Going at Christmas... any tips?

[ilovemyjj]

The first week in Dec is wonderful!! Lower crowds, a tad cooler temps, just dress in layers..you don't want this kids freezing at night. BUt, if your from up North, it should be nice for you!
The parks and resorts are all decked out!! Sooo pretty!!!
I think its the best time of yr to go!!

 

[stncldlager]

We are also heading down Dec. 3 thru Dec. 13. We haven't visited in the winter, but are really looking foward to it. 70-80 during the day sounds great to to me!! I am leaving PA for some warmth!

 

[JGoin]

Remember, Pop Warner football teams will be there (by the droves!) Dec 4-11... They will stay primarily at the All Star resorts, and "should" be playing their games in the mornings.

 

[shaun&miranda]

We have been every December for the last 6 years.

We normally go some time around the 9th and fly back out to land in the UK the morning of Christmas Eve.

Early to mid December the crowds are light for Disney. You will still queue, and if you plan badly you may queue for long times, but with good planning you can get on most rides in about 30 mins or under (without fastpasses).

I would recommend looking at the busy day guides that you find on all ears, and having some clear ideas on what your "can't miss" attractions are.

The weather will be way cooler and less humid than summer is in Florida. Temps are normally mid to high 70's, although there have been years that have been warmer, and a couple that have been mid 50's, dipping into the 30's at night - they covered all the plants at Seaworld with blankets that year to protect them from frost!

As another poster said, the pools are heated, and lifeguards on duty. One of the water parks (Typhoon Lagoon/Blizzard Beach) will be open and one closed for refurb. Last year was warm enough that the water parks were quite busy!

We are from the UK, so for us every day seems warm! It's all about what you are used to.

The best holiday attractions in my opinion are:
Osborne Family Lights at Hollywood Studios,
Candlelight Processional at Epcot
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party (for the Xmas Wishes fireworks primarily)
Gingerbread House at Grand Floridian

There are loads more, these are just my favourites!

Happy holidays

Miranda

 

[bababear_50]

Morning
Just reading through all the posts --we--my brother and myself are going the week before christmas and I saw a few people talking about "Santa's Around The World" .I have some pages that can be printed off and then signed by each Santa....check out my photobucket--link below my signature.

"Epcot Santas"

Hugs Mel and Happy Christmas Planning

 

[disneyfan6301]

We go in December and I pack a little of everything--jeans, shorts, T-shirts, sweatshirts, sandals, socks....and we have used most everything. I watch the weather the week before, too, but it seems to change. Last year even my 13 year old put on his sweatshirt without being told! Of course, we had on shorts during the day!

 

[katybugsmom]

Here are a few pictures I found online of some of the storytellers at Epcot's World Showcase last year. Enjoy! We can't wait until our first WDW Christmas trip to POP-December 15-21!!!!!

http://www.wdwmagic.com/Events/Holidays-Around-the-World-at-Epcot/Gallery.htm