Your ULTIMATE SURVIVAL GUIDE to Disney World at Christmas Time! UPDATE x2 10/21

[LifeIsDis]

THAT VIEW. I’m still dying at how beautiful it is.

I love your artsy pictures of the lights. Very cool!

Ohmygodohmygod the Grand Floridian is so beautiful with all of the Christmas decorations.

MICKEY AND MINNIE. That is the cutest thing I have ever seen.

Narcoossee’s looks VERY good!

The Filet and Lobster tail looks INCREDIBLE.

I’m dying. Manny Alejado!

The pool at Bay Lake looks awesome. I love the big Mickey!

Your pictures of Holiday Wishes are beautiful!

 

[Caretames1]

Seems like a very magical awesome Christmas Eve! Lovely dinner, the steak and lobster looked de-lish!


I hope to watch Wishes from the Contemporary one day. Puts a new perspective on when the fireworks really are.


All the Christmas decor is just beautiful! I do hope some of the decor is up in Nov.

 

[oopsiDAISY]

That was a tremendously Magical update! That is what the stuff of Christmas Eve dreams are made of. All that is missing is
"visions of sugar plums" dancing in your heads.

Aww- the monorail twitter conversation...brilliance! I can just imagine reading a great trip report and seeing pictures of you, Kristen, Lia and Kara all walking down the monorail station concourse in your beautiful white gowns and Minnie Mouse Ears veils... ...all walking to meet your glorious Monorail guy groom...and Mickey would be presiding as the minister!!! Then it's off to TSM for the reception...those are going to be some fabulous wedding photos!

I cannot tell you how much this update made me smile. Can't wait to see how your family celebrates Christmas morning at the happiest place on earth!!!

 

[CAStevens218]

What a great Christmas Eve you all had! That dinner at Narcoosee's looks amazing! We are eating there on our first night in July and I can't wait to order that cheese cake!

Your Christmas lights are super cute! I love the pictures of the castle through railing framed by your lights!

 

[JessicaFaye508]

Dang! That room/view is awesome. It is my dream to stay in the Contemporary or BLT on day now. lol

Thank you! It's my dream to stay there again! There's something insanely magical about it, and I could never ever get tired of it.

THAT VIEW. I’m still dying at how beautiful it is.

I love your artsy pictures of the lights. Very cool!

Ohmygodohmygod the Grand Floridian is so beautiful with all of the Christmas decorations.

MICKEY AND MINNIE. That is the cutest thing I have ever seen.

Narcoossee’s looks VERY good!

The Filet and Lobster tail looks INCREDIBLE.

I’m dying. Manny Alejado!

The pool at Bay Lake looks awesome. I love the big Mickey!

Your pictures of Holiday Wishes are beautiful!

Haha thank you!
Narcoossee's was AMAZING!
LOL I'm glad you liked the conversation. We're frumps.
I LOVE that pool!
Thank ou!

Seems like a very magical awesome Christmas Eve! Lovely dinner, the steak and lobster looked de-lish!


I hope to watch Wishes from the Contemporary one day. Puts a new perspective on when the fireworks really are.


All the Christmas decor is just beautiful! I do hope some of the decor is up in Nov.

It really was! Thank you!

Yes, the perspective is very different! But I think it's really cool!

I agree! I hope it is too!

That was a tremendously Magical update! That is what the stuff of Christmas Eve dreams are made of. All that is missing is
"visions of sugar plums" dancing in your heads.

Aww- the monorail twitter conversation...brilliance! I can just imagine reading a great trip report and seeing pictures of you, Kristen, Lia and Kara all walking down the monorail station concourse in your beautiful white gowns and Minnie Mouse Ears veils... ...all walking to meet your glorious Monorail guy groom...and Mickey would be presiding as the minister!!! Then it's off to TSM for the reception...those are going to be some fabulous wedding photos!

I cannot tell you how much this update made me smile. Can't wait to see how your family celebrates Christmas morning at the happiest place on earth!!!

I completely agree! I couldn't have asked for a more perfect day!

