD cindymac11 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cindymac11 43 Posted August 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 The Spring Break period at WDW spans two months and not all weeks are an 11 on the crowd level meter. What week are you looking at? Our spring break is March 9th-13th. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Easter isn't until April 5th next year, so March shouldn't be super terrible. I should have clarified that when I was talking about "spring break" I meant the couple of weeks when it seems the majority of the country's schools are out - usually in April. cindymac11 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 As a point of reference... Easter last year was March 31. MK hit a phase 3 closure on March 25. Easter in 2012 was April 8. Some parks were very close to capacity closures on April 4. Steer clear of the weeks around Easter and you should be ok. :) cindymac11 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cindymac11 43 Posted August 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 I checked out the crowd calendars and it looks like we might actually be really lucky - - - our spring break seems super early in the season. Yeah me! :rollercoaster: :rollercoaster: :rollercoaster: BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Our spring break is March 9th-13th. I checked out the crowd calendars and it looks like we might actually be really lucky - - - our spring break seems super early in the season. Yeah me! While not as busy as during the prime Spring Break weeks, it's still busy.On my 3 ferry boat MK crowd level meter, I give it a 2+ boats. BradyBzLyn...Mo and cindymac11 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Then there are crazy people like me who go Easter week. BradyBzLyn...Mo and cindymac11 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cindymac11 43 Posted August 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Then there are crazy people like me who go Easter week. I mean, if I'm being totally honest with myself (as a fellow crazy person), it's not like I would deceide to stay home because of the crowds. :nahnah: BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Then there are crazy people like me When you're right, you're right. as a fellow crazy person I'm beginning to see a trend here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 In 2012 we were at WDW from March 2 to March 14. Early in the trip the crowds were minimal. But the last few days were very crowded. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 I just remembered that we camped at the Fort March 6-10 this year, and here's the TR to prove it: http://www.fortfiends.net/forum/topic/12250-the-tcd-gang-springs-forward-at-the-fort-a-spring-break-2014-tr/ It was not crowded or busy at all. Not compared to summer of holidays. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dvccamper 32 Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Our spring break is March 9th-13th.We went around that time this past year. It was very manageable. I think it would be overwhelming for a first time visitor but if you're a veteran you know where to go and what to do, so you should be fine.Happy planning! cindymac11 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Our spring break is always the first full week of April. Sometimes it's Easter, sometimes not. I will say that after doing 2 recent Spring Break trips (and both included Easter) and 2 July trips.... I prefer April. The weather is just about perfect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 The prediction for 2015 is that the 2nd and 3rd week in April will be the peak Spring Break weeks. We'll see if that holds up as it gets closer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 The prediction for 2015 is that the 2nd and 3rd week in April will be the peak Spring Break weeks. We'll see if that holds up as it gets closer. Sounds like a definitely possibility. New England and NJ spring breaks are the weeks of April 13th, 20th. (NH is the one oddball - ours is 27th.) NY is the only early one in this part of the world. They're off the week following Easter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Metro ATL is also off the week following Easter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Exactly, Spring Break means different things to different people. We've been many, many times in March and April. To me, it's not a big deal at all. Nowhere near as crazy as around Christmas or summer. TCDWhat he said. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oft013 23 Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 We have been to WDW many times during our spring break which usually falls mid-March and never had any real issues with the parks being over crowded. And with your early spring break the weather will stil be pleasant. You will also be there during EPCOT's flower festival. Enjoy! cindymac11 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cindymac11 43 Posted August 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 We have been to WDW many times during our spring break which usually falls mid-March and never had any real issues with the parks being over crowded. And with your early spring break the weather will stil be pleasant. You will also be there during EPCOT's flower festival. Enjoy!I noticed it was Flower Festival week...sounds fun! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 I noticed it was Flower Festival week...sounds fun!Thats one reason we did it last year and the year before that. I like spring break better then summer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 If you're limited to going to WDW either during Spring Break or summer, I'd pick Spring Break every time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WannaBeImagineer 98 Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 If you're limited to going to WDW either during Spring Break or summer, I'd pick Spring Break every time.I fully agree. WBI Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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