Resort hopping to see Christmas Lights

Ragin · 07-13-2003

Hello to all!

My family, my parents, my bro/sil/3 girls, my in-laws, and my bil will all be down in WDW for Thanksgiving. My family and I have been a few times during this same holiday and we are looking to do something a little different. I've read on this board that Osbourne Lights will not be at MGM as usual, but my family still wants a Christmas Lights fix. Of course, we'll see Epcots' lights as well as the MK, but I've also read on this board about visiting resorts to see their lights. I am looking for an "agenda" for Wednesday, November 25 (our "arrival" / "not-at-a-park" day). We will be arriving in WDW around 10 am, plan to play a round of putt-putt at Fantasia, hang out at the ASMus pool, and hit DtD to eat. At night, we want to go resort hopping to see some lights. Assuming the lights will be up on Wednesday before Thanksgiving, what resorts should we "hit"? I've read GF and AKL are not to be missed...any others (we're staying at ASMu)? Do you think this is a terrible idea?

TIA:heart

_landry · 07-13-2003

We go to WDW in Dec. and we do the same thing. On that first day we don't go to the parks, instead we check out the Christmas lights and ride the monorail. I've never seen the AKL, but will surely check that out this year. The Grand Floridian is beautiful!! I'm glad you started this. I'd also like to know where else to see great lights!

I have a friend who went the week before Thanksgiving last year, and she said the Christmas decorations were up.:)

iluvwdw · 07-13-2003

I have never been to WDW around Christmas time, but we are finally going this December for a 4 day trip, on Disney Property! We are staying at OKW, but I hear EVERY resort is decorated for Christmas...some more elaborate than others. The Grand Floridian and AKL are among the best, and I also hear the Wilderness Lodge is one of the must sees, too! :D

mickaholic4077 · 07-13-2003

I have to be honest and say that last year my mother and I ate at whispering Canyon just so we could see the Christmas decorations,and though we liked the food,the christmas decorations,to us,left alot to be desired.

sandanv1 · 07-13-2003

We always resort hop at WDW during the holidays to see the decorations. I do agree that the past few years it seems like less lights. All the major resorts are decorated including the campground - where most campers decorate their sites. It really is great to see.

Karen Domingue · 07-13-2003

We have gone during Dec. several times. We once saw a great ginger bread village at the Contemporary. The Grand Floridian has a wonderful Christmas tree in the lobby and a huge ginger bread house too.

We've also been to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas party at the MK.
It even had snow on Main St.

We have also done a great Christmas dinner show at the Contemporary. They had about seven different stages and tons of characters.

iluvwdw · 07-14-2003

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Originally posted by Karen Domingue

We have also done a great Christmas dinner show at the Contemporary. They had about seven different stages and tons of characters.

Hi, Karen!!! WELCOME TO DC, the best WDW info site on the net!!! Do you happen to have any more details about the Christmas dinner show at the Contemporary? That sounds like something I might have to check out!!! Any info you have would be great...THANKS!!!:)

jmouse · 07-14-2003

The Christmas dinner show that was held at the Contemporary was discontinued about 3-4 years ago.

LRTJS · 07-14-2003

Even though the Osbourne Lights are a no go don't miss New York at MGM! They give you 3D glasses to look at the lights and they turn into a "heavenly" sight! Also it snows as you walk down the street.

qltingrl · 07-20-2003

One year we went to each resort and took pictures of the kids in front of each tree. It's one of our favorite memories. Our favorite tree was at Coronado Springs. If you have a car, drive to each resort and park at the check in parking area (not the valet part!). Make sure you have your resort parking pass on the dash and tell the guard what you are doing, they let you right in. If you don't have a car you may have to just do the monorail resorts because the logistics would be too tough by bus.

