Hello WDWFGU Family

Hi! Magic Days and to WDWFG. Really glad you thought enough of our little (and growing larger every day) group of Disney enthusiasts to join us. There are many here who will join in with touring suggestions for your plans. If you have been checking us out for weeks you know exactly what I am talking about. For resort hopping I would suggest starting at one of the monorail resorts and using that as the transportation means for the GF, Poly, etc.. and then pay a visit to the Boardwalk area to visit the Boardwalk, Beach & Yacht Clubs, Swan & Dolphin etc. as ALL have fantastic Christmas decorations that are well worth your visit. and for sure all of the resorts are worth your checking them out.

I certainly would BUT it all depends on how much time you have, using WDW transportation surely would take more time, especially if you are not familiar with the roads in and around WDW. I am sure you will get other opnions on that subject matter.

Welcome! Where are you staying? What other plans do you have besides MVMCP?

Hi Magic Days and to our wonderful Disney family. As you have already seen there are so many that will be willing to give you the best advice regarding your time in Disney. So glad you finally decided to jump in and join us.

I love Pop. I was there last month. I agree with VL on the monorail and Boardwalk Resorts. If you are taking Disney transportation, I would suggest start with the BW resorts since you are eventually going to end up at MVMCP. Take the bus to Hollywood Studios and then from there take the boat. The first stop is the Dolphin and Swan. You can walk to the other resorts from there. At the last resort, take the bus to MK and pick up the monorail.

I can't really weigh in on the transportation question. We never have a car and rely on Disney Transport. You do have to factor in extra time, but if you have a plan ( Joann C's is great!!) we've never had a problem. Of course we have used taxis at times to make some faster or tighter connections, especially to/from resorts for late dinners.

It sound like you are going to have a wonderful time!!!

Hi Magic Days and to WDWForGrownups! Glad you decided to come out of the shadows. We just got back and had a wonderful time. It was our first Christmas Season trip. I would follow Joanne's suggestion, sound solid! The Poly just got up there decorations.

Welcome to the boards! I love helping out new friends and family you have. I second JoAnn's recommendation of using all the Disney transportation you can. The resorts don't mind "extra" guests after dark. However, parking at them in December can cause serious frustration.
Unless the resorts are clustered together like All Star or the Crescent Lake resorts, or the monorail loop, there are really no resort to resort. I have learned many people get frustrated about this when resort hopping.

With the Crescent Lake resorts (Swan, Dolphin, Yacht, Beach, Boardwalk), I if your group is pretty mobile, try using the International Gateway entrance of World Showcase (Epcot) very short walk from Beach Club and the Boardwalk. Then walk to the front of Epcot and catch the monorail. You could also ride the bus from Pop to EPCOT and start from there.

Finally one adventure that folks don't always know about...maybe on Monday (Crystal Palace night) ride the boat from the front of MK to Fort Wilderness. From Pioneer Hall, this is the main building by the dock at FW, you can wander some of the trails and golf cart paths. There are almost always many guests that will dress up their campsites and RVs with christmas lights and other fun decorations. It is a lot of walking but ask some of the Cast Members and they will let you know where the good ones are. From there you can ride the resort to resort bus to Wilderness Lodge if you want to look at some more rustic decorations or just directly back to Magic Kingdom to get back to Pop Century.

I hope you guys really have a great week when you get down here next week!

All the resorts should be decorated by now. I was there the week before Thanksgiving. The tree at Pop was put up early in the week. I had breakfast at the Grand Floridian and the tree was up. They were building the Ginger bread house.

All the Monorail resorts are done, I know that much. Also the Boardwalk has up the Carousel. Saw that too!

The only resort where I didn't see Christmas stuff up was the Contemporary...nothing up Thanksgiving week, which I thought was surprising, as the other monorail resorts had it going on! The GF was in full swing with the Gingerbread House, and selling it like crazy.

I made it to AKL, Wildnerness Lodge, Beach Club, Yacht Club, Boardwalk, Ft. Wilderness, the Poly, GF, Saratoga Springs and Contemporary. Quite fun!

not at all silly! I got all little-girl giddy when I saw the Christmas stuff all over WDW. I just stood there on Main Street and felt like the luckiest person alive. I find myself silently thanking Walt for his pursuit of it all...he left us quite a legacy.

Welcome to the group. I'll be there a few of your days. I too love the Pop, I'll be across hourglass lake at AoA. Don't forget to check in online your room has a better chance of being ready when you arrive.
Have a great time and enjoy
Dee

Everyone else has already given great advice so I'll just say hi and to the group! Hope you have a great trip!

Hi Magic Days! Welcome to our happy home, we're so glad that you could join us!

For some Resort Hopping before MVMCP, I suggest the monorail crawl starting at the Contemporary. I personally would drive there and park, touring that hotel and then hop the monorail. I frequently start my trips with this resort loop, holidays or not!

This will take you around the Seven Seas Lagoon, with stops at the Polynesian and Grand Floridian before heading right to the Magic Kingdom. I would leave at least an hour for each hotel, there are some great spots to eat, drink, or grab snacks along the way! You'll be able to enter the MK on your MVMCP after 4pm.

One of the things I like about parking at the Contemporary is that you miss the crowds at the Bus line after the party. Post-Party lines can be nuts! It's a short walk from the MK Main Gate to the Contemporary's parking lot and then you can drive directly back to the hotel.

Both the Contemporary and the Grand Floridian are famous for their Gingerbread displays with two of the most stunning on property! The Contemporary has a 17ft Gingerbread Tree with a sweet shop beneath it where you can get both Gingerbread and the amazing white chocolate monorails. They are also special locations with a limited edition Gingerbread pins!

If you want to get a definitive guide to everything Christmas at WDW this year, check out the latest Disney Food Blog Mini Guide. Planning for a holiday trip can be a lot to take in and this fantastic little ebook covers all the cheerful happenings, special events, foodie treats, Christmas shows, and so much more!
http://dfbminiguides.com/holiday

Welcome to the best disney board around....Can't wait to hear all about your trip...and i can confirm that when we were there last week the Contemporary had their decorations up

Wishing you a magical time!

Welcome, Magic Days, and hope you have a WONDERFUL time with your family!!

Please come back and tell us all about the look on your mom's face when she finally got to see the Gingerbread Men in person!!!

Have a super-fun time!!