Walt Disney World During the Holiday Season

[WDW Peak Seasons]

I would like to hear your comments about WDW if you have ever been during the holiday season. Below is my weekly blog on my website:

December is approaching and Walt Disney World transforms itself into a Winter Wonderland in the middle of Central Florida. Decorations have been up at all the parks and resorts since the early part of November. If you have visited Walt Disney World before, but never during the Christmas season, you are in for a real treat.







Each park is also different during the day and night. During the day, you can see all of the decorations very clearly and it helps set the holiday mood for your tour of the park. But the real action comes at night. Each park it light up with sparkling and shimmering lights, that you would have a hard time believing you are in the same place as earlier in the day.

[Charmed-One]

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Reading that has just got me even more exited than i was before about my upcoming trip in just 15 days:yea:

[WDW Peak Seasons]

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Have you been during this time before? I cannot wait either. We have less than a month ago and it cannot get here too soon.

[Charmed-One]

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Have you been during this time before? I cannot wait either. We have less than a month ago and it cannot get here too soon.

Yes, we have been twice for christmas before but it was several years ago we were last there for christmas.
Our last trip to WDW was 8 years ago so we are well overdue for a Disney holiday, i am counting down the days!.
Have a great trip when you go

[aimster]

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I went once the day after Thanksgiving about 10 years ago. I remember some of the Christmas decorations, but not much else. That day was a total whirlwind.

[nbodyhome]

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I went once the day after Thanksgiving about 10 years ago. I remember some of the Christmas decorations, but not much else. That day was a total whirlwind.

The decorations went up SO early this year. I think too early in some cases. I'd love to see them go up closer to mid-November, and I wouldn't mind if the Lights of Winter and CP started that early too. It'd be nice if everything started together, or close to it.

Early December is so much busier than it once was, but that will change at some point (when the economy fluctuates downward again). The week before T-giving this year was wonderful, I had a great time hanging out in World Showcase just over a week ago.

[Barbaraann]

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I leave in just 10 days. I have never been during this time, and I am very excited about all of the holiday festivites. I know that I will enjoy my 6 days in the parks, and will probably return to Chicago both tired and very happy.

[Charmed-One]

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I leave in just 10 days. I have never been during this time, and I am very excited about all of the holiday festivites. I know that I will enjoy my 6 days in the parks, and will probably return to Chicago both tired and very happy.

Have a good trip!
Tell us all about it when you get back, after you have had a good rest!, being at Disney is very tiring but so enjoyable it's worth being tired for!.
Whenever i get home from a Disney holiday i always have jet lag for about 3 days!.

[Lizziemichelle]

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My family is going to Magic Kingdom December 17th (Monday) and 22nd (Saturday). We would like to try all the rides, could skip most shows, but would like to see SpectroMagic once, the 3pm parade once, and the fireworks on the last night. I am very worried about the lines. Can anybody tell me if i'm justified in my worries of enormous crowds and give me some idea of what the average wait time might be on busy rides, moderate rides, and low line rides? Plus, does anyone have tips for planning to see most everything in these two days? Thanks greatly! P.S. Does anyone know if we should expect Blizzard Beach to be busy Wednesday the 19th?

[missy131]

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new to this forum, but our trip is in 25 days. Any advice for the holiday? Anything I should not miss?

[DVC Mike]

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We're leaving this Saturday morning and are very excited to see all the holiday decorations at all the parks and resorts. We're especially looking forward to the new look of the castle at the MK!

[freedogshampoo]

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Until when are the Magic Kingdom's holiday decorations up?

I'm going to be up there on Jan 2nd...I'm taking my best friend, who's never been to Disney World before, and I'd love for him to see the decorations, new castle icicle lighting, etc. It all looks so great!

[WDW Peak Seasons]

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Check out my site as I have some tips that will help you navigate the parks with the peak season crowds. My book goes into more detail about this, but you can have a great time regardless of the crowds. Have a great time and feel free to email me with any questions you have.

[danyoung]

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Have you been during this time before? I cannot wait either.

There are 3 time periods of the year that I like to visit WDW. One is during Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival. It's not too hot yet, and the parks look beautiful. Then there's the fun of the Food & Wine Festival. And of course there's Christmas! I've taken to changing up every year, with the F&W one year and Christmas time the next. My birthday is at the end of September, which hooks quite nicely into the F&W season. But this year it's all about Christmas in the parks, especially Epcot.

1 week from today!!! (but who's counting?)

[Barbaraann]

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There are 3 time periods of the year that I like to visit WDW. One is during Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival. It's not too hot yet, and the parks look beautiful. Then there's the fun of the Food & Wine Festival. And of course there's Christmas! I've taken to changing up every year, with the F&W one year and Christmas time the next. My birthday is at the end of September, which hooks quite nicely into the F&W season. But this year it's all about Christmas in the parks, especially Epcot.

1 week from today!!! (but who's counting?)

Actually I am counting. I will be leaving for my trip exactly one week from today. Me and my friend Jennifer are staying at Coronado Springs for 6 nights, and I am very excited to be seeing WDW for the first time all decked out for the holidays.

[danyoung]

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See you around the Lago Dorado Lagoon!

[Barbaraann]

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See you around the Lago Dorado Lagoon!

It is my first time staying at CSR.

[tayakaleb]

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Until when are the Magic Kingdom's holiday decorations up?

I'm going to be up there on Jan 2nd...I'm taking my best friend, who's never been to Disney World before, and I'd love for him to see the decorations, new castle icicle lighting, etc. It all looks so great!

It seems like most of the Holiday things will last thru Jan. 6th....

[wishesjake]

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Looks like I'm coming to this thread a little late, but as everyone has already said, WDW is absolutely amazing at the holidays. My fiance says its the most magical place on earth at the most magical time of the year.
And that is the best way to put it.
From the osbourne lights, to MVMCP, to the various epcot celebrations it is truly wonderful.
BTW, my trip begins on 12/13 and ends on 12/16 (my 21st b-day!!!)
Best wishes to anyone going to WDW at this magical time.

[seenoevil]

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Actually I am counting. I will be leaving for my trip exactly one week from today. Me and my friend Jennifer are staying at Coronado Springs for 6 nights, and I am very excited to be seeing WDW for the first time all decked out for the holidays.

I'm still right behind you, I'm taking a red eye on 12-8! I love WDW at Christmas time! I stayed at CSR in June...very nice place!