Originally Posted By sleepingbe We are from Louisiana and have done Christmastime at WDW many times. This year we would like to go to DLR instead. This will be my 3rd trip to DLR. The first I was very young, so I don't remember it. The 2nd was in May 2006. We are trying to decide what week to go. We are taking my father in law and he hates when it's crowded. We are looking at either the week of Dec 8 or Dec 15. I was told DLR does not have a Christmas Party like WDW does, but they do have Christmas fireworks and a Christmas parade. When do they start? I want to make sure all the Christmas events are going on the week we are there. Also, it is too pricey to stay at one of the DLR hotels during that time, so we are looking to stay nearby. Any recommendations? We are looking at Candy Cane Inn and Best Western Park Inn and Mini Suites. Any advice would be much appreciated. thanks.