MGM on the Sat the 8th is probably not a good idea that's the soap star weekend and MGM should be very crowded. It seems that many people are distressed over Jersey Week. It's true it would be a little more crowded than the week before Thanksgiving would be, but it's not totally mobbed. What you all need to realize that crowds will increase because just like many of us people have taken advantage of the FTP. For those concerned about the PBA conference there are always conference at WDW that why they have those big conference centers at some of the hotels. The PBA everyones upset about is from 5-12 at the CSR. It will certainly be more crowded than usual but just use the coping methods. If its to crowded move to another park, use fast pass and EE. The weather is beautiful in Nov so at least we all won't be sweating and miserable as we wait in line. Relax and enjoy planning you trip. Jersey people are nice (not evil) I felt a little offended like Jersey people were somehow spoiling others vacations. Further from the truth.
Paula
Been there many times. Jersey week, Third week in Nov, December, April (not Easter time) Worst crowds ever experienced were in last week of April.