How is Disney at Christmas

[Phil Cirrone]

Was thinking about going to Disney for Christmas. I normally only go in the summer. Has anyone been there for the holidays?

Lisa

 

[mickeynut1]

Was thinking about going to Disney for Christmas. I normally only go in the summer. Has anyone been there for the holidays?

Lisa

Disney at Christmas time is amazing . We have been twice in December and have gone to MVMCP twice, with the second time being just as fun as the first . If you have the chance to go during the holidays, do it. All of the parks and resorts are beautifully decorated and there's nothing quite like Christmas at Disney .

 

[buzznina]

We have gone between Thanksgiving and Christmas to enjoy the decorations and they are fantastic, a really great time to go. We have not been at disney during Christmas week, but to give you an idea the crowd calendar at easy wdw has the crowds at a 10 starting 12/22 thru 12/31.

 

[Ilivetogo]

Absolutely gorgeous! We went three Christmas' in a row. Once we did EPCOT on Christmas Day and went to the Candelight Processional -- it was so amazing. And to see the castle with the "ice" lights all over it -- takes your breath away. Stunning! And the Osborne lights at HS ... way awesome!

If you decide to go, be sure to take a day or so to visit some of the resorts. Their decorations and set-ups are so so nice. (Gingerbread house in the GF, model train display at the YC, Chocolate set up at the Boardwalk, etc.)

Enjoy!!


Ice Castle colors by Ilivetogo toFL, on Flickr


YCRR5 by Ilivetogo toFL, on Flickr


GF Gbread palm by Ilivetogo toFL, on Flickr


CP Horns3 by Ilivetogo toFL, on Flickr


YC wreath by Ilivetogo toFL, on Flickr


Gingbrd Hse by Ilivetogo toFL, on Flickr


MGM Lites Street by Ilivetogo toFL, on Flickr


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[figment_jii]

The Holidays are fun at WDW. All of the resorts and theme parks have decorations (to varying degrees). At the resorts, the Deluxe resorts have the most elaborate decorations. The GF, CR, BW, and BC all have chocolate or gingerbread showpieces. The WL and AKL have giant (multi-store) trees with decorations. The YC has a miniature village/train set-up. The moderates have decorations (e.g., trees, swag, wreathes). The values have a small tree and wall decorations.

The theme parks have decorations and giant trees. The MK and Epcot felt the most festive to me, but all the parks had a festive feel.

The weather in December tends to be cool with low humidity. I was there during an unusual cold snap, so it was cold! But otherwise the weather was very nice.

 

[patty57]

It's beautiful and fun, but also unbelievably crowded. Christmas week is 10s across the board on any crowd calendar.

 

[Desnik]

The holidays at WDW are magical!!

We were there last year, Xmas week at WLV & AoALM. The WL's decorations were fantastic & really felt like the perfect resort for a Xmas stay. The characters were there in their holiday attire, Santa paid a visit, carolers sang in the lobby, cookies & cider were handed out to all guests...Ah I wish we could go again this year! We did the parks on 2 days only & had a great experience going early! We never waited on a single line at MK or Epcot! The weather was all over the place, but we dressed in layers and were fine. (35 one day, 70 on another!) We had Xmas eve dinner at 1900 Park Faire & Xmas day dinner at IL Mulino and bother were just perfect! We toured all the resorts to check out their decorations, but the GF & WL were the best!

I think everyone should experience it at least once!

 

[MickeyEars]

After years and years of going during the hot summer (just returned last week) we are planning our first ever Christmas trip for 2014. I'm soooo looking forward to cooler temps and the beautiful decorations.
I can't wait for the 2014 rates and dates to be released so I can book. Planning is such fun!!

Carla

 

[JennyDrake]

It's beautiful and fun, but also unbelievably crowded. Christmas week is 10s across the board on any crowd calendar.

Yes BEAUTIFUL but do not make the mistake of underestimating crowds and their impact.

 

[wiigirl]

Yes BEAUTIFUL but do not make the mistake of underestimating crowds and their impact.

This...but its still worth going at Christmas.

 

[mdinme]

We arrived on New Years eve 2010 and went to Epcot where we could not move due to the huge crowds. The other parks were at capacity and not allowing more guests. We rang in the New Year with Illiminations and loved it, but it took an hour to get out of the park...The good news was the next week was very quiet, we walked on every ride and still enjoyed all the amazing decorations.

Worth doing at least once, but it may be best to plan a trip from say 12/29 to 1/4 or something. Best of both worlds we thought (it was a ten night trip).

 

[darkwing818]

It's beautiful and fun, but also unbelievably crowded. Christmas week is 10s across the board on any crowd calendar.

Exactly what I was going to say, but everyone should do it at least once.

 

[bluepirategrl]

Go the day after Thanksgiving or the first week of December! It's not very crowded. Longest line I waited in was maybe 20mins. Weather is really nice and the Christmas decorations are up.

 

[jhryb]

I've been in mid December, over Christmas and over New Years. My top pick is mid December because all of the festive activities are going on yet the crowds are not too bad. Christmas and New Years are just too busy for my liking.

 

[Eeyore's My Favorite]

I've been in mid December, over Christmas and over New Years. My top pick is mid December because all of the festive activities are going on yet the crowds are not too bad. Christmas and New Years are just too busy for my liking.

We did mid December last year & the parks were a piece if cake. We were able to do everything we wanted especially visiting the Deluxe hotels to see all their special decorations.

 

[Tinkl0ver66]

I have been there the week after Christmas till January 3. Can't beat the decorations! Absolutely beautiful and amazing!! But the crowds were outrageous!! Shoulder to shoulder people at times, and the MK on New Years Eve was fun, but VERY VERY crowded! They had closed the park to outside guests by 10 am. All in all it was a fun time, just prepare yourself for A LOT of people.

 

[mommyarewegoingback]

Disney is almost a different place during the holidays. I agree with previous posters that after thanksgiving until the couple of days prior to Christmas days are the best. Week between Christmas and new year is absolutely crazy, there are waits for the bathroom. Now I think I remember you being dvc, so if you don't mind not going on the e-ticket rides. There is plenty of other things to do including the not to be missed hotel tour, Osborne lights, candlelight processional, santas around the world... The hotels are all decked out! Anyway, we love disney at this time, it's completely different than visiting in the summer!
-Virginia

 

[DonaldDuckFamily]

Has anyone been at Disney during Christmas week and Easter week? I've gone a few times during Easter break and it is really busy, but manageable. Parks also are open longer during Easter than Christmas as I do my compare and I assume that is because it is cooler in December. I'm just trying to get an idea if this it similar to those crowds. Thanks!

 

[darnheather]

When do the decorations all go up? I'd love to see it at this time of year but not at 10's.

 

[dansdad]

When do the decorations all go up? I'd love to see it at this time of year but not at 10's.

They are all up by the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend.