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Are you visiting Walt Disney World during the Christmas season? Many folks do, as it is a beautiful time of year to go. If you are planning a Disney vacation this Christmas, especially if your trip will be during the popular week between Christmas and New Years, this article is for you. Having enjoyed a number of Walt Disney World holidays in late December, I can honestly say that the Christmas/New Year’s holidays are truly magical at Disney…as well as crowded, hectic, and with a little planning, lots of fun!

At Holiday Season, perhaps more than any other, careful planning is important if you want to have a successful vacation. So be prepared! Plan, and plan some more. While there are a number of things to consider during a Christmas visit to Disney World, there are two that are probably more important than any other, especially if you will be traveling during the popular week between Christmas and New Years.

To start, really plan for the weather. If you have never visited Florida in the winter, you may be surprised to find out that Florida is not always sunny and hot! In fact, traveling any time during the winter can be a very cold and uncomfortable surprise if you don’t check ahead.

We have certainly had visits during the winter where the weather was practically perfect, with sunny days and temperatures in the 70s. And we have also had days where the temperature never made it out of the 50s during the day, and was in the 30s at night. Combine this with a bit of humidity/dampness and a little wind, and that is winter-coat wearing weather folks!

So if an affordable Disney family vacation is your goal, then check the weather forecast before you leave home. If you need warm clothes, and did not pack them, you do NOT want to pay Disney park prices for sweaters, scarves and gloves.

Secondly, anyone traveling to Disney World during the week between Christmas and New Year’s should be aware that this is the busiest week of the year for the Disney parks. You can expect that one or more of the parks will actually close at times during this week. Disney typically does a staggered type of closing schedule where the parks are first closed to non-Disney resort guests, then to Disney guests who have not already been to that park earlier in the day, and finally, to everyone.

So, especially if you are not staying on Disney property, keep this in mind: go early to be certain to get into the park of your choice. Plan to visit those attractions that are a priority (especially those that are very popular) and utilize the Fast Pass system. Expect the big attractions to have all Fast-Passes gone for the day by lunch, and to have stand-by lines of several hours. Be flexible, go with the flow, and above all, have a sense of humor.

And if, for any reason, you decide to leave any of the parks, make sure you are ok with the possibility of not being able to get back in. While crowds often lessen a bit in the evenings, don’t expect that to happen on New Year’s Eve for example. If you plan to ring in the New Year in one of the parks, then be prepared to make a very long day of it.

If you are prepared to do a little planning, you will find that the Walt Disney World holidays are a wonderful and magical time of year, and a great way to create lasting family memories. All you need to do is plan before you leave!

Nancy Bobby has been planning Disney World vacations (and doing it frugally) for over ten years, and has experienced 11 (and counting) family trips to Walt Disney World. To discover how to plan an affordable Disney family vacation, and to get a free Disney vacation planning guide, visit The Affordable Mouse.

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