It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

[slduck]

We leave in a little over a week! Very excited to hear that decorations will be up!!!!!

 

[xoxpluto88]

im actually really surprised there are xmas decorations already up.....im soooooooooo excited though and can't wait to see them..............10 more days!!!!!!1111

 

[Simba's Mom]

Who are the Trolley show dancers? I've never heard of them.

Don't feel bad! Although I've been to WDW over 20 times, I just saw them in May of this year. They perform on Main Street, but if you're an early bird like me, they don't start performing until about 10:30. A big red trolley brings them down Main Street, then they get off and sing and dance, welcoming everyone. I'm so glad I finally got to see them and look forward to seeing them again. Check Steve Soars website (who's got the address? I don't, sorry) for exact times of their performances.

 

[TAKitty]

I like that WDW is decorating early for Christmas. The time goes so fast and before you know it it is the new year. I like to savor this time and enjoy the lights and holiday feeling.

 

[bleeps]

Bleeps and DVCsmile... They are scheduled for filming the Christmas Parade December 2, 3, and 4 (as a back up day).

Thank you so, so much for your detailed response and all of the wonderful information -- you've made me feel so much better! Since we'll have a couple of other days when we'll be in MK, I feel very comfortable with hopping on the train to hit the back of the park on 12/3, and sticking with our dinner plan for CRT, and will just know that we'll hit Main Street another time. There's nothing like advance preparation! Thanks again.

 

[Horizons16]

at MK anyway! Went over today and they have the boughs up at the ticket area and wreaths on store windows. The biggest decoration so far is the huge Christmas tree over by the Rose Garden. They were also playing Christmas music.

 

[ugadog99]

I am so excited for my girls' dance team. The team will be performing Wednesday, November 23 at MK. Many of the families on the team have either never been to WDW or haven't been in a long time. I'm so thrilled that not only will these families experience the magic, but that they will also have the opportunity to experience the holidays at WDW.

 

[GBC1]

I was at the MK on Sunday 11/6 (the last day of my vacation). One of the CMs told me that they thought that the Christmas decorations were put up because of a Disney documentary that was being made about "overnight transitions". Don't know if this is true, it is just what she told me.

BCV - 10/28 through 11/7/05

 

[andromedaslove]

In an earlier post I saw someone mention that the area with the Osbourne lights in MGM was closed off. Does anyone know if they will be up and running by this Saturday? I am really trying to take a last minute trip to MGM this weekend with my two boys to see the Osbourne lights.

 

[Tink215]

Thank you so much for sharing the Pics, We arrive on Christmas day and it cant get here fast enough!!!! Please if anyone has anymore pics to share it puts such a smile on my face!!!

 

[DVCajun]

In an earlier post I saw someone mention that the area with the Osbourne lights in MGM was closed off. Does anyone know if they will be up and running by this Saturday? I am really trying to take a last minute trip to MGM this weekend with my two boys to see the Osbourne lights.

The lights are up, but they're not on.

I, for one, am not happy about the decorations and music being out already. I really enjoy the normal music in the parks, and it's disconcerting to me to hear Christmas music instead, especially before Thanksgiving!

But the weather is beautiful and I'm loving being in the World anyway!

 

[SPAM]

you are killing me!!!! i want to be there now, now!
29 days though! WHOOOPEEEEE!

 

[caribear]

I think the Osborne lights will be working as of Nov 14th. Not positive though, as they have changed the date from the original start of the lights (I believe it was originally around the 23rd.) On another note, they were testing the holiday ending to Illuminations last night! As I was leaving Epcot I heard/saw the lights/songs around the World Showcase Lagoon.

 

[monte]

Does anyone know when the decorations will be taken down? I will be there from Jan.4-9 and would love to see them. Thanks

 

[Got Quattro?]

I'm not sure I understand why you think this is a bad thing. Most business now start with Christmas decorations prior to Thanksgiving. Why should Disney be any different. It brings enjoyment to people who are visiting prior to Thanksgiving. If it is because you just don't like Christmas decorations early, then I suggest you don't visit WDW at this time of year. If it is just because Disney used to put things up quickly and they don't now, you need to realize that businesses change the way they do things. All businesses do this. It is not a static world. I'm not trying to give you a hard time. I just don't understand where you are coming from.

It used to be like christmas 2 times if that makes sense. you are there for thanksgiving, and when you go to the parks that friday, BOOM, it's christmas. It was a wonderfull way to kick off the christmas season.

Now we are all being bombarded with christmas in a gradual fashion from november 1 on. It takes some of the specialness away from christams to have it out there for so long.

 

[peter11435]

It used to be like christmas 2 times if that makes sense. you are there for thanksgiving, and when you go to the parks that friday, BOOM, it's christmas. It was a wonderfull way to kick off the christmas season.

Now we are all being bombarded with christmas in a gradual fashion from november 1 on. It takes some of the specialness away from christams to have it out there for so long.

Sure in the days of only the MK, Poly and Contemporary the change to Christmas was done over night. However that has not been the case for a very long time. Disney now has to decorate the MK (with more decorations than when they did it Thanksgiving night) Epcot, the Studios, Animal Kingdom, dozens of hotels, and downtown Disney. Not to mention other things such as the water parks, golf courses and small touches such as the DVC lighthouse on Bonnet Creek parkway. It is far more than anyone could do in just one or two nights. Trust me when I tell you that the decorations have not been done all in one night in nearly 20 years. As for your earlier comment about no Christmas decorations during the food and wine festival, that is still the case. They have not begun any decorating at Epcot, and will not until the festival is over.

 

[4fosterkids]

I think it is so exciting that the holiday decor is up! For those who go in November and didn't think they would get to see any decorations, it is a great surprise. I enjoy every minute of the holiday time in the park,it ends too fast! You have to remember some people are just there for a short time on vacation and may not return for years, so this gives more time for everyone to get some holiday magic!!

 

[smola09's mom]

I think it is so exciting that the holiday decor is up! For those who go in November and didn't think they would get to see any decorations, it is a great surprise. I enjoy every minute of the holiday time in the park,it ends too fast! You have to remember some people are just there for a short time on vacation and may not return for years, so this gives more time for everyone to get some holiday magic!!

I agree with you. I am so siked now that I know we not only will be in the world Thanksgiving day, but also that we will enjoy the decorations the whole week before. This is our last trip to DIsney at least for the next 2 years and I too think this only adds to the magic.

 

[janice1234]

can someone tell me how the weather has been? i am hoping to be walking the parks in shorts and tshirt, while looking at xmas decorations and listening to xmas carols.

 

[ugadog99]

Oh my gosh!! I am so excited about the Illuminations news! I LOVE that special ending.