[Disney Babe]

I would stick with the dates you have. The Candlelight Processional is the 6th and the 7th, I believe.

I have heard the same thing as Piglet heard. Except that attendance does grow about 5 or 6 days before Christmas. Basically, there at locals earlier in the month and foreign travelers tend to come at the end of the month - targeting Christmas or just before - mixed with locals.

There is usually a rainy day or two during the time you are planning, but there also can be pretty warm days. Nights are always chilly. If it rains, the temps are usually lower at night than on a sunnier day, though. Some rainy days are exceptionally pretty, with off and on showers and big pretty clouds in the sky that make for a wonderful sunset.

Don't forget to include a day at Knott's in your plans because they have some great Christmas shows, a parade, and a holiday crafts fair. Avoid the Toys for Tots weekends there.