how are the crowds the week before christmas

[beast/del]

My cousin is planning on going to WDW the week before Christmas next year. She asked me about the crowds and I couldn't answer her. I told her I had some friends on disboards that could help.
Any information would be appreciated.
I told her to definately do MVMCP. I enjoyed the party thoroughly.

 

[nowellsl]

CROWDED!!!

 

[laceemouse]

We plan to go next year at the same time. We do not take our kids out of school, so the only way for us to go at Christmas is after they get out around the 16th or 17th. We will miss the MVMCP, but we will still do CP, Osborne light, Christmas around the World, ect...I know it will be crowded. I would never recommend this time to someone making their first WDW trip. We will enjoy the decorations, special parades and holiday activities, but it is NOT the best time to try to ride every ride and see every show. We go once or twice a year, so we never go commando anyway. I have heard that between Christmas and New Year's is even more crowded, but I still expect crowds. We will just take it easy, have some good PSs, use fast pass, and the like. Do not discourage them, but do tell them to be prepared...Lacee

 

[domestic goddess]

The week before Christmas is typically better than the week between Christmas and New Years. When we go at that time we just pick out the things that we really want to do and concentrate on getting those done. After that we do whatever else we can fit in. If they know it will be busy and are expecting that it should not be a problem. Tell them to relax and enjoy everything around them. Christmas at Disney is wonderful!!!

We are going this year again and are planning on doing the parks before Christmas and other things outside of the parks after.

It can still be a great trip with the right frame of mind!