mrsr2ro
Mouseketeer
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I've done 3 trips to WDW in recent years. We did went in mid December, between the holidays, in '09 and '10. We just got back from going in mid Jan (1/11 - 1/19).
Hands down I enjoyed the January trip better. NOW, granted there are some other differences like the changes in FP. Also, we did the Dining plan on the Dec trips and did not this time (didn't do any TS meals). Here are my thoughts:
Yes, the Christmas decorations are great - everyone should do it at least once.
One thing I did not like about the Dec trips was how MVMCP really messes up the trip; making it difficult to do MK on those days if you are not doing the party. I liked how in January, MK was open until at least 8 each night of our trip with Wishes every night. I just felt it made the trip much more relaxed. We also didn't need hoppers on this trip and it worked out just fine. In '09 and '10 we got hoppers so we could do MK in the morning but then leave when the parties started.
Weather was about the same both times; anything from high in the upper 70's to lows in the 30's. The key to both times is to pack for anything.
Crowds just felt lighter in January than our December trips. We seemed to get a lot more done every day and walking around the park wasn't as congested.
Just wanted to share my comparison for those trying to decide which time to go
Hands down I enjoyed the January trip better. NOW, granted there are some other differences like the changes in FP. Also, we did the Dining plan on the Dec trips and did not this time (didn't do any TS meals). Here are my thoughts:
Yes, the Christmas decorations are great - everyone should do it at least once.
One thing I did not like about the Dec trips was how MVMCP really messes up the trip; making it difficult to do MK on those days if you are not doing the party. I liked how in January, MK was open until at least 8 each night of our trip with Wishes every night. I just felt it made the trip much more relaxed. We also didn't need hoppers on this trip and it worked out just fine. In '09 and '10 we got hoppers so we could do MK in the morning but then leave when the parties started.
Weather was about the same both times; anything from high in the upper 70's to lows in the 30's. The key to both times is to pack for anything.
Crowds just felt lighter in January than our December trips. We seemed to get a lot more done every day and walking around the park wasn't as congested.
Just wanted to share my comparison for those trying to decide which time to go
