Jennifer Underwood
Earning My Ears
- Joined
- Nov 7, 2019
We just rescheduled for 11/22-11/29 as well at Wilderness Lodge. Are the parks open on Thanksgiving Day? Is it just insane with crowds? Are the Christmas decorations up yet? I've never gone in November before, much less Thanksgiving, so I'm a total newbie on this one.
Hi, Mike!
We went on Thanksgiving many years ago in 2012 and are going again this year. I’ve heard it’s gotten much more crowded in recent years. I was hoping this year people may be waiting until 2021 for the anniversary but now it sounds like lots are rescheduling that week like you so my guess is that it’s going be packed. The best laid plans, right. Many sites I’ve seen have suggested avoiding MK at all costs on Thanksgiving and try Animal Kingdom. Lots of decorations everywhere for Christmas! Weather is awesome—usually 70s/low 80s and 60s at night. Perfect for us WI folk! We usually just bring a sweatshirt/coat for at night but wear shorts we’ve had on during the day.
Also, the parks tend to be open longer to accommodate for crowds which we also love as our favorite time is at night after all the littles go home and the park gets much clearer especially at MK after 10. Hope you have a great time!