Originally Posted By HTHgal12 Hey everyone, I am planning to take a WDW trip from Dec 4-12 and I have only been there in the summer...so what's the weather like? How much rain? Also, are the crowds pretty low around then? I got a great deal on my hotel and everything!
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb The earlier in December the better the crowds. The weather is generally nice. It's not the rainy season, but it can rain. It can be very warm in the day, but the temps can dip fairly low. So you want to be prepared for both. Unlike the Summer when you only need to prepare for heat and humidity. In fact it will be MUCH less humid in December. And of course you'll get to see the Osborne family lights and all the other decorations.
Originally Posted By jkayjs You'll be there during Pop Warner which makes the resorts(mostly the value & some mods) insanely busy. The parks will not be as busy as the resorts because PW will be @ WWoS. The 1st wkend in Dec is usually when they film the Christmas parade. Stay away from MK unless you like that sort of thing. It will be very busy as lots of folks come just for the filming. The weather is usually wonderful & the parks & resorts are decorated to the 9's for the holidays. It is truely lovely. We used to go the 1st wk but have moved to the second wk which is great. PW & the filming is over so you get everything above & less crowd. You will have the South American groups that come that time of year but they are almost always in a large group dressed alike so it's easy to avoid those rides for ones less crowded. The key to Dec is to take layers as you can get wide swings. We always take a jacket with a hood & a pr of gloves. It may sound silly but trust me when your hands are cold no amt of layers will help much. We've worn shorts & jeans in the same day. Have a wonderful time it is a beautiful time of the yr to go.
Originally Posted By HTHgal12 ooh bummer about pop warner and we are staying in a value resort! the parks won't be summertime busy right?
Originally Posted By jkayjs No the parks will not be that busy except for MK on the wkend. Just save the MK for during the wk. As I mentioned most of the PW folks will be @ the event. I suggest spending as little time as possible @ the resort. I would plan meals in the parks or @ one of the delux resorts. It will make it much easier. Do not come back to the resort hungry the food court will be more than you want to deal with after a day in the parks. Eating @ the delux resorts even if in the food court can add to your enjoyment. Not only are you avoiding chaos but you can roam the resort taking in all the beautiful decorations. So think of it as part of the vacation as opposed to escape. Again have a wonderful time.
Originally Posted By HTHgal12 thanks jkayjs!! I love the deluxe resorts, stayed in animal kingdom lodge for my honeymoon and it was wonderful! I am so excited to see all the decorations!
Originally Posted By jodiefra We were there in Dec. of 2006; it was a great time to go. The decorations and entertainment were amazing!!! The crowds were reasonable (although we did get some of the Pop Warner crowd cheering on buses, etc.) and the weather was mostly beautiful. When people tell you to bring all kinds of clothes, though, believe them! We had two very damp and cold days and nights (and we're used to Colorado!) - we were so grateful for the coats and the gloves (I bought one of those cheap two-packs at Target before we left and it was perfect). The rest of the time it was in the 70's or 80's and warm enough to swim. Be prepared!
Originally Posted By lovesthemouse Summer is the rainy season, here, in FLA. Rain could happen, but it is after Hurricane season.
Originally Posted By HTHgal12 Thanks Jodiefra: I love those 2 packs of gloves! So handy! I can handle cheering on buses (I think lol) Thanks lovesthemouse: if it's less rain than the summer, I am good What part of FL are you from? I lived in Daytona Beach for a summer in 2002, I love Florida, almost as much as California
Originally Posted By beamerdog The tree in Animal Kingdom Lodge is worth the visit. There should be cm's around to explain the decorations. Awesome lobby even better with Christmas decorations. (& I'm not even Christian, lol.)
Originally Posted By HTHgal12 Beamerdog - I love AML that's where I stayed for my honeymoon! The lobby sounds neat, I will def. have to check it out! Thanks for the tip!
Originally Posted By BeccasMommy We're going down Dec 1-8 and hoping for decent weather and low crowds, based on the advice here and the info from our unofficial guide we'll be hitting Universal on Sat-Sun instead of the parks
Originally Posted By MMfriend I'm thinking of going in December also. What days are the pop warner kids there? What days will the candlelight processional be going on? When are the christmas decorations fully up? Thank you.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub I couldn't find dates yet Epcot's Food and Wine Festival ends Sunday 11/8 and the MK Very Merry Xmas begins 11/10. I know the Candlelight Dinner Packages are offered for many weekends before. I am just not remembering how soon it begins. And you definitely want to avoid the Pop Warner fun crowds.I'll keep searching for both of us need to know! My pass expires at the end of Nov so I am hoping to do Halloween and Merry Holidays.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub Okay the dates for Holidays Around the World at Epcot begin November27-Dec30th. Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights Nov30-Jan3,2010. Call 407-W-DISNEY for info.
Originally Posted By MMfriend I was just looking on the pop warner website, calander. Looks like there is superbowl then national cheer and dance championship at Disney's wide world of sports complex starting Saturday, 12/5 through Saturday 12/12.
