WDW during Thanksgiving week?

lilygem72 · 06-07-2008

I would like to take my son to WDW during the week of Thanksgiving and was wondering if the parks are very crowded that week and if anything special will be going on! Also, has it been warm enough in the past during that week to wear shorts or do i need to bring winter clothes? Any input will be most helpful, thanks!

johnkimv · 06-08-2008

Yes, the parks are crowded. Anytime kids are off school, you can bet that Disney will be crowded. We did Thanksgiving there in 2006 and even though it was crowded we still had a great time. Many, if not all, of the restaurants have some sort of Thanksgiving Feast that they offer. Since it was a last minute trip, we were only able to get in to the Dinner at the Dolphin. It was great and there were characters!! They didn't come to the table, but you were able to wait in a short line for them. The weather is usually on the cooler side so bring some layers. We are floridians so I love the cold. It puts me in the holiday spirit!! All of the parks and resorts are so nicely decorated- make sure you stop by the Grand Floridian!! It's beautiful!! You will have a great time. If you need a place to eat for Thanksgiving Day- hurry up and book it so you can have a choice!!
Enjoy!

LURK · 06-08-2008

We've been twice, and think it's a great time to go. Not Christmas-crowded, but pretty crowded Wed. - Sat. Park and resorts are decorated for Christmas, and lots of Christmas stuff going on then - MVMCP, Candlelight Processional, Osborne lights, Christmas parades, etc. Weather varies, and clothing depends on the individual. Most days, highs were mid-70's to lower 80's, def. shorts weather for me. Did Blizzard Beach on an upper 70's day, and it was comfortable after 11 a.m. A couple days didn't reach 70, and jeans worked then. Lows were usually upper 50's lower 60's, but had 1 night in the upper 40's. So bring coats or sweatshirts, and layer clothing for the cooler night-times.

Elmo · 06-08-2008

We did Thanksgiving last year and we are looking forward to doing it again in 2009. It was busy, but not nearly busy as Spring Break week.

Weatherwise - it will be variable. There were a few HOT days, and some on the chilly side. You will have to check the forecast before you all head out.

Most of th Christmas decorations will be up, but it didn't really seem like Christmas until after Thanksgiving Day. That is when you really started to hear the Christmas music and things were getting the final touches.

We loved the Thanksgiving trip.

babets · 06-09-2008

I think with the right planning, it could be a Wonderful vacation!

tonyksl · 06-09-2008

It's a busy time. There is also the Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party during that time as well.

Nastory4 · 06-10-2008

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Originally Posted by lilygem72

I would like to take my son to WDW during the week of Thanksgiving and was wondering if the parks are very crowded that week and if anything special will be going on! Also, has it been warm enough in the past during that week to wear shorts or do i need to bring winter clothes? Any input will be most helpful, thanks!

We were there last year the Saturday thru Wednesday before T-Giving, and yes, the parks are crowded. We have never experienced it so full (sorry) Being a Jersey boy, the weather and pools were perfect for us. I would bring a jacket, nights were cool for some.

iluvwdw · 06-10-2008

I've never been, but we're going this year! I can't wait! We arrive the Friday BEFORE Thanksgiving and leave the Saturday after.

If you're thinking of eating Thanksgiving at a sit down place, I'd call now and see what's left. On another board, MANY people couldn't get what they wanted. And FORGET about LTT!

donaldschick · 06-10-2008

My family and I are doing Thanksgiving week this year so exicted about it. Never been this time of year!

StaceyDarling! · 06-11-2008

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Originally Posted by lilygem72

I would like to take my son to WDW during the week of Thanksgiving and was wondering if the parks are very crowded that week and if anything special will be going on! Also, has it been warm enough in the past during that week to wear shorts or do i need to bring winter clothes? Any input will be most helpful, thanks!

The parks were a little crowded, but not nearly as bad as they can get! And definitely bring some long pants and sweaters, it can get chilly at night and in the mornings. When we went it was about 50 degrees the first two days but then it was like 85-ish the whole other eight days!

Hope that helps!

Amanda O'Malley · 06-11-2008

When I went Thanksgiving week we ate at Wolfgang's for Thanksgiving Dinner, and although it burnt a hole in our pockets, it was amamamamamzing!

Also, Christmas decorations are to die for! You can see MVMCP!

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lilygem72 Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: GA Posts: 55	WDW during Thanksgiving week? I would like to take my son to WDW during the week of Thanksgiving and was wondering if the parks are very crowded that week and if anything special will be going on! Also, has it been warm enough in the past during that week to wear shorts or do i need to bring winter clothes? Any input will be most helpful, thanks! __________________ WDW IS MY HOME AWAY FROM HOME NEXT WDW TRIP...OCTOBER "09

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johnkimv Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 963	Re: WDW during Thanksgiving week? Yes, the parks are crowded. Anytime kids are off school, you can bet that Disney will be crowded. We did Thanksgiving there in 2006 and even though it was crowded we still had a great time. Many, if not all, of the restaurants have some sort of Thanksgiving Feast that they offer. Since it was a last minute trip, we were only able to get in to the Dinner at the Dolphin. It was great and there were characters!! They didn't come to the table, but you were able to wait in a short line for them. The weather is usually on the cooler side so bring some layers. We are floridians so I love the cold. It puts me in the holiday spirit!! All of the parks and resorts are so nicely decorated- make sure you stop by the Grand Floridian!! It's beautiful!! You will have a great time. If you need a place to eat for Thanksgiving Day- hurry up and book it so you can have a choice!! Enjoy!

