Would Opening Weekend Be a Mistake? - The DIS Discussion Forums

camdensmom · 10-08-2012, 02:34 PM

Hi All,
I wasn't sure I should post this so I figured I would go straight to the experts.

My twins' preschool is closed on December 10th and 11th. I personally prefer going to Disney when it's not Christmastime because I love the park to look like the park and I like hearing all the Disney music as opposed to Christmas music, etc. so I wouldn't want to do a weeklong trip around the holidays. BUT...we have a 7 year old and 3 year old twins and I would love for them to experience Disney at Christmas (especially this year since all 3 are into the holidays and my son doesn't yet question Santa so it's all still magical).

Since I need to take personal days on those dates anyhow, I have been working on convincing myself to make a quick long weekend trip to Disney. I was just about to book it when I noticed the Fantasyland expansion is scheduled to open to the public that weekend.

Would it be a huge mistake to go then? I was planning to stay at the POLY and spend most of the time at MK (maybe a day at EPCOT).

I would love to hear your opinions.

If it matters we are coming from MA so we would need to fly. I was planning on doing Saturday morning through Tuesday afternoon. So we would be at MK Sunday and Monday.

Thanks in advance.

mowatm · 10-08-2012, 02:59 PM

That is still one of the slowest times at Disney/one of the most recommended visiting times. So maybe if there is an extra "push" of people, it will equate to average park attendance? I say go for it!

disprincessatheart · 10-08-2012, 03:56 PM

It will be crowded but I think it will still be worth going. Monday might be less busy in mk than Sunday because of locals that might want to get a look on the weekend.

*NikkiBell* · 10-08-2012, 04:17 PM

I'd go in with the mindset that it has the potential to be VERY crowded. Disney has been marketing things for quite some time now so I anticipate the crowd levels to be significantly higher than normal. If this is something that you are okay with, go for it.

WaltD4Me · 10-08-2012, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by *NikkiBell*

I'd go in with the mindset that it has the potential to be VERY crowded. Disney has been marketing things for quite some time now so I anticipate the crowd levels to be significantly higher than normal. If this is something that you are okay with, go for it.

This. ^ I think it's going to be crowded, although I do think it depends a little if Disney makes a big thing about a "Grand Opening" like Carsland...they might tone the opening down some, even though they are heavily marketing the new stuff. A totally clueless friend of mine bought tickets for MVMCP for Dec. 4th, the actual opening day...it's his daughter's first trip to Disney, I think he's going to regret going that day.

disneydad78 · 10-09-2012, 01:34 PM

Thats up to you. With the New Test Track and Fantasyland opening, I think people will be SHOCKED at the crowd levels. If you have the time, then GO. If you dont like the decorations and christmas music , heck I would hold off for another time.

10-08-2012, 02:34 PM	#1
camdensmom DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 946	Would Opening Weekend Be a Mistake? Hi All, I wasn't sure I should post this so I figured I would go straight to the experts. My twins' preschool is closed on December 10th and 11th. I personally prefer going to Disney when it's not Christmastime because I love the park to look like the park and I like hearing all the Disney music as opposed to Christmas music, etc. so I wouldn't want to do a weeklong trip around the holidays. BUT...we have a 7 year old and 3 year old twins and I would love for them to experience Disney at Christmas (especially this year since all 3 are into the holidays and my son doesn't yet question Santa so it's all still magical). Since I need to take personal days on those dates anyhow, I have been working on convincing myself to make a quick long weekend trip to Disney. I was just about to book it when I noticed the Fantasyland expansion is scheduled to open to the public that weekend. Would it be a huge mistake to go then? I was planning to stay at the POLY and spend most of the time at MK (maybe a day at EPCOT). I would love to hear your opinions. If it matters we are coming from MA so we would need to fly. I was planning on doing Saturday morning through Tuesday afternoon. So we would be at MK Sunday and Monday. Thanks in advance.

10-08-2012, 02:59 PM	#2
mowatm Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 43	That is still one of the slowest times at Disney/one of the most recommended visiting times. So maybe if there is an extra "push" of people, it will equate to average park attendance? I say go for it! __________________ Past Disney Trips: 1987 (off property), 1989 (off property), December 2004 (off property), December 2005 (off property), March 2009 (All Star Sports), December 2009 (Pop Century)

10-08-2012, 03:56 PM	#3
disprincessatheart I was a Disney Bride 4.29.08 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,089	It will be crowded but I think it will still be worth going. Monday might be less busy in mk than Sunday because of locals that might want to get a look on the weekend. __________________

10-08-2012, 04:17 PM	#4
NikkiBell Careful with the Cool Whip! LOX IS MY NEMESIS!!! I'm coming off of the plane decked out with a Snooki poof Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 10,942	I'd go in with the mindset that it has the potential to be VERY crowded. Disney has been marketing things for quite some time now so I anticipate the crowd levels to be significantly higher than normal. If this is something that you are okay with, go for it. __________________ Nikki DIS Unplugged Forum Moderator & Blogger disboards.com blog.wdwinfo.com 2011 - GC, Swan 2010 - AKLV 2009 - AKLV, DxDP/OKW, DDP 2008 - SSR, PFTS, MNSSHP/AKLV, 1st DVC Trip, DxDP 2007 - PC, MNSSHP 2006-7 - POFQ, Premium DP 2006 - PC 2005 - POFQ, Premium DP 2004 - PC, Silver Plan 1998 - ASMu 1997-94 - Off-Site

10-09-2012, 01:34 PM	#6
disneydad78 DDC #106 More important its about having some FUN! We just LOVE its a small world!!;) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pineville,La Posts: 771	Thats up to you. With the New Test Track and Fantasyland opening, I think people will be SHOCKED at the crowd levels. If you have the time, then GO. If you dont like the decorations and christmas music , heck I would hold off for another time. __________________ DISDADS member #106 (DD 16)(DS 12)(DS 7)(DW 32)(ME 35)

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