good stuff guys

i was researching some more before i booked our trip and noticed that on the dates we want to go, Nov 2-9th, the RunDisney half marathon run and dine is going on that weekend. Its a half marathon in the morning and then party at night at the food and wine festival in Epcot. They also said other mini races will be going on all weekend.

Would you avoid this or not worry about it? its really the only dates that work for us but im scared of the large crowds due to this.

I also wonder if any Christmas decorations will be up that early in the season?

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Posted by SnowAubie

Member since Dec 2016

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Posted on 1/9/17 at 6:32 pm to JB Mac

I would still come that week but avoid Epcot on the weekend. F&W weekends are some of the biggest crowds for Epcot all year, the locals come out then. I would imagine you may have some decorations up but maybe not all of them. We have been the week after you are trying to go and most were up then.

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Posted by AFtigerFan

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Posted on 1/9/17 at 7:11 pm to JB Mac

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I also wonder if any Christmas decorations will be up that early in the season?

All the Christmas decorations should be up by the end of your trip. I say this because the Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party should start on or near 7 November (that's when it started in 2016, and it started on 8 November in 2015). You'd have to check back closer to that time to see when the first party is. If it falls within your dates, then all the decorations should be up. I'm almost positive Disney World did the entire switch from Halloween to Christmas decorations last year on either 2 or 3 November (in one night).

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Would you avoid this or not worry about it? its really the only dates that work for us but im scared of the large crowds due to this.

The Food and Wine Festival will be crowded regardless, and sometimes insanely crowded. But it will still be a good time as long as you realize the crowds will be there. Don't let those crowds deter you.