Christmas Week Questions?

[Imgoingplaces]

I know, we are crazy LOL. But, this year we want to celebrate Christmas in the happiest place in the world.

I know the crwods can be thick, and I just need te be informed and come up with a good plan to deal with this. We have been many times before, so we don't feel like we "need" to see and do it all. We just want to expereicnce that Christmas feeling at WDW.

Here are my questions:

We are planning on arriving around the 19th so we will have a few days before Christmas. How are the crowds usually at this time? We were thinking that we may want to get our park days done at the beginning of the trip.

We usually go during "off seasons." We are used to shorter hours, so what can I expect in December near Christmas.

Are there times of the day that are less crowded? Mornings, evenings?

What about parades at the MK. Do they do the special Christmas parade during the day or evening at the MK, and when does this ususally start.

We are familiar with MVMCP, and the Candlelight processional, touring the resorts to see the decorations and the Osbourne lights-which I know, will not take place this year What else should we look for in regards to holiday activities? Any not to be missed suggestions?

Finally, are DQ and the water parks usually crowded this time of year too?

That's all for now TIA

Jen

 

[Madhatter266]

Our family went last year during Christmas week. We found that if you can arrive at the parks early, the crowds are not bad. Usually after lunch they become worse. Our first day was on the 26th, which was much better than later on in the week. We assumed that the crowds would be the same as summer. They were worse! As long as you are prepared for that, you will be OK! Fast passes were given out early in the day and the wait times were very late-if you could get one! HOWEVER, it is a great time to go and the resorts and parks are decorated beautifully. Don't miss the storytellers in Epcot, who describe their own countries celebrations. Good Luck!

 

[Imgoingplaces]

I'm pretty new here and just wondering if I posted this on the wrong board? It's already on the second page, and I just posted it this morning. LOL.

Here is a bump.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Jen