Christmas in November?

[smacky1]

We want to visit when the parks have all of their christmas decorations up and were planning on early december. Now Im wondering if mid november might be a better choice. Are all the decorations up by then? I was thinking either the week before Thanksgiving or the week following Thanksgiving which would go into December. Thanks.

 

[BlakeNJ]

They usually start decorating the week before the first MVMCP. Garland, wreaths, poinsetteas, lights--but not trees. Trees usually pop up the morning of Thanksgiving.

The Osbourne Lights are turning on early this year--I think the second week of November. In the past, they have been turned on as late as Thanksgiving day.

Special displays at the resorts have always been up before Thanksgiving--like the gingerbread house at the GF.

November is a great time at WDW but if you are looking for all the holiday magic but not travel in December, I would suggest the week before Thanksgiving. You'll see lots of holiday magic, be able to attend MVMCP and see the Osbourne Lights.

 

[jekjones1558]

Candlelight Processional at Epcot is one of our must-do Christmas events and it does not start until after Thanksgiving.
I assume that you are considering 2010 because 2009 will be pretty much fully booked at DVC resorts for the times you are considering.

 

[DeblovesPoohbear]

The Park trees were up in early Nov went we went in 07

 

[browniemtb]

We were there last year in early November. The decorations just started coming out and we actually were able to attend Mickey's first scheduled Christmas Party.

 

[suzanny]

I got married the week before Thanksgiving (11/19), at Wilderness Lodge. There were definitely Christmas decorations up, including the large tree in the lobby.

 

[smacky1]

Yes, I am planning ahead to 2010. Thanks for the responses. It sounds like there is some early stuff, but if I want the full effect of everything than waiting until after Thanksgiving is best.

 

[buzz5985]

I will let you know, I am there the 11/6-11/12. I will be attending the first night of MVMCP on 11/11, and it looks like the Osborne lights are getting turned on that day also.

Janis

 

[CarolMN]

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