What will the crowd level be like Dec 15-17 at the parks?

ssweat · 09-16-2006

My brother is 42 and this will be his very first trip to DW! We have reservations for Dec 15-17th. I want to take him to the "major" attractions in a short amount of time. I was also thinking of attending the MVMCP w/my 3 year old. What are the crowd levels like, should we skip the MVMCP and head to EP on Friday and then do MK on Saturday?

diisneygeek · 09-16-2006

I think the crowds will be a little high, but it's not going to be extremely crowded like it would be after Christmas.

And you should DEFINITELY not skip MVMCP! I went 2 years ago and it was SO much fun.

**Dana** · 09-16-2006

WElcome to mousebuzz. The time of year you are going is still vlaue season and the crowds are more manageable than summer and holiday times. I definately suggest you going to MVMCP. It look so fun and if it's anything like the MNSSHP, you'll love it! As for hitting those headliners in the least amount of time, that is easy. Get to the park of the day 30minutes before opening. Hit all the headliners first and you will have them all under your belt a little after lunch time.

ssweat · 09-16-2006

Thank you very much for the suggestions:)

bali · 09-16-2006

It should still be relatively slow at that time. Crowds will be picking up from the beginning of the month, but you shouldn't run into too much difficulty with the major rides (be sure to use fastpass if it's available).

Here is touringplans.com's crowd predictions for those days:
Fri, 15 Dec '06 4 out of 10
Sat, 16 Dec '06 5 out of 10
Sun, 17 Dec '06 6 out of 10

MVMCP is always fun--it would be a great intro to the MK for your brother. Touringplans.com is predicting the MK and Epcot as the best parks to visit on that particular Saturday, so I think you're good to go whatever you choose.

ssweat · 09-16-2006

I never been to the MCVP before. Are you confined to one area of the park, or can you still visit other areas and attractions?

ssweat · 09-16-2006

Correction, MVMCP

**Dana** · 09-16-2006

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Originally Posted by ssweat

I never been to the MCVP before. Are you confined to one area of the park, or can you still visit other areas and attractions?

The entire park is open. They have a sepcial parade and fireworks just for that party and there is all kinds of entertainment through out the park.

ssweat · 09-16-2006

Ohh, okay, my son is scared of the fireworks. Maybe we can visit some of the more popular rides during the fireworks.

**DisneyTeacher** · 09-16-2006

Welcome to MouseBuzz!

I think you will notice the crowds building as you get closer to Christmas. Do as much as you can early in your trip so you can pass on some of the more popular attractions if you see long queues late in your stay.

**Dana** · 09-16-2006

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Originally Posted by ssweat

Ohh, okay, my son is scared of the fireworks. Maybe we can visit some of the more popular rides during the fireworks.

Yes, that would be a good idea if he doesn't care for them. I would plan on doing phillarmagic or an inside show however. The mk's fireworks can been heard from all over the park....they are quite loud.

ssweat · 09-16-2006

Thank you everyone. I love the site, it is so helpful.

**Dana** · 09-16-2006

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Originally Posted by ssweat

Thank you everyone. I love the site, it is so helpful.

You are quite welcome. Ask any WDW questions you need to. Someone on here has the answer or can find it in a snap. Have you planned your Advanced Dining reservations yet? You should probally do that around now especially if you want to do the character meals or more popular sit down restauarants.

ssweat · 09-16-2006

Fortunately, we live two hours north of DW and have been many times, but not in December. Our last visit was in June 2006 (6nt/7dy) on the dining plan. We had dinner at LT for the first time and loved it. I have confirmed reservations on Fri, Dec 15th @ 6:30pm. Also, we are staying @ POR for the first time, I tried POFQ but could not get the FL Resident rate there.

bali · 09-16-2006

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Originally Posted by ssweat

Ohh, okay, my son is scared of the fireworks. Maybe we can visit some of the more popular rides during the fireworks.

I agree with Dana--the fireworks can be heard throughout most of the park so you'll want to stick with inside attractions during that time. Philharmagic is good, but if the fireworks are still going on when you get out they're VERY loud from the Philaharmagic exit gift shop. Talk to a cast member and time your show accordingly.

You could also go visit Mickey in the Judge's Tent at toon town during that time. Everyone else will be watching the fireworks, so your son could probably have a lot of uninterrupted time with Mickey!

