Why Christmas?

[mom2rtk]

Fun image/report from MK last night from the Castle.

https://mobile.twitter.com/disneyconnects/status/682399188135620610

That looks more like it would fit a thread called "Why NOT Christmas?"

It sort of makes me feel like hyperventilating.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

I'm thinking that photo is of the run-up to the fireworks. Give it an hour after the fireworks and see what it looks like then.

 

[Angel Ariel]

I'm thinking that photo is of the run-up to the fireworks. Give it an hour after the fireworks and see what it looks like then.

I'm sure it is the fireworks. But fireworks are a large part of the experience for many, so seeing what it looks like in the hub during that time would be of use to many people.

Perhaps it would help wdw to do what dlr has done and design a fireworks show with multiple great viewing areas. The hub and main street there is still very crowded, no doubt,but it would give those who want to see the show but don't want the crowds a place to view them that they were designed to be seen from.

 

[mom2rtk]

I'm sure it is the fireworks. But fireworks are a large part of the experience for many, so seeing what it looks like in the hub during that time would be of use to many people.

Perhaps it would help wdw to do what dlr has done and design a fireworks show with multiple great viewing areas. The hub and main street there is still very crowded, no doubt,but it would give those who want to see the show but don't want the crowds a place to view them that they were designed to be seen from.

Agreed. Fireworks viewing is an important part of any Disney visit for us.

 

[Disneylover99]

I'm thinking that photo is of the run-up to the fireworks. Give it an hour after the fireworks and see what it looks like then.

Exactly. We go at different times of the year and it's almost always congested around the hub right before fireworks anyways. We were at the MK for fireworks last Christmas Day and again on the 28/29th. We were on Mainstreet once and near Casey's the other times. I can see how this picture would scare people, but we were able to move around and we didn't feel like packed Sardines.

 

[BeerMe]

I wouldn't quite go that far but thankfully there's lots of other parks and things to do. Have you ever been over Christmas?

Christmas, Easter and July 4th. Been all those times. Never again. I like early December and early January. The only month we haven't been is August.

 

[mshanson3121]

Exactly. We go at different times of the year and it's almost always congested around the hub right before fireworks anyways. We were at the MK for fireworks last Christmas Day and again on the 28/29th. We were on Mainstreet once and near Casey's the other times. I can see how this picture would scare people, but we were able to move around and we didn't feel like packed Sardines.

I just looked at the picture and thought, what a great time to go on rides while everyone is there! Lol

 

[Angel Ariel]

I just looked at the picture and thought, what a great time to go on rides while everyone is there! Lol

That's true throughout the year...fireworks usually means shorter ride lines

 

[jade1]

Fun image/report from MK last night from the Castle.

https://mobile.twitter.com/disneyconnects/status/682399188135620610

Awesome.

We were right in that, and had a perfect view of the fireworks in the hub. Shirt sleeves and snow, just a beautiful experience.

 

[bigbabyblues]

My friend and her family are there this week. They prefer not to take their kids out of school, and her husband works construction--his work ends late November/early December and he goes back early March-ish. He isn't allowed to take vacation during summer. Their choice was Christmas because they could go longer than the 4-day spring break.

 

[akaDaddy]

Well, I'm one of those "crazy" people who travel to WDW over Christmas, the only time that met our families schedule for the next 2 years.

It was crowded, but WE HAD A BALL!

I haven't had a chance to right a full review but here are a few take-a-ways...

1. Plan. Plan. Plan.
2. Rope drop is your friend. Be there 30 minutes early and the park is yours for a few hours.
3. Plan late afternoon / early evening TS at either resorts or Epcot (just not as crowded.
4. The last few hours of a park are great times as well.
5. Rest in the afternoon. Nap, swim, relax or shop.
6. Repeat step 1

We were at WDW December 19-27, 2015. Was it crowded. Yes, but we've seen worse at times. My wife's observation was that every day as MK filled up it looked like a sold out MVMCP.

We rode everything we wanted and only waited more than 20 minutes twice, Soarin and Test Track (only because of FP grouping restrictions).

Planning is key.

My daughters HAD to be at the MK Christmas morning. We're at rope drop at 6:30 am. With FP's for 7DMT at 8, BTM at 9 and SM at 10. When we went in the park, headed to SM, rode twice, rode Buzz three times, used FP for 7DMT, ate a cinnamon roll at Gaston, rode Splash Mt and BTM and were at the bus stop to AK at 9:45 am.

On the bus, cancelled the FP and scheduled a EE as soon as we got in the park. Walk to EE and the wait time was 15 minutes. Rode twice before FP time, rode total of three times, rode twirl, Dino and walked on safari even though we had a FP for about 30 minutes later. We ate at Flame Tree for lunch and was back at the resort by 1:00. One heck of a Christmas Morning!

We ate at Boma that evening. While waiting on our table, we struck up a conversation with another family who got to MK at 11 am. Missed their first FP and only rode the two rides they had FPs for plus Stitch (really?). I didn't have the heart to tell them what we accomplished.

 

[jade1]

EPCOT tonight, sensational time and weather. Finale was intense, feeling the concussion is such a rush.

 

[mshanson3121]

EPCOT tonight, sensational time and weather. Finale was intense, feeling the concussion is such a rush.

lol. I'm going to assume you mean feeling the percussion? Is it a live band?

 

[Disneylover99]

lol. I'm going to assume you mean feeling the percussion? Is it a live band?

I was thinking "conclusion."

 

[BeerMe]

I assume they meant what they said --- concussion from the conclusion of Holiday Illuminations.

 

[BelleBee]

lol. I'm going to assume you mean feeling the percussion? Is it a live band?

Concussion. From the fireworks.

 

[jade1]

Haha, whatever that pounding my body could feel at the end is called.

 

[mshanson3121]

Haha, whatever that pounding my body could feel at the end is called.

lol. Well if it was pounding from the beat of drums/music/loud booming sound etc... percussion. Concussion is a brain injury, LOL. Though I suppose you could feel brain injured from a heavy, loud booming, LOL.

 

[BelleBee]

lol. Well if it was pounding from the beat of drums/music/loud booming sound etc... percussion. Concussion is a brain injury, LOL. Though I suppose you could feel brain injured from a heavy, loud booming, LOL.

It is concussion.

2.
a violent shock as from a heavy blow.
"the ground shuddered with the concussion of the blast"
synonyms: force, impact, shock, jolt
"the concussion of the blast"

 

[mshanson3121]

It is concussion.

2.
a violent shock as from a heavy blow.
"the ground shuddered with the concussion of the blast"
synonyms: force, impact, shock, jolt
"the concussion of the blast"

Ah, the only definition I knew for concussion is for a head injury. And for a musician such as myself, percussion also makes sense, lol, since percussion can be a very palpable thing. And since at first I thought they were talking about a music finale However, once I realized it was fireworks, since they also have percussion fireworks... percussion still made sense, lol.