HAHAHA oh my gosh.. That's so funny. I'm glad all of us disers have a very active imagination!

Aww I'm so so glad I'm glad you enjoyed it. It was a long update, but I thought I'd post it all at once so you guys could get the full story!

Christmas morning was great! I'll post that update soon!

What a great Christmas Eve you all had! That dinner at Narcoosee's looks amazing! We are eating there on our first night in July and I can't wait to order that cheese cake!

Your Christmas lights are super cute! I love the pictures of the castle through railing framed by your lights!

Thank you! It really was perfect! AHHH I'm so excited you're eating there! That Almond Crusted Cheesecake is literally one of the best things I have ever eaten!!!

Thank you so much! I'm glad you like them! I was trying all different focuses and I think that they overall came out pretty well!​

 

[RooRach0906]

I love your pictures of BLT, it has me crossing my fingers and hoping my waitlist comes through for December!

The Grand Floridian looks so gorgeous, I can not wait to see it in person!

Great Update as always!!!

 

[aras4007]

OMG that view!! Amazing...thats so awesome you could lay in bed and see everything! I'm suprised how large the pull out chair is. Its nice to see that someone other then a little kid can fit on it. Love the xmas lights on the balcony too! And xmas Mickey and Minnie are so freakin adorable!!!

 

[MarieLightning]

That cheesecake looks amaaazing! I consider anyone who doesn't like cheesecake to be a little crazy (Nope, it's not a matter of taste when it comes to cheesecake, it's just craziness )

The Contemporary looks so gorgeous, as does the Grand Floridian (well... duh, they're not deluxe and expensive for nothing). I would be content to spend one night in either of them. Maybe someday! Though, I say one night - by the next morning they'd probably have to drag me out of the room

I'm definitely gonna have to re-think my itinerary and include some resorts visiting time in it! I love looking at your pictures, and I love how you decorated the railing with Christmas lights. That's the kind of thing I would do

 

[katt789]

Ugh, I still can't get over Bay Lake Tower, it's just too incredible! UGH, the GF is too gorgeous! Haha, I'm glad you guys liked Narcooses, it's definitely somewhere I want to stay someday haha! That twitter conversation is the greatest!! Do you have the monorail shirt?! I think you definitely need it if you dont have it yet, I definitely considered buying it last trip. I love love love the monorail! UGH! watching wishes/mm&y from bed, AHMAZING!!

 

[Ariel484]

Amazing Bay Lake pictures! OMG...MM&Y and Wishes from the balcony?! Can't get much better than that!

Thanks for the Narcoossee's review. Everything sounds SO delicious...I'm thinking we're going to need to check it out in January, even though we aren't seafood fans. YUM!

 

[__disneygirl]

You looked lovely for your Christmas Eve dinner! That is a really cute dress.

That is so awesome that they had a pull out chair in the room! I've never seen that before.

All of your pictures are AMAZING!! They could seriously be included in any Disney brochure, that's how perfect they are!

OMG! I NEED THAT MONORAIL ART!! That is the coolest thing ever. I love the color.

Yeah, I know we've been through this but there's no way my future husband will not love Disney. It's the same deal as like, my future husband has to love me, obviously... buuut they also have to love Disney. Even if he was my dream guy in every other aspect, it just wouldn't work.

OMG MICKEY AND MINNIE IN CHRISTMAS OUTFITS.

I love how Narcoossee's has it's own little building. It looks so pretty sitting over on the water. And that food looks SO GOOD!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHHA HAHAHAHAJKAHJKSHDHAHAHAHA Manny Alejado!!!!!! OMG I forgot about that. I just love us. It's so hilarious and frumpy that while having this epic dinner at Narcoossee's, you're sitting there talking to us about Manny Alejado. Also, Kristen, I think that in addition to you having the first Monorail Voice Guy Jr, you should give birth ON the monorail. It just won't be the same in the hospital.

AHH the pool area looks even more awesome at night!

My mom tries to do the same thing with changing the channel from Stacey to whatever else they show on TV (who can be bothered with that!!). I just give her the "I need Stacey" look and that says it all.