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Ragin Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Georgia Peach Posts: 66	Resort hopping to see Christmas Lights Hello to all! My family, my parents, my bro/sil/3 girls, my in-laws, and my bil will all be down in WDW for Thanksgiving. My family and I have been a few times during this same holiday and we are looking to do something a little different. I've read on this board that Osbourne Lights will not be at MGM as usual, but my family still wants a Christmas Lights fix. Of course, we'll see Epcots' lights as well as the MK, but I've also read on this board about visiting resorts to see their lights. I am looking for an "agenda" for Wednesday, November 25 (our "arrival" / "not-at-a-park" day). We will be arriving in WDW around 10 am, plan to play a round of putt-putt at Fantasia, hang out at the ASMus pool, and hit DtD to eat. At night, we want to go resort hopping to see some lights. Assuming the lights will be up on Wednesday before Thanksgiving, what resorts should we "hit"? I've read GF and AKL are not to be missed...any others (we're staying at ASMu)? Do you think this is a terrible idea? TIA:heart __________________ Deb Can't get enough of WDW! 1985 - 1st trip EVER 1999 - Lake Buena Vista Best Western 2000 - AS Movies 2001 - Portofino Bay (IOA/US) plus DTD 2002 - Lake Buena Vista Best Western 2003 - CBR (June) 2003 - AS Music (Nov) 2004 - AKL (July) 2004 - AS Sports (Dec) 2005 - Coronado Springs (April) 2006 - DISNEY CRUISE (Jun)

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_landry Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 486	We go to WDW in Dec. and we do the same thing. On that first day we don't go to the parks, instead we check out the Christmas lights and ride the monorail. I've never seen the AKL, but will surely check that out this year. The Grand Floridian is beautiful!! I'm glad you started this. I'd also like to know where else to see great lights! I have a friend who went the week before Thanksgiving last year, and she said the Christmas decorations were up.:) __________________ 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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iluvwdw Disney Dreaming Daily Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 6,625	I have never been to WDW around Christmas time, but we are finally going this December for a 4 day trip, on Disney Property! We are staying at OKW, but I hear EVERY resort is decorated for Christmas...some more elaborate than others. The Grand Floridian and AKL are among the best, and I also hear the Wilderness Lodge is one of the must sees, too! :D __________________ Kim :) LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving at Animal Kingdom Villas! It's a surprise for the kids! 76 days 3 hours 9 minutes

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sandanv1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: 15 miles from WDW Posts: 1,108	We always resort hop at WDW during the holidays to see the decorations. I do agree that the past few years it seems like less lights. All the major resorts are decorated including the campground - where most campers decorate their sites. It really is great to see. __________________ Now that we live in near WDW, we stop by every couple weeks! "Of course I don't look busy...I did it right the first time! 2005 - Moved 20 miles from WDW POR (Oct) Fort Wilderness (Dec) 2004 - Pop Cent. (Feb, April) POR(Oct,Dec) Caribbean (Oct) 2003 - All Star Music (Feb.) All Star Sports (April), POR (Oct), CSR (Dec) 2002 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), POR (Oct), AKL (Aug), off site (may):(, CSR (April), Caribbean (Feb) 2001 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), PO Riverside (Oct)

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Karen Domingue Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 14	Christmas decorations We have gone during Dec. several times. We once saw a great ginger bread village at the Contemporary. The Grand Floridian has a wonderful Christmas tree in the lobby and a huge ginger bread house too. We've also been to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas party at the MK. It even had snow on Main St. We have also done a great Christmas dinner show at the Contemporary. They had about seven different stages and tons of characters. __________________ Disney twice in 1979 All Star Sports 1995 All Star Sports 1996 Shades of Green 1999 All Star Movies 2000

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,193	I have to be honest and say that last year my mother and I ate at whispering Canyon just so we could see the Christmas decorations,and though we liked the food,the christmas decorations,to us,left alot to be desired.

07-14-2003	#8 (permalink)
jmouse Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,370	The Christmas dinner show that was held at the Contemporary was discontinued about 3-4 years ago.

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LRTJS Southern Disney Belle Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,260	Even though the Osbourne Lights are a no go don't miss New York at MGM! They give you 3D glasses to look at the lights and they turn into a "heavenly" sight! Also it snows as you walk down the street. __________________ Laughter is timeless,Imagination has no age, and dreams are forever! Trip number 22 coming up June 14!!!! ....CSR ROCKS!! French Quarter All Star Sports Pop Century ^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~

07-20-2003	#10 (permalink)
qltingrl Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: MD Posts: 219	One year we went to each resort and took pictures of the kids in front of each tree. It's one of our favorite memories. Our favorite tree was at Coronado Springs. If you have a car, drive to each resort and park at the check in parking area (not the valet part!). Make sure you have your resort parking pass on the dash and tell the guard what you are doing, they let you right in. If you don't have a car you may have to just do the monorail resorts because the logistics would be too tough by bus. __________________ 16 trips in 12 years!

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