We are going on the 16th too, but with two kids we shan't be party animals!! We're flying from Doncaster and staying at the Lion, we have two friends going out as well, same hotel different airport. It's half term so I'm expecting it to be busy.
I had assumed we were all the same, hadn't realised half term was different elsewhere: can only be good if it makes for quieter slopes, especially for us newbies!!