Official December 2008

[GraceLuvsWDW]

We leave tomorrow morning at 7am!!!
We'll be in Orlando by 10:15am and my daughter still doesn't know! I've packed secretly! We watched the Samantha Brown Christmas at Disney show and she kept saying "I wish we could go at Christmastime". I said well we'll have to save up our money to go sometime. Oh she is really going to flip tomorrow morning ! I'm still trying to think of some magnificent way of telling her. She'll definitely know when we get to the airport because she knows how to spell "ORLANDO"!
All of you have wonderful trips!!!

 

[D&DDisney]

See everyone in 3!!!!

Don't forget your LGMH

 

[TONNIE]

we leave tomorrow too one night at asp and 7 nights akl see you there

 

[SnowWhiteMommy]

Just returned Dec 7 from Pop Century.

The parks were crazy busy.
The pools at the resort were lukewarm, too cold for me to go swimming in 50 degree weather. I think the cool days and cold nights prevented the pools from getting up to temperature.

I'm glad we did it, the Osborne lights were fantastic but will not do December again.

I see you've been in August before. Did you think December was busier than that? We're due to leave in 2 days and have never been in December before-don't know what to expect.

 

[ppavlik]

Pavlik& Brewer family going December 20th thur 28th

 

[Baltazar]

I see you've been in August before. Did you think December was busier than that? We're due to leave in 2 days and have never been in December before-don't know what to expect.

Definitely busier than when we're there in August for the free food. The stroller parking areas were over flowing. Some rides had triple digit wait times but creative fastpass usage meant we had low wait times.

I didn't think it was unbearable but we never left at closing time, we either left an hour ahead or an hour after. Parades and fireworks were quite packed as well, show up early and stand your ground.

 

[PrincessSuzanne]

We leave tomorrow morning at 7am!!!
We'll be in Orlando by 10:15am and my daughter still doesn't know! I've packed secretly! We watched the Samantha Brown Christmas at Disney show and she kept saying "I wish we could go at Christmastime". I said well we'll have to save up our money to go sometime. Oh she is really going to flip tomorrow morning ! I'm still trying to think of some magnificent way of telling her. She'll definitely know when we get to the airport because she knows how to spell "ORLANDO"!
All of you have wonderful trips!!!

Have you tried one of those call from a character? I did it for my mom one time and she loved it. It costs $2.49, and it is so worth it. They are called Disney Enchanted Calls. So cool, great way to break the news.

we leave tomorrow too one night at asp and 7 nights akl see you there

We leave in 13 hours and will also be at AKL. I will be the wife, riding an ECV and fussing at her DH.

I see you've been in August before. Did you think December was busier than that? We're due to leave in 2 days and have never been in December before-don't know what to expect.

We have been in Aug once and Dec twice and it is comparable. We were surprised how small the crowds were then and the week we are going in Dec is the slowest to me Dec 13-21. the crowds will pick up by Sun, Dec 21 and maybe even Sat afternoon.

Suzanne

 

[Wendi2000]

Finally... I'm going to bed now... so I can lie awake all night until my alarm goes off at 5:00 and we can head out for the airport. We fly out at 7:40am and we'll land at MCO at 5:35pm. I can't believe we're going to be in WDW tomorrow!!!

 

[SnowWhiteMommy]

Definitely busier than when we're there in August for the free food. The stroller parking areas were over flowing. Some rides had triple digit wait times but creative fastpass usage meant we had low wait times.

I didn't think it was unbearable but we never left at closing time, we either left an hour ahead or an hour after. Parades and fireworks were quite packed as well, show up early and stand your ground.

Love the comment, "show up early and stand your ground". Thanks for the tips. We're not fans of big crowds (not fun with small children), so this may be our one and only Disney Christmas.

Anyone else have any advice or suggestions for going this time of the year?
Thanks in advance.

 

[SnowWhiteMommy]

Thanks Princess Suzanne. We'll also be there, only 16-22. I'm hoping it's not busy until 20 or 21st. Pixie dust for all!

 

[*KeepMovingForward*]

5 days until we leave. I guess that means I really have to get moving with my packing!

 

[*Seanaci*]

Wow.

I can't believe we leave a week from tomorrow! Single digits!

 

[ChrisandDon'sMommy]

Tomorrow morning!!

 

[disgoat]

Yay we're leaving tomorrow morning and looking forward to a great time in the World....
14th through the 19th at the Animal Kingdom Villas

 

[D&DDisney]

See y'all in 2 days!!!!

 

[txmomto1]

14 days!!!

 

[maidenfairy]

I bought snacks for the car trip! 12 days to go. My brain is getting into vacation mode.

 

[WUVmyDISNEY]

After booking this way back in March.....we are leaving in 10 1/2 hours!!! Still packing ( had a migraine today) but starting to feel better and gettin excited!

 

[SnowWhiteMommy]

Anyone heard what the weather's like? Preparing to leave in 24 hours!!!

 

[Tinkerbellcrafter]

It was pretty cold yesterday..about 55 in the morning and then warming to 72 and then cooling down again. We had 80 degrees for two days last week and 60 on Thursday. Bring layers, such as a light sweatshirt and another light jacket. I think it is supposed to warm up more during the upcoming week. Have a great trip and boost your vit c! Many people sick in the world!

Of course, all of those temps are better than the 8 degrees we have at home now.