Best time to visit between Thanksgiving & Christmas?

amfpv · 10-12-2005

We've never been down for the Holidays but want to avoid as many people as possible and find some good lodging deals. We're flexible. Advice?

Cavey · 10-12-2005

Really anytime between the end of Thanksgiving weekend and the week of Christmas is a good time to go. With semester final exams and people getting ready for "Christmas Vacation" the parks are pretty empty. Expect to walk onto the rides.

And welcome to DC!

Peppertink · 10-12-2005

We have been the week after Thanksgiving and the crowds were pretty light and for the most part the weather was good. There was only one day that we almost froze our noses off, but the rest were nice and warm!

Oh yeah...and WELCOME!

Ready2Go · 10-12-2005

Yes that is a great time to go. Smaller crowds and cooler weather.

And Welcome to DC.

_landry · 10-12-2005

We ALWAYS go Dec. 18-23. The crowds are minimal. The closer you get to Christmas the bigger the crowds get. The weather has been different each time. One year it was FREEZING!! But most years it has been perfect--cool in the mornings and evenings but comfortable during the day. We usually wear shorts and layers on top. Shirts with sweatshirts on top. That way we can take off the sweatshirts during the day and put them back on at night.

**ddoll** · 10-12-2005

We've been in early Dec for the past 3 years now. Crowds are low starting at the end of the weekend after Thanksgiving. The Thanksgiving crowds don't all disperse until late Saturday/early Sunday. The next week is smooth sailing. Plus all the decorations are up.

As the others have already mentioned, the weather is a toss-up. Could be chilly, could be gorgeous. You have to pack for all weather conditions.

mrsmouse · 10-12-2005

Anytime between Thanksgiving and mid December is great. However, let me add, 2004 we went the week after Thanksgiving and I don't mean to burst any bubbles, but they were taping the Christmas Day Parade. I know, I was naive in thinking the parade was live, but it isn't folks. There were so many people there you couldn't move. Kelly and Regis, Raven, and a host of other sitcom stars that had everything backed up. They were taping on Main Street and they had sidewalk traffic detoured all over the place. It really did make for an inconvenience and a real issue for us. If I ever find out about the parade taping again, I'm going to another park that day.

jodilt · 10-13-2005

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Originally Posted by mrsmouse

Anytime between Thanksgiving and mid December is great. However, let me add, 2004 we went the week after Thanksgiving and I don't mean to burst any bubbles, but they were taping the Christmas Day Parade. I know, I was naive in thinking the parade was live, but it isn't folks. There were so many people there you couldn't move. Kelly and Regis, Raven, and a host of other sitcom stars that had everything backed up. They were taping on Main Street and they had sidewalk traffic detoured all over the place. It really did make for an inconvenience and a real issue for us. If I ever find out about the parade taping again, I'm going to another park that day.

I was there in 2003 during the parade taping. We just avoided the MK that day and everything was fine. This is a great time of year to visit, but as others have said be prepared for any kind of weather!

lovemysons · 10-13-2005

Welcome to DC! I am partial to the beginning of Dec. myself! And, fellow dc'ers, how does one find out when they are going to tape the parade? Is it published somewhere?

tiggerfan74 · 10-13-2005

Beginning of December is good, but watch out for large groups in the value resorts. I think there is a cheerleading group or something like that going around the first week of Dec. !

Handicap18 · 10-16-2005

Excellent information. We booked out trip to All Star Movies last week for travel the Monday after Thanksgiving. This will be my 2nd time and my wife's 5th time I believe. It will also be my mothers 1st time. We are very excited.

More info about the Parade taping would be greatly appreciated. I'll look around the net for stuff. But if some one knows anything, that would be great.

MJD · 10-16-2005

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Originally Posted by mrsmouse

Anytime between Thanksgiving and mid December is great.

I agree! Everyone I spoke to said the same thing. The crowds are very light and all the decorations are up!

MJD

luvmy2prncss · 10-16-2005

Welcome to DC. This is a great time to go.
I agree with all that has been said.
The Cheerleading thing is the Pop Warner football championships that include Ceerleaders. They stay in the All Star Resorts which get pretty crowded and at times the kids can be pretty rowdy.
We always go this time of year. Last year the 2nd week of December was pretty cold. We were wearing sweatshirts and jeans. The week before that we were wearing shorts.

chris5568 · 10-16-2005

We are going nov 28*dec 8 does anyone know when they are taping the parade I don't want to get in all of the crowds.

**Dana** · 10-16-2005

I have nothing to add. I just wanted to welcome you to Disney Central!

