disney at christmas

[Sherry E]

Hmmm.... I wonder, Newbie. I've never used touringplans.com. I'm interested to hear what others say. I would think that it had more to do with the actual day of the week that the 22nd fell on, rather than just the date itself. If the 22nd fell on a weekend, it would probably be really crowded. But a Wednesday seems kind of random.

December 22nd was the last day of my multi-day stay in 2008, if I recall correctly, but it was a Monday and it was not too crowded because it was raining.

December 22 was also part of my dates in 2007, too (a Saturday, I think), but I don't recall any abnormally large crowds - nothing oppressive, anyway.

It will always be busy in that week leading up to Christmas, but I think the crowds for the whole holiday season (November - January) increased substantially in 2009 (the busiest holiday season in 10 years), so there is no telling what will happen this year.

 

[greens_in_WA]

We used touringplans.com for our WDW trip a couple of years ago and they were bang on. They are new to the game for DLR, but it's the same guys that work the algorithums for WDW. I imagine that they should be pretty accurate because they have a lot of experience with their crowd calendars.

Looking at the crowd calendar they were predicting that the crowds were going to be 9s all week except for Monday the 22nd (6) and Thursday (8)

The thread here http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2605213 seems to confirm this.

Hope this helps.

The DW and I are getting pretty twitchy (excited) about our trip in 4 days. We have not told the kids yet because we're picking them up from school early on departure day.

 

[DMRick]

So disappointed. I called to make a reservation for the Segways on Dec 23th, and was told because of all the construction, they aren't running them right now
We thought this would be a great way to get the lay of the land.

 

[Goofy_Mom]

Shelly, I did smell the pine on IASW. On Soarin in DCA I notice the pine smell as well. I don't remeber that it did that, the only smell they had on that ride was orange. I think they should spray a mist at you durning the ocean scene and a cool breeze during the skiing scene.

IASW holiday at night

 

[Sherry E]

Shelly, I did smell the pine on IASW. On Soarin in DCA I notice the pine smell as well. I don't remeber that it did that, the only smell they had on that ride was orange. I think they should spray a mist at you durning the ocean scene and a cool breeze during the skiing scene.

IASW holiday at night

Goofy_Mom - Lovely photo! I never get tired of seeing IASW Holiday at night. Unfortunately, last year when I was at DLR and we went back to IASWH to show my friend what it looked like in all the colors, the wall of people in front of the ride and queue area was SOOOOO massive that we turned and walked away. It wasn't even that bad when I was there in 12/2008, and it was pretty bad then (to the point where the PhotoPass guy was furtrated)! Last year was more crowded than I had seen it in years, which made sense because the whole season was busier than it had been in years. This year I am hoping to have a couple of chances to take some good IASWH photos at night, but I have a hunch it will be crazy in December on at least one of the nights I am there.

There have always been two scents in Soarin', but I have a feeling that, much like with the scents in HMH and IASWH, they have to refresh them every so often when they get too faint. Sometimes the orange is stronger than other times and it's like that with the other stuff too.

I totally agree about how it would be nice to have a mist during the ocean scene in Soarin'. I think we should be able to smell the ocean too. My friend's husband is always joking about how that ride shows so many beautiful scenes but only offers two aromas.

 

[mvf-m11c]

I really like your IASWH Goofy_Mom and I think I should post my IASWH at night.

 

[Goofy_Mom]

I really like your IASWH Goofy_Mom and I think I should post my IASWH at night.

I think I like yours better, there are no people in the way and you lights are soo crisp.

 

[bbangel]

Great pics of IASW at night. Now if I don't get a good picture of it myself I can still show people what it looks like

 

[tdashgirl]

Man I want a gingerbread cookie right now!!

Exactly! YUMMMMMMM.

We're going to be in the parks December 22, 23 & 24. I was checking out touringplans.com crowd calendar, and it rated Wed. Dec. 22th as the busiest day of the three (10/10 for the resort, 9.5 for DL and 9.8 for DCA). Does that sound right to you?

Honestly, unless it rains, all 3 days will probably feel like 9-10s. It will be crowded. I highly recommend going early, collecting Fast passes, and taking a long break mid-day, going back to the parks during the evening. That period of time around lunch to parade, the park will be crowded.

 

[Disgram23kids]

I really like your IASWH Goofy_Mom and I think I should post my IASWH at night.

Your photos are awesome!!! I scrapbook and if I don't get a good photo of IASWH at night, would you mind if I copied yours for my book??? My daughter just bought a new Nikon SLR camera (not sure of the model) and we are hoping she will get some good shots but just in case.

 

[mvf-m11c]

Your photos are awesome!!! I scrapbook and if I don't get a good photo of IASWH at night, would you mind if I copied yours for my book??? My daughter just bought a new Nikon SLR camera (not sure of the model) and we are hoping she will get some good shots but just in case.

I have np with that Disgram23kids, youi can go to my flickr page and see all my pics during my trip.

 

[Disgram23kids]

Thanks, I'll take a look. My daughter just called and she said her new camera is a D90. She's going to go to see the lights in Downtown Denver this weekend and try to get some practice shots. Hopefully, she'll have it all figured out by the time we get to DL on 10th.

 

[mvf-m11c]

Thanks, I'll take a look. My daughter just called and she said her new camera is a D90. She's going to go to see the lights in Downtown Denver this weekend and try to get some practice shots. Hopefully, she'll have it all figured out by the time we get to DL on 10th.

So she has the Nikon D90. That is a very good camera for an average photographer. I have the Nikon D60 and the D90 has a better quality image than the D60. So when your daughter takes pictures during her trip, they would turn out better than mine. She will love that camera, that is a very popular model for the Nikon series.

 

[Disgram23kids]

Well - I think the photographer has a lot to do with it and you have obviously had a lot of experience. She's just learning so we will hope for the best.

 

[Funball]

took this while cruising DCA for Xmas things to take photos of








i also have this one too! took it in NOS,it was with the christmas decor....

 

[Funball]

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..and a the castle lit up, well kinda..i didnt catch the whole light show on the castle!(ooops!)

 

[Funball]

oh wait i got more...!

 

[funatdisney]

I was at DL for a day trip to celebrate my DD(13)'s birthday. She took a friend with her and they decided that they wanted to hang out and do the rides without me. I was ok with that. They are both very responsible, smart and seasoned DL guests. I had them meet me very hour to an hour and half intervals. That left me to roam by myself and I had plenty of time to take pictures. I have downloaded a few photos.

I was hoping to get these two same pics at night, but the area was closed off for the fireworks. I will try to get them this weekend.

I have horses, so the Disney horses are a huge interest to me. This is Logan. He had the most beautiful mane and tail. My DD(15) wishes our horses had a mane like Logan's.

I will post some wreaths and trees later. Enjoy.

 

[funatdisney]

Some pictures of the Castle at night.

 

[funatdisney]

And for Sherry E. Some pictures of the Christmas tree at GCH