Happy New Year Tiger! Glad to see you here and to hear that Disney handled crowds well. I noticed that during busy times like Independance day and Spring Break they usually have no problems maintaining parks, parks are spotless and CMs are super friendly, at least in my experience.
You are super brave to be there during this time of year, how were lines, how long it took to be seated, how you even walked there? Details, details, please, pictures even better.
Thanks! Can't do photos now, as I need to do some editing. Will work on it, if I get time.
Lines - depending on the park, lines varied. Some days we walked on rides, and other days there were huge lines. We only waited in line for Rapunzel at 30 mins, as we don't do lines as we come often enough to not need to wait line.
Seated - not sure if you are referring to restaurants? We have only eaten at a few restaurants, as it is our first trip since hubby's Crohns diagnosis a few months ago. We love cooking and eating in our DVC villa! But the few restaurants we have eaten at have been great. Kona actually seated us early on NYE!
Transportation - we always have our own car, so we only use monorail to MK or between Epcot. Monorails have been great - on time, clean and efficient. We never take buses, so can't comment on that, sorry. Have seen some long line ups, but that is to be expected, but we also experience those in the summer and during spring break as well.
Hope this is helpful!!
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Hi Tiger!
Great post and review. Thanks for that. Sound like they have everything under control especially the crowds. Glad pixie dust is sprinkled on you and your family for the Holidays! I love love going their New Years Eve. That's my favorite time of year.
So I guess EPCOT doesn't have teh Winter of Lights decorations displayed this year. I also, wonder why they recycled the toparies from the flower and garden , (springtime?) for Christmas???
I'm glad you're having a great time. Fill us in more when you a get a moment. Is it still crowded there?
We're currently in Midtown Manhattan (for NYE), coming back today.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! bRUNETTE
No, Winter Lights haven't been up in a few years, so I didn't even mention it. Not sure why they recycled the topiaries, besides saving money? Most guests loved them, and it would only be us regulars who go multiple times per year who would recognize them. My 8 year old noticed right away! LOL! They really were out of place: Goofy, Donald, Stitch, Bambi and Thumper...? Huh?
Crowds let up yesterday, and today was great as we could take awesome castle shots without a million guests in the photo.
Roads are much less crowded, as are parking lots! Love that!
Decorations are still up, and they have already started to get ready for the marathon this weekend.
Enjoy Manhattan!
I'm surprised that AK is tied with MK as best park. I keep thinking that AK is trying hard to be a better park and I must give it another chance. The constant failure by Epcot is what really bugs me nowadays. It was once my favorite park but just seems to continue to slide downhill.
It's good to hear that the CM's are doing such a nice job. They are really special aren't they?
Have fun with whatever time you have left.
I meant AK was tied with MK for best decorations - AK has lots of themed Christmas trees (Nemo, Chip n Dale, etc.) We love the main showpiece tree as well, and the best is that the characters are dressed in holiday outfits. MK missed the boat in this respect, as characters are in normal gear. DD was hoping that Belle would be in her red Christmas dress, but not the case.
Epcot is still my fav park because of my love for World Showcase, but it does need some freshening up.
We had a great morn at Magic Kingdom - met Rapunzel (finally!), awesome castle shots, Peter Pan, Tea Cups and Speedway!
Happy New Year all, Tiger