Planning a Trip!

swsmith68 · 08-17-2008, 11:57 AM

Hi everyone! I'm planning a trip to

in December '08. 6th to 12th. Is this a good time to go down? What's the weather like, and what do I got to look forward to at

Thanks!

austen · 08-17-2008, 03:57 PM

It will be crowded because its Christmas time and everybody wants to see the decorations. I think It is a good time to go.. if you dont mind people. The decorations are just amazing. The weather can be a little bit cool to cold.. I don't think it will be that bad. bring a sweatshirt just in case! have fun!!!!! :D

Piglet · 08-17-2008, 04:21 PM

Actually, I've heard the crowds are pretty manageable that early in December, but beginning Christmas Day through January 1st, the crowds become insane. I think you'll be fine =)

kmb728 · 08-17-2008, 07:53 PM

ive always wanted to go around this time... dont let the crowds keep you away.. it should be a good trip regardless

plus fast pass could be your best friend =)

swsmith68 · 08-17-2008, 09:14 PM

So! the next question is, would the first week in December be better, or maybe the last week in November better?

#1DisneyFreak · 08-17-2008, 09:41 PM

we've been both weeks and they are both good. Since Thanksgiving is so late, you might want to wait for the first weekend. Everyone is home from TG, but most Christmas breaks haven't started yet.There will still be a lot of people cause of the decorations, but nothing like a busy summer day. Plus with the cool weather and Christmas stuff, it's totally bearable. You'll have a blast!!

Disney Babe · 08-19-2008, 08:36 PM

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.

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swsmith68 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 11 My Mood:	Planning a Trip! Hi everyone! I'm planning a trip to in December '08. 6th to 12th. Is this a good time to go down? What's the weather like, and what do I got to look forward to at Thanks!

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austen Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: bakersfield Posts: 595 My Mood:	It will be crowded because its Christmas time and everybody wants to see the decorations. I think It is a good time to go.. if you dont mind people. The decorations are just amazing. The weather can be a little bit cool to cold.. I don't think it will be that bad. bring a sweatshirt just in case! have fun!!!!! :D __________________ "Do you remember the night,When the sky was so dark and the moon shone so bright? When a million small children pretending to sleep Nearly didn't have Christmas at all, so to speak? And would, if you could, turn that mighty clock back, To that long, fateful night. Now, think carefully, Jack. Would you do the whole thing all over again, Knowing what you know now, knowing what you knew then?"

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Piglet Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 1,006 My Mood:	Actually, I've heard the crowds are pretty manageable that early in December, but beginning Christmas Day through January 1st, the crowds become insane. I think you'll be fine =) __________________ <-- My kids with Piglet at Disneyland, taken 6/05. A big thank-you to Kit Cloudkicker for the awesome sig he designed for me!!

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#1DisneyFreak Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orem, UT Posts: 815 Images: 5 My Mood:	we've been both weeks and they are both good. Since Thanksgiving is so late, you might want to wait for the first weekend. Everyone is home from TG, but most Christmas breaks haven't started yet.There will still be a lot of people cause of the decorations, but nothing like a busy summer day. Plus with the cool weather and Christmas stuff, it's totally bearable. You'll have a blast!! __________________ " is the star, everything else is in the supporting role." - Walt Disney Trivia: In the movie "Cars", the tow truck introduces himself as "Mater, like Ta-Mater without the Ta". However, in French, the joke did not translate so he introduced himself as "Martin, like Aston Martin without the Aston" Come join us! (You must be 18 years of age or older) My Countdown Counting down to: VF Scavenger Hunt III Ask me how we did!

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Disney Babe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Inland Empire, Southern California Posts: 774 My Mood:	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. __________________ "There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate's loot on Treasure Island." Walt Disney

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kmb728 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 151 My Mood:	ive always wanted to go around this time... dont let the crowds keep you away.. it should be a good trip regardless plus fast pass could be your best friend =)

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swsmith68 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 11 My Mood:	So! the next question is, would the first week in December be better, or maybe the last week in November better?

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