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Which resorts for Christmas?
Which resorts are a must see for Christmas decorations? We will have only one day at each park and one day to see both the resorts and DTD. This is our first Christmas trip and dont know when we will ever get to go at Christmas again.
Thanks for all your wonderful suggestions! 
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Re: Which resorts for Christmas?
The best decorations seem to be the Yacht lobby, the Beach lobby, the Boardwalk lobby and the Grand Floridian lobby. Swan and Dolphin have some cute stuff as well. Poly and Contemporary didn't really do anything to speak of last year. It's interesting as Christmas grows nearer to see lights being added to guest room railings on the Contemporary tower. These are guest lights that seem to get left behind and all seem to come down on NYD.
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Re: Which resorts for Christmas?
I have heard the WL has a beautiful lobby at Christmas.
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Re: Which resorts for Christmas?
Here are some pics to help you make up your mind. They are from are 2006 Christmas in Disney. I have no Idea if the pic's are going to show up.
I cant add an attachment. Ill have to work on it sorry. I think my files are to big.
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Re: Which resorts for Christmas?
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Re: Which resorts for Christmas?
You will not believe your eyes when you get up close to the huge lobby tree at AKL... it is covered with African ornaments that are absolutely incredible!
I love Boardwalk at Christmas, and also the country trees and decor at POR. But the most incredible is probably the GF. That lobby and all the poinsettias and all the lights are amazing.
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Re: Which resorts for Christmas?
Really, all of the Deluxe resorts are very nice except for the Contemporary and the Poly (not impressed at all). The Swan & Dolphin were also very nice. As soundgod had posted, the best are at the Y&B, GF, WL & AKL.
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Re: Which resorts for Christmas?
The Contemporary also has a very cute (huge) Pinnochio candy display. At AKL and Poly they have some too...they're all over the place and all so cute!! We wore my FIL out running all over the place hitting the resorts, but it's well worth it!! Also, all the countries in Epcot have displays and most have "Santa" or their equivilence for their country as story tellers throughout the day on a timed scheduled. Neat stories and good history!
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Re: Which resorts for Christmas?
The Contemporary did have much at all in the lobby or concourse last Christmas.
I'm not sure what to expect until Christmas 08 when they've finished all the renovations to the public areas.
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Re: Which resorts for Christmas?
I imagine they all do something special for xmas but I have heard that the GF decorations are a real treat. Erin posted some pics on a thread ( quite a while back though) of the gingerbread house they have there etc. I will try and find the thread for you. WL is also supposed to be fantastic.
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Re: Which resorts for Christmas?
I think the Gingerbread house in the GF is a must see. Not that I myself have seen it, but that is what I hear!!
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Re: Which resorts for Christmas?
I have heard so much about the GF we are making it a place we will be seeing for sure and trying to get to AKL and Wl
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Re: Which resorts for Christmas?
I personally LOVE the Wilderness Lodge and the AKL during Christmas.
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Re: Which resorts for Christmas?
PM -- Make plenty of time to check out the amazing decorations at the parks. The Christmas stuff and all the Christmas music, and the themed characters... it's really terrific.
There are incredible Christmas concerts at EC, and themed parades everywhere -- there is just so very much to do at the holidays!
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