Which Park for Christmas Day

[WDWFUN]

I've read that MK is the most crowded during Christmas Day, but how bad is it? Is there a special parade on this day?

Which Disney park would you chose?

thanks

 

[Evil Genius]

We were there Christmas day last year and went to AK. It was wonderful, crowds were low, walked on to many rides. We heard later from some people at our resort that MK and EPCOT were mad houses and that MGM was pretty low crowds also. I hope this helps.

Have a magical holiday.

 

[AStamm]

We're headed to AK for Christmas Day this year, although leaving early for our 5:00 ADRs over at 1900 Park Fare. We were at MK two years ago and it was great--although the temp. was in the 40s and it rained from about noon on. I'd love to be at MK on Christmas Day again, but reading other posts on this topic got me too scared to try it.

 

[LOVETHATPOLY]

Interested too!

 

[micminnieapolis]

This is our 4th Holiday season at WDW. You'll know from the crowds the days before what to expect on Christmas day. MK can and usually closes around 10am because it has reached capacity. We don't have small children to make MK a necessity and even if we did, we probably wouldn't brave it. We do like Epcot because we can stroll almost leisurely around the WS. It's crowded but so much better than MK. Don't expect to ride any rides either place unless you're there early. Several years ago I ran into MK at opening to buy some collector's pins. It's not a scene I want to repeat. And we still go every year for the Holidays! ADR's are a necessity anywhere! We do a lot of people watching on those trips and even carry books into the parks so tha we can enjoy the excitement of being there without the anxiety of being there. It's our trip of lights, fountains, decorations, music and food. Maybe when we have those little ones again we'll go to one of those quiet parks like AK or MGM on Christmas, but not on NYE!

 

[3for Me]

We went to Epcot last year on Christmas Day. I really expected much worse. Got there around opening and rode several Future World rides including Soarin', TT, etc... then headed over to World Showcase for lunch.

I didn't really "feel" the crowds until the time of the CP. The lines for both the package and the regular line were outrageous (as was the line for the bathroom!) Then, at Alfredo's for dinner the waiting area was PACKED. Other than that, it honestly was not all that bad!

That was our only experience - but I hope it helps!

 

[madelinesmum]

We were at MGM Christmas day last year and it was PERFECT! I couldn't imagine going to MK on Christmas day. I would stay away from MK on Christmas Eve as well.