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shordiebecka · 11-19-2009, 03:38 PM

Just got back from the world Tuesday, had an amazing time despite being sick the first 2 days.

The christmas parade is running at Animal Kingdom, we saw it Sunday and they said it was starting early.

Crowds on fri and saturday were CRAZY! More people then when I went in July. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday were great- no crowds, walked on all rides...

any questions?

fottafamily05 · 11-19-2009, 05:09 PM

Im sorry that you got sick

Glad to hear the rest of your trip wasnt ruined though!

MyTwoPrincesses · 11-19-2009, 05:17 PM

What parks were you in on Friday and Saturday? We were in MK on Friday and I thought it was pretty crowded though not as bad as 11/11 (the previous Wednesday). We went to AK on Saturday and that wasn't crowded at all. Sunday at DHS seemed moderately crowded, notwithstanding two fantasmic showings and evening EMH. We left at 3:30 though. I defiitely agree about Monday and Tuesday - both days were empty!

MonorailDriver · 11-19-2009, 05:24 PM

Does anyone think MK crowds are related to Space Mountain re-opening? just food for thought, the locals may have been running in before the holiday crowds show up.

Cinderumbrella · 11-19-2009, 05:39 PM

Any sign of the MK tree yet??

DisneyNDecember · 11-19-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinderumbrella

Any sign of the MK tree yet??

We went the first week of December last year & the tree was not put up until AFTER the parade taping. Also, the
garland they place across the stree on Main Street was not put up either, see my photo below from last year BEFORE parade taping.

First Week in December 2008 BEFORE parade taping..

2nd Week of December 2006 AFTER parade taping..

stacyleigh1978 · 11-19-2009, 08:29 PM

We just got back on Monday and while the tree was not up yet, the garland was.

I actually didn't think the crowds were too bad this weekend. Friday we were at MK for the day and then that night for the Xmas party. We walked right onto almost every ride and the lines for the characters was maybe 10 people deep. Epcot was pretty empty on Saturday. AK wasn't too bad Sunday, though HS Sunday night was a bit crowded due to the two showings of Fantasmic and the extended hours.

3darlings · 11-20-2009, 08:34 AM

We were at MK on Friday and it was a lot more crowded than I expected (and what was predicated) especially with the shortened hours because of MVMCP that night. It was great first thing in the morning but the crowds just built. It wasn't horrible but definitely more than I thought. Many ride malfunctions so I am sure that didn't help. SM was not open so that wasn't driving the crowds. I think many people just do weekend trips and Friday gets included. Earlier in the week was definitely better.

Coach81 · 11-20-2009, 08:39 AM

Thanks for the TR! We are just a few weeks away from our first trip during Christmas EVER!!! We are so excited!!!

MareSINY · 11-20-2009, 10:19 AM

The garland was actually up on 11/6. We joke that we started our vacation (11/1) with Halloween and ended it with Christmas. LOL

ppony · 11-20-2009, 10:37 AM

We were at MK on Saturday and it was busy but felt it ws better than our last trip on a sold out MVMCP mid Dec.

We had DVC fastpasses and even w/ those (which are immediate FP line entry) it took an hour and a half for my DS and DH to do Splash Mtn twice and Thunder Canyon once. My toddler was a pill so I personally didn't wait for more than a few rides. Dumbo's line was 40 minutes long around 11am so we didn't get to that.

I never even got to the Tea Cup side of the park.

I MADE my DS and DH go back to MK after dinner t take pix of the castle. That has GOT to be my favorite look for her hands down. I wish I could have seen it closer than the Poly.

shordiebecka · 11-20-2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MyTwoPrincesses

What parks were you in on Friday and Saturday? We were in MK on Friday and I thought it was pretty crowded though not as bad as 11/11 (the previous Wednesday). We went to AK on Saturday and that wasn't crowded at all. Sunday at DHS seemed moderately crowded, notwithstanding two fantasmic showings and evening EMH. We left at 3:30 though. I defiitely agree about Monday and Tuesday - both days were empty!

We did DHS on Friday, and MK on Saturday. I know they say never do MK on a Saturday, and I have learned that I won't. Though, we didn't wait long for anything at all..just tons of people!

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Originally Posted by Cinderumbrella

Any sign of the MK tree yet??

Nope...I was in awe for the lights on the castle thought..they brought tears to my eyes!

jeremysdisneymom · 11-20-2009, 11:05 AM

The tree usually does not go up until after the Christmas parade taping. We were there last year during Thanksgiving and it was not up.

Grumpy92 · 11-20-2009, 11:11 AM

We were in EC on Sunday and there was hardly anyone there. We got through most of our rides in a few hours. In fact we took a picture of the soarin sign which had a 15 minute stand by line.
We went to MK Monday morning at opening 9am. Again hardly anyone there, we rode BTM three times, the second two they just allowed us to stay on and not get back in a line. The sign said the standby was 5 minutes, it was much shorter. Space had a 40 minute wait. Everything was pretty much walk on or less then 10 minutes.
The hotels were not even close to full. I am sure it will be busy for the Thanksgiving weekend though. We commented we will return the week before the holiday as it was dead.
The lack of xmas decorations was very disappointing. Hardly any at EC and only a few of the resorts had them up. MK was the most decorated but figured they did that for MVMCP.

