WDW in December

cksgranny · 04-03-2003

What is your opinion of of a trip to WDW in December?

trishb · 04-03-2003

Hi!

I love WDW in December...but not just any time in December. I think that the first week in December is the BEST time to go...few crowds, great rates, and beautiful decorations.

It is my favorite way to kick off the Christmas holiday!

mickaholic4077 · 04-03-2003

I think it's safe to go crowd-wise anytime in december up until the Saturday before Christmas. Then it starts getting really busy.

sandanv1 · 04-03-2003

December gets my vote!! You will find me there, the first weekend.

Ho! Ho! Ho! It's off to Disney I go!!

wesleyba · 04-03-2003

Oh, yes!! Disney at Christmas is a must see for any fan. We've gone the past couple of years and it was amazing! I don't know what I loved most - the beautiful holiday decorations at each resort or the fact that they have Christmas music playing at every park all day long!! :D
Trish has the right idea - the first week is the way to go. Minimal crowds - maximum enjoyment!
Keep in mind that through mid-December is still considered "value" season so you'll save $$$.

I hope you can make it!:)

The Muse · 04-04-2003

Disney World is absolutely beautiful in December!
Although the crowds are better in the earlier weeks, the atmosphere during Christmas and New Year's Eve is truly magical!

graybill · 04-04-2003

Ditto to what everyone else has said!

We have been 3 times during the first week in Dec and what we love is the weather. Maybe we have been very lucky, but each time the weather was perfect for the parks and usually warm enough for the pools during the day. At night we could use a light jacket or sweatshirt and most days it would be in the low to upper 70's. Much better than the 85 to 90 degree for doing the parks!

I'm sure you will find it a great time to go.

graybill

dab · 04-04-2003

GO GO GO GO GO!! Oh, and did I say definately go! 1st 2 weeks in December are the perfect time to visit! We'll be there Dec 6-13th. Can't wait!

Cinderellafifi · 04-04-2003

Disney is sooo nice in December. As mentioned, the closer you get to Christmas, the more crowded it gets and stays that way until January 1st. That is a very good day to visit the parks.

Have a great trip!:)

alexa1466 · 04-04-2003

I agree 100% that going down do WDW in December is the best time of year to go (got my reservation booked for this coming Dec. 7-12th!!) I went once during July (NEVER AGAIN) and I can tell you I wouldn't think about going down any other time than during the holiday season. Its the most wonderful time of the year to go!!! Have a great trip!!!:D :D

disneypro · 04-04-2003

Most definitely! We go every Dec. usually 2 wks. before Christmas, weather good and crowds comfortable, plus all the holiday decorations.

mickaholic4077 · 04-04-2003

I guess it's unanimous(sp?)- you should go during December!!!

ArielBelle · 04-04-2003

I REALLY want to go at Christmas time this year. We will be there for Aug. and I am hoping I can convince my DH to do a "quickie" in Dec. I am afraid to take my DD out of school.:nooo:

Okay, silly question. Anyone have a favorite resort for Christmas??

wesleyba · 04-04-2003

O.K., our favorite resort around the holidays has to be the Grand Floridian. Besides the monstrous Christmas tree that stands in the main lobby (you have to see it to believe it!), they have carolers singing holiday songs and a band playing in the main lobby almost every night. Very festive!!:D

mickaholic4077 · 04-05-2003

I have to go with Grand Floridian too. I love the tree in the lobby.

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cksgranny Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 211	WDW in December What is your opinion of of a trip to WDW in December? __________________ Debby Pop Century - May, 2006 All Star Sports - Dec, 2003 All Star Sports - June, 2003

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trishb Mouse Meister Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Delaware Posts: 1,350	Hi! I love WDW in December...but not just any time in December. I think that the first week in December is the BEST time to go...few crowds, great rates, and beautiful decorations. It is my favorite way to kick off the Christmas holiday! __________________ Trish

