We're headed to the Food And Wine Fest for the last time for a few hours this week to try the things we haven't gotten to yet. I was wondering...the F&W, the Flower and Garden Fest at Epcot, the seasonal decorations, the Christmas Candlelight Processional...do any of these "special occasions" draw you to WDW? Or are they just nice "plusses" if you happen to be here?
We usually go to WDW during the winter months (Jan. Feb. or Mar.) to get away from these NH winters. The last few times we have "altered" our routine and gone at other times of the year, namely Dec. and Oct. just to be able to see these special events such as MNSSHP, MVMCP, Candlelight Procesional and F&W festival.
We definitely seek out F&W. MNSSHP & MVMCP are also big draws for us.
It's not the chief reason..but if I was planning a trip during the fall I'd make sure it was during f&W. Other than F&W no other special event would really influence my travel plans.
Bella
Lately yes, we have been planning around the special events to try an see them. We never really watched the parades that much because we used that time to do the rides when they were not that crowded. But now we plan to try to see all the different holiday decorations and parades. Maybe next year we'll do X-mas!
I have to tell ya - I LOVE F&W and Flower and Garden Fest is neat too (though HOT!!) as well as the holidays in all of the parks, but a couple of years ago, I finally saw the Epcot Candlelight Processional and reading of the Christmas story. WOW. It was amazing and very moving for me personally. The special Christmas characters were also out in World Showcase, telling their traditional stories, and that was icing on the cake. If you love Christmas, this one might be worth your time.
I would answer this question with three words:
Yes, Yes and Yes
I miss the days when F&W was a lesser-known thing and wans't as much of a draw, but it's still totally worth going. The Halloween & Christmas Parties are some of the my favorite things around.
Absolutely! There's nothing like the holiday season in WDW. I'm so jealous of the locals, because they get to experience it throughout the season!
I have to tell ya - I LOVE F&W and Flower and Garden Fest is neat too (though HOT!!) as well as the holidays in all of the parks, but a couple of years ago, I finally saw the Epcot Candlelight Processional and reading of the Christmas story. WOW. It was amazing and very moving for me personally. The special Christmas characters were also out in World Showcase, telling their traditional stories, and that was icing on the cake. If you love Christmas, this one might be worth your time.
I have always heard such great things about the Candlelight Processional. Unfortunately for me I'm a teacher so the only time I could go in December is the busiest time of year. Those of you that have been do you think that balances out the negative of going when it's busy?
Bella
Lizzy_B wrote:I have to tell ya - I LOVE F&W and Flower and Garden Fest is neat too (though HOT!!) as well as the holidays in all of the parks, but a couple of years ago, I finally saw the Epcot Candlelight Processional and reading of the Christmas story. WOW. It was amazing and very moving for me personally. The special Christmas characters were also out in World Showcase, telling their traditional stories, and that was icing on the cake. If you love Christmas, this one might be worth your time.I have always heard such great things about the Candlelight Processional. Unfortunately for me I'm a teacher so the only time I could go in December is the busiest time of year. Those of you that have been do you think that balances out the negative of going when it's busy?
I think I'd definitely go with a dinner package at that time of year.
I think I'd definitely go with a dinner package at that time of year.
What restaurants can you choose with the dinner package?
Is it preferred seating like Fantasmic?
Bella
I definetely do the season stuff. I avoid the school times like the plague. 
I stopped going to Disney in the summer years ago.
It's just too hot to enjoy and it rains. 
Much rather be at the beach.
Now Christmas at the World is just special. I try not to miss it. 
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Are you going again before the end of the year Chris?
Are you going again before the end of the year Chris?
Yes I'm going on Monday but will be staying offsite til the following Sunday.
I'll probably only do two park days. Epcot and the Studios.
Also planning on seeing ICE at Gaylord Palms, Holyland Experience,
Osceola Heritage park lights and downtown Celebration's Celebration.
Got a full agenda planned. I hope I can keep up with it. 
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My second home is SSR.