It does seem extra magical at DW during xmas. Our family has done many xmas at WDW and here are some of the things we have found.
1. Dont miss CP, The dinner pkg is definitely worth the extra $$. Reserved seating is a great benefit. If not plan to be in line 2hours before the show.
2. Holidays around the world. This is a great way to experience how xmas is celebrated in other countries. The storytellers are wonderful take some time to enjoy them. Personally I could stand and watch the Lights of Winter all evening. This is the light covered bridge to WS that is synchronized with xmas music.
3. At 5pm everyday at the MK go to town square. You will see the lowering of the US flag with the assistance of a visiting vet. Then immediately following this ceromony they have a cute show to light the Main St. xmas tree.
4. Yultide Tour This is so much fun. You visit several parks and a resort and discuss holiday traditions and how they decorate the parks and resorts. You also get a backstage tour of the xmas warehouse. Guest always leave with a little present.
5. Visit the resorts. All the resorts decorate in line with their theming. My faves are the GF & FW. At GF, 5pm the cms come out to the lobby and sing xmas carols while passing out cookies. The Gingerbread house store offers more delicious treats and the gingerbread carosel is breathtaking. Sit in the lobby with roasted chestnuts and a beverage and enjoy the xmas music by the band and pianist.
FW is never to be missed especially the closer you get to Dec 25th. The guest here go all out decorating their campsites and golf carts. You will see anomatronic characters and music. Take the hayride in the evening they depart from PH. We walk it or ride on bikes or golf carts. The campfire and movie is another option.
WL gets honorable mention. The lobby tree and hidden mickey tour are great.
6. Xmas fireworks. Three of the parks have special holiday fireworks.
7. If you are going to be there the week between xmas and NYe be prepared for crowds. This is the busiest week at WDW. Get dining resvs early. Realize you will not get as much done as you would normally. Parks tend to fill to capacity by 11am. On xmas day we avoid the parks try Disneyquest, a movie or the resorts. During this week be extra courteous to the CMs for some reason this is also a stressful week for them. I wont go into some of the terrible and rude behavior I have seen by guest specifically on xmas day. Remember they are giving up the holiday and time with their family.
8. Osbourne lights, a not to be missed stroll through a Fla snowfall and beautiful display. Not as good as when they were on the backlot house street but still good. Plus you can get a mug of hot cocoa.
9. We always have a tree in our room and bring the german pickle. Whoever finds it gets a Disney gift card.
10. On xmas eve Santa manages to visit the resorts for some time with everyone. Usually he is in the lobby. If you are at FW he is at PH. Photographers tend to be nearby for family shots. So put on your xmas best and get everybody there for a family photo.
Personally we did not feel
MVMCP was worth the extra cost. The extra includes pretty much the same parade they do during the day, a xmas stage show, cocoa & cookies.
Weather - It varies. Over the years we have experienced beautiful 70s, Rainy xmas day and temps in the teens and 20s so watch the weather channel and be prepared for anything.
Hope everyone has a magical time.
Just wondering how much specific Holiday info we will get though?? Also wondering which restaurants are best for decor, ambience, etc for the Holidays?? And, does anyone know if any of the characters at the Character meals dress up for the Holidays?
I thought it was somewhat a good idea, but please someone let me know if it's lame or just a bad idea. I promise I won't be insulted, sometimes my brain works in weird ways 
Okay so here's the idea: 
Hey why don't you just go to the fabric store and get some fleecy fabric and make mini "butt" blankets. You can make them as simple or fancy as you want (ie - just a single piece cut in a 16 x 16 square OR two pieces sewn together really quick on the sewing machine)
<--(i just like the banana)
