When do the fall decorations come down and Christmas go up?

[Disneylover:)]

Title says it all.

 

[pixiedustS&A]

Usually Thanksgiving weekend!! Can't wait!

 

[Traveliz]

Usually Thanksgiving weekend!! Can't wait!

Really before then nowadays - MK will be all decked out by November 11 when the Christmas parties start (except for the tree - and that has to do with parade taping), DHS the same since Osborne lights start then.

I have found the resort decorations start around the second week of November but aren't all up at once.

Liz

 

[Disneyforus]

Yep, that's what we heard too. We are expecting to see lots of Christmas Decor by the time we arrive on 11/16. We will be decorating our campsite at Fort Wilderness for Christmas too!

 

[james'mommy]

We were there over Halloween a few years ago and on November 1st we noticed some of the xmas decorations going up in the parks.

 

[DisneyDebbie]

I think you'll start to see changes tomorrow! Hooray for daylight savings!!!!!!

 

[PatriciaH]

Saw a Christmas display in one of the stores when leaving Epcot today!

 

[picktails]

Have gone the first week in November 3 time (leaving tomorrow for 4th )
and the xmas decor goes up the entire week we're there - miraculous!

 

[Princess 'n LA]

Arriving November 21 and hoping to see Disney is all its Christmas glory. Will the gingerbread house and other resort decorations be up? Missed resorts last trip and was hoping to spend Thanksgiving day resort hopping to see the decorations. Please, please,please tell me they will be up...I'll send you good luck and best wishes for your trip.

 

[donac]

We were there the end of AUg and on Monday we just saw swaggin at MK, on Tues we saw some pumpkins and when we got back on Friday the park was pretty much decorated for Halloween.

 

[RMulieri]

I think you'll start to see changes tomorrow! Hooray for daylight savings!!!!!!

Nope, at least not at the MK.The last MNSSHP is 11/1 this year

 

[wdwnomad]

I saw this on another Disney discussion forum. They said it was from the WDW Cast site:

Originally Posted by WDW Cast Member Site

Say goodbye to fall décor – Santa Claus is coming to town
Date: 10/22/2009

Once our Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties are complete on November 1, the Decorating Support and Holiday Services teams will be in full swing clearing the Park of all fall/Halloween decor and preparing the Park for the Holiday season and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party (MVMCP). Below, please find the production schedule these teams will follow:

Note: All work will take place AFTER Park close on the date listed.

Sunday, November 1: Treat location decor will be struck from the Park, Toll Plaza bunting, Halloween signage at the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) and the Main Entrance.

Monday, November 2: Strike Halloween statues in the Castle Hub, every other lamp post banner, Town Square Scarecr
Tuesday, November 3: Strike remaining lamp post banners, all fall bunting, Mickey Floral pumpkins and install Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party signage at TTC and Main Entrance.

Wednesday, November 4: Install MVMCP Toll Plaza banners and MVMCP in Town Square planters. Holiday Services will install Main Street interiors, cables for garland on Main Street, U.S.A. Horiticulture will change out Mickey Floral.

Thursday, November 5: Holiday Services will install all exterior decor, Main Street, U.S.A., Tour Guide Gardens and Donald's Tree Lot in Fantasyland.

Coming to the Magic Kingdom® Park: A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas
Date: 10/21/2009

Get ready for a new musical revue, featuring a Cast of Tomorrowland® characters that includes Mike Wazowski, Stitch and Buzz Lightyear, plus a group of young, fun-loving party goers dancing to "songs of the season" in the distinctive style of today's hits. A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas – coming soon to a galaxy near you.

In preparation for A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas, the following technical load-in and rehearsals will take place at the Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland, potentially impacting Horticulture (sprinklers), Custodial (pressure washing), facilities, and delivery traffic.

10/20 - 10/24 12:30 - 9:00 am Lighting install & programming

10/23 12:30 - 9:00 am Audio install

10/27 - 10/28 12:30 - 9:00 am Audio mix (please keep noise to a minimum while in area)

10/28 12:30 - 9:00 am FX load-in/testing

10/29 - 10/30 12:30 - 9:00 am Tech cue to cue

11/2 11:30 pm - 8:00 am Rehearsals

11/3 9:00 pm - 5:30 am Rehearsals

11/4 8:00 pm - 4:30 am Rehearsals

11/5 8:00 pm - 4:30 am Rehearsals

11/6 10:00 pm - 6:30 am Rehearsals

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping this area clear of traffic during the above listed dates and times.

 

[Princess 'n LA]

What about resort decor? Any chance of seeing it Thanksgiving week?

 

[RMulieri]

What about resort decor? Any chance of seeing it Thanksgiving week?

It should be all up thanksgiving week For the Holiday kick off Thanksgiving weekend

 

[portocall]

Awesome to hear it should be up. I can't wait to see the Holiday decor this year!

 

[Tara]

What about resort decor? Any chance of seeing it Thanksgiving week?

Yes, it should all be up by that week. We arrived at VWL last year on 11/19 (Wednesday the week before T'giving) and almost all the decorations were put up in the middle of the night that night. I don't remember going anywhere after that that didn't have decorations up.