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amfpv Baby MouseBuzzer Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3	Best time to visit between Thanksgiving & Christmas? We've never been down for the Holidays but want to avoid as many people as possible and find some good lodging deals. We're flexible. Advice?

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,144	Re: Best time to visit between Thanksgiving & Christmas? Really anytime between the end of Thanksgiving weekend and the week of Christmas is a good time to go. With semester final exams and people getting ready for "Christmas Vacation" the parks are pretty empty. Expect to walk onto the rides. And welcome to DC! __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

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Peppertink Disney Bride:) Join Date: May 2005 Location: With my Southern Gents.... Posts: 6,330	Re: Best time to visit between Thanksgiving & Christmas? We have been the week after Thanksgiving and the crowds were pretty light and for the most part the weather was good. There was only one day that we almost froze our noses off, but the rest were nice and warm! Oh yeah...and WELCOME! __________________ Thank you, thank you, thank you for the AVATAR R2G! YOU ROCK! YOU DA MAN!!! Trumpet players are the sexiest! He is not the BOSS of me! Pu is my favorite Mouse! Limsy is my bad influence Nutty is my favorite Voodoo Queen and co-captain of the annoypid police Dopey is my favorite cookie dealer That monkey took the cookie out of my Wacky Pack! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Mickey here we come! Spending our first anniversary with Mickey

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_landry Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 487	Re: Best time to visit between Thanksgiving & Christmas? We ALWAYS go Dec. 18-23. The crowds are minimal. The closer you get to Christmas the bigger the crowds get. The weather has been different each time. One year it was FREEZING!! But most years it has been perfect--cool in the mornings and evenings but comfortable during the day. We usually wear shorts and layers on top. Shirts with sweatshirts on top. That way we can take off the sweatshirts during the day and put them back on at night. __________________ 1999 Shades of Green 2000 All Star Movies 2001 All Star Movies 2003 All Star Movies 2005 Animal Kingdom Lodge x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxWaiting for Disney!! *´¨)

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: Best time to visit between Thanksgiving & Christmas? We've been in early Dec for the past 3 years now. Crowds are low starting at the end of the weekend after Thanksgiving. The Thanksgiving crowds don't all disperse until late Saturday/early Sunday. The next week is smooth sailing. Plus all the decorations are up. As the others have already mentioned, the weather is a toss-up. Could be chilly, could be gorgeous. You have to pack for all weather conditions. __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 15 days 14 hours 13 minutes

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mrsmouse Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pennsville, NJ Posts: 188	Re: Best time to visit between Thanksgiving & Christmas? Anytime between Thanksgiving and mid December is great. However, let me add, 2004 we went the week after Thanksgiving and I don't mean to burst any bubbles, but they were taping the Christmas Day Parade. I know, I was naive in thinking the parade was live, but it isn't folks. There were so many people there you couldn't move. Kelly and Regis, Raven, and a host of other sitcom stars that had everything backed up. They were taping on Main Street and they had sidewalk traffic detoured all over the place. It really did make for an inconvenience and a real issue for us. If I ever find out about the parade taping again, I'm going to another park that day. __________________ Mickey, Minnie, and Daisy Dec. 1999 - All Star Resorts Guest Dec. 2000 - Caribbean Beach Guest Dec. 2002 - Polynesian Guest Dec. 2004 - Contemporary Guest Dec. 2006 - Contemporary Guest Dec. 2008 - Contemporary Guest Dec. 2008 - BLT DVC Owner! Jul. 2009 - Additional BLT Points Oct. 2009 - Saratoga Springs Guest Dec. 2010 - Bay Lake Tower Guest My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A long time to wait til the next trip!

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Handicap18 Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Burlington, MA Posts: 42	Re: Best time to visit between Thanksgiving & Christmas? Excellent information. We booked out trip to All Star Movies last week for travel the Monday after Thanksgiving. This will be my 2nd time and my wife's 5th time I believe. It will also be my mothers 1st time. We are very excited. More info about the Parade taping would be greatly appreciated. I'll look around the net for stuff. But if some one knows anything, that would be great.

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luvmy2prncss Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 79	Re: Best time to visit between Thanksgiving & Christmas? Welcome to DC. This is a great time to go. I agree with all that has been said. The Cheerleading thing is the Pop Warner football championships that include Ceerleaders. They stay in the All Star Resorts which get pretty crowded and at times the kids can be pretty rowdy. We always go this time of year. Last year the 2nd week of December was pretty cold. We were wearing sweatshirts and jeans. The week before that we were wearing shorts. __________________ 2006 SSR 2005 SSR SSR 2004 CBR 2003 AS-Sports 2002 AS-Music 2001

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