Special things to see at Christmas? - The DIS Discussion Forums

msmith07101 · 11-23-2009, 12:28 AM

We'll be visiting WDW Dec18-21 this year. This is the first time visiting near Christmas, so I don't know what to expect(besides big crowds)!!! Any advice on what special things there are to see/do?? What things are must see/do?? I am looking for suggestions on what to see/do that are Christmas specific...things that I would not see if I were going in the summer months. I am not planning on going to Epcot currently. I want to do the other parks and don't have enough time to do Epcot if we do the other 3 parks. Anything amazing that I would miss by not going to Epcot?

falling2infinity319 · 11-23-2009, 01:19 AM

Be sure to check out the Massive gingerbread house in the Grand Floridan Resort when your over in the Magic Kingdom area.

disney_dreaming_mom · 11-23-2009, 02:10 AM

Santa in Downtown Disney

rosiejo · 11-23-2009, 03:14 AM

If you skip Epcot then you'll miss the Holiday storytellers http://allears.net/tp/hol_epcstory.htm I have these on my December to do list!

Don't miss the Osborne Lights at DHS

sharibrat · 11-23-2009, 06:25 AM

Osbourne lights at Hollywood Studios

tinkbyday · 11-23-2009, 06:34 AM

I saw that you weren't planning to do Epcot, but if you change your mind, I understand that the Candlelight Processional is amazing. There is also the Storytellers as part of Christmas around the World.

WeLuvDiz · 11-23-2009, 06:45 AM

Take a drive to FW campgrounds, most people decorate their campsites to the 9's. It's BEAUTIFUL

dalstitch45 · 11-23-2009, 10:13 AM

Don't forget to see the decorations at the resorts. While at MK, you can check out WL, GF, Poly, and CR. Also, while at Epcot or DHS, you can check out the Beach Club, Yacht, and Boardwalk decorations. I also love the CP at Epcot. I think it is amazing. While there, you can check out the other gingerbread house at the America Theatre.

I love the Jingle Jungle Parade at AK. I usually don't see the regular version, but love the holiday one. At MK, you will be able to see Holiday Wishes and the Once Upon a Christmastime Parade. I love this parade in the daytime. It usually runs twice a day once the MVMCP parties are done on the 18th, and is the same parade done at the parties. So far, the schedule only has it running once a day. This parade is definitely not to be missed.

I will also be there again Dec. 18-21. The crowds are normally not that bad during that time.

msmith07101 · 11-23-2009, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dalstitch45

Don't forget to see the decorations at the resorts. While at MK, you can check out WL, GF, Poly, and CR. Also, while at Epcot or DHS, you can check out the Beach Club, Yacht, and Boardwalk decorations. I also love the CP at Epcot. I think it is amazing. While there, you can check out the other gingerbread house at the America Theatre.

How do you do that...go to the other resorts??
I love the Jingle Jungle Parade at AK. I usually don't see the regular version, but love the holiday one. At MK, you will be able to see Holiday Wishes and the Once Upon a Christmastime Parade. I love this parade in the daytime. It usually runs twice a day once the MVMCP parties are done on the 18th, and is the same parade done at the parties. So far, the schedule only has it running once a day. This parade is definitely not to be missed.

I will also be there again Dec. 18-21. The crowds are normally not that bad during that time.:woohoo:

Let's hope that holds true this year!! Low crowds!!

Thanks for the feedback, everyone!

jeffn5631 · 11-23-2009, 11:30 PM

This will be my 10th year in attending the Candlelight Processional at Epcot which starts this Friday. Every year I am amazed by the performances that are presented by the orchestra, choirs and guest celebrity presenters. If you attend the performance, you should leave inspired with the Christmas spirit in your heart.

11-23-2009, 12:28 AM	#1
msmith07101 Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 469	Special things to see at Christmas? We'll be visiting WDW Dec18-21 this year. This is the first time visiting near Christmas, so I don't know what to expect(besides big crowds)!!! Any advice on what special things there are to see/do?? What things are must see/do?? I am looking for suggestions on what to see/do that are Christmas specific...things that I would not see if I were going in the summer months. I am not planning on going to Epcot currently. I want to do the other parks and don't have enough time to do Epcot if we do the other 3 parks. Anything amazing that I would miss by not going to Epcot? __________________ '94 Port Orleans French Qtr '95 Caribbean Beach Resort '97 Coronado Springs '01 All Star Music '02 Sandals Royal Caribbean Jamaica '05 Caribbean Beach Resort '07 Disneyland & California Adventure- offsite '08 Beaches Boscobel Jamaica May 23,09 Magic to Tortola

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falling2infinity319 Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 123	Be sure to check out the Massive gingerbread house in the Grand Floridan Resort when your over in the Magic Kingdom area. __________________

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disney_dreaming_mom Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 216	Santa in Downtown Disney __________________ Up next: All Star Movies, CBR , & CSR (30th b-day trip!) Me DH DS (2) DL June, 2007 (off site at Anabella Hotel) WDW November, 2008 POR WDW April, 2009 ASMusic DL July 2009 Paradise Pier Hotel

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11-23-2009, 06:34 AM	#6
tinkbyday DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,000	I saw that you weren't planning to do Epcot, but if you change your mind, I understand that the Candlelight Processional is amazing. There is also the Storytellers as part of Christmas around the World. __________________ Dec 09 YC CL Jan 09 YC Apr '08 WL and POR Jan '07 BWI Nov '05 Swan Oct '03 CBR

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WeLuvDiz Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: 1107 miles north of Disney World Posts: 139	Take a drive to FW campgrounds, most people decorate their campsites to the 9's. It's BEAUTIFUL __________________ Mike(me):: DWDD(20):DS(17) D-Dog 94' All SS 95' All SM 96' All SS 98' off site 2000' POFQ 2001' POFQ 2002' POFQ

11-23-2009, 10:13 AM	#8
dalstitch45 Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 417	Don't forget to see the decorations at the resorts. While at MK, you can check out WL, GF, Poly, and CR. Also, while at Epcot or DHS, you can check out the Beach Club, Yacht, and Boardwalk decorations. I also love the CP at Epcot. I think it is amazing. While there, you can check out the other gingerbread house at the America Theatre. I love the Jingle Jungle Parade at AK. I usually don't see the regular version, but love the holiday one. At MK, you will be able to see Holiday Wishes and the Once Upon a Christmastime Parade. I love this parade in the daytime. It usually runs twice a day once the MVMCP parties are done on the 18th, and is the same parade done at the parties. So far, the schedule only has it running once a day. This parade is definitely not to be missed. I will also be there again Dec. 18-21. The crowds are normally not that bad during that time. __________________

11-23-2009, 11:30 PM	#10
jeffn5631 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Zephyrhills FL Posts: 194	This will be my 10th year in attending the Candlelight Processional at Epcot which starts this Friday. Every year I am amazed by the performances that are presented by the orchestra, choirs and guest celebrity presenters. If you attend the performance, you should leave inspired with the Christmas spirit in your heart. __________________ JN Florida Resident Passholder

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