Christmas in the Parks

[disqueen2]

As we always go to WDW in June, this is all new to me, so please forgive my ignorance. We will be at WDW 12/23-12/30. I have read and seen tons of pictures of WDW during MVMCP. It looks incredible. My question is, do they do the parades and festivities after MVMCP? I haven't read much on Christmas at the parks other than the crowds. I do understand that the parks and resorts will be decorated, but is there still alot of Disney Christmas magic during the rest of the Christmas season? We are kind of bummed that we are missing MVMCP.

 

[Doc CW]

Every time I've been there around christmas time even after christmas they have had all the MVMCP stuff continue like the parades, fireworks, and shows. So all the decorations and things should remain up and you should be able to see all the WDW x-mas magic . Good luck and have fun!

 

[AStamm]

They actually show the same MVMCP parade in the afternoon the entire week of Christmas at MK. I prefer seeing it in the daytime anyway since pictures are so much better.

Over at the Galaxy Theatre near Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin they have Mickey's Twas the Night Before Christmas showing. I thought it was cute when we saw it two years ago (although DH and DS were less than impressed) and plan on going to it again this year.

Absolutely everything is still decked out in holiday dress--the swags going across Main Street are gorgeous--wait 'til you see them.

Over at MGM the Osbourne Family Lights will be up each night. There is Christmas music playing, "snow" falling (same soap suds you would have seen at MVMCP if you'd have been there ) and millions of lights. Definitely plan on seeing it one evening.

Each of the parades at AK and MGM also have festive overlays and holiday music, so you won't miss any of that either.

Since this is your first time at WDW during the holidays, I'd also recommend you try to book a package for the Candlelight Processional at Epcot. There is a huge choir singing Christmas songs and a guest celebrity narrator who reads the Christmas story from the Bible. You'll be guaranteed a seat if you get a ticket through the Candlelight Processional deal--dinner and the show. Two years ago we had dinner at the Garden Grill with the characters for our DS and really enjoyed it.

Regardless, you're going to have a fantastic time. Be prepared for the crowds, but know that the weather will be SO MUCH more comfortable than your normal June trips that you won't mind waiting as much.

We'll see you there!