notfrostyjosh
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December Special Events That May Affects Crowds or Your Stay:
Wondering about whether or not the Candlelight Processional at Epcot is worth attending? Wondering about the Candlelight Processional Dinner Package that guarantees a seat and a private viewing area for Illuminations? Let me answer all your questions at, Is the 2010 Candlelight Processional Package Worth the Cost?
In addition, I have a full explanation of what Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party includes and whether or not it's worth the cost of the pricey ticket. Visit, Is Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Worth the Cost?
Pop Warner is a serious youth football league which brings its Super Bowl to ESPN's Wide World of Sports Complex at the beginning of December. In 2010, it runs from December 4th through the 11th. The National Cheer and Dance Championships are also that week. Pop Warner does not have a substantial impact on theme park attendance, but it does have a serious impact on the resorts because the great majority of the kids and their families stay on Disney Property. In the past, Disney has offered the All-Star Sports, Music, and Movies at discounted rates to Pop Warner families and these resorts will be filled with excited boys between the ages of 8-14. The Port Orleans Riverside and Coronado Springs, both Disney Moderates, have also been offered at discounted rates in the past. My strong recommendation would be to book one of the other resorts during the week of December 4-11. For Values, look at the Pop Century, and for Moderates, consider the Caribbean Beach Resort. The Deluxes should not be affected. The official details of which resorts they will be at are not available until October, so we will know more then. As stated before, Pop Warner kids and their families are occupied mostly by Pop Warner activities and they do not affect theme park crowds much.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party runs throughout December. It is a hard ticket event, which means you need to purchase a separate event ticket to attend. This year, the Party runs from 7pm to 12am at the Magic Kingdom on the evenings of December 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, and 19. With tax, tickets are $57.46 for adults 10 and older and $51.07 for kids ages 3-9 if purchased in advance or $63.85 and $57.46 respectively on the day of the Party. The advanced purchase discount is not available on December 7, 10, 12, 17, and 19, which means youll pay the day-of price regardless of when the tickets are purchased. Like Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party, the Party includes an additional parade, fireworks show, stage show, and special Castle lighting. Cocoa and cookies also take the place of trick or treating candy. For more information and to order tickets, visit http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/pa...al-events/mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party/
Holidays Around the World in Epcot runs through the month of December. Disney brings in storytellers to tell holiday stories and explain unique traditions in many of the World Showcase countries. Santa Claus is also available for pictures and wishlists in the American Pavilion. In addition, the Candlelight Processional is an amazing stage show featuring the voices of famous celebrities, a large choir, and a 50-piece orchestra. The show, which tells the story of Christmas, is put on three times throughout the night (5pm, 6:45pm, and 8pm) and lasts about 40 minutes. Illuminations, the nightly fireworks and laser show, also includes several holiday-only effects that you wont want to miss. Holidays Around the World will increase crowds to the World Showcase in the evening, especially on evenings that the Candlelight Processional is shown (the specific dates arent yet announced). You may want to visit the World Showcase in the early afternoon if Epcot is particularly busy.
At the Hollywood Studios, the Osborne Family (no relation to Ozzy and Sharon) Spectacle of Dancing Lights runs every day throughout the month of December. The Spectacle features over 5 million lights carefully set up throughout the Streets of America. The effects are truly mesmerizing and admission is included with your ticket. The lights are up most evenings and shouldnt affect crowds much due to the fact that there is plenty of opportunity to visit the Spectacle. You may want to avoid the Streets of America during the evening lighting ceremony if its of little interest or youve already seen it. Its usually a good time to ride the Rock N Roller Coaster and Tower of Terror, which are both far away from the light show. Youll definitely want to take a minute to view the lights at some point in your stay.
Wondering about whether or not the Candlelight Processional at Epcot is worth attending? Wondering about the Candlelight Processional Dinner Package that guarantees a seat and a private viewing area for Illuminations? Let me answer all your questions at, Is the 2010 Candlelight Processional Package Worth the Cost?
In addition, I have a full explanation of what Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party includes and whether or not it's worth the cost of the pricey ticket. Visit, Is Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Worth the Cost?
Pop Warner is a serious youth football league which brings its Super Bowl to ESPN's Wide World of Sports Complex at the beginning of December. In 2010, it runs from December 4th through the 11th. The National Cheer and Dance Championships are also that week. Pop Warner does not have a substantial impact on theme park attendance, but it does have a serious impact on the resorts because the great majority of the kids and their families stay on Disney Property. In the past, Disney has offered the All-Star Sports, Music, and Movies at discounted rates to Pop Warner families and these resorts will be filled with excited boys between the ages of 8-14. The Port Orleans Riverside and Coronado Springs, both Disney Moderates, have also been offered at discounted rates in the past. My strong recommendation would be to book one of the other resorts during the week of December 4-11. For Values, look at the Pop Century, and for Moderates, consider the Caribbean Beach Resort. The Deluxes should not be affected. The official details of which resorts they will be at are not available until October, so we will know more then. As stated before, Pop Warner kids and their families are occupied mostly by Pop Warner activities and they do not affect theme park crowds much.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party runs throughout December. It is a hard ticket event, which means you need to purchase a separate event ticket to attend. This year, the Party runs from 7pm to 12am at the Magic Kingdom on the evenings of December 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, and 19. With tax, tickets are $57.46 for adults 10 and older and $51.07 for kids ages 3-9 if purchased in advance or $63.85 and $57.46 respectively on the day of the Party. The advanced purchase discount is not available on December 7, 10, 12, 17, and 19, which means youll pay the day-of price regardless of when the tickets are purchased. Like Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party, the Party includes an additional parade, fireworks show, stage show, and special Castle lighting. Cocoa and cookies also take the place of trick or treating candy. For more information and to order tickets, visit http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/pa...al-events/mickeys-very-merry-christmas-party/
Holidays Around the World in Epcot runs through the month of December. Disney brings in storytellers to tell holiday stories and explain unique traditions in many of the World Showcase countries. Santa Claus is also available for pictures and wishlists in the American Pavilion. In addition, the Candlelight Processional is an amazing stage show featuring the voices of famous celebrities, a large choir, and a 50-piece orchestra. The show, which tells the story of Christmas, is put on three times throughout the night (5pm, 6:45pm, and 8pm) and lasts about 40 minutes. Illuminations, the nightly fireworks and laser show, also includes several holiday-only effects that you wont want to miss. Holidays Around the World will increase crowds to the World Showcase in the evening, especially on evenings that the Candlelight Processional is shown (the specific dates arent yet announced). You may want to visit the World Showcase in the early afternoon if Epcot is particularly busy.
At the Hollywood Studios, the Osborne Family (no relation to Ozzy and Sharon) Spectacle of Dancing Lights runs every day throughout the month of December. The Spectacle features over 5 million lights carefully set up throughout the Streets of America. The effects are truly mesmerizing and admission is included with your ticket. The lights are up most evenings and shouldnt affect crowds much due to the fact that there is plenty of opportunity to visit the Spectacle. You may want to avoid the Streets of America during the evening lighting ceremony if its of little interest or youve already seen it. Its usually a good time to ride the Rock N Roller Coaster and Tower of Terror, which are both far away from the light show. Youll definitely want to take a minute to view the lights at some point in your stay.
