Crowd expectation -- 12/23, 12/24 & 12/25 ???

[Martinvols]

We are planning a trip for 12/23, 12/24 and 12/25. Does anyone know what the crowd expectation is for these 3 days? I am hoping to avoid the crowd by doing MK on 12/23, Epcost on 12/24 and MGM / AK on 12/25. What are your thoughts for the best plan to avoid the crowds? Other than, visit some other time, of course. Thanks and Go Vols!

 

[makinorlando]

Hmmm - since those days fall on a weekend, as well as being the holiday, my best guest would be crowded, more crowded and most crowded.

I don't have any suggestions - just be patient!

I tend to stay away from the parks after the 22nd - but the first December we lived here (2003) DD and I went to EPCOT on Christmas Eve Day - fairly early - before noon. I needed to pick up a ticket for my mom's christmas gift. Anyway - it was SOOOO crowded - we got the ticket, maybe stayed in the park 1/2 hour and came home.

We will be in EPCOT on 12/23 this year though - for CP and something I have never done before MK on Christmas Day for breakfast Crystal Palace at 9am! I figure we eat do a couple things and head home when the craziness sets in!

Being local, it is just not worth being in the parks when it is crowded, unless there is a very special event or occasion!

Good luck!

 

[Martinvols]

stay home with some relaxation. I just don't know if I want to chance it with the heavy crowds. Better to wait until the week before Memorial Day. Thanks and Go Vols!

 

[crazy4dizney]

I think your plan is just fine. I would stick to it.

 

[Remember The Magic]

every car parking space in MK is full by 10am every Christmas morning, I can't imagine that MGM or AK are much less crowded.

 

[GymJenn]

During that week they rent the highway signs and post which park is at capacity. Sometimes they even put the signs on I-4. All seasonal passholders are on block-out during that week to allow for everyone else to be in the parks. It is insane.