December 2011 - Christmas with Mickey!! Who's Coming Along and Planning Help Thread!!

[aloha517]

We will be there from 12/6-12/11...staying at WL..picked this hotel for the most holiday feel..and b/c Pop Warner will be going on.. and was a little nervous about the crowds at the value and moderate.....hoping its not too crazy at the parks..It sure is hard playing this waiting game with park hours ,adr etc...Heres to christmas 2011!

 

[Luv2CtheMouse]

from page 1 "I am posing this on 3/13/2011 - I am at my sister's on her laptop for just a moment. I am without internet access for the next 2 weeks. I will update this at the end of March when I am back and have access."

Yes, I read that, but it wasn't my question. I was asking WHY - maybe I missed something. Surgery, vacation, etc.

 

[mrsksomeday]

We are doing a split stay:

Polynesian Resort Nov.27 - Dec.1

Boardwalk Villas Dec.1 - Dec. 6

 

[aloha517]

Hi! Staying at WL 12/6-12/11...very excited ...also very overwhelmed.Its hard enough trying to plan for a regular WDW vacation .. then throw in all the extra holiday extraviganza's i dont know where to begin! Should I buy MVMCP tix asap or...wait b/c ..what if the weathers bad? Which day of my vacation should i get them for?the list goes on and on....Im hoping you all have some words of wisdom to throw my way!TIA

 

[mrsksomeday]

Hi! Staying at WL 12/6-12/11...very excited ...also very overwhelmed.Its hard enough trying to plan for a regular WDW vacation .. then throw in all the extra holiday extraviganza's i dont know where to begin! Should I buy MVMCP tix asap or...wait b/c ..what if the weathers bad? Which day of my vacation should i get them for?the list goes on and on....Im hoping you all have some words of wisdom to throw my way!TIA

Some parties sell out, but I don't think too many of them would for your dates.

I would do the party earlier in the trip so if there was bad weather they could convert your tickets so you could go to another party while you were there. If you are unable to attend another party they might turn the tickets into a Magic Kingdom one day ticket for you like they did for us in 2008.

The second parade is less crowded. We focus on party things, such as the character greets, the dance parties, the show on the castle stage, the parade, the fireworks, and do not miss the castle lighting at dusk it is beautiful.

 

[aloha517]

Thanks so much for the advice! Think im gonna buy MVMCP tix for WED the 7th...and hope for good weather.Its also going on 12/9 but I planned that to be my EPCOT ..candlelight processional package evening.Then what do I do?like I said I guess I have to just hope for good weather...Even though Im overwhelmed im still sooooo excited! Thanks again

 

[bytheblood]

I am headed back and will get you all added to the list within the next dew days.

 

[bytheblood]

While I am sure my dates will change again... we are now booked from 12/15 to 12/26 at WL.

I modified your date.

 

[bytheblood]

ByTheblood just want to say you have done a great job with this thread!

On another note does anyone know if the Mickeys Very Merry Christmas will have discounted rates for AP holders?

Thank you sweetie!

Historically, they offer AP and DVC discounts. It is hard for anybody to say for certain until Disney releases official information. With the pains of the economy, I bet they will sell tickets at a discounted rate.

 

[bytheblood]

We are going for Christmas this year!! We will be there from Dec 22 - Jan 1st, we are looking forward to it!

We are doing a split stay, DVC members half time at AKV Kidani and have not booked second place yet because of DVC 7 month window for a non-home resort stay!!! We are hoping to stay at Wilderness Lodge for our second half stay!

When you have your dates booked for each resort, let me know and I will add you to the respective list.

 

[bytheblood]

Just a quick question. Exactly how bad will the crowds be during Pop Warner week? Our dates happen to coincide this trip and I read some TRs that say it's a nightmare and others say it's a great time to go. When we went in December way back in 2001 crowd levels were low but a lot has changed since then. Now we're spoiled by the mid-November emptiness.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

The value resorts have crazy bus lines, but overall, the crowds in the parks are not that terrible. Think if it like this - if those rooms were not filled with PW kids, it would be filled with other families.

 

[bytheblood]

Come on June 25th! I'm ready to make my ADRs! Bummed because I'm working that day and can't take the day off! I am trying to go in 2 hours late though, just to make ADRs first thing.

It is almost April already! It will be here before you know it!

 

[bytheblood]

Can you please change my dates? Sorry.

November 26 - December 11 @ AKV
December 12 - December 20 @ BLT

Yep - we are going for 25 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

25 Days!!! WOW! That is awesome.....and i am jealous!!!

 

[bytheblood]

I just changed my dates last night, I was Dec 5-11 now I am going Dec 21-26, YEAH is it December yet

I have changed your dates.

 

[bytheblood]

Please add me for Pop Century from Dec. 9-14th!! I will be celebrating my college graduation! I'm beyond stoked . It will also be my first solo trip, as the hubby doesn't "get it." Silly man. His loss!!

Congrats on your graduation. You will have a great time all by your oneness! You might even make some friends.

 

[bytheblood]

Novmeber 27th-December 4th for me!

Please provide a resort if you want to be added to the list or let me know you are offsite.

 

[bytheblood]

Popping over from the sept 2011 thread. Read this today on wdw news today and thought I would pass the info along

2011 Halloween and Christmas Party Dates

March 19, 2011 at 11:34 AM EST

Hot off the press, here are the dates for this years Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween and Very Merry Christmas Parties at the Magic Kingdom:

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Sept. 13,16,20,23,27,30
October 2,6,7,10,11,13,16,18,20,21,23,25, 27,28,30,31
Nov 1

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
November 8,9,11,13,15,18,27,29,30
December 2,4,6,7,9,11,13, 14,16,18

Tickets are not on sale yet, but we will be sure to let you know once they become available.

Topics: The Magic Kingdom

When Disney officially releases MVMCP information, I will add it to the first post. As this is not official information, I will leave it off for now.

 

[bytheblood]

This information HAS NOT been confirmed by Disney.

Please, people, DO NOT use this information to make any costly changes to your planning. Every year, people come to the Dis and post dates they pulled from another website and at least one of the days for each party are incorrect.

Thanks for posting that.

 

[bytheblood]

We will be staying at the WL for the first time and our first trip during the Christmas season!

12/11 to 12/17

This is my favorite resort at Christmastime!

 

[bytheblood]

Southwest Flights are up to November 2nd. We're getting closer!

The block for the rest of our vacation dates will be released May 26th!