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year. When you stroll through the gates at Magic Kingdom and are greeted by thousands
of poinsettias, wreaths, and other holiday decorations, you'll realize that things are quite
a bit different than any other time of year. When you're smack dab in the center of Main
Street U.S.A. during the Castle lighting ceremony, you'll realize that a Disney Christmas
is unlike any other. When you visit Hollywood Studios and see MILLIONS of Christmas
lights dancing to the beat of the music at the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights,
you'll know that Disney at Christmas is the place to be!
Of course now that you (and millions of others) know this, you'll understand why the
Christmas season can bethe absolute WORST time ofthe year tovisit Walt Disney World-
the crowds! If you visit Disney after the kids get out for Christmas break, or even worse
during the week between Christmas and New Year's, you can expect wall-to-wall packed
to the brim crowds just about everywhere you go. Some days the Magic Kingdom is so
crowded that Disney actually has to close the park to new guests because they reach capa-
city!
Seeing is believing at the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
While some may find the crowds actually add to the festive atmosphere of Christmas, oth-
ers- especially those that get uneasy or claustrophobic in large crowds, may find this to
be a terrible experience. Know that if you go during this time you'll have longer lines for
everything you do. You'll have to arrive early to get a good viewing spot for the parades
and fireworks, and you'll pay peak prices for everything from airfare to hotels to rental
cars.
If you've never visited Walt Disney World, I wouldn't advise going during the week
between Christmas and New Year's for your first Disney experience. It will simply be too
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