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Title: Which day will be busier, sat 20/12 or mon 22/12?
Post by: Livvipivvi on November 26, 2014, 07:13:53 PM
Hi all, we are visiting dlrp in a few weeks and I'm just wondering if you think Sat 20th or Mon 22nd December will be busier?

I know Sat is usually a busier day, but in your experience do you think that all days during the run up to Christmas are all as bad as each other?

Thank you in advance for any advice everyone :).
Title: Re: Which day will be busier, sat 20/12 or mon 22/12?
Post by: samuelvictor on November 29, 2014, 10:41:37 PM
I'll be there at the same time :) Never been before at Christmas though so don't know what to expect as far as being busy.

In general usually Saturdays are the most busy, but of course the Monday will be school holidays in UK & France so it could be equally busy. I've read that Christmas Eve is celebrated more than Christmas day in France, so comparatively its slightly less busy during the day on Christmas Eve as that's when families are visiting each other.

Sorry I can't help much more than that. Hope you have a great time! Hope the weather's good and its not too busy, cos I'll be there too haha.  ;D
Title: Re: Which day will be busier, sat 20/12 or mon 22/12?
Post by: grovesie on November 30, 2014, 11:05:57 AM
We were there over Christmas last year, both days will be as busy as each other, Christmas is the busiest time of year, Christmas eve will be a little less busy, as its celebrated more in France.

If staying in a Disney hotel make good use of the Extra Magic Hours.
Title: Re: Which day will be busier, sat 20/12 or mon 22/12?
Post by: Queen Elsa on December 02, 2014, 02:41:16 PM
Quote from: grovesie on November 30, 2014, 11:05:57 AM
We were there over Christmas last year, both days will be as busy as each other, Christmas is the busiest time of year, Christmas eve will be a little less busy, as its celebrated more in France.

If staying in a Disney hotel make good use of the Extra Magic Hours.

We are planning Disney again next year. Our children will be just 5 and 2 1/2. We had decided to go at Christmas on Friday 18th for 4 nights but I am putting off booking because of how busy it's going to be. I see you have been lots of times! Is it worth going while it's so busy to experience a Disney Christmas? Xx
Title: Re: Which day will be busier, sat 20/12 or mon 22/12?
Post by: andrewuk on December 02, 2014, 11:01:11 PM
Both days are likely to be crazy, get there early and go on as much as possible in the morning would be my tip. Take an afternoon rest in the hotel then head back for the evening entertainment and rides on PM and Pirates.
Title: Re: Which day will be busier, sat 20/12 or mon 22/12?
Post by: grovesie on December 05, 2014, 02:34:33 PM
Quote from: Queen Elsa on December 02, 2014, 02:41:16 PM
Quote from: grovesie on November 30, 2014, 11:05:57 AM
We were there over Christmas last year, both days will be as busy as each other, Christmas is the busiest time of year, Christmas eve will be a little less busy, as its celebrated more in France.

If staying in a Disney hotel make good use of the Extra Magic Hours.

We are planning Disney again next year. Our children will be just 5 and 2 1/2. We had decided to go at Christmas on Friday 18th for 4 nights but I am putting off booking because of how busy it's going to be. I see you have been lots of times! Is it worth going while it's so busy to experience a Disney Christmas? Xx

If you can get to the extra magic hours then make the most of these, we made a plan of the rides we wanted to do that day and got the fast passes for it, the rest of the time was made of of enjoying the atmosphere etc. Would I do it again... YES.
Title: Re: Which day will be busier, sat 20/12 or mon 22/12?
Post by: DisneyDonna on December 07, 2014, 10:58:55 AM
I think both days will be extremely busy considering the parks have been full for the past two weekends... It will only got worse leading up to Christmas.
Title: Re: Which day will be busier, sat 20/12 or mon 22/12?
Post by: sewpollyesther on December 11, 2014, 09:15:16 PM
We have booked for next Christmas... 10 more days and it will be less than a year away... we've not been since 1999, pre-children so very excited...
Title: Re: Which day will be busier, sat 20/12 or mon 22/12?
Post by: Livvipivvi on December 14, 2014, 06:36:06 PM
Okies, that's fab. Thank you for your help everyone  ;D.

Only 5 days to go! Can't wait!
Title: Re: Which day will be busier, sat 20/12 or mon 22/12?
Post by: jackieann on December 14, 2014, 09:55:47 PM
I am there 18-22. Very nervous about how busy its going to be.., I hoping to do emh every day if kids 9, 6, and 2 can handle it and maybe have a afternoon break swimming if pools not to cold. Staying at new york