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LURK Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: not in Kansas anymore Posts: 584	Re: WDW during Thanksgiving week? We've been twice, and think it's a great time to go. Not Christmas-crowded, but pretty crowded Wed. - Sat. Park and resorts are decorated for Christmas, and lots of Christmas stuff going on then - MVMCP, Candlelight Processional, Osborne lights, Christmas parades, etc. Weather varies, and clothing depends on the individual. Most days, highs were mid-70's to lower 80's, def. shorts weather for me. Did Blizzard Beach on an upper 70's day, and it was comfortable after 11 a.m. A couple days didn't reach 70, and jeans worked then. Lows were usually upper 50's lower 60's, but had 1 night in the upper 40's. So bring coats or sweatshirts, and layer clothing for the cooler night-times. __________________ 1981 MK Christmas offsite 2000 DL Summer offsite 2004 Thanksgiving POFQ 2007 Thanksgiving CSR LURK fan club: posted by Dopey on Nov 14, 2008: I think, blah blah blah, LURK is correct. posted by pumouse on Nov 13, 2008: Is it just me or do you just love this guy!! posted by mickeyspal on Nov 12, 2008: Lurk, you're a treat! Last edited by Erni : Hours Ago at 04:12 PM. Reason: LURK really is my most favorite!!!!! Thanks, Princess. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The WDW world trip we've been planning since '07 2598 days 10 hours 20 minutes

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Elmo Big Cheese Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 587	Re: WDW during Thanksgiving week? We did Thanksgiving last year and we are looking forward to doing it again in 2009. It was busy, but not nearly busy as Spring Break week. Weatherwise - it will be variable. There were a few HOT days, and some on the chilly side. You will have to check the forecast before you all head out. Most of th Christmas decorations will be up, but it didn't really seem like Christmas until after Thanksgiving Day. That is when you really started to hear the Christmas music and things were getting the final touches. We loved the Thanksgiving trip. __________________ Off-site - 9/96 POFQ - 3/03 BCV - 12/04, 3/05, 10/05, 4/06, 12/06, 1/07, 11/07, 3/08, 1/09, 11/09 (Thanksgiving in WDW) ASM - 11/09 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving in WDW

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babets Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: a small place in southeast Georgia Posts: 724	Re: WDW during Thanksgiving week? I think with the right planning, it could be a Wonderful vacation! __________________ Nikki H. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Celebrating our anniversary and DS's 13th b-day

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tonyksl Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Fl Posts: 628	Re: WDW during Thanksgiving week? It's a busy time. There is also the Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party during that time as well. __________________ 1977 - Offsite 1980 - Summer Camp 1983 - Grad Nite 1990 - Offsite 2000 - OKW 2002 - Cont 2003 - AK (Jan.), Cont (May), AK (Oct.) 2004 - Cont (Jan.), AK (May), Poly (Sept.) 2005 - WL (Jan.), CBR(May), GF (Dec.) 2006 - Cont (Jan.), BW (May), Cont (Sept.) 2007 - FWC (Apr.), Dolphin (Nov.) 2008 - DTD Hilton (May), Hard Rock (Oct), Undecided (Dec) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Was the Contemporary...Moved to the Hard Rock!

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,412	Re: WDW during Thanksgiving week? I've never been, but we're going this year! I can't wait! We arrive the Friday BEFORE Thanksgiving and leave the Saturday after. If you're thinking of eating Thanksgiving at a sit down place, I'd call now and see what's left. On another board, MANY people couldn't get what they wanted. And FORGET about LTT! __________________ 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: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 82 days 19 hours 50 minutes

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donaldschick Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 379	Re: WDW during Thanksgiving week? My family and I are doing Thanksgiving week this year so exicted about it. Never been this time of year! __________________ donaldschick My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Dollywood Trip! Ready for some fun in the mountains!

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Amanda O'Malley Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2008 Location: Second Star to the right Posts: 129	Re: WDW during Thanksgiving week? When I went Thanksgiving week we ate at Wolfgang's for Thanksgiving Dinner, and although it burnt a hole in our pockets, it was amamamamamzing! Also, Christmas decorations are to die for! You can see MVMCP! __________________ Amanda O'Malley I've Stayed.. Wilderness Lodge (6 times) Polynesian (5 Times) Yatch & Beach Club (4 Times) Port Orleans: French Quarter (Once) Fort Wilderness Camp Ground (Once) Fort Wilderness Cabins (Once) Pop Century (Once) All Star Sports (Once) All Star Movies & Music (One night each) Check out SpectroMagic Podcast. Starring StaceyDarling and me! www.youtube.com/SpectroMagicPodcast My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Sending in Application for CareerStart Program! (estimated) Sent the Application for CareerStart Program!

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