HELP!!!! December Question

[crow11ad]

Well we are going from 12-4-04 - 12-10-04 and from what I can gather from everyone is that at this time the crowds are very low. The time your going, I hear that from like the 19th and or 22nd and on is very busy and the most expensive. Remember the times are value and ends with Holliday. Hope this helps

 

[DisLUV]

Rebecca,

Crowds will typically be outrageous during that time. At some point during those dates the Crowds show up and it is PACKED.

The Crowds have arrived as early as the 15th one year when we were there. And 17th the next time. So really there is no way to tell.

The rule I have heard in the past if you dont want crowds is "GET OUT BEFORE THE WEEKEND BEFORE CHRISTMAS" But with the big day being on a weekend I am not sure what it will be like.

If it was me ( and I dont like the crowds ) I would be there earlier than that. WAIT I WILL BE THERE EARLIER THAN THAT!!! YAHOOOOOOO!!!!

 

[RebeccaLovesDisney]

Thanks for the advice! Maybe we'll have to skip going to WDW again this year. We'll be on the Disney Magic from Dec 11-18 and were trying to get in a visit to the parks while we're there. Ideally, we would go before the cruise, but I don't really want to pull the kids out of school any more than I have to, they will already be missing a week for the cruise.

In 2001, we went to WDW from Dec 8-16 and that was a perfect time to go. We never had to wait, never had to use fastpass, found good spots for parades 10 minutes before start, etc.

 

[outstandinfarmer]

If you are leaving on the 8, then you might as well pull them out just an extra two days and then you could be there on the 4, 5, 6, and 7. Two more days WILL NOT make that much of a difference. Or I would go to WDW after the 18. I think you are just worrying too much. The crowds will be fine for a few days. The lines were not bad at all. We barely waited except for TT, TOT, and RNR. Since you are already down there, you can't pass up the Disney opportunity.

If I were to pick I'd take them out the extra two days of school and then that could give you 4 days there.

That's just my opinion, but do whatever you feel comfortable with.

 

[Sweet_Thing]

I want to thank everyone for the well wishes and of course all the great advice. All you Dis'ers know best, that's for sure. We usually go in early January, but thought about going in December for the Christmasy feeling cause I have heard so many wonderful things about it here on the boards. I really don't like it crowded and we have always loved January because we walk on every ride, but if the crowds are low in mid December than we will try it out and enjoy the Christmas decorations. Hope you all have a wonderful trip - whenever you are going. I thank you all so much, for taking the time to reply. It is greatly appreciated. I value what you all have to say.

 

[bumcat]

The rule I have heard in the past if you dont want crowds is "GET OUT BEFORE THE WEEKEND BEFORE CHRISTMAS" But with the big day being on a weekend I am not sure what it will be like.
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So true! We went in Dec 2002 and checked out the friday before Christmas. It was getting crazy.
We did the parks Sun thru Thurs and left friday morning before christmas. It was perfect, very low crowds. Magic Kingdom was a little crowded but even that wasn't bad. We also had low crowds the night we did MVMCP ( we picked a week day).

This year we will be there Dec 10th (Friday) thru Dec 16th (Thursday).

Being from hot Texas I love the cool weather in December. I wore long pants and short sleeve shirts and only got cold around the waters.

 

[crow11ad]

We can't wait. Woohoo. Come on December