Planning a trip Dec 24-30

[momof4]

This will be our first time visting during the holidays. We've been to Disney in July and Oct. What is the weather like? Should we pack shorts and long pants? What is there to do this time of the year?

 

[elaine and the boys]

The average high temp. in 73, low temp.50. But it could get into low 80s and drop closer to freezing. It's one of those situations when you should plan to pack shorts and pants and layers for your tops. Check the weeks forcast just before you leave. That way you'll know if there is a cold front coming through or not.

Christmas week will be crazy busy. Just plan to ride your favorite rides first thing in the mornings. Then you'll have the afternoon and evenings to enjoy the special holiday events, without thinking about trying to get into long lines for rides.

Specialty events during that week include:
Epcot: Candlelight Processional--make reservations now for dinner package which includes guaranteed entry into this evening event. Also, Holidays Around the World and Christmas tree lighting in Future World
MGM: Osbourne Family Light display--go see it during one of the Fantasmic showings and it won't be quite so crowded.
Magic Kingdom: I think Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party will be over by the time you arrive....it's a ticket only event anyway.

Every park has later than normal hours because of the holiday week. We're also planning time to visit various resorts to see Christmas decorations.

Have fun, but be prepared for large crowds!

 

[lisajl]

Oh boy! You are gonna have fun! If you love Christmas decorations and music, there is no better place to be.
I have only been to WDW 3 times and it has always been the week before Christmas. We love it!
We will be there Dec 18-13 this year.
Not enough time, but at least we will be there.
Have a great time and enjoy all the holiday decorations.

Lisa

 

[momof4]

Thank you both for your responses. The kids really don't know yet and I want to make sure we all enjoy ourselves.

 

[lisajl]

That is exciting! Have fun telling the kids!!

I would recommend getting a locker near the front of the park. We wore our jackets in the morning and by mid-day were ready to lose them.

I hope we both have great weather while we are down there.

Lisa

 

[byoung]

Remember you are also going the most crowded time of the year. Have a great vacation.

 

[cleophus12]

We arrived on 12/26 last year and the weather was cold! If we hadn't received winter coats for Christmas that we left in the car, we would have been miserable. The cold only lasted for a couple of days and then warmed up very nicely. I'm not complaining about the cold, mind you. It actually made the snow on Main Street feel more genuine. It felt like Christmas! We had a great time, but it was crowded. Just be prepared and be patient.