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To a new day, we go on.
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Yes, yes. I know its early, but I need advice for Disney christmas. This year we will be there from Dec. 21 - Dec.26. MVMCP will not be happening during those dates, so does anyone have any other suggestions?
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Make sure you see the afternoon Christmas parade at the Magic Kingdom - it starts daily straight after the last MVMCP is held. Also make sure you catch the Osborne Lights at the Studios, the Candlelight Processional and some of the storytellers around World Showcase in Epcot. It's also worth visiting some of the resorts to see their decorations, especially the Grand Floridian, Yacht and Beach Club and BoardWalk - the displays in their lobbies are amazing.
This past year my DH and I spent a whole afternoon going from resort to resort looking at the wonderful decorations they have. All the gingerbread houses and chocolate sculptures. The trees at each resort have very cool, unique decorations that match the resort theming. It was relaxing and so much fun!
Make sure you see the afternoon Christmas parade at the Magic Kingdom - it starts daily straight after the last MVMCP is held. Also make sure you catch the Osborne Lights at the Studios, the Candlelight Processional and some of the storytellers around World Showcase in Epcot. It's also worth visiting some of the resorts to see their decorations, especially the Grand Floridian, Yacht and Beach Club and BoardWalk - the displays in their lobbies are amazing.
The various holiday storytellers in Epcot are wonderful! Some of the shops have holiday foods available too. My DB and SIL lived in Germany for a few years -- DH says we were all a little too happy to see gluhwein on the menu!
The Candlelight Processional is worth seeing if you haven't been before. Dinner packages (w/guaranteed seating) can be spendy, but it does cut the wait in line by quite a bit. Probably worth doing.
The Osborne lights are amazing - but I'm glad he wasn't my neighbor!
Our holiday tradition is eating a shingle from the gingerbread shop at the GF.
Make sure you see the afternoon Christmas parade at the Magic Kingdom - it starts daily straight after the last MVMCP is held. Also make sure you catch the Osborne Lights at the Studios, the Candlelight Processional and some of the storytellers around World Showcase in Epcot. It's also worth visiting some of the resorts to see their decorations, especially the Grand Floridian, Yacht and Beach Club and BoardWalk - the displays in their lobbies are amazing.
Cheryl summed it up pretty well! I was AMAZED at the Osborne Lights - I could have stayed and looked and them for hours!
I just checked WDW's website and looked up the dates for this years MVMCP. The last date listed is December 19th. I'm surprised that they don't have dates closer to Christmas.
Make sure you see the afternoon Christmas parade at the Magic Kingdom - it starts daily straight after the last MVMCP is held. Also make sure you catch the Osborne Lights at the Studios, the Candlelight Processional and some of the storytellers around World Showcase in Epcot. It's also worth visiting some of the resorts to see their decorations, especially the Grand Floridian, Yacht and Beach Club and BoardWalk - the displays in their lobbies are amazing.
We went Christmas 2004, and more recently Fall 2007. We decided that Christmas is our favorite time, and we're planning on going back 2009. I don't think you'll be disappointed!! We weren't really parade people until we saw the holiday parade at MK. It was AMAZING!! Have fun!
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Checking out the Gingerbread Houses and Christmas Trees at the deluxe resorts is a must for us! We start at Contemp, go to Poly and finish up at GF. It's amazing to see these things, especially at the GF.
Definitely save time to resort hop and look at all the incredible decorations. Also, the Osborne lights at DHS are NOT to be missed! These two things were the highlight of our xmas trip a few years ago.
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Yes, yes. I know its early, but I need advice for Disney christmas. This year we will be there from Dec. 21 - Dec.26. MVMCP will not be happening during those dates, so does anyone have any other suggestions?
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