For those going during Christmas

[sm4987]

Where are you spending Christmas Day?

 

[MandaPerry]

I think that my family is going to be staying away from magic kingdom. We are going to Epcot for the day we have a ps at rose and crown.

 

[Jessbaby]

We will be at the Magic Kingdom on Christmas day.

 

[CatOne]

Magic Kingdom-EARLY!! Then to the resorts to check out the beautiful decorations and then sadly....home:-( Later that night.


CatOne

 

[Beezle2]

Originally posted by sm4987
Where are you spending Christmas Day?

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We have PS for Liberty Tree Tavern so we are going to try and be at MK. If it is stupid crowded we will leave and go with plan B.

Any thoughts from the pros on wether it would be best to go in the morning and stay all day, or just try to get in an hour or so before our PS?


alisa

 

[CarolA]

Rumor is MK closes on Christmas. So even if you have PS if the park is closed you will probably not get in. Most people seem to use the come early and stay all day plan.

 

[elemusing]

I can't believe it - but I am going to be at MK on Christmas day! Two reasons I am in disbelief: 1. I mean MK ON CHRISTMAS DAY - HOW MAGICAL!!!

2. MK on CHRISTMAS DAY! HOW CROWDED! ha ha

We plan to be there at opening and we have a ps at Tony's at 5:30. MY DU TA told us that there were only 2 PS's left there for the whole day when she called 2 months ago (for Christmas day). We know it is going to be crazy, so we have absolutely no agenda in mind. We are going earlier in the week to enjoy the rides, etc. and on the 25th, we are just going to walk around, enjoy the scenery and people watch. We do intend on catching the parade and hope for snow on Main Street.

Angie

 

[CamColt]

Our plan is similar to CatOne's. We plan to be at MK for opening, then we have Cindys PS at 9:10. After breakfast we will leave to explore the resorts and check out decorations. On our trip, we will stop to play a round of mini golf to break up the day for the kids(hoping its not too boring for them). We will pick up dinner at the CBR food court if the timing is right. Then what the rest of my family doesnt know yet is that Santa is bringing us a sleigh ride for 6:00pm that night. I cant wait!

 

[mouseclick1]

We will actually be transferring from HRH to Disney (BWV) on Christmas day. We just plan on checking out the Boardwalk area and relaxing in our room until dinner. Then we'll walk over to Cape May Cafe for our Christmas dinner. Basically, we have a pretty low key day planned!

 

[sm4987]

CamColt-our sleigh ride is for 6:30.

Right now I have PS at the Crystal Palace that night, but I'm gonna cancel. I think we will spend the day at MGM. I don't want to fight the MK crowds!!! We wake for breakfast at Chef Mickey's. I can't wait. Christmas at Disney. How blessed are we.

 

[CamColt]

Thats funny sm4987! Another Diser has 5:30. We will have to get a lime green ribbon for the sleigh that night. And Chef Mickeys was actually our second choice if we couldnt get Cindys.

 

[Tromba]

Chef Mickey's at 10:00 am for character breakfast. Cirque du Soleil at 6:00 pm showing. In between, take it easy.

Art

 

[cheriesam]

It's fun to see what you'll all be doing. Isn't the 25th also early entry for MK? We probably won't go early but have PS at Crystal Palace for 9:05 (tried for CRT ) and just people watch and soak in the atmosphere. When it becomes too much of a struggle to enjoy : ) we'll leave for EPCOT where we'll have dinner at 4:40 and CP at 6:45........hopefully!!!
Pixie Dust on everyone's trip!!

 

[daystar]

Hi,
We plan on staying away from MK Christmas day...So my family is spending the most of the day enjoying ourselves and taking our time....We plan on spending the day in MGM and having a Christmas dinner at 50's Prime Time...

 

[austinsmommy]

Magic Kingdom!!!!!!!!!!!! We wouldn't be anywhere else on Christmas Day!!!!!! We have done this for the past 3 years..yes, it is CRAZY ...but its GREAT!!!!!!!!!! We are having breakfast with Cinderella and dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern..CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!

 

[momtotwinglesx4]

Ahhh, Christmas day at the Poly (concierge) What could be better than that? We are putting up a little Christmas tree in our room and Santa will bring each child one or two small gifts to open. We'll have a leisurely breakfast in the concierge lounge, then, depending on what we're in the mood for, we may go to AK for the morning or else go resort hopping to look at decorations. Then off to Wilderness Lodge for a mid-afternoon Christmas dinner at WCC. After dinner, we'll sip some hot chocolate (or something ) in the beautiful WL lobby while we await our 5:30 reservation for the sleigh ride (that's us that CamColt mentioned). After that, back to the Poly and relax in the lounge with some snacks and dessert! I'm making myself giddy here!

Sue

 

[crazzydisneyfan22]

We plan to start out the morning early at Magic Kingdom, go on a few rides and then leisurely enjoy ourselves and people watch until the parade at 2. Then we're hopping over to EPCOT for the CP and a ps at rose n crown. Finishing off the magical night with Illuminations and a ride on test track.

 

[PNO4TE]

We have breakfast at Boma followed by an quick trip to AK. In the afternoon, hoping to relax and maybe swim at AKL before heading over to Epcot for the 6:45 CP and Christmas dinner at Le Cellier. Will this vacation never get here?!?!?

Elin

 

[sm4987]

How great. When I started this thread, I didn't know what to expect. I thought it would be MK of course. Now you all have me out of my seat with your plans. Kinda making me add a little something to my day!

BTW: Happy Thanksgiving everyone

 

[XStAnt]

FWIW, here is my general guide for determining what to do on Christmas Day.

1) If you want to experience the "magic" on Christmas and go to MK that is okay. But understand you will not go on many rides, will not get a good view of the parade, will have long waits for meals, etc. MK usually closes to new guests by mid-morning and is wall-to-wall people all day long. As long as you understand that you cannot do much and are happy with just soaking up the atmosphere, then you'll be fine.

2) If you have more than 6 days at Disney, take the day off from all parks. Go resort hopping, check out DTD, swim at the resort (if warm enough), or do some of the other activities people have already suggested. Unless you have an UPH, make a PS for meals at a non-park restaurant. If you have an UPH you can make a PS to eat anywhere, including a park restaurant. But if you eat in a park I recommned just going there to eat and walk around. Don't try to do any rides, etc.--save that for another day).

3) If you only have a few days at Disney (<6 days) you probably can't afford to take a day off. In that case, go to Epcot on Christmas. While it is crowded, it is less crowded than the other parks and can handle the crowds better. Plus, there are fewer children, as they tend to like the other parks better. Get there early if you want to go on the big attractions (M:S, TT, etc).

4) No matter what you do, make a PS for meals, especially dinner.

These are just my suggestions and I'm sure others have their ownideas and will make their suggestions.