We noticed the crowds are a little lighter than in past years but we know the economy has kept more folks closer to home. The people were there, however, in droves but you could actually move around a little better and the longest we waited for any one ride was 45 minutes (Space Mountain) which is exceptional at this time of year. Most ride waits were 15-20 minutes which is very good.
I never did it before but we posed for a photo in front of Cinderella's Castle. The photographers are everywhere and they give you what looks like a credit card with a code on back. You can stop in at any of the photo kiosks at any of the parks and view your shots. There's no hurry to buy the pictures. You can even return home and go to DisneyPhotoPass.com, create a log on, and view your shots from home. Then you can order them from your PC if you like them.
There are tons of eateries and we always get the fast food stuff because kids aren't that interested in eating but we know they have to. Disney has mastered the efficient fast food counter. They serve hundreds of customers an hour in all their cafes and you don't wait too long. The hard part is getting a seat. Split your party up and have some secure a table while the others go to the food order line or you can end up walking around looking for a table while your food gets cold.
The weather in Orlando has been between 72-82 degrees this week with sunshine so for those from up north it's perfect for you. It's usually in the 40's or 50's this time of year so you should love it while we in Florida wait for a cool down.
