brynnfromtheblock Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Is it worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsavela Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 We went 2 years ago. It was nice. There was snow on main street, the MK was decorated beautifully for Christmas, a Christmas parade with Santa, the characters are dressed up in winter/holiday clothing, hot chocolate and cookies and a special "Wishes". Honestly after doing it once, we won't go again. We like the Not So Scary Halloween Party much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amez74 Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 We went three years ago--it was nice and I was glad we went however my kids were asleep fairly quickly. We did get to ride a lot of the rides several times. I don't know that we would do it again though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beccas302 Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 we went a few years ago and it rained almost the whole time we were there! So, I'd definately do it again so I could enjoy everything while dry Although, I really enjoyed going to the different resorts and seeing how they were decorated. The Grand Floridian's gingerbread house is my favorite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Mommy Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 I live about 45 minutes away and this is the time of year you could NOT drag me there. It is so busy. Not worth it IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarerice Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 We are thinking about going to DW next year around Christmas. If we can save up the money. The plan is to skip the summer vacation and go on a winter one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toninjack Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 We went last year. It was nice, but not what I expected. I wouldn't spend the $ to go again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msl94 Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 My wife and I went 6 years ago and was not impressed at all. Their version of "snow" on Main Street was nothing more than soap...which got me in the eyes several times. Unless you are a die hard Disney fan, you really aren't missing anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brynnfromtheblock Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 We're going to Disney the weekend before Thanksgiving this year, and they have the party that Friday.. I was considering it but it starts late and ends late and the kids would be dead tired in the morning.. sounds like it's hot chocolate, cookies some Christmas shows... don't know if that's worth the over 40bucks a person... I think we'll skip it... thanks everyone for your responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttchica78 Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I went in 2003 on my honeymoon! I loved it. There was a crowd, but everyone was so cheerful and happy. We got free cookies and hot cocoa (which we needed since it was freakishly cold for Florida). The parade was great!! When Chip & Dale went by in their float, they were "baking cookies" and it actually smelled like cookies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vsa3janes Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 We are going the week before Christmas. Bad week to go but only vacation time my DD could get. Anyway I tt my friend who lives in Orlando and she said it is not worth it if you are staying on site because you can get to the parks early and miss the crowds then for rides. Also, the characters usually visit the other parks dressed in holiday attire after the parade. We are not going to spend the extra $40+ for this. We are going to take that money and go to SeaWorld. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneybrat Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 If you can go mid-week, that's best. Weekends tend to sell out since you have the regular tourists plus locals. That stretch between Pop Warner week and the week before Christmas are best. It used to be totally dead between Thanksgiving and Christmas and word got out about the low crowds and Christmas atmosphere so it's picked up a little. But if you get there mid-week middle of December, it should be less crowded. I love Disney's parties. I think they're worth the money unless you go on a sold out night. I suggest not going to a park earlier that day. Since parks are open til midnight, it can be a late night. And if you can stick it out til after the fireworks, the crowds file out. That last half of the party (between the two parades and after the fireworks) are pretty dead, so if you're rested and can run til midnight, you're set. The parties start at 7PM officially, but they start letting you into the parks at 4PM on your party tickets. Unofficially of course. But every party I've gone to, we've arrived between 4 and 5 and they had set up half of the turnstyles for the party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorgirl1 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 We have gone every year for 8 years now! We love it! It is nice because they only allow a certain number to buy tix, so it is not that crowded! I recommend seeing the parade the later time, and go do all of the rides first. Once you have seen the parade, you can skip it every year after that!! It has been the same parade for years! It is part of our family tradition, and I can't imagine missing it! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorgirl1 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 If you can go mid-week, that's best. Weekends tend to sell out since you have the regular tourists plus locals. That stretch between Pop Warner week and the week before Christmas are best. It used to be totally dead between Thanksgiving and Christmas and word got out about the low crowds and Christmas atmosphere so it's picked up a little. But if you get there mid-week middle of December, it should be less crowded. I love Disney's parties. I think they're worth the money unless you go on a sold out night. I suggest not going to a park earlier that day. Since parks are open til midnight, it can be a late night. And if you can stick it out til after the fireworks, the crowds file out. That last half of the party (between the two parades and after the fireworks) are pretty dead, so if you're rested and can run til midnight, you're set. The parties start at 7PM officially, but they start letting you into the parks at 4PM on your party tickets. Unofficially of course. But every party I've gone to, we've arrived between 4 and 5 and they had set up half of the turnstyles for the party.I have never tried to go early, I just assumed that they wouldn't let us in!! What time do they close the park for the regular crowd? And how do they not shoo you out when they are closing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6digmans Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 We had planned to go but changed our minds. We are there 12/18-26 which also means I can see the parade and that stuff at the party but not pay the extra money. I can wait a few days to save 240.00. We are eatting dinner the night of the party at LTT at 5:30 but then after that we will have to clear the park. I am sure we can find something else to do! I just hope I can get a sweatshirt that says Xmas party or something on it before we have to leave they look really cute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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