Seeing the castle lights and not doing MVMCP - The DIS Discussion Forums

ShellyLynn3630 · 11-07-2009, 01:33 PM

We are going to the MK on December 18th, but are not going to the party that evening. What time do they ususally turn the lights on at the castle? We would like to see that and then head over to Whispering Canyon Cafe shortly after for our dinner.

aspen37 · 11-07-2009, 01:40 PM

It use to be around 6:00 I thought.

ShellyLynn3630 · 11-07-2009, 01:44 PM

Ok, so we will be able to stay in the park until like 7, our dinner ressie is at 7:20, so that would work out good.

skier_pete · 11-07-2009, 04:26 PM

Yup...the castle lighting show occurs at 6 PM. We will be at MK most of the day that day...see you there!

ShellyLynn3630 · 11-07-2009, 04:29 PM

Ya, I do hope it is not too crowded that day. I have read that the crowds for Christmas really do start piling in on Saturday, the 19th.

WEDWDW · 11-08-2009, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ShellyLynn3630

We are going to the MK on December 18th, but are not going to the party that evening. What time do they ususally turn the lights on at the castle? We would like to see that and then head over to Whispering Canyon Cafe shortly after for our dinner.

The schedule will be the same this year as 2008.Cinderella's Holiday Wish will be at 6:30 with the Castle Dream Lights being lit at 6:45.

owensamo · 11-08-2009, 07:43 AM

If the castle lighting is at 6:45 and your reservation is at 7:20, you're going to be late.

WL is a boat or bus ride from the MK, and even if you have a car you need to monorail or ferry back to the TTC and catch a tram to your section. Since they request you check in 15 minutes before your reservation time, I'd say you'd have a hard time with any reservation earlier than 7:40.

disneyfan2 · 11-08-2009, 09:31 AM

6:45 seems a little late if you are not attending the party and need to be out by 7pm. I want to get photos of castle lite up but i bet so will a whole lot of other ppl, so what are the chances of still being able to get photos with Photographer that late? before leaving if it is shortly after 7 will the photographers still take photos or will they send you out

WEDWDW · 11-13-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by WEDWDW

The schedule will be the same this year as 2008.Cinderella's Holiday Wish will be at 6:30 with the Castle Dream Lights being lit at 6:45.

I need to correcr some bad information in my post.

The times I have watched Cinderella's Holiday Wish,it seemed to last around 15 minutes,but I have discovered it only lasts 8 minutes,therefore the Castle Dream Lights will be lit at 6:38 instead of 6:45.

I am so sorry for the bad info!

safetymom · 11-13-2009, 05:53 PM

The two times I saw them do the castle lights this week it was at 6:30.

elump1 · 11-13-2009, 05:59 PM

We'll be there on the 18th also, it's my daughter's birthday!

MoonFaerie · 11-13-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellyLynn3630

Ya, I do hope it is not too crowded that day. I have read that the crowds for Christmas really do start piling in on Saturday, the 19th.

The 18th is the very last MVMCP, which will prob be sold out. I'd guess it'll be pretty crowded.

ShellyLynn3630 · 11-13-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MoonFaerie

The 18th is the very last MVMCP, which will prob be sold out. I'd guess it'll be pretty crowded.

Well touring plans has that day down as a low number, I won't give it out being that is a paid service but I wonder if I should play switch a roo with my days.

WEDWDW · 11-13-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by safetymom

The two times I saw them do the castle lights this week it was at 6:30.

6:30 is the time they have announced for Cinderella's Holiday Wish(which means the Castle Dreamlights would be lit at 6:38)..Did they start Cinderella's Holiday Wish early and light the Castle at 6:30?Thanks!

ShellyLynn3630 · 11-13-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MoonFaerie

The 18th is the very last MVMCP, which will prob be sold out. I'd guess it'll be pretty crowded.

I am probably going to change my Magic Kingdom day to Thursday the 17th. Oh, thats EMHs, but I will live.

11-07-2009, 01:33 PM	#1
ShellyLynn3630 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,511	Seeing the castle lights and not doing MVMCP We are going to the MK on December 18th, but are not going to the party that evening. What time do they ususally turn the lights on at the castle? We would like to see that and then head over to Whispering Canyon Cafe shortly after for our dinner. __________________ 2012-hoping for a Disney Dream 2009-Port Orleans Riverside-Free Dining 2008-All Star Sports, Free Dining 2007-Disney Wonder 2005-All Star Music, Free Dining

11-07-2009, 01:40 PM	#2
aspen37 Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Aspen Posts: 4,191	It use to be around 6:00 I thought. __________________ Anna

11-07-2009, 01:44 PM	#3
ShellyLynn3630 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,511	Ok, so we will be able to stay in the park until like 7, our dinner ressie is at 7:20, so that would work out good. __________________ 2012-hoping for a Disney Dream 2009-Port Orleans Riverside-Free Dining 2008-All Star Sports, Free Dining 2007-Disney Wonder 2005-All Star Music, Free Dining

11-07-2009, 04:26 PM	#4
skier_pete DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,797	Yup...the castle lighting show occurs at 6 PM. We will be at MK most of the day that day...see you there! __________________ 1971 - 1982 Many childhood trips that I can hardly remember May 1997 - Off-site w/ DGF (now DW) saw it ALL in 7 days October 2000 - Off-site w/ DW - 1st AK October 14-20,2006 - First on-site (POFQ), first w/ DD3 and DMIL. September 22-29, 2007 with freinds @ POFQ! August 23-31, 2008. Just us 3...dining for free! December 12-20, 2009 - 40th Birthday trip - POP for 8 nights - Free Dining strikes again! MY TRIP REPORT! April, 2010 - Short surprise trip for DD! October, 2010...to check out MNSSHP!

11-07-2009, 04:29 PM	#5
ShellyLynn3630 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,511	Ya, I do hope it is not too crowded that day. I have read that the crowds for Christmas really do start piling in on Saturday, the 19th. __________________ 2012-hoping for a Disney Dream 2009-Port Orleans Riverside-Free Dining 2008-All Star Sports, Free Dining 2007-Disney Wonder 2005-All Star Music, Free Dining

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11-08-2009, 07:43 AM	#7
owensamo DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 666	If the castle lighting is at 6:45 and your reservation is at 7:20, you're going to be late. WL is a boat or bus ride from the MK, and even if you have a car you need to monorail or ferry back to the TTC and catch a tram to your section. Since they request you check in 15 minutes before your reservation time, I'd say you'd have a hard time with any reservation earlier than 7:40.

11-08-2009, 09:31 AM	#8
disneyfan2 Dreaming about a Mouse Does anyone know how to use google Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: ontario Posts: 3,722	6:45 seems a little late if you are not attending the party and need to be out by 7pm. I want to get photos of castle lite up but i bet so will a whole lot of other ppl, so what are the chances of still being able to get photos with Photographer that late? before leaving if it is shortly after 7 will the photographers still take photos or will they send you out __________________ Last edited by disneyfan2; 11-13-2009 at 07:46 PM.

11-13-2009, 05:53 PM	#10
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