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Disneyworld & Orlando at Christmas - what's it like?

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sauce · 22/07/2007 13:01

We're thinking of booking a short holiday in Orlando, Florida just after Christmas but I'm not wildly keen on the whole American in-your-face mass entertainment thing. If we went, it would be mainly for the dc (I loved Disneyland as a child!) and also for the sunshine. Recommended?

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Loopymumsy · 22/07/2007 14:12

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sauce · 23/07/2007 09:32

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AttilaTheMeerkat · 23/07/2007 12:34

I'd book this up sharpish if you want to go because the flights do fill quickly.

Christmas at WDW is not for the faint hearted; its absolutely manic on Christmas Day at the Magic Kingdom. Also the 25th solely is a holiday.

You can have nice weather but it can get much colder in the evenings.

sauce · 23/07/2007 19:37

No I'm not at all keen to go but as our flight & hotel would be paid for by my parents (using airmiles, etc), it's hard to find a reason to say no thank you!

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expatinengland · 25/07/2007 11:26

You are confusing me...Are you going to Disneyland in CA, or Disney World in FL? Both CA and FL will probably have better weather than the UK, but this is the 'rainy season' for CA. As for FL, it can be cold with frosts and can be rainy. The winter rains usually last more days than the typical summer thunderstorm. However, we used to water-ski a lot on Christmas Day so it can also be warm, but will not be hot.

Floridians probably won't be swimming in the pools or the ocean, but UK tourists or Americans from up north will have no problem.

Sauce, what do you mean exactly by the 'whole American in-your face' thing? I'm not offended, but if you don't like America, why go? Plenty of other people want to go can go then. Why not tell your parents thanks, but suggest you go somewhere else?

BTW, I never wanted to come to England as knew the food and weather were awful and it never seemed 'exotic' enough for me. I know that most of the food is awful and the weather is poor, but I've met so many wonderful people and I'm glad I'm having this experience....still look forward to going 'home' one day.

Who knows..you might even like part of it. Good luck

ahundredtimes · 25/07/2007 11:28
expatinengland · 25/07/2007 21:28

Don't know you...have got the wrong person

sauce · 26/07/2007 10:19

Okay. First of all, it seems that we're getting our expats mixed up! We've apparently got an expatinengland now along with our old buddy expatinscotland.

Secondly, I can safely criticise Americans as my dad is one. I was brought up with American culture, American food and in American schools, although I've never actually lived in the States. The American culture is "in your face" most of the time because many Americans love ideas and a lifestyle that are big and bold and new. Disneyworld (Fla.) is a huge tourist magnet to both Americans and foreign tourists and I do know for certain that it's not a "discreet" place!

Phew! Enough self-justification. I sound guilty.

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SecondhandRose · 27/07/2007 08:32

The parks are still busy after Christmas. If you want it to be quieter go the 3rd or 4th week of January but then all the Christmas decs will be gone.

We are going for Christmas this year and can't wait. Yes it is busy, we love it.

Sunshine is not guaranteed at Christmas, it could well be cold and it will definitely be chilly in the evenings.

Go on this site for a rental home. www.windsorhillsrent.com .Our house is on this resort but obviously we are booked up as we are going to be there. Our resort is only 2 miles from Disney - the nearest one. Go to the drop down box to put in an enquiry for your specific dates.

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