Michelle2,
I think December is the best time of year to go... it is beautifully decorated, the weather is usually still nice enough (for a Canadian) to swim (at BB we once saw CMs in parkas! hehe), it isn't very crowded until the 23rd or so, everyone is in a great mood and there are Christmas carols playing everywhere (my idea of heaven!) Looking forward to seeing you too! We will be the young family with the beautiful DD, and surrounded by 15-30 of our nearest and dearest!