The week after Christmas.

TK924 · 11-13-2006

We were wanting to plan a trip to WDW for 3 or 4 days after Christmas and I'm a little hesistant. I know that it will be crowded beyond belief, but my wife seems to think that it may not be so bad because our very first trip to WDW was the week after Christmas in 2001. That trip was just after Sept 11th had happened and I think a lot of people did not travel for many months following which may explain the "lower than normal" crowds.
We've been to WDW during "Spring Break" which is also known to be very crowded, although I did not enjoy myself as much as the trips that we've taken in September.
Anyone have any tips/suggestions?
Thanks.

Andrea · 11-13-2006

I've heard it's a nightmare. I don't think I'd do it, unless I was prepared to just walk around and enjoy, and didn't want to see any attractions.

rlb · 11-13-2006

I have been there the week after Christmas about 3 times. I did not enjoy those trips nearly as much as other times of the year. It is so crowed. We literally got stuck on the bridge to Frontierland during the spectomagic parade. Hundreds of people on the bridge pushing to get where they want to go is scary. I love Disney any time but if I had to chose I would avoid the week after Christmas.

rlb · 11-13-2006

Also some days we were at DW Magic Kingdom was closed to incoming guest because they had reached capacity. I was there with a sports team so we didn't get to chose the time of year we were there.

jenbarnwell · 11-13-2006

I would wait until january, we always have a great time when we go in January

tonksky · 11-13-2006

Yeah, a friend of mine who is a WDW veteran (he's been several time - twice with me) told me his parents want to take his grandfather to WDW the week between Christmas and NewYears!

Grandpa is old and frail, and would have to rent a motorized chair. But, he's never been, so the rest of the family thinks he should go. Note - it's the family who thinks he should go. Grandpa isn't asking to go.
My friend and I think it's crazy! His parents (who haven't been to WDW in over 20 years) have no idea what they're getting into. He's tried showing them the Unofficial Guide's estimated crowd levels, but they just don't get it. His parents are in their 60's, and grandpa is in his 80's. They'll hate it.

**ddoll** · 11-13-2006

I hate huge crowds. I'd avoid WDW that week at all costs. But obviously, there are an awful lot of people who don't mind.

rlb · 11-13-2006

What about the week after New Years? Is that an option for them. There are so many people and it will be so hard on someone elderly.

LURK · 11-13-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by TK924

our very first trip to WDW was the week after Christmas in 2001. That trip was just after Sept 11th had happened and I think a lot of people did not travel for many months following which may explain the "lower than normal" crowds.

I think you're exactly right. Christmas will be packed.

KarenT · 11-13-2006

I have never been there the week after Christmas. But one year we were there from the 16th to the 23rd. The first couple days were nice, but by the 22nd , 23rd it was packed. Very long wait times and crowds of people.
By the 23rd we were ready to go home! So I can not imagine how packed it would be after the 25th!

floridaorange19 · 11-13-2006

personally, i wouldn't waste my time.....you'll only end up frustrated. save your money and go when you can truly enjoy yourself and relax

TK924 · 11-13-2006

Well, the week after Christmas has been scrapped. There are no value resorts available.

We are now looking into the 20th - 23rd and coming back home the morning of the 24th.

According to this...

TouringPlans.com - The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World

it looks like Sat would be the busiest of those days.

MerlinMatt · 11-13-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by TK924

Well, the week after Christmas has been scrapped. There are no value resorts available.

We are now looking into the 20th - 23rd and coming back home the morning of the 24th.

it looks like Sat would be the busiest of those days.

OK, understand that this is coming from a family who HATES crowds.

We've gone two Decembers in a row, 2004 and 2005.

In 2004, we went from the 15th to the 22nd. Last year, we went a a few days earlier and for only 5 days.

During the 2004 trip, the first 3 days were stupendous! There were no lines at all. But Saturday and Sunday brought crowds and Monday brought hoards. To us, it was REALLY bad and really tiring.

Fortunately, this was our 3rd trip in 18 months and we weren't really afraid of missing anything. But if it was the first time in 5 years, it would be frustrating.

Last year was spectacular. The crowds really never got going. We arrived on the 8th and we had a GREAT time. (Trip Report: http://www.mousebuzz.com/forum/trip-...tml#post365020)

I would really hesitate to go that close to Christmas.

timsha · 11-13-2006

We are not big into crowds either. The closer you get to Christmas the busier it gets, and it will be that way until a few days after New Years. If you can wait until then, you will enjoy your trip that much more.

Voldemort · 11-13-2006

I'd wait until January if at all possible. I've been at WDW right after Christmas and after the last time I swore I would never do it again. It's extremely hard to make the most of a trip when the parks are so crowded. If you can wait until, say, the 15th or so, it will make a big difference.

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TK924 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 212	The week after Christmas. We were wanting to plan a trip to WDW for 3 or 4 days after Christmas and I'm a little hesistant. I know that it will be crowded beyond belief, but my wife seems to think that it may not be so bad because our very first trip to WDW was the week after Christmas in 2001. That trip was just after Sept 11th had happened and I think a lot of people did not travel for many months following which may explain the "lower than normal" crowds. We've been to WDW during "Spring Break" which is also known to be very crowded, although I did not enjoy myself as much as the trips that we've taken in September. Anyone have any tips/suggestions? Thanks. __________________ Dec 2001 - Off Site (our 1st trip to WDW!) Apr 2003 - All Star Music Apr 2004 - Pop Century Mar 2005 - Pop Century Sep 2005 - Pop Century (nice trip!) May 2006 - Pop Century Dec 2006 - Pop Century (3 days prior to Christmas) Dec 2007 - Pop Century (2nd weekend in Dec.) Jan 2009 - Pop Century (MLK weekend) Last edited by TK924; 11-14-2006 at 02:59 PM.

