News Round Up 2017

[Douglas Dubh]

Though my wife and I have talked about how it would be cool to go to Paris for Christmas one year and she said we could stop by Disneyland Paris as well

We did that a couple years ago. It was fun but a bit cold.

 

[dina444444]

Here are some construction update pics of SW:GE at Disneyland from today.

 

[skier_pete]

... and then I read things like this and my thought quickly changes to a "nope!"

I don't really ever want to go for Christmas, but someday I'd like to go and arrive like Dec 30th - be there for New Year's, and then let the crowds clear out right afterwards....thinking maybe when our daughter reaches college age. I think we do it once and that's it. Otherwise, I have no interest in Christmas crowds.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Every now and then I think it would be fun to surprise the kids with a Christmas week trip - like the whole "surprise! We are heading to the airport right now!" thing ...

... and then I read things like this and my thought quickly changes to a "nope!"

I was at WDW last year from Christmas Eve-New Years Day. I was always the type that said "I would never go that week." However, it wasn't until the year before when I spent a few days at Disneyland (leaving after Christmas) and staying through NYE when I said I would give it a try. Last year, I knew MK was going to be a mess on Christmas Day, so I decided to go to EPCOT. I quickly noticed it would be crowded at MK when i saw the traffic while on the monorail to EPCOT, and I knew I made a great decision. It actually wasn't as bad as people made it out to be (at EPCOT at least). Maybe that is because I knew going in to expect crowds. I then decided to take things a lot slower and just enjoy being at WDW over Christmas-New Years. It is one of the best weeks I have ever spent at WDW or any Disney Theme Park.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

NEWS

Expected delays (and thus even more lines - so pack your patience) at MCO after loaded gun found there this morning

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/expect-delays-at-mco-due-to-loaded-gun-found-by-tsa/

 

[MommaBerd]

yeah, I can see that - maybe when my kids are older so they get the concept of "ambience" a little bit more

Yes - I almost added that it would be easier for us since our kids are older. I also like @skier_pete’s idea of going after Christmas through NYE. As long as I get full Christmas decor and a Candlelight Processional.

But as an aside, savor these Christmases when you have littles! It passes so quickly and it’s such a wonderful, fun, magical time! I’m not saying you don’t, just emphasizing how it truly doesn’t last long in the grand scheme of life. My youngest is 10 and he’s hanging on to Santa by his fingertips. But by next year, I think Santa will just be a wink and a smile.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I don't really ever want to go for Christmas, but someday I'd like to go and arrive like Dec 30th - be there for New Year's, and then let the crowds clear out right afterwards....thinking maybe when our daughter reaches college age. I think we do it once and that's it. Otherwise, I have no interest in Christmas crowds.

We did go once when I was a kid (like 11 or 12 or so) the week in-between and I do remember it being fun - I liked that the parks were open later and I remember getting in line for Space Mountain at like 11:45 (park closed at midnight) and with the line it was almost 1am by the time we were off. This was like 25 years ago so I am sure crowds are worse now

I also wonder about doing a bit before Christmas and then spending actual Christmas just at the resort and not going to the park - but you get the excitement leading into it, etc. Maybe one year - but these images on Facebook of the crowds definitely make it seem not so fun to be actually in the park on Christmas

Yes - I almost added that it would be easier for us since our kids are older. I also like @skier_pete’s idea of going after Christmas through NYE. As long as I get full Christmas decor and a Candlelight Processional.

But as an aside, savor these Christmases when you have littles! It passes so quickly and it’s such a wonderful, fun, magical time! I’m not saying you don’t, just emphasizing how it truly doesn’t last long in the grand scheme of life. My youngest is 10 and he’s hanging on to Santa by his fingertips. But by next year, I think Santa will just be a wink and a smile.

yeah, my oldest is just shy of 9 and it is definitely borderline for her believing in Santa (I think she is pretty sure he isn't "real" - at least in the traditional sense - but still wants to believe)

 

[jade1]

Kinda weird yesterday, MK was pretty good in the morning, and beyond beautiful sunny 60, then went to DHS last night at 730 with zero in the bag line and zero at the gate. Really cleared out after a well spaced out Bam, Fantasmic.