Wow, wow, wow, WOW I just have no words about the end of this update it is too much!!! This is honestly one of the most MAGICAL trips I have ever read about on the DIS and I have been reading TRs for like 7 years now! I can't even imagine how overwhelmed you must have been! I'm just speechless at this to tell you the truth. YOU ARE THE LUCKIEST GIRL IN THE WORLD!!! I mean, what could even top this trip? Kristen giving birth on the monorail? We need to think of something! LOL

 

[hjones78]

I'm finally caught up! So much to say!! I love your trip reports. I have accomplished NOTHING since I dove back into your report!!

Osborne Lights...AMAZING. We only plan our trips around these since 2007! I love them and there is no way to describe how amazing they are and the feeling you get! I always get chill bumps too!!

I can't remember how many hidden Mickeys there are there either but we always make it a game as to who can find the most.

Did you see the leg lamp? Down one of the roads to the side in one of the windows is the leg lamp from The Christmas Story movie. That's always a must see too!

BLT!! I dream one day to become a DVC member so I can stay there!! Love it! What an amazing view!!

Can't wait for more...I've already suscribed to your new frump report..going over to check it out now.. I can't wait to hear about Disneyland!!

Also I would love to follow you on twitter..did you post your handle and I missed it? Or can you PM me so I can follow you?

 

[JessicaFaye508]

I love your pictures of BLT, it has me crossing my fingers and hoping my waitlist comes through for December!

The Grand Floridian looks so gorgeous, I can not wait to see it in person!

Great Update as always!!!

Thank you so much! I hope it does too - Bay Lake is AMAZING! If it doesn't come through, what's your second choice?

Ahh the Grand Floridian is AMAZING! It may look pretty in pictures but it's even better in person!

Thank you!

OMG that view!! Amazing...thats so awesome you could lay in bed and see everything! I'm suprised how large the pull out chair is. Its nice to see that someone other then a little kid can fit on it. Love the xmas lights on the balcony too! And xmas Mickey and Minnie are so freakin adorable!!!

Thank you! I know, right? It was a decent size. My brother is taller than me and he fit perfectly find on it! Thank you so much!

That cheesecake looks amaaazing! I consider anyone who doesn't like cheesecake to be a little crazy (Nope, it's not a matter of taste when it comes to cheesecake, it's just craziness )

The Contemporary looks so gorgeous, as does the Grand Floridian (well... duh, they're not deluxe and expensive for nothing). I would be content to spend one night in either of them. Maybe someday! Though, I say one night - by the next morning they'd probably have to drag me out of the room

I'm definitely gonna have to re-think my itinerary and include some resorts visiting time in it! I love looking at your pictures, and I love how you decorated the railing with Christmas lights. That's the kind of thing I would do

Oh my gosh, seriously though. Cheesecake is UNBELIEVABLE!

Both of those resorts are AMAZING! Disney resorts just blow my mind. And hahaha I feel the same way if I could stay only one night! I was at Bay Lake for 9 nights and even when I had to leave I was SO sad. I just get very attached to the rooms at any Disney hotel

You definitely should! It's easy to get to the best ones. The Grand Floridian, Contemporary, and Polynesian are all on the monorail. Then you can walk to the Yacht Club, the Beach Club, and the Boardwalk from Epcot if you exit through the United Kingdom. I usually make dining reservations at the resorts so it gives us an excuse to go over there!

Ugh, I still can't get over Bay Lake Tower, it's just too incredible! UGH, the GF is too gorgeous! Haha, I'm glad you guys liked Narcooses, it's definitely somewhere I want to stay someday haha! That twitter conversation is the greatest!! Do you have the monorail shirt?! I think you definitely need it if you dont have it yet, I definitely considered buying it last trip. I love love love the monorail! UGH! watching wishes/mm&y from bed, AHMAZING!!

Haha neither can I, girl! It's unbelievable!! Narcoossee's was SUCH a good meal, I'm really glad we got to eat there! Hahaha I'm glad you liked the conversation. The funny thing is that I'm wearing my monorail shirt RIGHT NOW. Funny that you ask that. I love it too! And omg yeah, I couldn't comprehend that it was real life!

