About this Trip We did this trip in October 2025. I chose October thinking it might be less crowded than Summer, Spring Break, Thanksgiving, or Christmas. Dead wrong - it was INSANELY crowded due to school fall breaks and Mickey's Halloween Party. We had a really fun time anyways thanks in large part to perfect weather, and everyone being extremely patient, excited, and flexible (not always strengths for all of us). What to Do in Advance Book your airfare. We flew Southwest Airlines from DAL to MCO. Book your lodging. We chose to stay at Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside - the room was smallish - but fine for us. If we went back, I think I would stay off property but this was really orienting for first-timers. The buses and interpark transport is nice, but we ended up taking an uber intead several times just because it was faster. Check Park Info Carefully and Make a Plan (Don’t Skip This!) Planning is absolutely essential for a Disney trip—th...