Ft. Wilderness on Christmas Day - The DIS Discussion Forums

Jenny-momof3 · 10-11-2012, 10:30 AM

Originally we were going to arrive the day after Christmas. But my kids thought it would be awesome to be at Disney for actual Christmas Day. So we extended our stay, now arriving on Dec. 23.

I asked the kids what they wanted to do on Christmas day. Their response was have a leisurely morning opening gifts, etc. maybe go to AK for a bit in the afternoon, then spend the evening at Ft. Wilderness walking around looking at all the wonderful displays and talking to the guests there. Sounds like the perfect evening!

I got an ADR at Trail's End so we can eat dinner there.

Any particualar loops we should go through? Do alot of the guests stay around their site on Christmas or will most people be in the parks? Any tips you could give are much appreciated.

becky1960 · 10-11-2012, 02:20 PM

Since your dinner is at the Trails End, you can walk to 700 Loop, and 100-300 which are decorated pretty well. There are lots of others as well, you might want to rent golf cart for a day. The parks are a mad house on Christmas day, never again for us, just too crowded. Its a nice time of the year for Disney, you will enjoy it..

dalovett · 10-11-2012, 06:47 PM

I think becky1960 has the right idea. A golf cart is the best way to see decorations and get around the Fort. It would be a nice splurge for Christmas Day. You guys are going to have a GREAT time!!

See you at Christmas.
Dave

retired and happy · 10-13-2012, 11:07 PM

And a golf cart would give you a front row seat to watch Dave's (see above) super fantastic castle light and sound show. Of course you'll have to find him first.

Jenny-momof3 · 10-15-2012, 02:51 PM

Will look into getting a golf cart then...thanks for the suggestions!

dalovett~ Care to share where you'll be located? Would love to see your display!

articfox676 · 10-15-2012, 07:15 PM

If it is to late to rent a golf cart you can always walk a couple loops then take the bus up the road and walk a few more loops. A map would be helpful. Driving a cart in the heavy Christmas traffic is not easy plus the driver doesn't get to see much.

dalovett · 10-15-2012, 07:46 PM

Hey Jenny. I hope to be in the 700 loop. I will post our site # a soon as we check in.

Dave

10-11-2012, 10:30 AM	#1
Jenny-momof3 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,315	Ft. Wilderness on Christmas Day Originally we were going to arrive the day after Christmas. But my kids thought it would be awesome to be at Disney for actual Christmas Day. So we extended our stay, now arriving on Dec. 23. I asked the kids what they wanted to do on Christmas day. Their response was have a leisurely morning opening gifts, etc. maybe go to AK for a bit in the afternoon, then spend the evening at Ft. Wilderness walking around looking at all the wonderful displays and talking to the guests there. Sounds like the perfect evening! I got an ADR at Trail's End so we can eat dinner there. Any particualar loops we should go through? Do alot of the guests stay around their site on Christmas or will most people be in the parks? Any tips you could give are much appreciated. __________________ Cast members Me DH DD17 DD13 DS7 DS2 July'08 POP/WH, July'09 BCV/AKV,NOV'09 POP,MAR'10 WH,Dec.'10 POP, Mar'11 POP,July'11AK,Nov.'11 POP,Mar.12 WL/SSR, July'12 BCV/BLT,Dec '12 BC/AOA, Jan.13 WL, Apr.'13 BC, Jun. '13 SSR

10-11-2012, 06:47 PM	#3
dalovett The Castle Guy Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Titusville, FL Posts: 194	I think becky1960 has the right idea. A golf cart is the best way to see decorations and get around the Fort. It would be a nice splurge for Christmas Day. You guys are going to have a GREAT time!! See you at Christmas. Dave __________________ Dave "The Castle Guy"

10-13-2012, 11:07 PM	#4
retired and happy Auburn-him/Alabama-her Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stone Mountain GA Posts: 1,033	And a golf cart would give you a front row seat to watch Dave's (see above) super fantastic castle light and sound show. Of course you'll have to find him first. __________________ Ken, Judy, and Our Special Angels; DS16, DD15 37' Itasca Suncruiser 6x12 Cargo Trailer and EZGO Golf Cart

10-15-2012, 02:51 PM	#5
Jenny-momof3 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,315	Will look into getting a golf cart then...thanks for the suggestions! dalovett~ Care to share where you'll be located? Would love to see your display! __________________ Cast members Me DH DD17 DD13 DS7 DS2 July'08 POP/WH, July'09 BCV/AKV,NOV'09 POP,MAR'10 WH,Dec.'10 POP, Mar'11 POP,July'11AK,Nov.'11 POP,Mar.12 WL/SSR, July'12 BCV/BLT,Dec '12 BC/AOA, Jan.13 WL, Apr.'13 BC, Jun. '13 SSR

10-15-2012, 07:46 PM	#7
dalovett The Castle Guy Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Titusville, FL Posts: 194	Hey Jenny. I hope to be in the 700 loop. I will post our site # a soon as we check in. Dave __________________ Dave "The Castle Guy"

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10-11-2012, 02:20 PM	#2
becky1960 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: willis, tx Posts: 1,059	Since your dinner is at the Trails End, you can walk to 700 Loop, and 100-300 which are decorated pretty well. There are lots of others as well, you might want to rent golf cart for a day. The parks are a mad house on Christmas day, never again for us, just too crowded. Its a nice time of the year for Disney, you will enjoy it..

10-15-2012, 07:15 PM	#6
articfox676 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 146	If it is to late to rent a golf cart you can always walk a couple loops then take the bus up the road and walk a few more loops. A map would be helpful. Driving a cart in the heavy Christmas traffic is not easy plus the driver doesn't get to see much.

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