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rlb Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 845	Re: The week after Christmas. I have been there the week after Christmas about 3 times. I did not enjoy those trips nearly as much as other times of the year. It is so crowed. We literally got stuck on the bridge to Frontierland during the spectomagic parade. Hundreds of people on the bridge pushing to get where they want to go is scary. I love Disney any time but if I had to chose I would avoid the week after Christmas. __________________ "I have a great love of animals and laughter." --Walt Disney WDW Trips July 1981--off property January 1996--off property June 2000--off property December 2001--All Star Music April 2002--All Star Sports December 2002--All Star Movies December 2003--Caribbean Beach April 2004--All Star Sports July 2005-- Fort Wilderness Cabin January 2007-- Wilderness Lodge Villas Novemeber 2007-- Old Key West August 2008--Pop Century (free dining) January 2009-- Fort Wilderness Cabin My Disney Countdown Counting down to: My Birthday Trip! 12 days 20 hours 51 minutes

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rlb Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 845	Re: The week after Christmas. Also some days we were at DW Magic Kingdom was closed to incoming guest because they had reached capacity. I was there with a sports team so we didn't get to chose the time of year we were there. __________________ "I have a great love of animals and laughter." --Walt Disney WDW Trips July 1981--off property January 1996--off property June 2000--off property December 2001--All Star Music April 2002--All Star Sports December 2002--All Star Movies December 2003--Caribbean Beach April 2004--All Star Sports July 2005-- Fort Wilderness Cabin January 2007-- Wilderness Lodge Villas Novemeber 2007-- Old Key West August 2008--Pop Century (free dining) January 2009-- Fort Wilderness Cabin My Disney Countdown Counting down to: My Birthday Trip! 12 days 20 hours 51 minutes

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tonksky Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 313	Re: The week after Christmas. Yeah, a friend of mine who is a WDW veteran (he's been several time - twice with me) told me his parents want to take his grandfather to WDW the week between Christmas and NewYears! Grandpa is old and frail, and would have to rent a motorized chair. But, he's never been, so the rest of the family thinks he should go. Note - it's the family who thinks he should go. Grandpa isn't asking to go. My friend and I think it's crazy! His parents (who haven't been to WDW in over 20 years) have no idea what they're getting into. He's tried showing them the Unofficial Guide's estimated crowd levels, but they just don't get it. His parents are in their 60's, and grandpa is in his 80's. They'll hate it. __________________ ~Laura~ "...Nine pieces of whatever we happen to have in our pockets at the time"? Oh, yes. That sounds very piratey.

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rlb Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 845	Re: The week after Christmas. What about the week after New Years? Is that an option for them. There are so many people and it will be so hard on someone elderly. __________________ "I have a great love of animals and laughter." --Walt Disney WDW Trips July 1981--off property January 1996--off property June 2000--off property December 2001--All Star Music April 2002--All Star Sports December 2002--All Star Movies December 2003--Caribbean Beach April 2004--All Star Sports July 2005-- Fort Wilderness Cabin January 2007-- Wilderness Lodge Villas Novemeber 2007-- Old Key West August 2008--Pop Century (free dining) January 2009-- Fort Wilderness Cabin My Disney Countdown Counting down to: My Birthday Trip! 12 days 20 hours 51 minutes

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KarenT Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 1,025	Re: The week after Christmas. I have never been there the week after Christmas. But one year we were there from the 16th to the 23rd. The first couple days were nice, but by the 22nd , 23rd it was packed. Very long wait times and crowds of people. By the 23rd we were ready to go home! So I can not imagine how packed it would be after the 25th!

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floridaorange19 Big Cheese Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 606	Re: The week after Christmas. personally, i wouldn't waste my time.....you'll only end up frustrated. save your money and go when you can truly enjoy yourself and relax __________________ STEP AWAY FROM THE CATNIP AND NOBODY GETS HURT My Disney Countdown Counting down to: WDW Here I Come!!!

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TK924 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 212	Re: The week after Christmas. Well, the week after Christmas has been scrapped. There are no value resorts available. We are now looking into the 20th - 23rd and coming back home the morning of the 24th. According to this... TouringPlans.com - The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World it looks like Sat would be the busiest of those days. __________________ Dec 2001 - Off Site (our 1st trip to WDW!) Apr 2003 - All Star Music Apr 2004 - Pop Century Mar 2005 - Pop Century Sep 2005 - Pop Century (nice trip!) May 2006 - Pop Century Dec 2006 - Pop Century (3 days prior to Christmas) Dec 2007 - Pop Century (2nd weekend in Dec.) Jan 2009 - Pop Century (MLK weekend)

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timsha Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Foster. RI Posts: 1,255	Re: The week after Christmas. We are not big into crowds either. The closer you get to Christmas the busier it gets, and it will be that way until a few days after New Years. If you can wait until then, you will enjoy your trip that much more. __________________ Next trip?? some time in 2009

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Voldemort Mouse Meister Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Across from the Big Blue Wet Thing Posts: 1,179	Re: The week after Christmas. I'd wait until January if at all possible. I've been at WDW right after Christmas and after the last time I swore I would never do it again. It's extremely hard to make the most of a trip when the parks are so crowded. If you can wait until, say, the 15th or so, it will make a big difference. __________________ Dirty deeds, done dirt cheap* * ninja kitties available for additional fee >^..^< Editorial Kitteh has extensive vocabumalary

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