Amazing Bay Lake pictures! OMG...MM&Y and Wishes from the balcony?! Can't get much better than that!

Thanks for the Narcoossee's review. Everything sounds SO delicious...I'm thinking we're going to need to check it out in January, even though we aren't seafood fans. YUM!

Thank you! And haha seriously!

You're welcome! You should definitely go there - the almond crusted cheesecake is completely worth the visit!

You looked lovely for your Christmas Eve dinner! That is a really cute dress.

Aww thanks Lia! My dress is actually from Forever 21!​

That is so awesome that they had a pull out chair in the room! I've never seen that before.

I know! I couldn't even believe it! It worked out perfectly so Jonathan and I both had our own beds!​

All of your pictures are AMAZING!! They could seriously be included in any Disney brochure, that's how perfect they are!

Aww that means a lot to me! Thanks girl! ​

OMG! I NEED THAT MONORAIL ART!! That is the coolest thing ever. I love the color.

I KNOW! I wish I had it hanging in my room!​

Yeah, I know we've been through this but there's no way my future husband will not love Disney. It's the same deal as like, my future husband has to love me, obviously... buuut they also have to love Disney. Even if he was my dream guy in every other aspect, it just wouldn't work.

Oh, I know. Like.. they need to even just have the potential for loving Disney. Because it's a very easy thing to convince them of. But if they don't like it....Sorry! Out the door!​

OMG MICKEY AND MINNIE IN CHRISTMAS OUTFITS.

I KNOW! I wish I could have met them!​

I love how Narcoossee's has it's own little building. It looks so pretty sitting over on the water. And that food looks SO GOOD!

Me too! I didn't even know that it did, so it was a nice surprise! It is too pretty!​

HAHAHAHAHAHAHHA HAHAHAHAJKAHJKSHDHAHAHAHA Manny Alejado!!!!!! OMG I forgot about that. I just love us. It's so hilarious and frumpy that while having this epic dinner at Narcoossee's, you're sitting there talking to us about Manny Alejado. Also, Kristen, I think that in addition to you having the first Monorail Voice Guy Jr, you should give birth ON the monorail. It just won't be the same in the hospital.

I am SO glad I documented the tweets from this trip because we literally had some winning material going on between the four of us. LOL I'm glad that I can be eating at the most elegant restaurant and my inner frump STILL comes out. I'm obnoxious. And LOL that absolutely would be necessary. MONORAIL CHILD BORN ON THE MONORAIL. I can see the headlines now.​

AHH the pool area looks even more awesome at night!

I know. Seriously... my mind was blown. WHY IS DISNEY SO PERFECT?​

My mom tries to do the same thing with changing the channel from Stacey to whatever else they show on TV (who can be bothered with that!!). I just give her the "I need Stacey" look and that says it all.

Hahaha I'm glad your Mom listens to you! Jonathan always gets grumpy. So sometimes I let him have his way so he can watch sports... even though my heart breaks a little bit.​

Wow, wow, wow, WOW I just have no words about the end of this update it is too much!!! This is honestly one of the most MAGICAL trips I have ever read about on the DIS and I have been reading TRs for like 7 years now! I can't even imagine how overwhelmed you must have been! I'm just speechless at this to tell you the truth. YOU ARE THE LUCKIEST GIRL IN THE WORLD!!! I mean, what could even top this trip? Kristen giving birth on the monorail? We need to think of something! LOL

Aww thank you so much for your kind words. I'm glad that you like reading about everything! It truly was a once in a lifetime trip so I'm glad I am writing a trip report about it so all of the details can be remembered. I was BEYOND overwhelmed with joy and going back to write about it all makes me so happy all over again. Aww thank you! I really am thankful for every moment I get to spend in Disney and I still can't even believe this trip happened. It was too amazing to be true! Hahaha and yeah... I have no idea! Unless I like get married in Disney or something monumental like that... I don't know what could possibly top it! I hope you enjoy the upcoming updates too because there are A LOT of cool experiences coming up still! We still aren't even halfway through yet!​

 

[JessicaFaye508]

I'm finally caught up! So much to say!! I love your trip reports. I have accomplished NOTHING since I dove back into your report!!