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sandanv1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: 15 miles from WDW Posts: 1,110	December gets my vote!! You will find me there, the first weekend. Ho! Ho! Ho! It's off to Disney I go!! __________________ 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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wesleyba Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Posts: 27	Oh, yes!! Disney at Christmas is a must see for any fan. We've gone the past couple of years and it was amazing! I don't know what I loved most - the beautiful holiday decorations at each resort or the fact that they have Christmas music playing at every park all day long!! :D Trish has the right idea - the first week is the way to go. Minimal crowds - maximum enjoyment! Keep in mind that through mid-December is still considered "value" season so you'll save $$$. I hope you can make it!:) __________________ 1999 May ~ Caribbean Beach 2000 April ~ Disney Cruise (Magic) 2001 November ~ Grand Floridian (Honeymoon!) 2001 December ~ Disney Cruise (Wonder) 2001 December ~ Boardwalk Inn 2002 December ~ Grand Floridian 2003 Nov/Dec ~ Grand Floridian 2004 December ~ Grand Floridian 2005 October ~ Off Property 2006 October ~ Off Property 2006 December ~ Saratoga Springs 2007 June ~ Boardwalk Villas

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The Muse Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 15	Disney World is absolutely beautiful in December! Although the crowds are better in the earlier weeks, the atmosphere during Christmas and New Year's Eve is truly magical! __________________

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	I think it's safe to go crowd-wise anytime in december up until the Saturday before Christmas. Then it starts getting really busy.

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graybill Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 213	WDW in December Ditto to what everyone else has said! We have been 3 times during the first week in Dec and what we love is the weather. Maybe we have been very lucky, but each time the weather was perfect for the parks and usually warm enough for the pools during the day. At night we could use a light jacket or sweatshirt and most days it would be in the low to upper 70's. Much better than the 85 to 90 degree for doing the parks! I'm sure you will find it a great time to go. graybill __________________ Disneyland 1959 Disney World 1979 DVC 2001

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dab Perpetual Trip Planner Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,604	GO GO GO GO GO!! Oh, and did I say definately go! 1st 2 weeks in December are the perfect time to visit! We'll be there Dec 6-13th. Can't wait! __________________ http://www.magicalkingdoms.com/timer...8lwbwx9enz.png

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Cinderellafifi Mouse Meister Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: S. Florida, Baby! Posts: 1,058	Disney is sooo nice in December. As mentioned, the closer you get to Christmas, the more crowded it gets and stays that way until January 1st. That is a very good day to visit the parks. Have a great trip!:) __________________ A whole year without a Disney visit leads to a crabby family DC's Tinkerbell is a very special fairy! A dream is a wish your heart makes...

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alexa1466 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 162	I agree 100% that going down do WDW in December is the best time of year to go (got my reservation booked for this coming Dec. 7-12th!!) I went once during July (NEVER AGAIN) and I can tell you I wouldn't think about going down any other time than during the holiday season. Its the most wonderful time of the year to go!!! Have a great trip!!!:D :D __________________

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disneypro Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 38	Most definitely! We go every Dec. usually 2 wks. before Christmas, weather good and crowds comfortable, plus all the holiday decorations.

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	I guess it's unanimous(sp?)- you should go during December!!!

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ArielBelle Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Saratoga Springs Posts: 802	I REALLY want to go at Christmas time this year. We will be there for Aug. and I am hoping I can convince my DH to do a "quickie" in Dec. I am afraid to take my DD out of school.:nooo: Okay, silly question. Anyone have a favorite resort for Christmas?? __________________ WDW 1984 WDW1991 May-June 2001 Disneyland Hotel August 2003 Wilderness Lodge May 2007 Riverside

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wesleyba Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Posts: 27	O.K., our favorite resort around the holidays has to be the Grand Floridian. Besides the monstrous Christmas tree that stands in the main lobby (you have to see it to believe it!), they have carolers singing holiday songs and a band playing in the main lobby almost every night. Very festive!!:D __________________ 1999 May ~ Caribbean Beach 2000 April ~ Disney Cruise (Magic) 2001 November ~ Grand Floridian (Honeymoon!) 2001 December ~ Disney Cruise (Wonder) 2001 December ~ Boardwalk Inn 2002 December ~ Grand Floridian 2003 Nov/Dec ~ Grand Floridian 2004 December ~ Grand Floridian 2005 October ~ Off Property 2006 October ~ Off Property 2006 December ~ Saratoga Springs 2007 June ~ Boardwalk Villas

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	I have to go with Grand Floridian too. I love the tree in the lobby.