11-19-2009, 03:38 PM	#1
shordiebecka DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mystic, CT Posts: 871	Just back! Just got back from the world Tuesday, had an amazing time despite being sick the first 2 days. The christmas parade is running at Animal Kingdom, we saw it Sunday and they said it was starting early. Crowds on fri and saturday were CRAZY! More people then when I went in July. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday were great- no crowds, walked on all rides... any questions? __________________ 1990-Carribean Beach1992- Port Orleans 1996-All Star Music 2000-Off Site 2001- Port Orleans/DCL 2003 AKL/DCL 2005- Boardwalk Inn 2006- All Star Music2008 All Star Sports2009 Animal Kingdom Lodge Coming next- 2 trips in 2 months! Christmas in WDW at Coranado Springs and then the Beach Club! Completed July Trip Report! Rockin' around Cinderella's Castle: 2 for 1 PTR!

11-19-2009, 05:09 PM	#2
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11-19-2009, 05:24 PM	#4
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11-19-2009, 05:39 PM	#5
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11-20-2009, 08:39 AM	#9
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11-19-2009, 05:17 PM	#3
MyTwoPrincesses Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 227	What parks were you in on Friday and Saturday? We were in MK on Friday and I thought it was pretty crowded though not as bad as 11/11 (the previous Wednesday). We went to AK on Saturday and that wasn't crowded at all. Sunday at DHS seemed moderately crowded, notwithstanding two fantasmic showings and evening EMH. We left at 3:30 though. I defiitely agree about Monday and Tuesday - both days were empty!

11-19-2009, 08:29 PM	#7
stacyleigh1978 Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 24	We just got back on Monday and while the tree was not up yet, the garland was. I actually didn't think the crowds were too bad this weekend. Friday we were at MK for the day and then that night for the Xmas party. We walked right onto almost every ride and the lines for the characters was maybe 10 people deep. Epcot was pretty empty on Saturday. AK wasn't too bad Sunday, though HS Sunday night was a bit crowded due to the two showings of Fantasmic and the extended hours.

11-20-2009, 08:34 AM	#8
3darlings Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Delaware Posts: 469	We were at MK on Friday and it was a lot more crowded than I expected (and what was predicated) especially with the shortened hours because of MVMCP that night. It was great first thing in the morning but the crowds just built. It wasn't horrible but definitely more than I thought. Many ride malfunctions so I am sure that didn't help. SM was not open so that wasn't driving the crowds. I think many people just do weekend trips and Friday gets included. Earlier in the week was definitely better.

11-20-2009, 10:19 AM	#10
MareSINY DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Manalapan, NJ Posts: 1,308	The garland was actually up on 11/6. We joke that we started our vacation (11/1) with Halloween and ended it with Christmas. LOL __________________ Phentermine support group!

11-20-2009, 10:37 AM	#11
ppony My Stitch painting in oils Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Cottage Grove, MN Posts: 2,205	We were at MK on Saturday and it was busy but felt it ws better than our last trip on a sold out MVMCP mid Dec. We had DVC fastpasses and even w/ those (which are immediate FP line entry) it took an hour and a half for my DS and DH to do Splash Mtn twice and Thunder Canyon once. My toddler was a pill so I personally didn't wait for more than a few rides. Dumbo's line was 40 minutes long around 11am so we didn't get to that. I never even got to the Tea Cup side of the park. I MADE my DS and DH go back to MK after dinner t take pix of the castle. That has GOT to be my favorite look for her hands down. I wish I could have seen it closer than the Poly. __________________ Stephanie (a.k.a.ppony) DH Brian , Nicholas (DS9), Daniel (DS2) "Common sense is often less common than you think." ~Bazooka Joe ~1994, 1997, 1999, 2003, 2006, 2009 DCL, 2010 HOME! AKV Kidani Village

11-20-2009, 11:05 AM	#13
jeremysdisneymom Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 234	The tree usually does not go up until after the Christmas parade taping. We were there last year during Thanksgiving and it was not up. __________________ http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2381505 September 2009-Coronado Springs November 2008 - Wilderness Lodge April 2007-Offsite February 2006 - Offsite

11-20-2009, 11:11 AM	#14
Grumpy92 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 2,707	We were in EC on Sunday and there was hardly anyone there. We got through most of our rides in a few hours. In fact we took a picture of the soarin sign which had a 15 minute stand by line. We went to MK Monday morning at opening 9am. Again hardly anyone there, we rode BTM three times, the second two they just allowed us to stay on and not get back in a line. The sign said the standby was 5 minutes, it was much shorter. Space had a 40 minute wait. Everything was pretty much walk on or less then 10 minutes. The hotels were not even close to full. I am sure it will be busy for the Thanksgiving weekend though. We commented we will return the week before the holiday as it was dead. The lack of xmas decorations was very disappointing. Hardly any at EC and only a few of the resorts had them up. MK was the most decorated but figured they did that for MVMCP.

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