After about 4 years in a row in Dec, I have to agree that Disney is cutting back. BW used to have the most remarkable lobby display...a boardwalk with rollar coaster, Santa in the rollar coaster. All the deluxe resorts are worth seeing. But, last year there was nothing at the Polynesian, and the year before that, their display almost looked like it was an afterthought. For some reason, I seem to remember that there was nothing at AKL either. There had been one, down by the entrance to Boma, but I don't remember seeing it last year, but I could be wrong.
I love checking out the Christmas displays...so, this is how I do it. I head to MK then hop on the monorail, and check out the CR, then the Polynesian, then GF (which is incredible!!). Then, I head for WL...so warm and Christmasy in there. Then I head to a park. When I'm at Epcot, I like to head to BW (where I can usually be found staying at), then over to YC/BC. Even the S/D are beautiful. AKL is beautiful as well.
The moderates are terrific, so if you can squeeze a visit in for them, fine. Everytime I see those photos from CSR I just want to pick up the phone and book a stay there!!!!
. Friends of mine went in mid-November last year and said most of the decorations were already up by then and everything is up for the entire week of Thanksgiving. The WL is my favorite and this thread has just wet my whisle as I can't wait. The GF is also very nice with the life size gingerbread house. Most of the deluxes are worth visiting and I also like the RV decorations at the campgrounds. The parks also have special events during this time of year, so don't miss the Candlelight Processional and Holidays Around the World at EP, Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights at MGM, and tree lighting ceremonies at 6:00 every night at the each park with caroling and characters. Each park and resort has their own style of Christmas decorations so it really is a treat. Have a great vacation!!
That one was one of my favorites!!!
