Christmas in WDW

MickeyManic · 04-13-2005

Howdy folks! We are thinking about spending 2 weeks at WDW this Christmas, but don't really want to spend the days right before and after Christmas Day in the Disney parks because of the crowds. We are thinking about maybe visiting Sea World and/or the Universal parks during those days. Are these parks as crowded as Disney parks during this time? I wouldn't think they would be, but I've never heard anyone say!! Any info would be appreciated!!

MerlinMatt · 04-13-2005

Actually, I think the weekend leading up to Christmas is pretty bad too.

We just went in 2004 and while we'll do it again, NEVER right before Christmas. The two weeks immediately after Thanksgiving are your best bet.

I have no idea about the other parks, but I'll tell ya that the weather is tricky that time of year. It might be very warm, but it also might be very cold. Sea World is HORRIBLE when it's cold.

MickeyManic · 04-13-2005

I have to agree that the year we went to WDW at Thanksgiving was one of our best trips, and that would be my #1 pick. However, my hubby can barely get any time off this year except for his already-approved week before Christmas.

I've never had one bit of apprehension to taking the kids out of school for a vacation, but 2 of my kids are STILL getting snide remarks from their teachers about our Oct. 2004 trip. It's just getting harder each year on them to take them out of school.

I can't help but get a little bummed about all of this. My hubby thinks it would be a dream to have Christmas at WDW, but I can't stand the thoughts of spending that much money and having very little time in the parks.

chiasgirl · 04-13-2005

I'm not sure of the ages and inteerests of your party but another possibility is to do a tour or something on the busy days. We did the Keys to the Kingdom tour on Christmas Eve and then hopped over to Epcot to see the Candlelight Processional. Thus, we spent the days in the park (and loved it!) but didn't really have to deal with the crowds.

Pooh Fan · 04-20-2005

We will be there at Christmas and I have been doing alot of research of things to do. There are alot of things you can do. Santa visits the resorts. There is a sleigh ride at the WIlderness Lodge. You can also shop at Downtown Disney.

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MickeyManic Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 124	Christmas in WDW Howdy folks! We are thinking about spending 2 weeks at WDW this Christmas, but don't really want to spend the days right before and after Christmas Day in the Disney parks because of the crowds. We are thinking about maybe visiting Sea World and/or the Universal parks during those days. Are these parks as crowded as Disney parks during this time? I wouldn't think they would be, but I've never heard anyone say!! Any info would be appreciated!! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~*~~~~~* 1992 - Offsite 1998 - Offsite/Dixie Landings 1999 - CSR/ASM 2000 - Holiday Inn Family Suites 2000 - ASSp 2003 - ASMu/Disney Wonder 2004 - PC/POFQ 2004 - AKL/POFQ 2004 - ASMu 16-year anniversary 2004 - CBR/POFQ Our Disney Trip Reports with Pictures! http://bellsouthpwp.net/w/i/willis5family/index.htm

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MerlinMatt DC Grand Poohbah Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 3,370	Re: Christmas in WDW Actually, I think the weekend leading up to Christmas is pretty bad too. We just went in 2004 and while we'll do it again, NEVER right before Christmas. The two weeks immediately after Thanksgiving are your best bet. I have no idea about the other parks, but I'll tell ya that the weather is tricky that time of year. It might be very warm, but it also might be very cold. Sea World is HORRIBLE when it's cold. __________________ Erin's still my favorite.

04-13-2005	#3 (permalink)
MickeyManic Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 124	Re: Christmas in WDW I have to agree that the year we went to WDW at Thanksgiving was one of our best trips, and that would be my #1 pick. However, my hubby can barely get any time off this year except for his already-approved week before Christmas. I've never had one bit of apprehension to taking the kids out of school for a vacation, but 2 of my kids are STILL getting snide remarks from their teachers about our Oct. 2004 trip. It's just getting harder each year on them to take them out of school. I can't help but get a little bummed about all of this. My hubby thinks it would be a dream to have Christmas at WDW, but I can't stand the thoughts of spending that much money and having very little time in the parks. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~*~~~~~* 1992 - Offsite 1998 - Offsite/Dixie Landings 1999 - CSR/ASM 2000 - Holiday Inn Family Suites 2000 - ASSp 2003 - ASMu/Disney Wonder 2004 - PC/POFQ 2004 - AKL/POFQ 2004 - ASMu 16-year anniversary 2004 - CBR/POFQ Our Disney Trip Reports with Pictures! http://bellsouthpwp.net/w/i/willis5family/index.htm

04-13-2005	#4 (permalink)
chiasgirl Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 422	Re: Christmas in WDW I'm not sure of the ages and inteerests of your party but another possibility is to do a tour or something on the busy days. We did the Keys to the Kingdom tour on Christmas Eve and then hopped over to Epcot to see the Candlelight Processional. Thus, we spent the days in the park (and loved it!) but didn't really have to deal with the crowds. __________________ 1978 - Off-site 1980 - Off-site 1987 - Off-site 1996 - Dixie Landings 2001 - DL - Off-site Dec 2004 - AKL

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Pooh Fan Sweeter than hunny Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 1,880	Re: Christmas in WDW We will be there at Christmas and I have been doing alot of research of things to do. There are alot of things you can do. Santa visits the resorts. There is a sleigh ride at the WIlderness Lodge. You can also shop at Downtown Disney. __________________ 1976 Disney World Offsite as a kid 1995 Disney Land Offsite 2002 Contemporary Resort 2004 All Star Movies Resort and Royal Pacific Resort at Universal 2005 All Star Movies and Hard Rock Hotel 2006 Beach Club and Hard Rock Hotel 2007 Beach Club and Hard Rock Hotel 2008 AKL Savannah View Concierge and Royal Pacific Resort Kid Suite My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Counting down to our Christmas trip. Disney, Universal, and the beach here we come! 14 days 14 hours 36 minutes

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