Hooray! Thanks for being here! Thank you so much! And LOL you have accomplished learning a lot about Disney! ​

Osborne Lights...AMAZING. We only plan our trips around these since 2007! I love them and there is no way to describe how amazing they are and the feeling you get! I always get chill bumps too!!

Aww yay I'm glad you completely understand how special they are! That's wonderful that you got to see them multiple times!​

I can't remember how many hidden Mickeys there are there either but we always make it a game as to who can find the most.

Aww that's so fun! I really should have counted!​

Did you see the leg lamp? Down one of the roads to the side in one of the windows is the leg lamp from The Christmas Story movie. That's always a must see too!

I don't think I saw that! How cool! Aww now I need to go back and look for it! ​

BLT!! I dream one day to become a DVC member so I can stay there!! Love it! What an amazing view!!

Aww I hope your dream comes true! ​

Can't wait for more...I've already suscribed to your new frump report..going over to check it out now.. I can't wait to hear about Disneyland!!

Thank you so much! And ahh that's great! Thank you! And I can't wait to write about it!​

Also I would love to follow you on twitter..did you post your handle and I missed it? Or can you PM me so I can follow you?

PrincessJess508 Tweet me so I know to follow you back!

​

 

[mermaid764]

Wow Jess your Christmas Eve couldn't have been more perfect...other than the yucky sore throat.

Your room looks so gorgeous as one of the only balconies with lights on it

I cracked up reading your twitter conversation...if I ever break down and decide to get it I so want to follow you guys as you're all awesome.

I love the dress you wore to dinner...it is super cute.

Can't wait to hear more

 

[cindianne320]

What a fabulous way to spend Christmas Eve!!! And i have NO idea why- I can see all of your pictures, except for the Cheesecake ones! (So I googled it and YUM!!! DROOL! This pregnant diabetic is very jealous, and wishing I was in Orlando at this moment!)

 

[Disney Bubbles]

Oh my goodness, I'm so overwhelmed with happiness. Your writing style makes me feel like I'm actually there with you

Narcoossee's is one of the restaurants that I haven't ever been to, but it looks beautiful and delicious! I literally squealed with joy when I saw the view of the castle all lit up from your table. It made me so happy *sigh*

The monorail guy conversation was totally hysterical. My sister and I try to quote him all the time and never get it quite right, lol. I'll be on the lookout for Manny Alejandro and his movie

Thanks for another awesome update!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[RooRach0906]

Thank you so much! I hope it does too - Bay Lake is AMAZING! If it doesn't come through, what's your second choice?

Ahh the Grand Floridian is AMAZING! It may look pretty in pictures but it's even better in person!

Thank you!
​

Boardwalk Villas is our second choice.

 

[michael's mom]

Narcoosee's is beautiful. My sister's wedding reception was there and we had such a great time! I can't wait to get to Disney for Christmas...I'll be printing out your tips page before I go...believe me!

 

[therussells08]

Get out of here with that gorgeous hair, Rapunzel. I’m jealous.

I think that your freak out is completely justified. I mean, you saw the castle lighting FROM YOUR HOTEL ROOM. If that’s not worth a good freak out, I don’t know what is.

The Christmas Mickey and Minnie are literally the cutest things I’ve ever seen. EVER.

I am so excited to finally go to the Grand Floridian for the first time next month! It’s so gorgeous! I seriously want to wait until they finish the DVC villas there so I can make that my home resort, although John wants AKL!

Ooooh Narcoossee’s! How exciting! That’s a great pick for a Christmas Eve dinner!

Those entrees look amazing, although I’m not sure I’d be as brave as your dad with the entire fish thing!

HAHAHA Manny Alejado is sheer brilliance. I want to be his god mother. (FAIRY god mother. See what I did there? Heh!)

Holy mother of cheesecake, that dessert sounds amazing!

Oh no! I’m sorry to hear your throat started to hurt. I hope it didn’t last!