Did TSM and Star Tours (loved the secret ending) then walked down to the ice cream shop and watched TOT Xmas display, a lot of snow coming down, not a soul in the food lines. TOT was 20 min but skipped anyway.

Meandered back for Star Wars and not a big crowd at all. Very nice.

 

[Fantasia79]

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! And a happy Boxing Day to you all!

Thanks for another great year on this thread.

 

[jade1]

 

[Flyerjab]

We did go once when I was a kid (like 11 or 12 or so) the week in-between and I do remember it being fun - I liked that the parks were open later and I remember getting in line for Space Mountain at like 11:45 (park closed at midnight) and with the line it was almost 1am by the time we were off. This was like 25 years ago so I am sure crowds are worse now

I also wonder about doing a bit before Christmas and then spending actual Christmas just at the resort and not going to the park - but you get the excitement leading into it, etc. Maybe one year - but these images on Facebook of the crowds definitely make it seem not so fun to be actually in the park on Christmas



yeah, my oldest is just shy of 9 and it is definitely borderline for her believing in Santa (I think she is pretty sure he isn't "real" - at least in the traditional sense - but still wants to believe)

We were in WDW last year from December 29th through January 4th. We had fun at the resort and all the other parks. We spent all New Year’s Eve at Epcot. That park is amazing for New Year’s. The parties at the pavilions, the fireworks and everything are all incredible. And although it was full, the park never seemed unbearable.

On New Year’s Day, we ventured onto MSUSA, had our picture taken, and then left for DAK. MK is simply a mess on these busy holidays. You literally were walking shoulder to shoulder with complete strangers. And you could sense the stress level all around you. It is a shame because we wanted to do some rides that day but to get to them would have been a nightmare. Also, when I see some of the photos from the MK on Christmas, it seems unsafe to me. God forbid something were to happen that would cause people to start running to the exit. Not saying that should deter people from going, but there is a certain uncomfortable feeling you get when you are in a mass of that many people.

 

[MissGina5]

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!

 

[rteetz]

Year end Rumor Round Up!

http://www.wdwinfo.com/walt-disney-world/disney-rumor-round-up-december-2017/

 

[BlackMagicWoman]

I don't really ever want to go for Christmas, but someday I'd like to go and arrive like Dec 30th - be there for New Year's, and then let the crowds clear out right afterwards....thinking maybe when our daughter reaches college age. I think we do it once and that's it. Otherwise, I have no interest in Christmas crowds.

I went to Disneyland for my daughter's birthday last year from the 28th through the 31st. The crowds were insane.

 

[rteetz]

News

Apparently Disney is expecting Solo to bomb

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/12/disney-preparing-solo-bomb-box-office/

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

News

Apparently Disney is expecting Solo to bomb

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/12/disney-preparing-solo-bomb-box-office/

Well, I don't know how I feel about this movie already. It's hard for me to think of anyone else playing Han Solo than Harrison Ford. I know he is to old to make a younger movie, but it will still be weird hearing a different "voice" as Han Solo. I'll still see the film...maybe (waiting for the trailer)...but I'm not expecting much out of it.

 

[LSLS]

News

Apparently Disney is expecting Solo to bomb

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/12/disney-preparing-solo-bomb-box-office/

They could really do damage to Galaxy Edge opening at this point. You have alienated a good deal of Star Wars fans who completely blame Disney for Last Jedi. You destroy Han Solo and I honestly believe large groups of Star Wars fans will just straight boycott Disney. If it's this bad they should just eat it and wait for 9.

 

[umichigan10]

News

Apparently Disney is expecting Solo to bomb

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/12/disney-preparing-solo-bomb-box-office/

That really instills me with confidence

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney Doubles Their #ShareYourEars Donation to $2 Million for Make-A-Wish

 

[rteetz]

News

Details Announced for 2018 Disney’s Easter at Tokyo DisneySea