FF was on our "to do" list but after Canadian steel makers were classified as a national security threat we decided to spend our vacation dollars elsewhere in the world. Last year we went skiing in the Cdn Rockies and did Italy for 2 weeks in late Oct at the same time as our cancelled FF trip; this vacation season we are booked for St Kitts and SXM.

At the right time we WILL one day lift our boycott and Key West will be at the top of the list, but we think actually during Fantasy Fest.

I have done a lot of hotel research on KW / FF and it seems that for the best hotel deals you have to book at least 14-18 months in advance. Did this factor into you booking the weekend before the first FF weekend? Did you book well in advance or last minute?

If you don't mind....your age ranges? aside from the parents with little kids (who should not be allowed to be parents without supervision) what was the age range of the crowds?