Originally Posted By joe80x86 We were planning a trip for the MK Christmas party when we noticed that it seems like the other parks (DHS, AK, Epcot) are starting their celebrations about a week to two later than previous years. Is it just us thinking this or is it another cut back?
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I can't answer that question, but I can say that my party was surprised when we saw much of the Osbourne Lights already up at Disney Hollywood Studios. The lights are not turned on. I guess the preparations for the Osbourne Lights must take place at night and I imagine it tales a while to put all those lights.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 Mk is the first to start the Christmas decor because of MVMCP. THe other parks follow about two weeks after. Which is normal.....The Osbourne lights go up so early because there are so many that it takes that long to prepare everything, making sure it is all working.
Originally Posted By bayrr326 Christmas is starting later this year at DHS and DAK compared to last year. Epcot always starts the day after Thanksgiving. But lately DHS and DAK started Christmas in mid november. There will be no Christmas parade overlay on Block Party Bash this year since it is new but they are planning on doing it starting next year. However, I wouldn't be surprised if the Osbourne Lights soft open the weekend before Thanksgiving.
Originally Posted By Disneydanny WHAT THE HELL!BPB gets a Christmas thene (next year) yet the Country Bears get deprived AGAIN.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 Thank Phil Holmes, Erin Wallace and Co ... they really want your visit to the MK to be as stal ... I mean as magical as possible. (Especially if you pay the extra $55 to actually experience Christmas at WDW!)
Originally Posted By jmuboy Calm Down Spirit!!!!! - at least we still get the 30 year old K-Mart decorations on the MK Christmas tree to enjoy! But don't let anyone see what DL does for Christmas or they might get jealous.