Originally Posted By Moon Waffle I'm planning my first "holiday" trip to the DLR this year. I want to see everything that makes the DLR special during this time of year, but I also want to avoid the crowds! Which is a better time to go and why: mid-November (before Thanksgiving) or mid-December (before Christmas).
Originally Posted By 4Disnee We always go right after Thanksgivig. Some trips it has been nice and quiet and others have been packed with people. But we love to go then cause all of the decor is up and Santa is there.
Originally Posted By KCCHIEF I have gone mid-December many times and everything is decorated and we had no problems with crowds......just make sure and reserve your dining ahead of time...
Originally Posted By BoyStory I agree, we've also gone in Mid November, the week after Thanksgiving, and the 1st and 2nd weeks in December. I personally really prefer November b/c all the decorations are up and Santa is there by mid-November and yet the weather is a bit nicer (warmer) and the crowds are a little smaller- esp. compared to Christmas break! Times to avoid in Nov if you don't like crowds are Veteran's day (and usually the preceeding week-end) and Thanksgiving week.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ I've done the first week of December for the last 5 years or so. We're always there Candlelight weekend. Early December seems fine, but the closer you get to Christmas the more crowded it tends to be. Until recently, I was always there just before Christmas as well (visiting an elderly relative in the area). It was always a lot more crowded than the 1st week.
Originally Posted By Moon Waffle Thanks for all of the responses! It sounds like I might prefer mid-November, but is there anything holiday-related that I would miss out on vs. waiting until mid-December?
Originally Posted By SuzieQ It depends upon when they start the Christmas parade. Sometimes, it doesn't start until Thanksgiving weekend.
Originally Posted By TinksBestFriend Last year, 2006, the last Parade of Dreams was on Sunday, November 12th. No parade on Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. The Christmas Parade started on Friday, November 17th. Also last year the Christmas Fireworks started on Monday November 13th.
Originally Posted By practicallyperfect We go every year in mid-November. I love that time of year--still warm and not too crowded. I plan the week's trip to end with the Christmas Parade. The Christmas parade starts on a Friday so we are there from Sunday to Saturday. All of the decorations are up, you get to see Santa, get the holiday photo for the Christmas card, see the parade and watch the fireworks. Only thing I have found that we seem to miss--making of the candy canes.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Nope. The weekends are always a tad busier than the week days. The closer it gets to Christmas the busier it gets but the first of the month is relatively slow and managable. ;>
Originally Posted By mele Thanks. I thought that week was pretty safe but I've thought that before and been oh-so wrong. ;-)
Originally Posted By bobiascastle We have gone a few time in Nov & it has been great as long as you don't go on the holiday. CROWDED! December seems to be crowded all month. October use to be good too but now with the Halloween it is crowded as well. )
Originally Posted By mickeynewe I love November, so it gets my vote! This will be the first year in I don't know how many where we won't be able to go for the holiday season --- so enjoy it for us! ºoº
