disney at christmas

[usschmidt]

Ok, I have commited a sin and not read anything but this page...please don't beat me w/Tigger Tails!

Question: I know it will be crazy the week before Christmas, but do you think it will close-the-door-hella-outta-control crazy, or just normal busy? We're out of school starting the 18th of Dec. Thanks!

 

[goldies 5]

Did someone say Tigger Tails!

 

[goldies 5]

In all seriousness usschmidt, it will be very busy once kids are out of school.
Thanks, Mariezp, your daughter is adorable, and all your pictures are great.

 

[NewbieMouse]

it will be very busy once kids are out of school.

When are the local kids out of school for Christmas break?

 

[curiouslittleoyster]

Ok, I have commited a sin and not read anything but this page...please don't beat me w/Tigger Tails!

Question: I know it will be crazy the week before Christmas, but do you think it will close-the-door-hella-outta-control crazy, or just normal busy? We're out of school starting the 18th of Dec. Thanks!

My friends and I went last year at that time and it was pretty busy, but we still had a lot of fun! DH and I are going again around the same time this year. We will be there from the 19th thru the 22nd. I can't wait!

 

[Disney Dreams]

Ok, I have commited a sin and not read anything but this page...please don't beat me w/Tigger Tails!

Question: I know it will be crazy the week before Christmas, but do you think it will close-the-door-hella-outta-control crazy, or just normal busy? We're out of school starting the 18th of Dec. Thanks!

More than "normal busy," but not quite "ctdhoc crazy." That's reserved for Christmas to New Year's.

- Dreams

 

[usschmidt]

I love you guys! Thanks for the info...that's what I figured, but wanted to ask the experts! Very cute pic btw

 

[Sherry E]

HydroGuy alerted us today about the latest Al Lutz article, and while there is not much in the way of Christmas 'news,' for those of you who are waiting to see what will be happening with World of Color (billwendy - are you out there?), it sounds as if we can probably count on at least one WoC show a night for quite a while.

Also of interest are the stats on how the crowds have picked up in both parks since WoC began, which is something I think many of us were waiting on.

Keep in mind that this info is not fact, but, rather, rumors based on Al's inside connections at Disney. Most of the time what he reports is true, but there have also been some cases where it didn't turn out that way.

Anyway, here is the link to Al Lutz's latest article:

http://miceage.micechat.com/allutz/al080310a.htm

 

[princess lovers mom]

so we are in the group that is going during "chaotic" busy- between Christmas and NYE

I am slowly developing a plan and we are masters at WDW FP's and early entry ect so hope to apply my skills this week.

I want to get 2 tours set up and the WOC diner (if they still do it then) and fantasmic dessert all to help with crowd control - my question is I know I cannot call ahead as I usually do for WDW reservations (which is driving me crazy) just how crazy are the phone lines trying to get these reservations?

I have been up really early hitting crazy redial in the past getting Cinderella breakfast in the castle at WDW - is this what I should expect? will things sell out in the first 30 minutes?

 

[3Minnies1Mickey]

Thank you! It looks like we'll miss the candlelight processional as we're going later in the year (Dec 21-24), but is the cookie decorating part of reindeer roundup, or is that something else?

It was up until they put in the Celebration BBQ last year. Last year it was on Main Street by Plaza Pavillion (aka AP center).

so we are in the group that is going during "chaotic" busy- between Christmas and NYE

I am slowly developing a plan and we are masters at WDW FP's and early entry ect so hope to apply my skills this week.

I want to get 2 tours set up and the WOC diner (if they still do it then) and fantasmic dessert all to help with crowd control - my question is I know I cannot call ahead as I usually do for WDW reservations (which is driving me crazy) just how crazy are the phone lines trying to get these reservations?

I have been up really early hitting crazy redial in the past getting Cinderella breakfast in the castle at WDW - is this what I should expect? will things sell out in the first 30 minutes?

Things don't sell out as quickly as WDW...but during that time, you'd be wise to call first thing in the morning just to be safe. We did the Holiday Tour (I highly recommend, especially to avoid waiting in the dreaded IASWH line and staking out spots for the parade!) the weekend before Xmas last year and I was able to book it less than 3 weeks in advance.

 

[Littleprincess2010]

HydroGuy alerted us today about the latest Al Lutz article, and while there is not much in the way of Christmas 'news,' for those of you who are waiting to see what will be happening with World of Color (billwendy - are you out there?), it sounds as if we can probably count on at least one WoC show a night for quite a while.

Also of interest are the stats on how the crowds have picked up in both parks since WoC began, which is something I think many of us were waiting on.

Keep in mind that this info is not fact, but, rather, rumors based on Al's inside connections at Disney. Most of the time what he reports is true, but there have also been some cases where it didn't turn out that way.

Anyway, here is the link to Al Lutz's latest article:

http://miceage.micechat.com/allutz/al080310a.htm

Great news for all us Fall visitors!! Thanks for posting the link

 

[3Minnies1Mickey]

bump!!!

 

[mvf-m11c]

Another bump! Can't wait to hear more info on the Christmas season.

 

[NewbieMouse]

Things don't sell out as quickly as WDW...but during that time, you'd be wise to call first thing in the morning just to be safe.

Anyone know what time they open those phone lines in the morning?

 

[3Minnies1Mickey]

Anyone know what time they open those phone lines in the morning?

8 am Pacific time

 

[3TinksAndAnEeyore]

Looks like we will get there at least one day during Christmas season again this year!!! My DSIL wants to take our DNs to DLR while they are out for Christmas this year. It will only be a daytrip and it will be sometime in the week right before Christmas , but I'll take it!

I'm still trying to convince DH we should go out for a couple of days right before Thanksgiving to give our APs one last use before they expire, too. Gotta love the DSE!

 

[Sherry E]

Looks like we will get there at least one day during Christmas season again this year!!! My DSIL wants to take our DNs to DLR while they are out for Christmas this year. It will only be a daytrip and it will be sometime in the week right before Christmas , but I'll take it!

I'm still trying to convince DH we should go out for a couple of days right before Thanksgiving to give our APs one last use before they expire, too. Gotta love the DSE!

Woo hoo! Yay for the evil DSE!!

 

[NewbieMouse]

8 am Pacific time

Thank you! Now just waiting for definite info on WOC...

 

[billwendy]

Woo Hoo!! my boss gave me the ok to travel today!!! We will probably do Sat - Sat the week before Thanksgiving. I already have Ho Jo's ressies...what else is a must do in my planning? How many day pass should I really get? Anything extra special Christmassy or Fireworksy I need to reserve or plan or ???? Im SOOO excited!! Any ideas on good rental car deals from LAX?

THANKS!!!!

 

[Sherry E]

Woo Hoo!! my boss gave me the ok to travel today!!! We will probably do Sat - Sat the week before Thanksgiving. I already have Ho Jo's ressies...what else is a must do in my planning? How many day pass should I really get? Anything extra special Christmassy or Fireworksy I need to reserve or plan or ???? Im SOOO excited!! Any ideas on good rental car deals from LAX?

THANKS!!!!

The holiday tour, of course! And when the WoC dinner packages are available, you may want to do one of those!

We have several holiday tour experts on this thread!! (I'm not one of them!)

Hopefully someone will have good rental car suggestions for you!