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ssweat Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lake City, FL Posts: 7	What will the crowd level be like Dec 15-17 at the parks? My brother is 42 and this will be his very first trip to DW! We have reservations for Dec 15-17th. I want to take him to the "major" attractions in a short amount of time. I was also thinking of attending the MVMCP w/my 3 year old. What are the crowd levels like, should we skip the MVMCP and head to EP on Friday and then do MK on Saturday? __________________ Susan Disney's All-Stars Music, Pop Century Wilderness Lodge

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diisneygeek Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Southern California - near The Happiest Place On Earth! Posts: 856	Re: What will the crowd level be like Dec 15-17 at the parks? I think the crowds will be a little high, but it's not going to be extremely crowded like it would be after Christmas. And you should DEFINITELY not skip MVMCP! I went 2 years ago and it was SO much fun. __________________ Katrina Aspiring Disney Animator Next Trips: June 2007 - Grad Trip with C/O 2007 @ Disneyland!! August 6-15, 2007 - Seattle, Vancouver, and Victoria! October 31, 2007 - Halloween at Disneyland! Yeah, I'm such a Disneyland snob.

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: What will the crowd level be like Dec 15-17 at the parks? WElcome to mousebuzz. The time of year you are going is still vlaue season and the crowds are more manageable than summer and holiday times. I definately suggest you going to MVMCP. It look so fun and if it's anything like the MNSSHP, you'll love it! As for hitting those headliners in the least amount of time, that is easy. Get to the park of the day 30minutes before opening. Hit all the headliners first and you will have them all under your belt a little after lunch time. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 269 days 0 hours 56 minutes

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ssweat Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lake City, FL Posts: 7	Re: What will the crowd level be like Dec 15-17 at the parks? Thank you very much for the suggestions:) __________________ Susan Disney's All-Stars Music, Pop Century Wilderness Lodge

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bali Dreamfinder Society Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,387	Re: What will the crowd level be like Dec 15-17 at the parks? It should still be relatively slow at that time. Crowds will be picking up from the beginning of the month, but you shouldn't run into too much difficulty with the major rides (be sure to use fastpass if it's available). Here is touringplans.com's crowd predictions for those days: Fri, 15 Dec '06 4 out of 10 Sat, 16 Dec '06 5 out of 10 Sun, 17 Dec '06 6 out of 10 MVMCP is always fun--it would be a great intro to the MK for your brother. Touringplans.com is predicting the MK and Epcot as the best parks to visit on that particular Saturday, so I think you're good to go whatever you choose. __________________ May 02 offsite * May 03 AKL * Oct 03 CSR * May 04 POR * Oct 04 CSR * May 05 BCV * Oct 05 SSR * Dec 05 BWI * Jan 06 WL * May 06 AKL * Sep 06 PC/BCV * Dec 06 WL * Jan 07 CSR * Apr 07 BCV * Jun 07 BW * Oct 07 BWV * Nov 07 WL * May 08 CSR *

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ssweat Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lake City, FL Posts: 7	Re: What will the crowd level be like Dec 15-17 at the parks? I never been to the MCVP before. Are you confined to one area of the park, or can you still visit other areas and attractions? __________________ Susan Disney's All-Stars Music, Pop Century Wilderness Lodge

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ssweat Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lake City, FL Posts: 7	Re: What will the crowd level be like Dec 15-17 at the parks? Correction, MVMCP __________________ Susan Disney's All-Stars Music, Pop Century Wilderness Lodge

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ssweat Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lake City, FL Posts: 7	Re: What will the crowd level be like Dec 15-17 at the parks? Ohh, okay, my son is scared of the fireworks. Maybe we can visit some of the more popular rides during the fireworks. __________________ Susan Disney's All-Stars Music, Pop Century Wilderness Lodge

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,310	Re: What will the crowd level be like Dec 15-17 at the parks? Welcome to MouseBuzz! I think you will notice the crowds building as you get closer to Christmas. Do as much as you can early in your trip so you can pass on some of the more popular attractions if you see long queues late in your stay. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 238 days 5 hours 56 minutes

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ssweat Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lake City, FL Posts: 7	Re: What will the crowd level be like Dec 15-17 at the parks? Thank you everyone. I love the site, it is so helpful. __________________ Susan Disney's All-Stars Music, Pop Century Wilderness Lodge

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ssweat Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lake City, FL Posts: 7	Re: What will the crowd level be like Dec 15-17 at the parks? Fortunately, we live two hours north of DW and have been many times, but not in December. Our last visit was in June 2006 (6nt/7dy) on the dining plan. We had dinner at LT for the first time and loved it. I have confirmed reservations on Fri, Dec 15th @ 6:30pm. Also, we are staying @ POR for the first time, I tried POFQ but could not get the FL Resident rate there. __________________ Susan Disney's All-Stars Music, Pop Century Wilderness Lodge

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